Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Single light stained glass window. The window depicts the mysterious passing of the Prophet Elijah, described in the Book of Kings as departing in a chariot of fire while his mantle falls on his disciple Elisha and alludes to the death of Lieutenant De Lisle and pairs with the Ascension window dedicated to his father.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Image and references added SF
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Arundel Cathedral of Our Lady and Saint Philip Howard
Street
London Road
Town
Arundel
District
County
Country
Postcode
BN18 9AY
OS map ref
TQ 01540 07170
Other Details
West wall, north side
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations

Lieutenant A C N M P De Lisle Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Top: TO LIEUT ALEXANDER CHARLES NICHOLAS MARCH / PHILIPPS DE LISLE LEICESTERSHIRE REGIMENT AND R.F.C. //
Around insignia: TWICE SEVERELY WOUNDED. KILLED IN ACTION FLYING IN FLANDERS NOV 20TH 1917 / AGED 20. A DEVOTED SON and PATRIOT OBEDIENT UNTO DEATH //
Base: ST NICHOLAS PRAY FOR HIM //
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?
rank, forenames, surname, regiment, service, manner of death, place of death, date of death, age at death
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
Cathedral authorities
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?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
References
References
CWGC - www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/620431/de-lisle,-alexander-charles-nicholas-march-phillipps/ - accessed 1 May 2020
War Memorials on Line - www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/261576/ - accessed 1 May 2020
Stained Glass Record - www.stainedglassrecords.org/Ch.asp?ChId=33975 - accessed 1 May 2020
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Image
Lieutenant A C N M P De Lisle
Priority
6
What is the image's caption?
Lieutenant A C N M P De Lisle
Who is it credited to?
Pat Phillips
Date Taken
29/05/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Pat Phillips
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1339
Media Image Width
815
Image
Lieutenant A C N M P De Lisle
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Lieutenant A C N M P De Lisle
Who is it credited to?
R. Maddox
Date Taken
July 2026
Who took or provided this image?
R. Maddox
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1273
Media Image Width
930
Image
Lieutenant A C N M P De Lisle
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Lieutenant A C N M P De Lisle
Who is it credited to?
R. Maddox
Date Taken
July 2026
Who took or provided this image?
R. Maddox
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
635
Media Image Width
468
Media ID
90119
Image
Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Window
Who is it credited to?
B Wood (WMO 261576)
Date Taken
1 April 2000
Who took or provided this image?
B Wood (WMO 261576)
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
99064
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
261576_b_wood_2000_04_01.jpg