Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass widow of three lights with St George centrally with the dedication below. In the left light is an angel with HMS Tornado depicted below. In the right-hand light is depicted an angel holding the badge of the Royal Navy with a sea scene and swans below.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Margarets Church
Street
Bacton Road
Town
Paston
District
North Norfolk
County
Norfolk
Country
England
Postcode
NR28 9TA
OS map ref
TG 32285 34432
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Lieutenant Commander R M Mack - window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
To the Glory of GOD. / In proud and loving memory of / Ralph Michael Mack Lt Commander R.N. / younger Son of Hugh Paston Mack / and Blanch Elizabeth his wife. / Grandson of the late John Mack / of Paston Hall. / He commissioned and commanded/ the Destroyer H.M.S. Lucifer in the / engagements of Heligoland Bight / 29 Aug 1914, and the Dogger Bank / 24 Jan 1915; and was mentioned in / despatches June 1917. / He was killed in action off the / Dutch Coast 23 Dec 1917, going down / with his ship H.M.S. TORNADO. //
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, trelationships, manner of death, date of death, place 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
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
War Memorials Online Reference number
163960
History
References
References
http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/3043926/MACK, RALPH MICHAEL
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Ralph Michael Mack Lt Commander R.N. - window
Priority
-1
What is the image's caption?
Ralph Michael Mack Lt Commander R.N. - window
Copyright Statement
Helen Steed
Who is it credited to?
Helen Steed
Date Taken
03/04/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Helen Steed
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
2514
Media Image Width
1431
Ralph Michael Mack Lt Commander R.N. - inscription
Priority
-1
What is the image's caption?
Ralph Michael Mack Lt Commander R.N. - inscription
Copyright Statement
Helen Steed
Who is it credited to?
Helen Steed
Date Taken
03/04/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Helen Steed
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
2478
Media Image Width
1431
Media ID
12093
Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright John Hendry
Who is it credited to?
John Hendry
Who took or provided this image?
John Hendry
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
13360
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
r.m._mack_memorial_window_st_margarets_church_paston_norfolk_cjohn_hendry_b.jpeg
Media ID
12094
Window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright SusanFeatherstone
Who is it credited to?
SusanFeatherstone
Who took or provided this image?
SusanFeatherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
13364
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
r.m._mack_memorial_window_st_margarets_church_paston_norfolk_cjohn_hendry_a.jpeg