Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window: Four-light stained glass window, with the emblem of the 2nd Life Guards top-centre of tracery. The first light is headed by the crest and coat of arms of the Ferguson family, beneath which stands St Michael, with St Stephen kneeling below. The two centre lights depict the Battle honours of the 2nd Life Guards above a Crusader knight: in the left panel he is depicted holding a sword while at prayer, in the right he is shown offering up his sword on the altar and receiving in return the Crown of Glory; at his feet in each of the panels are the emblems of the 2nd Life Guards and the Guards Machine Gun Regiment respectively. The fourth light is headed by the coat of arms of the Ferguson/Hampton family, beneath which is St Gabriel, with St John kneeling below.

Associated plaque, adjacent to the window: brass with black lettering, it is situated to the west of the window.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
All Saints Church
Street
Hemington Road
Town
Polebrook
Country
Postcode
PE8 5LT
OS map ref
TL 06845 87062
Other Details
North wall of the north transept
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations

Lieutenant V J Ferguson Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Across the top of the middle 2 lights: BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH/ I WILL GIVE THEE A CROWN OF LIFE/

Plaque: IN LOVING MEMORY OF/ THEIR ELDEST SON/ VICTOR JOHN FERGUSON/ LIEUTENANT 2nd LIFE GUARDS/ BORN FEBRUARY 3rd 1898/ KILLED IN ACTION AUGUST 21st 1918/ NEAR AMIENS, FRANCE./ THIS WINDOW/ IS ERECTED BY HIS PARENTS/ BRIGADIER GENERAL A F H FERGUSON,/ AND THE HONble MARGARET FERGUSON,/ AND HIS GRANDMOTHER/ DAME SOPHIA PASTON COOPER./ A.D. 1919.
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?
Surname, forename, rank, Regiment, date of birth, manner of death, date and place of death
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
PCC
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Dimensions
How high is the component?
2500m
How wide is the component?
2200
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Dimensions
How high is the component?
620mm
How wide is the component?
400mm
How deep is the component?
2mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
War Memorials Online Reference number
288519
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Parents and grandmother.
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
A.L. Moore & Son of Southampton Row, London
What role did they have in the making?
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
11/1/1920
Who was present?
Lieutenant Colonel the Honourable A Stanley D.S.O. (Commanding Officer of the 2nd Life Guards) unveiled the window and plaque.
References
References
Peterborough & Hunts Standard dated 17 January1920: reported that the unveiling had taken place the previous Sunday, giving details of the service and the manufacturer of the window.
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Image
Lieutenant V J Ferguson window and plaque
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Lieutenant V J Ferguson window and plaque
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
22/03/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
3585
Media Image Width
4513
Image
Lieutenant V J Ferguson window
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Lieutenant V J Ferguson window
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
22/03/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
4839
Media Image Width
3348
Image
Lieutenant V J Ferguson window plaque detail
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Lieutenant V J Ferguson window plaque detail
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
22/03/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
2784
Media Image Width
2195
Image
Lieutenant V J Ferguson window detail
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
Lieutenant V J Ferguson window detail
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
22/03/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
6660
Media Image Width
5002
Image
Top of window lights detail
Priority
5
What is the image's caption?
Top of window lights detail
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
22/03/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
2933
Media Image Width
4880
Image
Bottom of window lights detail
Priority
6
What is the image's caption?
Bottom of window lights detail
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
22/03/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
2213
Media Image Width
4952
Media ID
14166
Image
Victor John Ferguson stained glass window
Priority
7
What is the image's caption?
Victor John Ferguson stained glass window
Who is it credited to?
Jane King
Who took or provided this image?
Jane King
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
15774
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
dscf1452.jpg
Media Image Height
2861
Media Image Width
2594
Media ID
14167
Image
Victor John Ferguson window & plaque (context)
Priority
8
What is the image's caption?
Victor John Ferguson window & plaque (context)
Who is it credited to?
Jane King
Who took or provided this image?
Jane King
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
15775
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
dscf1451.jpg
Media Image Height
4288
Media Image Width
3216
Media ID
14168
Image
Victor John Ferguson brass plaque
Priority
9
What is the image's caption?
Victor John Ferguson brass plaque
Who is it credited to?
Jane King
Who took or provided this image?
Jane King
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
15776
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
dscf1443.jpg
Media Image Height
4288
Media Image Width
3216