Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
The main part has three sections. The centre section shows a man in amour with ‘FORTITUDE’ and an inscription. The section on his right has a robed female with ‘JUSTICE’ and a list of the first 12 names. The section on his left also has a robed female with ‘SACRIFICE’ and a list of the last 12 names.

The upper section is divided into 6 sections. The centre 4 have symbols.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Mary's Church
Street
Church Street
Town
Hadlow
County
Country
Postcode
TN11 0EG
OS map ref
TQ 63444 49707
Other Details
West end of south wall
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations

Hadlow - WW2 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
JUSTICE//

FORTITUDE/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN HONOURED/ MEMORY OF THE OFFICERS AND MEN WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR KING AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WORLD WAR 1939-1945//

SACRIFICE//
War
How many names are listed in total?
24
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?
24
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Surname, initials, rank, decorations.
How is this information ordered?
Surname.
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Dimensions
How high is the component?
c4500mm
How wide is the component?
c2000mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
24 July 1947
Who was present?
Bishop of Rochester, Dr. C. M. Chevasse.
Ceremony
When did it take place?
24 July 1947
Who was present?
Vicar of Hadlow, Rev. S. R. Monypenny
References
References
Tonbridge Free Press of 1 August 1947
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
20428
Image
Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Window
Who is it credited to?
Susan Featherstone
Date Taken
10/05/2011
Who took or provided this image?
Susan Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
23120
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
a_71272_csusan_featherstone_2011_05_10.jpg
Media Image Height
3264
Media Image Width
2448
Media ID
20429
Image
Dedication
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Dedication
Who is it credited to?
Susan Featherstone
Date Taken
10/05/2011
Who took or provided this image?
Susan Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
23121
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
b_71272_csusan_featherstone_2011_05_10.jpg
Media Image Height
3264
Media Image Width
2448
Media ID
20430
Image
WW1 Names
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
WW1 Names
Who is it credited to?
Susan Featherstone
Date Taken
10/05/2011
Who took or provided this image?
Susan Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
23123
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
c_71272_csusan_featherstone_2011_05_10.jpg
Media Image Height
3264
Media Image Width
2448
Media ID
20431
Image
WW1 Names
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
WW1 Names
Who is it credited to?
Susan Featherstone
Date Taken
10/05/2011
Who took or provided this image?
Susan Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
23125
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
d_71272_csusan_featherstone_2011_05_10.jpg
Media Image Height
3264
Media Image Width
2448