Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Three-light window featuring Christ, St. Michael & St. George slaying dragon, Martyrdom of St. Andrew and Satan cast out of heaven also featured. Associated hand carved oak board on a base and pediment with Leicestershire flowers decoratively carved up sides & a crucifix surmounting board. Reason for status change (if applicable/optional) Grid reference & address updated. Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name St. Bartholomew's Church Street Desford Road Town Kirby Muxloe District Blaby County Leicestershire Country England Postcode LE9 2AU OS map ref SK 52027 04661 Other Details On north wall of Nave If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Church of England Lieutenant J G Hollis and the Men of Kirby Muxloe Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? Window : BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH / AND I WILL GIVE THEE A CROWN OF LIFE Board : 1914 - 1919 / THE EAST WINDOW IS PLACED / IN THIS CHURCH BY THOMAS / AND BEATRICE HOLLIS TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND THE LOVED MEMORY OF THEIR ELDEST SON / JOHN GORDON HOLLIS LIEUT 7TH / LEICESTERS KILLED ON THE SOMME / JULY 14TH 1916 AGED 22 / AND AS A PERPETUAL MEMORIAL OF / THOSE MEN FROM THIS PARISH WHO / ALSO HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES FOR KING / AND COUNTRY WHOSE NAMES APPEAR BELOW / (NAMES) War How many names are listed in total? 12 Which war or group does the memorial commemorate? First World War (1914-1918) Is the total an exact count? No Of the names listed, how many served and returned? 0 Of the names listed, how many died? 12 What information is listed for those commemorated? Surname, Rank, Forename How is this information ordered? Rank, Surname Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No What is the memorial's maintenance history? Cleaning planned according to May 2000 survey Memorial was formerly placed to the right of the chancel arch Components Component Component Details Which memorial component are you recording? Board What condition is this component in? Good What materials has this component been constructed from? Wood - Oak Dimensions How high is the component? 2000 mm How wide is the component? 1000 mm Listing Information Does it have listed status? No Component 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 Listing Information Does it have listed status? No History Sponsorship Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals? private Additional Notes Additional general notes on the memorial Memorial presented by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hollis. Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Unveiled When did it take place? Pre-13th December 1919 Who was present? Unknown Image(s) Memorial Image Media ID 29770 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? 37473.jpg What is its licence type? Orphan work Reference 33876 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 37473.jpg Media Image Height 949 Media Image Width 671
Media ID 29770 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? 37473.jpg What is its licence type? Orphan work Reference 33876 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 37473.jpg Media Image Height 949 Media Image Width 671