What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Across the top of the middle 2 lights: BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH/ I WILL GIVE THEE A CROWN OF LIFE/
Plaque: IN LOVING MEMORY OF/ THEIR ELDEST SON/ VICTOR JOHN FERGUSON/ LIEUTENANT 2nd LIFE GUARDS/ BORN FEBRUARY 3rd 1898/ KILLED IN ACTION AUGUST 21st 1918/ NEAR AMIENS, FRANCE./ THIS WINDOW/ IS ERECTED BY HIS PARENTS/ BRIGADIER GENERAL A F H FERGUSON,/ AND THE HONble MARGARET FERGUSON,/ AND HIS GRANDMOTHER/ DAME SOPHIA PASTON COOPER./ A.D. 1919.
Plaque: IN LOVING MEMORY OF/ THEIR ELDEST SON/ VICTOR JOHN FERGUSON/ LIEUTENANT 2nd LIFE GUARDS/ BORN FEBRUARY 3rd 1898/ KILLED IN ACTION AUGUST 21st 1918/ NEAR AMIENS, FRANCE./ THIS WINDOW/ IS ERECTED BY HIS PARENTS/ BRIGADIER GENERAL A F H FERGUSON,/ AND THE HONble MARGARET FERGUSON,/ AND HIS GRANDMOTHER/ DAME SOPHIA PASTON COOPER./ A.D. 1919.
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?
Surname, forename, rank, Regiment, date of birth, manner of death, date and place of death
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
PCC
Components
Component
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
How high is the component?
2500m
How wide is the component?
2200
Does it have listed status?
No
War Memorials Online Reference number
288519
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Parents and grandmother.
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
A.L. Moore & Son of Southampton Row, London
What role did they have in the making?
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
11/1/1920
Who was present?
Lieutenant Colonel the Honourable A Stanley D.S.O. (Commanding Officer of the 2nd Life Guards) unveiled the window and plaque.
References
Peterborough & Hunts Standard dated 17 January1920: reported that the unveiling had taken place the previous Sunday, giving details of the service and the manufacturer of the window.
Memorial Image
Image
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Lieutenant V J Ferguson window and plaque
Copyright Statement
©2026 Colin Murray
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
22/03/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
3585
Media Image Width
4513
Image
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Lieutenant V J Ferguson window
Copyright Statement
©2026 Colin Murray
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
22/03/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
4839
Media Image Width
3348
Image
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Lieutenant V J Ferguson window plaque detail
Copyright Statement
©2026 Colin Murray
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
22/03/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
2784
Media Image Width
2195
Image
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
Lieutenant V J Ferguson window detail
Copyright Statement
©2026 Colin Murray
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
22/03/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
6660
Media Image Width
5002
Image
Priority
5
What is the image's caption?
Top of window lights detail
Copyright Statement
©2026 Colin Murray
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
22/03/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
2933
Media Image Width
4880
Image
Priority
6
What is the image's caption?
Bottom of window lights detail
Copyright Statement
©2026 Colin Murray
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
22/03/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
2213
Media Image Width
4952
Media ID
14166
Image
Priority
7
What is the image's caption?
Victor John Ferguson stained glass window
Copyright Statement
©Jane King
Who is it credited to?
Jane King
Who took or provided this image?
Jane King
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
15774
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
dscf1452.jpg
Media Image Height
2861
Media Image Width
2594
Media ID
14167
Image
Priority
8
What is the image's caption?
Victor John Ferguson window & plaque (context)
Copyright Statement
©Jane King
Who is it credited to?
Jane King
Who took or provided this image?
Jane King
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
15775
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
dscf1451.jpg
Media Image Height
4288
Media Image Width
3216
Media ID
14168
Image
Priority
9
What is the image's caption?
Victor John Ferguson brass plaque
Copyright Statement
©Jane King
Who is it credited to?
Jane King
Who took or provided this image?
Jane King
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
15776
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
dscf1443.jpg
Media Image Height
4288
Media Image Width
3216