Polar Exploration

Memorial: M1175

Memorial window in the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Aldingbourne, West Sussex commemorating Vice-Admiral Sir Reginald William Skelton d. 1956

Location

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Aldingbourne, West Sussex, England

Transcript

'TO THE HONOURED MEMORY / OF ENGINEER VICE ADMIRAL / SIR REGINALD WM. SKELTON K.C.B, / C.B.E., D.S.O.,WHO DIED 6TH SEPT. 1956. / The gift of his three children'

Details

Description: The window depicts an angel holding a globe showing Antarctica, a penguin and a submarine.
Type: Windows
Position: South aisle,chapel south wall
Artists: Christopher Webb

People

Skelton, Reginald William.
Age:
Date of Death: 6/9/1956
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Engineer Vice-Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER. Engineer Vice-Admiral. Member of Scott expedition to Antarctic 1901. Submarine commander.
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)

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