Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window with the scene of the Nunc Dimittis. Mary holds two doves, with Joseph, Anna, and Simeon holding the child Jesus. Below are the word "A light to lighten the Gentiles and the Glory of thy people Israel." Along the bottom of the window are the words "Follow the righteousness, goodness, truth, love, patience, meekness" and below is a First World War Soldier.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Holy Trinity Church
Street
Prince Consort Road
Town
South Kensington
District
Kensington And Chelsea
County
Greater London
Country
England
Postcode
SW7 2BA
OS map ref
TQ 26515 79465

2nd Lieutenant P C Girardot Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
IN LOVING MEMORY OF PAUL CHANCOURT GIRARDOT 2nd LIEUTENANT OF THE 52nd BEDFORDSHIRE AND BUCKINGHAMSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY, WHO FELL 16 SEPTEMBER 1914 AT SOMME SUR AISNE AGED 18 YEARS, ONLY CHILD OF THE LATE LIEUTENANT COLONEL JOHN FRANCIS GIRARDOT B.A. OF THE 43rd OXFORDSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY LATE OF CAR COLSTON HALL, NOTTS, AND MARY HIS WIFE. "DULCE ET DECORUM EST PRO PATRIA MORI."(Line breaks not known.)
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, relationships, rank, regiment, date of death, place of death, age 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
History
References
References
http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/578822/GIRARDOT, PAUL CHANCOURT
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
103520
Priority
0
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
22 October 2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
114113
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
london_kensington_holy_trinity_2nd_lt._p.c._girardot_-_68458_1.jpg
Media Image Height
3491
Media Image Width
1110
Media ID
103521
Priority
1
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
22 October 2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
114115
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
london_kensington_holy_trinity_2nd_lt._p.c._girardot_-_68458_2_0.jpg
Media Image Height
1166
Media Image Width
1056