Memorial

St Luke's Church Deptford (Lost)

St Lukes, Deptford, from postcard

Source: Copyright Jackie Sellars

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 73090
Description: Polished oak pitched board with inset panels of names. Union and St George's flags mounted at apex
Inscription: ST.LUKE'S, DEPTFORD / ROLL OF HONOUR, / 1914-19

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Died: 147
Information shown: Surname, forename, regiment
Additional Information: By 12 October 1917 some 1339 names were already listed with over 100 fatalities. By 1921 over 1500 wee recorded. Of the 147 who died names of 111 survive

Maker(s): Messrs. Hammer & Co., of St James' Street, Bermondsey, Makers
Costs: £35
Sponsor Type: public
Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information: The £35 cost was in excess of the original estimate but the shortfall was made good by an offertory at the unveiling. Funds stood at £30 12s 8d and the evening's collection amounted to £9 15s. Two supplementary panels were added in November 1921 with an additional 193 names, 21 of whom died.

Unveiled

October 1917

Mayor of Deptford, Councillor W.A. Wayland J.P

Rededicated

13 November 1921

Lieut.Col. Sir William Wayland

Board

Made from: Wood - Oak

Condition: Lost