Tonbridge School Gate of Remembrance

WM name reference IWM63783


Current Location:

Tonbridge School Chapel High Street Tonbridge Tonbridge And Malling Kent TN9 1JP


Description:

A double gate with a matrix of nine golden winged figures in each section. The central figure is a warrior and the eight surrounding figures are robed. The gate architrave is metal with a gold inscribed lintel above head height. The lintel is braced from the stone arch above. The centre of the lintel supports the figure of Christ descended from the Cross. The surrounding frame of modern construction incorporates a candlestick holder with red piping on each side.


Campaign:

World War 1


Inscription:

IUSTORUM ANAMAE/ IN MANU DEI SUNT


Surname First Name Date of Death Name of Memorial(s)
Ambler Edward 8-5-1918 Tonbridge School Gate of Remembrance View
Dods Harold 18-6-1944 Tonbridge School Gate of Remembrance View

Further information:

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  • Who or what formation of the Regiment is named on the memorial. What event, dates or other inscriptions on the memorial.
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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.