Memorial

St Mary the Virgin Church - WW1

Source: Copyright Philip Windibank

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Current Location

St Mary the Virgin Church, Vicarage Lane, East Preston, Arun, West Sussex, BN16 3AL, England

TQ 06500 02530

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 56515
Description: Painted wooden board attached to inside wall of church. Constructed of wood and painted in various colours. The central portion portrays St George and the Dragon. The outer panels are hinged to fold inwards and each bears the names of the fallen on ornate painted scrolls. There are twenty-two names in total in alphabetical order giving regiment and date of death.
Inscription: Left panel: (11 Names) / JESU MERCY // Right panel: (11 Names) / JESU MERCY // Base panel: In undying Memory of the Officers and Men from this Parish who gave their Lives in the / Service of their King and Country in the Great War . 1914 - 1918 . "FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH"

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 22
Died: 22
Information shown: Forename, initial, surname, regiment/unit, year died or date of death
Order of names: Listed alphabetically by surname

Board

Height: 914mm

Width: 711mm

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good