What words are inscribed on the memorial?
TO THE / GLORY OF GOD / GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN / THAN THIS. THAT A MAN LAY / DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS. // IN MEMORY OF PETER NUNNEY / AGED 20 YEARS / SHIPS CARPENTER / MERCHANT NAVY // KILLED BY / ENEMY ACTION / AT SEA/ 20TH MAY 1941 //
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Is the total an exact count?
No
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forename, surname, age at death, rank, service, manner of death, place of death, date of death
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Does it have listed status?
No
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Cecil Higgins of Robertson & Russell
What role did they have in the making?
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
April 1947
References
The Parish Church of Saint Bartholomew: https://stbartholomew.co.uk/?page_id=18 – accessed 12 February 2022.
Old Whittington One Place Study, Nunney family: https://oldwhittingtonops.com/nunney/ – accessed 12 February 2022.