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
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
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?
How wide is the component?
2260mm
Does it have listed status?
No
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.
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional general notes on the memorial
There is also a memorial to him at Clyne Church, Brora in the Scottish Highlands
Memorial Image
Media ID
27584
Image
Priority
-6
What is the image's caption?
Captain G G Gunnis, MC - Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Les Featherstone
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
Priority
-5
What is the image's caption?
Captain G G Gunnis, MC - Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Les Featherstone
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
Priority
-4
What is the image's caption?
East window detail
Copyright Statement
Copyright Les Featherstone
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
Priority
-3
What is the image's caption?
East window detail
Copyright Statement
Copyright Les Featherstone
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
Priority
-2
What is the image's caption?
West window detail
Copyright Statement
Copyright LesFeatherstone
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
Priority
-1
What is the image's caption?
Captain G G Gunnis, MC - Plaque
Copyright Statement
Copyright Les Featherstone
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