Memorial

St John the Baptist Church - WW1 (Board)

St John's Church, Frome - WW1 board, in context

Source: Copyright Richard Myers

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Current Location

St John's Church, Church Street, Frome, Mendip, Somerset, BA11 1PL, England

ST 77703 47910

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 46330
Description: Wooden board with inscription in gold lettering. Names in two columns. Carved tracery gallery at the top of the rectangular board, containing a carved figure of St George holding a spear and shield encased in a tracery tabernacle.
Inscription: REMEMBER YE BEFORE GOD IN PRAYER AND / THANKSGIVING THE MEN OF FROME WHO DIED / IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY DURING / THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918 ESPECIALLY / (71 NAMES) / GRANT O LORD / ETERNAL REST AND / LET LIGHT PERPETUAL / SHINE UPON THEM

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 71
Died: 71
Information shown: Forenames, surname
Order of names: Listed in alphabetical surname groups
Additional Information: Surnames within groups are not necessarily in further order

Board

Made from: Wood - Oak

Condition: Good