Memorial

Lieutenant M S Bower

Lt Maurice Syndercombe Bower

Source: Orphan Work 55225

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Current Location

St Nicholas Church, Child Okeforde, North Dorset, Dorset, DT11 8ED, England

ST 83502 12729

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Window
WMR Reference Number: 55225
Description: A very large stained glass window with three figures in them, Saint George, King David, and Saint Maurice. Window of Christian Soldiers showing St. George, King David and St. Maurice. Kind David with symbols of sword and harp standing for military prowess and his musical and poetic skills. Left and Right: two Christian martyrs, St. George with Dragon and St. Maurice. Above are two angels bearing crowns with scrolls for virtue. Left: a golden crown for valour; Right: a crown of thorns for faith or faithfulness.
Inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ IN LOVING MEMORY OF/ MAURICE SYNDERCOME BOWER LIEUTENANT R.A.S.C./ WHO DIED ON ACTIVE SERVICE AT SOFIA/ JANUARY 13TH 1919

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: forename, surname, rank, year died, regiment, place of death,
Order of names: forenames, surname, rank, regiment, place and date of death

Window

Height: 1800mm

Width: 1800mm

Made from: Stained Glass

Condition: Good

St. Nicholas Church Childe Okeford - The Stained Glass Windows By C.G. Giles Copyright C.G. Giles 1998