Memorial

Kirk Christ, Rushen - S Shimmin

The gravestone

Source: Copyright David Long

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Current Location

Kirk Christ Churchyard, Barracks Road/ Church Road, Rushen, Rushen, Isle of Man, IM9 5LW, Isle of Man

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Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Addition to gravestone
WMR Reference Number: 98360
Description: Rough-hewn, triangular arched grey granite headstone with the inscription incised on a polished panel beneath an etched shield supported by leaves.
Inscription: In Loving Memory of/ Samuel,/ son of Henry and Margaret Shimmin,/ of Port Erin,/ Killed in the Great War 5th May 1917,/ with the 2nd AIF,/ Aged 27 years./ ....

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: Forename, relationship, parents' names and hometown, manner, conflict, and date of death, unit, age
Order of names: As above

Gravestone

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good