St. Bartholomew's Church - Kirby Muxloe

World War I

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  • Listing Status: Not Individually Listed
  • District: Blaby
  • Parish: Kirby Muxloe

Three light window featuring Christ, St George and St Michael, with St George slaying dragon, martyrdom of St Andrew and Satan cast out of heaven also featured. Associated hand carved oak board (has base and pediment; Leicestershire flowers carved up the sides) with crucifix surmounting tablet.

View Further Details Memorial Type:Board, Window Ref: WMP0620 Other Designation: No UKNIWM Ref: 37473 Commissioned By: T. Hollis Verification Required: YES Information Sources: JS, Rfp, Ukniwm Website Links: http://www.lfekmchurch.org.uk/st-barthol...

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St. Bartholomew's Church - Kirby Muxloe
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Inscription Reads

Window : BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH
AND I WILL GIVE THEE A CROWN OF LIFE
Tablet : 1914-1919
THE EAST WINDOW IS PLACED
IN THIS CHURCH BY THOMAS
AND BEATRICE HOLLIS TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND THE LOVED MEMORY OF THEIR ELDEST SON
JOHN GORDON HOLLIS LIEUT 7TH
LEICESTERS KILLED ON THE SOMME
JULY 14TH 1916 AGED 22
AND AS A PERPETUAL MEMORIAL OF
THOSE MEN FROM THIS PARISH WHO
ALSO HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES FOR KING
AND COUNTRY WHOSE NAMES APPEAR BELOW
[NAMES]

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Hollis - John Gordon Lieutenant Leicestershire Regiment 7 14/07/1916
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