Warwick Parish WWI Memorial -- St. Mary the Virgin Church Cemetery, Warwick Parish BM
N 32° 16.021 W 064° 48.327
20S E 329949 N 3571463
A beautiful Memorial to the men of Warwick parish who served their King and country in World War I stands in a place of honor in the St. Mary the Virgin Anglican church cemetery.
Waymark Code: WMNFFF
Location: Bermuda
Date Posted: 03/05/2015
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This deeply respectful and sculptural Memorial to the men of Warwick Parish who followed their King and country to war in foreign fields during World War I stands in the centre of this beautiful church's peaceful cemetery.
The memorial is a crucifix composed of concrete with a bronze figure of Christ. On the sloped pyramidal plinth, a simple plaque has been affixed, which reads:
"1914-1918
Erected By The Congregation
of the Parish Church of St. Mary The Virgin
Warwick
In Commemoration of the Great War
and of The Men of This Parish
Who Fought In It
And Especially In Memory Of
Agnel Burgesson
Robert Lightbourne
Edward Easton
Remsen Ward
Walter White
Who Laid Down Their Lives For King & Country
ALL LIVE UNTO HIM St. Luke XX 38"
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: In Commemoration of the Great War and of The Men of This Parish Who Fought In It
Marker Text: 1914-1918
Erected By The Congregation
of the Parish Church of St. Mary The Virgin
Warwick
In Commemoration of the Great War
and of The Men of This Parish
Who Fought In It
And Especially In Memory Of
Agnel Burgesson
Robert Lightbourne
Edward Easton
Remsen Ward
Walter White
Who Laid Down Their Lives For King & Country
ALL LIVE UNTO HIM St. Luke XX 38
Who Put it Here?: C9ongregation of St Mary the Virgin Anglican Church
Description of Memorial: This memorial is in the center of the western side of the St. Mary the Virgin Anglican church cemetery.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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