Mate T. H. Karslake | IWM War Memorials Register

Memorial Details

What type of memorial is it?

How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?

Single-light stained glass window accompanied by a dedicatory engraved brass plaque placed on the sill below. Figure of Christ and other people depicted in the window light.

Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)

Grid reference, address and commemoration updated. Name added.

Location

Has this memorial been lost?

Location

Is this the memorial's current location?

Yes

Building Name

St. John the Baptist Church

Street

Northdown Lane

Town

Meshaw

District

North Devon

County

Devon

Country

England

Postcode

EX36 4NE

OS map ref

SS 75859 19687

If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations

Church of England

Mate T. H. Karslake Location

Commemoration

What words are inscribed on the memorial?

THIS WINDOW IS ERECTED TO THE GLORY OF GOD, IN MEMORY OF / THOMAS HEBERDEN KARSLAKE, MATE OF H.M.S. RODNEY, WHO / FELL WHILST SERVING IN THE NAVAL BRIGADE IN THE TRENCHES / BEFORE SEBASTOPOL, ON THE 10TH OF NOVR 1854. AGED 19 YEARS.

War

How many names are listed in total?

Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?

Crimean War (1853-1856)

Is the total an exact count?

Yes

Of the names listed, how many served and returned?

Of the names listed, how many died?

What information is listed for those commemorated?

Forenames, surname, rank, service unit, manner of death, place of death, date of death, age at death

How is this information ordered?

Forenames, surname, rank, service unit, manner of death, place of death, date of death, age at death