Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A three-light window with associated wall mounted, landscape oriented engraved brass plaque. The lower part of the centre light shows a crucifix. The upper part, St George in armour with a red cloak. The side lights have symbols in the lower section and an angel in each upper section.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Cross reference to memorial at Brora added
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Mary the Virgin Church
Street
Chiddingstone Road
Town
Chiddingstone
District
County
Country
Postcode
TN8 7AH
OS map ref
TQ 50089 45189
Other Details
Window in south wall of church, plaque under window.
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations

Captain G G Gunnis, MC - Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Plaque under window: To the Glory of God and in beloved memory of / GEOFFREY GEORGE GUNNIS M.C. / Capt. in the 3rd Battn of his Majesty's first or Grenadier Regiment of Foot Guards / who gave his life for his Country in the Great European War / Eldest son of FRANCIS GEORGE GUNNIS & IVY his wife & grandson of HENRY DORRIEN STREATFIELD of Chiddingstone. / Wounded Sept. 15th. 1916 during the advance by the Guards on Les Boeufs in the battle of the Somme and died in / hospital at Rouen Oct. 13th. aged 20. Buried with full military / honours in the cemetery of St. Sever. Rouen. / He was awarded the Military Cross / “For conspicuous gallantry initiative and ability at Big Willie on Oct. 8th. 1915. He led his men with great dash, / attacked the German in flank and rear, drove them into the open inflicting heavy casualties / amongst them and recaptured the remainder of the lost trench.” (Extract - Gazette) / Mentioned in despatches Nov. 1915 for Valour and Distinguished Conduct in the field. / The above window is erected by his Father and Mother and brothers Rupert and Nigel. //
Window, east light: I have fought a good fight //
Window, centre light: I have finished the course //
Window, west light: I have kept the faith
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
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?
Forenames, surname, decorations, rank, regiment, relationship, date of wounding, place of wounding, place of death, date of death, age at death, place of burial
How is this information ordered?
Forenames, surname, decorations, rank, regiment, relationship, date of wounding, place of wounding, place of death, date of death, age at death, place of burial
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Dimensions
How wide is the component?
2260mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Window erected by his father, mother and brothers Rupert and Nigel.
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
There is also a memorial to him at Clyne Church, Brora in the Scottish Highlands
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
27584
Image
Captain G G Gunnis, MC - Window
Priority
-6
What is the image's caption?
Captain G G Gunnis, MC - Window
Who is it credited to?
Les Featherstone
Date Taken
25/01/2018
Who took or provided this image?
Susan Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
31078
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
16154_a_cles_featherstone_2018_01_25.jpg
Media Image Height
4562
Media Image Width
3422
Media ID
19895
Image
Captain G G Gunnis, MC - Window
Priority
-5
What is the image's caption?
Captain G G Gunnis, MC - Window
Who is it credited to?
Les Featherstone
Date Taken
8/01/2009
Who took or provided this image?
Les Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
22444
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
16154_cles_featherstone_2009_01_08_a.jpg
Media Image Height
3872
Media Image Width
2592
Media ID
19896
Image
East window detail
Priority
-4
What is the image's caption?
East window detail
Who is it credited to?
Les Featherstone
Date Taken
8/01/2009
Who took or provided this image?
Les Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
22445
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
16154_cles_featherstone_2009_01_08_b.jpg
Media Image Height
2592
Media Image Width
3872
Media ID
27585
Image
East window detail
Priority
-3
What is the image's caption?
East window detail
Who is it credited to?
Les Featherstone
Date Taken
25/01/2018
Who took or provided this image?
Susan Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
31079
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
16154_b_cles_featherstone_2018_01_25.jpg
Media Image Height
4562
Media Image Width
3422
Media ID
27586
Image
West window detail
Priority
-2
What is the image's caption?
West window detail
Who is it credited to?
Les Featherstone
Date Taken
25/01/2018
Who took or provided this image?
Susan Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
31080
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
16154_c_cles_featherstone_2018_01_25.jpg
Media Image Height
4562
Media Image Width
3422
Media ID
19897
Image
Captain G G Gunnis, MC - Plaque
Priority
-1
What is the image's caption?
Captain G G Gunnis, MC - Plaque
Who is it credited to?
Les Featherstone
Date Taken
8/01/2009
Who took or provided this image?
Les Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
22446
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
16154_cles_featherstone_2009_01_08_c.jpg
Media Image Height
2592
Media Image Width
3872