Memorial
2nd Battn Military Train Indian Mutiny
White marble plaque mounted on a black board, with incised lettering that is painted black. Top of the plaque features carving of a rifle crossed with a sword, and a military cap.
Source: Mike Guttridge
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Current Location
Plaque is situated in the cloisters of the cathedral., Bristol Cathedral, College Green, Bristol, Bristol, Avon, BS1 5TS, England
OS Grid Reference
ST 58347 72683
Denomination
Church of England
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 7350
- Description
- Rectangular white marble tablet with a semi circular pediment on which are a sword crossed with a rifle, and a military cap. The whole is set on a black backboard with brass ribbons with red lettering giving the names of battles. Lettering is incised, then painted black.
- Inscription
- TO THE MEMORY OF/ THE OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, AND SOLDIERS OF THE/ SECOND BATTALION MILITARY TRAIN;/ WHO DURING THE REBELLION IN INDIA, IN THE YEARS 1857 1858 1859/ WHILE SERVING AS LIGHT CAVALRY; FELL ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE,/ DIED OF THEIR WOUNDS, OR OF SICKNESS CONSEQUENT THEREON./ (Names)/ THIS TABLET/ IS ERECTED BY THEIR COMRADES OF ALL RANKS SERVING IN THE/ MILITARY TRAIN
- War
- Indian Mutiny (1857-1858)
- Number Commemorated
- 55
- Died
- 55
- Information shown
- rank,regiment,forename
- Sponsor Type
- corporate
- Custodian
- Bristol Cathedral
Components
- Tablet
Height: 100CM
Width: 150CM
Made from: Marble - White
Condition: Good
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- War Memorials Trust Reference Number
- 249292
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