Somerby Church - Leicestershire - UK
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Norfolk12
N 52° 41.194 W 000° 50.863
30U E 645475 N 5839578
A colourful Window dedicated to the Fallen of The Airborne Forces , this is in the Parish Church of All Saint's at Somerby, Leicestershire.
Waymark Code: WMDMRA
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/02/2012
Views: 3
This village was used as the base for airforce prior to the MARKET GARDEN or ARNHEM Raids in World War Two as depicted in The Film ' A Bridge too Far.'
The stained glass window is a vibrant red with a modern Horseman on Pegasus the winged Horse the insignia of the Parachute Regiment and a dedication:
REMEMBER O GOD
FOR GOOD ALL RANKS
OF THE AIRBORNE FORCES
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
FOR THEIR COUNTRY
to the side of this window is a framed photograph of a Old Air Crew see link for info on memorial :http://seaforthhighlanders.co.uk/blog/
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
None Mentioned.
In Honor Of: Airborne Crews
Marker Text:
REMEMBER O GOD
FOR GOOD ALL RANKS
OF THE AIRBORNE FORCES
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
FOR THEIR COUNTRY
Who Put it Here?: Members of the Parachute Regiment
Description of Memorial:
This is a vibrant red Stained glass window inside the church of All Saints and is to the left as you enter.It shows the regimental insignia of Pegasus and a dedication, there is a photograph on the cill showing a Dakota and Crew . to the left is another Memorial To the fallen at Arnhem.
There is a Wreath of red poppies placed on the ledge.
Date of dedication: Not listed
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