Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Four kingly and knightly warriors: King Arthur, Sir Percival, King Richard Ⅰ, King Edward Ⅰ and Captain Ashton at prayer with his arms, crest and motto, regimental badge of the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, the arms of Duchy of Cornwall and Maj Gen Sir John Inglis at prayer with his arms, crest and motto. The tracery subjects include Christ’s death on the cross,
the Blessed Virgin Mary, St John the Evangelist, ladder, pincers, lance and hammer.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Petroc's Church
Street
Priory Road
Town
Bodmin
District
County
Country
Postcode
PL31 2DP
OS map ref
SX 07300 67036

Captain P Ashton MC and Major General Sir J Inglis Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
To the memory of Captain Percy Ashton, M.C., who served with the 1st. & 8th. Battns. D.C.L.I. in France & Salonika 1914–1918 and died from the effects of War Service 18th. September 1934 And of his Grandfather Major General Sir John Inglis, K.C.B., Colonel of the 32nd. Regiment and who commanded the Garrison in the Siege of Lucknow 1857.
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?
Forenames, surname, rank, unit and detail of death
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?
Forenames, surname, rank, unit and detail of death
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
AK Nicholson
What role did they have in the making?
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
1936
References
References
www.cornishstainedglass.org.uk/mgsdb/window.xhtml?churchid=8&locid=91