Memorial
Christopher Osborn
Current Location
Behind the altar on the east wall of the Lady Chapel in the south aisle., St Laurence's Church, Market Place, Long Eaton, Erewash, Derbyshire, NG10 1HG, England
OS Grid Reference
SK 49185 33763
Denomination
Church of England
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Triptych
- WMR Reference Number
- 65584
- Description
- An oak triptych with a brass plaque at the foot. When closed, the outsides of the volets display plain oak faces with a narrow raised border. When open the central panel reveals a carved Calvary scene with Jesus on a red and gold potent cross and two attendants in blue and green gowns. The volets reveal two heraldic shields, one red and gold, the other black and silver. The long narrow brass plaque has an incised inscription in upright capital roman lettering coloured black.
- Inscription
- TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF CHRISTOPHER OSBORN/ (1920 - 1940) LOST AT SEA WITH H.M.S. DUNOON, 30 APRIL 1940, JESU, MERCY!
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Number Commemorated
- 1
- Died
- 1
- Information shown
- surname, date of death, service, forename, manner of death, place of death, year of birth
- Maintenance History
- 22 October 1962: The church was listed Grade II*, Heritage List for England number 1204249.
Components
- Triptych
Height: 575mm
Width: 520mm
Depth: 75mm
Made from: Wood - Oak
Condition: Good
- Plaque
Height: 15mm
Width: 220mm
Depth: 2mm
Made from: Brass
Condition: Good