Memorial
West Bay
West Bay - WW1. (Image from publication)
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Current Location
In rear right corner near window, St John's Church, West Bay Road, West Bay, West Dorset, Dorset, DT6 4EN, England
OS Grid Reference
SY 46363 90434
Denomination
Church of England
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 1038
- Description
- A rectangular brass plaque on an oak backboard. Engraved cross top centre above inscription.
- Inscription
- TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN LOVING AND GRATEFUL / MEMORY OF THE BRAVE MEN / OF WEST BAY WHO MADE THE / SUPREME SACRIFICE DURING / THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 / (6 NAMES) / FOR GOD KING AND COUNTRY
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 6
- Died
- 6
- Information shown
- Forename, initials, surname
- Order of names
- Listed alphabetically by surname
- Maker(s)
F Osborne and Co. Ltd, Manufacturer
Herbert Wauthier, Letter cutter / Engraver
- Costs
- £16
Components
- Plaque
Width: 508 mm
Depth: 356 mm
Made from: Brass
Condition: Good
- Backboard
Height: 457 mm
Width: 610 mm
Made from: Wood - Oak
Condition: Good
- No. S 530