Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Three light stained glass window, decorated as below, with inscription beneath each window.

Lights depict (L to R) St Raphael, St Michael and St Gabriel.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Added image from paper scans, corrected capitalisation in description, and updated OS map reference. March 2022.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Frances of Rome Catholic Church
Street
Sussex Avenue
Town
Ross On Wye
County
Herefordshire
Country
England
Postcode
HR9 5AL
OS map ref
SO 59896 23877
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Roman Catholic

J Kitchener And St Frances of Rome Parishioners - WW2 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
(LEFT) IN THANKSGIVING/ FOR THE RETURN/ OF THE MEN SERVING/ 1939 - 1945/
(CENTRE) IN MEMORY OF JOHN/ KITCHENER 1ST GLOS/ REGT KILLED IN ACTION/ IN BURMA 30 MARCH 1942
(RIGHT) AND IN THANKS-/ GIVING FOR THE SAFE/ RETURN OF THE WOMEN/ OF THIS PARISH
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Second World War (1939-1945)
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?
year died, regiment, place of death, forename, manner of death
How is this information ordered?
forename, name, regiment, place of death, date
Please include any additional information here
Full name: John Godfrey Kitchener born 27 July 1918. Rank: Private, No: 5184262
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
ST FRANCES OF ROME CHURCH
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
Dimensions
How high is the component?
1150 mm
How wide is the component?
360 mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Please include any additional listing information here
Mitre shaped windows
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
public
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
The members of the parish.
Memorial Cost
What were the construction costs?
£139
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
ROSS GAZETTE 27 OCTOBER 1949
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
GEOFFREY F WEBB of Sackville House, East Grinstead. Sussex.
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
23rd October 1949
Who was present?
Local Clergy/Dignitaries: Rev. Fr. George B. Hodges, Rev. Fr. O'Donovan (Troy Convent)
References
References
Ross Gazette October 27 1949
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
134010
Priority
0
Copyright Statement
Copyright Gordon Amand
Who is it credited to?
Gordon Amand
Date Taken
30/12/2000
Who took or provided this image?
Gordon Amand
What is its licence type?
Pre 2014 WMA license
Reference
148269
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
scan_cbrogan_2022-03-04-11-15-12.jpeg
Media Image Height
692
Media Image Width
1169