Location:
Christ Church
Church Rise
Forest Hill SE23 2UJ
UKNIWM Ref: 12297
OS Map Ref: TQ750 730
Map: Memorials of Lewisham Map
Type: The original memorial comprises a Marble Tablet together with a Stained Glass Window on the right of the south entrance to the church.
Inscription:
To the glory of God
And
In memory of
Those who made the supreme sacrifice
In the Great War 1914-1918
Especially the following who were associated with this parish.
At the bottom of the list of names are inscribed
"In glorious hope their proud and sorrowing land,
Commits her children to thy gracious hand"
Description: Marble tablet inscribed with the names of those who died.
Craftsmen: Messrs Pallet and Sons, Forest Hill
Press: The Kentish Mercury, November 21, 1919 and The Borough News, November 26 1919
Ceremonies:The unveiling and dedication ceremony was performed by the Vicar of Lewisham,
Canon R.P. Roseveare on Saturday, 15 November 1919
Wars Commemorated: First World War
Names: Link to a list of names on the War Memorial
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