Memorial
W B Manson
Current Location
Royal Academy of Music, Marylebone Rd, Marylebone, City Of Westminster, Greater London, NW1 5HT, England
OS Grid Reference
TQ 282 821
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 65966
- Description
- A bronze commemorative plaque in a round oak frame. These plaques were given to the next of kin of members of the Armed Forces who died on military service, and nicknamed the 'Dead Man's Penny'.
- Inscription
- HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR/ WILLIAM BRAITHWAITE MANSON
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 1
- Died
- 1
- Information shown
- Forename, surname
- Maker(s)
EDWARD CARTER PRESTON, Artist
- Sponsor Type
- private
- Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information
- Bequest by family of W B Manson
Components
- Plaque
Made from: Bronze
Condition: Good
- Frame
Made from: Wood - Oak
Condition: Good
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission website: [http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=804492]