30.5.2005
EXBURY
Bronze plaque on wall in St Katharine of Alexandria Church.
To the Glory of God
In honoured
memory of the men
of this parish who
gave their lives
in the cause of
righteousness &
liberty in the
Great War 1914-1918
this tower and chapel
are dedicated
|
O valiant hearts who to your glory came
through dust of conflict & through battle-flame
tranquil you lie your knightly virtue proved
your memory hallowed in the land you loved
Plaque on wall at head end of raised bronze reclining figure
In loving memory
John Forster
13 May 1893 - 14 Sep 1914
We fall to rise
are baffled to fight better
sleep to wake
Raised bronze reclining figure, inscriptions on panels around.
Left side panel.
Tom the Glory of God & in loving memory of
their two sons John and Alfred who
gave their lives for King & Country in
the Great War 1914-1918 this monument
is erected by Lord & Lady Forster of Lepe
Bottom side panel.
PRO
PATRIA
MORI
Right side panels.
John Forster 2nd Lieut. |
Alfred Henry Forster |