Memorial: M3226

Window at St Nicholas Church, Leeds, Kent dedicated to Commander Walter B. Watkins Grubb RN d. 1914

Location

St Nicholas Church, Leeds, Kent, England

Transcript

'In loving memory of Ernest Watkins Grubb MA Vicar of Sibertswold, Kent who died Oct 2nd 1914 & of / Walter B Watkins Grubb Lt Commander Royal Navy HMS Cressy who died in action Set 22nd 1914'

Details

Description: Two light window. Tracery light depicts an angel holding a scroll : 'Be thou faithful unto Death'. Left main light - Christ standing on a rock in water. Right main light -a kneeling knight. Text stretching across both lights : 'I will give thee a crown of life'.
Type: Window
Position: South aisle south wall
Materials: Glass, lead
Artists: Heaton, Butler & Bayne
Vessel: HMS Cressy

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Grubb, Walter Watkins
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 22/9/1914
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Commander
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)

JSON

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters