Memorial

J W Wellesley Sutton and J J F Shand

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Current Location

St John the Baptist Church, Fortuneswell, Portland, Weymouth And Portland, Dorset, DT5 1LR, England

SY 68666 73529

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Type of Memorial: Church Fabric / Fitting: Candle holder or candlestick
WMR Reference Number: 999
Description: 2 Candlesticks, each has brass plaque on base, with inscription.
Inscription: [1] TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF JOHN WILLIAM WELLESLEY SUTTON MC. 2ND LIEUT. RGA ATTACHED RFA WHOSE LIFE WAS GIVEN TO THE SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY IN FRANCE JUNE 29TH 1917. / ' I THANK MY GOD ON EVERY REMEMBRANCE OF YOU' [2] IN MEMORY OF JOHN JAMES FRASER SHAND 2ND LIEUT.. RGA 185TH HEAVY BATTERY, WHOSE LIFE WAS GIVEN IN THE SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY AT SALONICA AUG 6TH 1917 / 'HE COMETH FORTH LIKE A FLOWER AND IS CUT DOWN'

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 2
Died: 2
Information shown: Forenames, surname, rank, regiment, place of death, date of death.

Candle holder

Height: 1350mm

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good

Plaques

Made from: Brass

Condition: Good