2nd Lieutenant S H Hellyer | IWM War Memorials Register

Memorial Details

What type of memorial is it?

How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?

Four light stained glass window depicting King Alfred the Great below his emblem, Christ offering a crown to an army officer accompanied by an angel and St Peter below his emblem. The tracery includes angels holding scrolls and the arms of Helliar of Exeter.

Location

Has this memorial been lost?

Location

Is this the memorial's current location?

Yes

Building Name

Church of St Mary the Virgin

Street

Church Street

Town

Brixham

District

Torbay

County

Devon

Country

England

Postcode

TQ5 0JE

OS map ref

SX 90434 56424

2nd Lieutenant S H Hellyer Location

Commemoration

What words are inscribed on the memorial?

To the Glory of God and in loving and honoured memory of Sidney H Hellyer 2nd Lieut East Yorkshire Regt./ wounded at the 2nd Battle of Ypres died at Boulogne 8th May 1915. This window was erected by his mother/ "He died in war that we in peace may live."

War

How many names are listed in total?

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?

Of the names listed, how many died?

What information is listed for those commemorated?

Forenames, surname, rank, unit and detail of death

Condition

Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?