Memorials - Penwortham - Lieutenant-Colonel Herbert Marshall-Finch D.S.O. Plaque

The Parish Church of St.Mary, Penwortham PR1 0AH ​
Ordnance Survey Grid Reference - SD 52407 29007
IWM War Memorials Register - 54972
​War Memorials Online - Not on site
The memorial takes the form of a nowy headed brass plaque with green onyx surround inlaid into the church wall.  There is an engraved border of oak leaves and acorns.  The information displayed shows surname, rank, year died, regiment, place of death and additional awards and decorations.  As indicated, the plaque was placed in the church by Lieut-Col. Herbert Marshall-Finch's wife.
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF MY HUSBAND
HERBERT MARSHALL FINCH DSO
LT COLONEL
2ND ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGT
OF PENWORTHAM HALL
KILLED IN ACTION
WHILST GALLANTLY
LEADING HIS MEN AT FROMELLES
FRANCE. MAY 9TH 1915. THE EVE
OF HIS 49TH BIRTHDAY

S. AFRICAN WAR 1899-1902
RECEIVED BREVET MAJORITY
QUEEN'S MEDAL 3 CLASPS - KING'S MEDAL 2 CLASPS MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES NOV 1900
AND ON FEB. 18TH 1915 HE WAS AWARDED
THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER.
Image © Charles O'Donnell 2018
Charles O'Donnell
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Edited 27 May 2018
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