Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two light stained glass window. In the head of the left light is the badge of the 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers). Below, under a canopy, St George stands in armour with his left foot on the head of a blue dragon. He holds a lance from which flies a pennon bearing the cross of St George. In an architectural surround beneath the saint is Winchester College Chapel above the inscription: WINCHESTER/ VITA 1911 – 1916. In the right light, the window head displays the Marsh family crest. Below, under a canopy, a standing bishop holds his head – presumably St Denis, the patron saint of France. He holds a spear from which flies a flag with a blue ground on which a gold saltire crosses a golden sunburst. In an architectural surround beneath the saint is Rouen Cathedral above the inscription: ROUEN/ MORS 1918.The dedicatory inscription runs across the base of both lights.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Mark's Church
Street
Gold Tops
Town
Newport
District
County
Country
Postcode
NP20 4PH
OS map ref
ST 30629 88341
Other Details
The south-west window in the chancel
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations

Second Lieutenant D C E Marsh Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
To the glory of God and the dearly loved memory of Douglas Charles Earle Marsh, 2nd Lieut/ 6th Dragoon Guards (the Carabiniers) who died at Rouen, April 8th 1918, of wounds/ received in action, at the successful defence of Amiens. Aged 19 years./ Erected by his father and mother as a memorial to their dearly loved only son./ “Leaving to us who pass where he passed an undying example of willing and faithful service”
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, rank, regiment, place, date and circumstances of death
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?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
Yes
If yes, which organisation listed it?
Cadw
What grade is it listed at?
II
What is the listing reference?
3020
Please include any additional listing information here
Listed as part of St Mark's Church. Cadw listing description: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=3020 (Accessed: 23/01/2021)
History
Additional Notes
Supervisor comments
WELLINGTON JOURNAL & SHROPSHIRE NEWS
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
11 November 1920
Who was present?
Bishop Lloyd Crossley
References
References
Find A Grave website: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202511185/douglas-charles_earle-marsh (Accessed: 23/01/2021)
South Gloucestershire War Memorials: https://sites.southglos.gov.uk/war-memorials/people/douglas-charles-earl-marsh/ (Accessed: 23/01/2021)
Commonwealth War Graves Commission: https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/171731/DOUGLAS EARLE MARSH/ (Accessed: 21/01/2021)
Ray Westlake, First World War Graves and Memorials in Gwent, vol. 1 (Barnsley: Wharncliffe Books, 2001), pp. 141-2
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
65218
Image
2nd Lt D E Marsh
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
2nd Lt D E Marsh
Who is it credited to?
Mark Newton
Who took or provided this image?
Mark Newton
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
71524
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
37387_newport_1.jpg
Media Image Height
4672
Media Image Width
3104
Media ID
65219
Image
2nd Lt D E Marsh
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
2nd Lt D E Marsh
Who is it credited to?
Mark Newton
Who took or provided this image?
Mark Newton
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
71525
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
37387_newport_2.jpg
Media Image Height
3104
Media Image Width
4672
Media ID
107222
Image
General View
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
General View
Who is it credited to?
Bill Zajac
Date Taken
11/02/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Bill Zajac
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
118254
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
lieutenant_d_e_marsh_-_wmr_37387_-_2020-02-11.jpg
Media Image Height
3543
Media Image Width
1359
Media ID
107223
Image
Dedicatory Text
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Dedicatory Text
Who is it credited to?
Bill Zajac
Date Taken
11/02/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Bill Zajac
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
118255
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
lieutenant_d_e_marsh_-_wmr_37387_-_2020-02-11_-_inscription_detail.jpg
Media Image Height
1986
Media Image Width
2362
Media ID
107224
Image
Window Head
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
Window Head
Who is it credited to?
Bill Zajac
Date Taken
11/02/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Bill Zajac
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
118257
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
lieutenant_d_e_marsh_-_wmr_37387_-_2020-02-11_-_window_head.jpg
Media Image Height
1921
Media Image Width
3574