Memorial: M2694

Memorial cross at St Mary’s Church, Ide Hill, Kent commemorating William Leigh, RN Stoker Petty Officer, d. 1919

Location

St Mary's Church, Ide Hill, Kent, England

Transcript

‘R.I.P. / In memoriam / Wm. R. LEIGH / Stoker Petty Officer K7600 R.N. / Born July 16th 1892 / fatally injured on active service / Aug 14th 1919 / during miner's strike at CRIGGLESTONE COLLIERY Yorks'

Details

Description: Cross with an anchor and chain on a triple plinth
Type: Cross
Position: North west corner of the graveyard

People

Leigh, W. R.
Age: 27
Date of Death: 14/8/1919
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Stoker Petty Officer
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Crushed by empty coal waggons while drafted to aid pumping operations during a coal strike.
Bibliography: 'Kent & Sussex Courier' (29 August 1919)
Recorder: Mrs J. Quarmby

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