Memorial

Lieutenant A D Custance

Mark Newton 12 May 2016

Source: Copyright Mark Newton 12 May 2016

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Current Location

St. Andrew's Church, Rockbourne, New Forest, Hampshire, SP6 3NN, England

SU 11557 18316

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 48969
Description: Oval white marble tablet with squared corners, mounted on grey marble base. Whole mounted on two stone corbels. Black incised lettering in Roman Capitals. Coloured Crest and Motto above inscription (appears to be Eagle with Star on breast).
Inscription: APPETITUS RATIONI PAREAT(Trans: Let your desires be governed by reason.) / IN LOVING MEMORY / OF / ALDWYN DOUGLAS CUSTANCE, / LIEUT. R.N., H.M.S. EXMOUTH, / WHO DIED IN THE DARDANELLES JULY 23RD 1915, / AGED 23 YEARS. / "IT IS WELL."

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: Forenames, surname, rank, regiment, manner of death, place of death, date of death, age at death
Order of names: Surname

Tablet

Height: 410 mm

Width: 600 mm

Made from: Marble - White

Condition: Good

Base

Height: 610 mm

Width: 800 mm

Made from: Marble - Grey

Condition: Good