Memorial: M4853

Window in Winchester Cathedral dedicated to Edward Bligh d. 1915

Location

Cathedral, Winchester, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'EDWARD HENRY SWINBURNE BLIGH OBIT X SEPT MCMXV PRO PATRIA MORTUU EST'

Details

Description: The window shows St George and burning Flanders in the left hand light, St Michael in the centre and St Hubert to the right.
Type: Window
Position: North transept
Materials: Glass
Artists: Christopher Whall

Event

Gallipoli

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Bligh, Edward Henry Swinburne
Age:
Date of Death: 10/9/1915
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RNVR
Organisation: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve

Extra

Notes: Died in land battle of Gallipolli.
Bibliography: Mary Callé 'Winchester Cathedral Stained Glass (Winchester, 2008)pp. 19-20
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

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