What words are inscribed on the memorial?
To the glory of God and the dearly loved memory of Douglas Charles Earle Marsh, 2nd Lieut/ 6th Dragoon Guards (the Carabiniers) who died at Rouen, April 8th 1918, of wounds/ received in action, at the successful defence of Amiens. Aged 19 years./ Erected by his father and mother as a memorial to their dearly loved only son./ “Leaving to us who pass where he passed an undying example of willing and faithful service”
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, regiment, place, date and circumstances of death
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Does it have listed status?
Yes
If yes, which organisation listed it?
Cadw
What grade is it listed at?
II
What is the listing reference?
3020
Please include any additional listing information here
Listed as part of St Mark's Church. Cadw listing description: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=3020 (Accessed: 23/01/2021)
Supervisor comments
WELLINGTON JOURNAL & SHROPSHIRE NEWS
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
11 November 1920
Who was present?
Bishop Lloyd Crossley
References
Find A Grave website: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202511185/douglas-charles_earle-marsh (Accessed: 23/01/2021)
South Gloucestershire War Memorials: https://sites.southglos.gov.uk/war-memorials/people/douglas-charles-earl-marsh/ (Accessed: 23/01/2021)
Commonwealth War Graves Commission: https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/171731/DOUGLAS EARLE MARSH/ (Accessed: 21/01/2021)
Ray Westlake, First World War Graves and Memorials in Gwent, vol. 1 (Barnsley: Wharncliffe Books, 2001), pp. 141-2
Memorial Image
Media ID
65218
Image
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
2nd Lt D E Marsh
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mark Newton
Who is it credited to?
Mark Newton
Who took or provided this image?
Mark Newton
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
71524
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
37387_newport_1.jpg
Media Image Height
4672
Media Image Width
3104
Media ID
65219
Image
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
2nd Lt D E Marsh
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mark Newton
Who is it credited to?
Mark Newton
Who took or provided this image?
Mark Newton
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
71525
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
37387_newport_2.jpg
Media Image Height
3104
Media Image Width
4672
Media ID
107222
Image
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
General View
Copyright Statement
Copyright Bill Zajac
Who is it credited to?
Bill Zajac
Date Taken
11/02/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Bill Zajac
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
118254
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
lieutenant_d_e_marsh_-_wmr_37387_-_2020-02-11.jpg
Media Image Height
3543
Media Image Width
1359
Media ID
107223
Image
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Dedicatory Text
Copyright Statement
Copyright Bill Zajac
Who is it credited to?
Bill Zajac
Date Taken
11/02/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Bill Zajac
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
118255
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
lieutenant_d_e_marsh_-_wmr_37387_-_2020-02-11_-_inscription_detail.jpg
Media Image Height
1986
Media Image Width
2362
Media ID
107224
Image
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
Window Head
Copyright Statement
Copyright Bill Zajac
Who is it credited to?
Bill Zajac
Date Taken
11/02/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Bill Zajac
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
118257
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
lieutenant_d_e_marsh_-_wmr_37387_-_2020-02-11_-_window_head.jpg
Media Image Height
1921
Media Image Width
3574