Memorial
Cdr J B Wilshin
43539 Cdr J B Wilshin
Source: Copyright Mike Guttridge
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Current Location
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, Long Street, Devizes, Kennet, Wiltshire, SN10 1NP, England
OS Grid Reference
SU 00471 61243
Denomination
Church of England
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 43539
- Description
- BRASS PLAQUE MOUNTED ON BLACK MARBLE BASE
- Inscription
- DULCE ET DECORUM PRO PATRIA MORI / IN MEMORIAM / JOHN BARTON WILSHIN RN ENGINEER COMMANDER / HMS MONMOUTH WHO DIED IN ACTION OFF THE COAST / OF CHILE ON ALL SAINTS DAY 1914 AGED 39 YEARS
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 1
- Died
- 1
- Information shown
- rank,year died,regiment,place of death,forename,age of death
- Order of names
- forename,regiment,rank,place of death,year died,age of death
Components
- Plaque
Made from: Brass
Condition: Good