Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Single-light stained glass window. The top quarter of the window shows an angel against an ornate stone building holding a wreath containing the holy grail. Below this Sir Galahad (lettered in a banner) is standing wearing armour and a blue cape, holding a sheathed sword as if it were a cross. He is standing on an ornate pedestal decorated with the regimental insignia. The gothic inscription is painted on the glass at the base.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Peter's Church
Street
Fordcombe Road
Town
Spring Hill
District
Sevenoaks
County
Kent
Country
England
Postcode
TN3 0SA
OS map ref
TQ 52540 40350
Other Details
In south wall.
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

2nd Lieutenant R G Field Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Sir Galahad / ICH DIEN / To the Glory of God and in gratitude for the loving memory / and example of Reginald George Field 2nd Lieutenant in the / Royal 10th hussars. Born 16th August 1895 killed in action in France / 5th April 1918. He died that others may live
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
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?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forenames, surname, rank, regiment, date of birth, manner of death, place of death, date of death
How is this information ordered?
Forenames, surname, rank, regiment, date of birth, manner of death, place of death, date of 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?
Glass
Dimensions
How high is the component?
c2.5m
How wide is the component?
510mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
War Memorials Online Reference number
142940
History
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
20087
2nd Lieutenant R G Field, window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
2nd Lieutenant R G Field, window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Susan Featherstone
Who is it credited to?
Susan Featherstone
Date Taken
27/05/2009
Who took or provided this image?
Susan Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
22665
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
a_71070_csusan_featherstone_2009_05_27.jpg
Media Image Height
3072
Media Image Width
2304
Media ID
20088
2nd Lieutenant R G Field, inscription detail
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
2nd Lieutenant R G Field, inscription detail
Copyright Statement
Copyright Susan Featherstone
Who is it credited to?
Susan Featherstone
Date Taken
13/09/2008
Who took or provided this image?
Susan Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
22666
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
b_71070_csusan_featherstone_2008_09_13.jpg
Media Image Height
2304
Media Image Width
3072