Downside School War Memorial
WM name reference IWM46349
Current Location:
Facing the school Downside School Fosse Way Stratton On The Fosse Mendip Somerset BA3 4RD
Description:
Three steps lead up to stepped piers, wall and crucifix. Wreaths at front of piers and inscription on front face of wall.
Campaign:
World War 1
Inscription:
(NAMES)/ SUORUM MEMORIAE/ QUI TERRA MARI AERE/ HILARI ANIMO PRO PATRIA DIMICANTES/ CUM SIGNO FIDEI PRAECESSERUNT/ HANC CRUCEM/ MAERORIS GLORIAE SPEI DOCUMENTEM/ PIA MATER DICAVIT/ ANIMABUS IMPLORA PACEM
| Surname | First Name | Date of Death | Name of Memorial(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De La Pasture | Charles | 29-10-1914 | Downside School 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.
