Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A very large stained glass window with three figures in them, Saint George, King David, and Saint Maurice. Window of Christian Soldiers showing St. George, King David and St. Maurice. Kind David with symbols of sword and harp standing for military prowess and his musical and poetic skills. Left and Right: two Christian martyrs, St. George with Dragon and St. Maurice. Above are two angels bearing crowns with scrolls for virtue. Left: a golden crown for valour; Right: a crown of thorns for faith or faithfulness.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Nicholas Church
Town
Child Okeforde
District
North Dorset
County
Dorset
Country
England
Postcode
DT11 8ED
OS map ref
ST 83502 12729
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Lieutenant M S Bower Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ IN LOVING MEMORY OF/ MAURICE SYNDERCOME BOWER LIEUTENANT R.A.S.C./ WHO DIED ON ACTIVE SERVICE AT SOFIA/ JANUARY 13TH 1919
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
First World War (1914-1918)
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?
forename, surname, rank, year died, regiment, place of death,
How is this information ordered?
forenames, surname, rank, regiment, place and date of death
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
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?
1800mm
How wide is the component?
1800mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
died after the armistice, doing relief work in Bulgaria
Supervisor comments
He Died after the Armistice.
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
H T Bosdet
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
References
References
St. Nicholas Church Childe Okeford - The Stained Glass Windows By C.G. Giles Copyright C.G. Giles 1998
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
175812
Three light stained glass window
What is the image's caption?
Lt Maurice Syndercombe Bower
Copyright Statement
Orphan Work 55225
Who is it credited to?
Orphan Work 55225
Date Taken
Unknown
Who took or provided this image?
Orphan Work 55225
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1765
Media Image Width
1165