Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window depicting St George, in armour and a blue cloak, standing on the head of the slain dragon. Latin commemoration to either side of figure's head, main commemoration at base of light.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Maidstone Grammar School
Street
Barton Road
Town
Maidstone
District
Maidstone
County
Kent
Country
England
Postcode
ME15 7BT
OS map ref
TQ 76600 54850
Other Details
In the Great Hall

Maidstone Grammar School Boer War Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
In memory of Major FF Crawford, AVD, Lance Corporal FW Smith, 36th Company Imperial Yeomanry, Trooper/ HE Hulseberg, BSA Police and Trooper R Blake, 69th Company Imperial Yeomanry, who died in the service of their country/ in South Africa 1900-1901; this window was given by the Old Boys of the School.
War
How many names are listed in total?
4
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
4
What information is listed for those commemorated?
rank, initials, surname, unit
How is this information ordered?
Rank
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
Maidstone Grammar School
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?
Stained Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
other
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Old Boys subscription
Memorial Cost
Additional information related to cost or sponsorship
http://www.oldmaidstonians.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/OMs-Boer-War-Research-electronic.pdf
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
http://www.oldmaidstonians.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/OMs-Boer-War-Research-electronic.pdf
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
(23rd April 1902
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
114314
Memorial Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Memorial Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Maidstone Grammar School
Who is it credited to?
Maidstone Grammar School
Date Taken
10/05/2021
Who took or provided this image?
Maidstone Grammar School
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
126104
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
st._george_memorial_window.jpg
Media Image Height
2388
Media Image Width
1241