Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two-light stained glass window. On the left light is a depiction of St George holding a lance, standing over the crest of the Suffolk Regt. The right light depicts St Michael holding a sword, standing over the crest of Framingham College. Above are four smaller lights containing arms of the home Countries. Inscription across base of both lights.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Mary's Church
Street
Church Road
Town
Wortham
District
Mid Suffolk
County
Suffolk
Country
England
Postcode
IP22 1SL
OS map ref
TM 08352 78810
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Second Lieutenants A W Rash and R R Rash Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Left light: MONTIS INSIGNIA CALPE //
Right light: STUDIO SAPIENTIA CRESCIT //
Inscription across base of both lights: In memory of Arnold William Rash 2nd. Lieut. Suffolk Regt. who fell at the battle of Passchendaele / July 31st. 1917 aged 25, and of Ralph Reginald Rash 2nd. Lieut. Suffolk Regt. who fell at the battle of the Somme / October 12th. 1916 aged 20, 4th. and 6th. sons of J. J. Rash J.P. of Wortham.
War
How many names are listed in total?
2
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?
2
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forenames, surname, rank, regiment, manner of death, place of death, date of death, age at death, relationships
How is this information ordered?
Age at 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
266570
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Record Notes
When was this memorial first recorded?
13/02/1992
Who originally recorded this memorial?
R G Thomas
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Messrs John Hardman and Co.
What role did they have in the making?
Builder
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
29 May 1921
Who was present?
Rev L H Wilson
References
References
East Anglian Daily Times, 31 May 1921
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
83322
Second Lieutenants A W Rash and R R Rash
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Second Lieutenants A W Rash and R R Rash
Copyright Statement
Copyright Doug Ireland
Who is it credited to?
Doug Ireland
Date Taken
14/09/2019
Who took or provided this image?
Doug Ireland
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
91573
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
wortham_16a.jpg
Media Image Height
4027
Media Image Width
2351
Media ID
83323
Second Lieutenants A W Rash and R R Rash
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Second Lieutenants A W Rash and R R Rash
Copyright Statement
Copyright Doug Ireland
Who is it credited to?
Doug Ireland
Date Taken
14/09/2019
Who took or provided this image?
Doug Ireland
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
91574
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
wortham_15a.jpg
Media Image Height
2340
Media Image Width
5189
Media ID
153093
Close up
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Close up
Copyright Statement
Paul Cooper
Who is it credited to?
Paul Cooper
Date Taken
21/02/2023
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Cooper
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Image Suitability
Suitable
Media Image Height
3024
Media Image Width
4032
Media ID
153092
Full view
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
Full view
Copyright Statement
Paul Cooper
Who is it credited to?
Paul Cooper
Date Taken
21/02/2023
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Cooper
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Image Suitability
Suitable
Media Image Height
3024
Media Image Width
4032