Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Single-light stained glass window depicting a large sword and crown-shaped emblem containing two white sails and a ship with family crest motto "CHE SERA SERA". Inscription below emblem at base of the window.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
27/11/2020:added reference and name.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Mary's Church
Street
Portchester Castle, Castle Street
Town
Portchester
District
Fareham
County
Hampshire
Country
England
Postcode
PO16 9QP
OS map ref
SU 62540 04496
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Captain A S Russell Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
CAPTAIN / ALFRED S RUSSELL / D.S.O. / ROYAL NAVY / 1897 - 1945
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Second World War (1939-1945)
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, forename, initial, surname, honour, service, age
How is this information ordered?
Rank, forename, initial, surname, honour, service, age
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
Dimensions
How high is the component?
1200mm
How wide is the component?
300mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
References
References
for image, see https://hampshirewarmemorials.com.
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
176025
Captain A S Russell
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Captain A S Russell
Date Taken
04/2024
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1256
Media Image Width
1169