Beaumont College War Memorial
WM name reference IWM64242
Current Location:
Beaumont Estate (formerly Beaumont College) Burfield Road Old Windsor Windsor And Maidenhead Berkshire SL4 2JJ
Description:
Symmetrical podium of four steps which rises to a plain altar with flanking bench seats, and tall cenotaph. Console brackets to projecting inscription panel bearing a bronze commemorative plaque with blocking course with acroteria and finial of laurel wreath and swords. Above is a large round arched opening containing a bronze Christ on stone cross, moulded cornice and pediment top and frieze with motto.
Inscription:
AETERNA NON CADUCA/(Names)/ TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF / THE BOYS OF BEAUMONT WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR / MCMXIV-MCMXVIII/ MCMXIV AND TO THESE / WHO FOLLOWED AFTER THEM / MCMXXXIX · MCMXLV REQUIEM AETERNAM / DONNA EIS DOMINE MCMXVIII
| Surname | First Name | Date of Death | Name of Memorial(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas-Dick | Archibald | 8-11-1914 | Beaumont College War Memorial | View |
Further information:
Find more information about a specific soldier visit findmypast. The Scots Guards are delighted that their Enlistment Books from 1840 to 1938 are now available at:
If you have information on a specific memorial please send it on to the Historical Committee. The Memorial information required is:
- Who or what formation of the Regiment is named on the memorial. What event, dates or other inscriptions on the memorial.
- The country, nearest town/city or other details of location.
- A description of the memorial with a photograph if possible.
- For bigger sites a copy of any advertising information or leaflets would be useful.
Please sent any information that you find to: Michael Campbell-Lamerton
As the information on the database builds up Michael Campbell-Lamerton will be sending regular updates to Archives at RHQ who remains the point of contact about for inquiries on past members of the Regiment.
