Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window, with two mullions, containing figures and inscription.
The left and right lights have the Royal Crest and feathers. The centre light has a crown and two crossed khukuri, beneath which are two standing figures, one holding a mace. Beneath them is the panel bearing the name of Regiment and the inscription, flanked by depictions of four Victoria Crosses.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Photo added, and relevant adjustments made to description etc. WMT ref also added.
(I have just acquired an original photograph of a framed Roll of Honour, listing 80 "Sirmoor Imperial Service Sappers" who died in WW1. I am currently attempting to ascertain the whereabouts of the actual Roll of Honour itself, and whether it is perhaps linked to this window. Jane King).
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Royal Military Academy (Sandhurst)
Street
Haig Road
Town
Sandhurst
District
Bracknell
County
Berkshire
Country
England
Postcode
GU15 4PQ
OS map ref
SU 85874 60853
Other Details
In the Indian Army Memorial Room

2nd King Edward VII's Own Goorkhas (The Sirmoor Rifles) Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
2ND KING EDWARD VII'S OWN GOORKHAS / THE SIRMOOR RIFLES / 1815 1965/ This Window is erected by the/ 2nd KING Edward's Own Goorkhas (The Sirmoor Rifles) / to commemorate one hundred and fifty years of Service / to the Crown and in Memory of the many members / of the Regiment who sacrificed their Lives & whose / Bodies lie on the Battlefields of the World
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Regimental Memorials
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
19th Century Conflict (1800-1899)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
20th Century Conflict (1900-1999)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
Royal Military Academy
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Memorial Cost
Additional information related to cost or sponsorship
Erected by the 2nd King Edward VII's Own Goorkhas (The Sirmoor Rifles)
References
References
The War Memorials Trust's record of this memorial is WMO 142655, see https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/142655/
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
98957
2nd King Edward VII's Own Goorkhas (The Sirmoor Rifles) Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
2nd King Edward VII's Own Goorkhas (The Sirmoor Rifles) Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Paul Dyer (War Memorials Trust WMO 142655)
Who is it credited to?
Paul Dyer (War Memorials Trust WMO 142655)
Date Taken
16/6/2013
Media Description
https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/142655/
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Dyer (War Memorials Trust WMO 142655)
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
108969
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
rma_sandhurst_gurkhas_sirmoor_rifles_window.jpg
Media Image Height
1536
Media Image Width
1152