Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Right-hand light of a window: STAINED-GLASS
RECONNAISANCE CORPS BADGE, SET IN PLAIN LEADED GLASS.
(The other 2 lights of the window depict 2 coats-of arms and a saling ship which do not appear to be related to the Corps badge)
In a wooden display case: BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
On wall above display case: BADGE OF THE CORPS
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
All Hallows by the Tower Church
Street
Byward Street
Town
City of London
District
City Of London
County
Greater London
Country
England
Postcode
EC3R 5BJ
OS map ref
TQ 33388 80687
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Reconnaissance Corps - WW2 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Window: THE RECONNAISSANCE CORPS 1941-1946
Book of Remembrance: IN MEMORY OF ALL RANKS OF THE RECONNAISSANCE CORPS 1939-1945
Case: WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY
Wooden badge: RECONNAISANCE CORPS/ 15TH SCOTTISH RECCE REGT
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
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?
0
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Regimental Memorials
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
THE CHURCH
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Case
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Wood
Dimensions
How high is the component?
4FT 6IN
How wide is the component?
4FT 6IN
How deep is the component?
2FT
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Glass
Stained Glass
Dimensions
How high is the component?
9FT 6IN
How wide is the component?
2FT 6IN
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Book
What condition is this component in?
Good
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Coat of arms / Regimental insignia
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Wood
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Supervisor comments
THE CARVED WOODEN MARQUETRY BADGE OF THE CORPS HANGS ON THE WALL ALONGSIDE THE BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE DISPLAY CASE, TOGETHER WITH A FRAMED POEM "OUR ETERNAL BOND" BY R E DORGAN, CPL 49 RECCE
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
83515
Priority
0
Copyright Statement
Copyright Francis Mullan
Who is it credited to?
Francis Mullan
Date Taken
10 February 2020
Who took or provided this image?
Francis Mullan
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
91785
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
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