Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window with two lights and tracery above depicting a kneeling soldier being blessed by Christ with a commemorative inscription arranged in a box at the base of the left-hand light.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
military history updated
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Holy Trinity
Street
Beauchamp Avenue
Town
Leamington Spa
District
Warwick
County
Warwickshire
Country
England
Postcode
CV32 5RG
OS map ref
SP 3169666417
Other Details
On West wall near Victory Window
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Lieutenant L O Sharp Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
To the Glory of God/ & in Loving Memory/ of 2nd Lt. L.O. Sharp/ Lincoln Regt./ Killed in Action/ in France/ July 1st. 1916.
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?
Rank, initials, surname, regiment, manner of death, place of death, date of death
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
Holy Trinity Church
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?
c.1525mm
How wide is the component?
c.1220mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Mr & Mrs T Sharp (parents)
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
c.1920
Who was present?
Bishop of Coventry
References
References
http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/532367/SHARP, L O
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
128820
LeamingtonSpa HolyTrinity - Lt Leon O Sharp - window
Priority
-3
What is the image's caption?
LeamingtonSpa HolyTrinity - Lt Leon O Sharp - window
Copyright Statement
Copyright David Austin
Who is it credited to?
David Austin
Date Taken
02/11/2021
Who took or provided this image?
David Austin
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
142414
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
leamingtonspa_holytrinity_ltlosharprosb_wmr68622-3.jpg
Media Image Height
1722
Media Image Width
1148
Media ID
128821
LeamingtonSpa HolyTrinity - Lt Leon O Sharp - window inscription detail
Priority
-2
What is the image's caption?
LeamingtonSpa HolyTrinity - Lt Leon O Sharp - window inscription detail
Copyright Statement
Copyright David Austin
Who is it credited to?
David Austin
Date Taken
02/11/2021
Who took or provided this image?
David Austin
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
142416
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
leamingtonspa_holytrinity_ltlosharprosb_wmr68622-4a_0.jpg
Media Image Height
1872
Media Image Width
1248
Media ID
128822
LeamingtonSpa HolyTrinity - Lt Leon O Sharp - window general view
Priority
-1
What is the image's caption?
LeamingtonSpa HolyTrinity - Lt Leon O Sharp - window general view
Copyright Statement
Copyright David Austin
Who is it credited to?
David Austin
Date Taken
02/11/2021
Who took or provided this image?
David Austin
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
142417
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
leamingtonspa_holytrinity_ltlosharprosb_wmr68622-2.jpg
Media Image Height
741
Media Image Width
1112