Monument record 0751200000 - Church of St James the Less
Summary
A marble plaque dedicated to the memory of Lt J H Moriarty who was killed serving in France during WW1 (1914-1918).
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Type and Period (2)
- WAR MEMORIAL (Modern - 1901 AD to 1999 AD)
- PLAQUE (Modern - 1901 AD to 1999 AD)
Description
A marble plaque measuring 76cm(h) by 81cm(w). There is a coat of arms above the text and the badge of the Royal Artillary below. Commemorates Lieut James Henry Moriarty RGA. Lieut Moriarty was the only son of the vicar of the parish and served in France, was mentioned in despatches and was killed with the 18th seige battery in 1915 on 12 October 1915 at Bethune. There is also a battlefield cross dedicated to Lieut Moriarty in the church (B1).
Photographs and further information pertaining to Lieut Moriarty (B2).
Sources (2)
- <1>SBC24036 Digital archive: Imperial War Museum. 2011. UK National Inventory of War Memorials. 8265.
- <2>SBC24038 Digital archive: June, Peter & Martin Underwood. 2011. Buckinghamshire Remembers database.
Location
| Grid reference | SU 92491 79007 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DORNEY, South Bucks, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
Feb 5 2019 12:41PM
