St Nicolas Church Cottesmore
WM name reference SNCC1
Current Location:
41 Main St, Cottesmore, Oakham LE15 7DH
Description:
A stained-glass window was erected to the memory of Major General George Williams Knox CB (1838 - 1894). The colours of the 1st Battalion Scots Guards were gifted to the church by his widow and hang in the nave
Campaign:
Anglo-Egyptian War 1882
Crimean War
| Surname | First Name | Date of Death | Name of Memorial(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knox | George | 6-3-1894 | St Nicolas Church Cottesmore | 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.
