Lieut. E W R Jacques
Location address: St. Mary the Virgin, Burton Latimer, Church St, Burton Latimer NN15 5LU
Details on cross (Text content of cross):
In Memory Of
Lieut. E W R Jacques
1st Northamptonshire Regiment
Killed in Action August 16 16
R.I.P
Text type (e.g. hand-written, GRU tags, carved): G.R.U tag and painted writing
Cross dimensions (millimetres please)
Shaft Height: 1170
Cross beam width: 675
Width of wood: 95
Thickness or depth: 28
Circle plate (if celtic type)
Outer diameter: 264
Other information
Mounting to wall: Single screw
Detailing:
Evidence of use in field (earth marking, cracking, staining, shrinkage): Pointed end, some staining
Finish (varnish, paint, oiled, unfinished etc): once painted white, now faded.
Condition (cracked, paint peeling, woodwork, damage etc): Excellent condition
Notes and observations: (optional)
Lieut. Jacques, from Orlingbury Hall, Burton Latimer, was 21 when he died at the Somme. He is buried at BAZENTIN-LE-PETIT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION. His Headstone is engraved with “Faithful unto death – Jesu mercy.”
He is commemorated on the Town war memorial, as well as the war memorial in the church.
St Mary the Virgin is a lovely welcoming church (and warm!) with a special stained glass window dedicated to the fallen. Lieutenant Jacques’ returned cross is in this area with another interesting cross (see photo) as well as regimental flags and a book of remembrance.
Survey courtesy of: Alison Treacy, Photographs courtesy of Ben Taylor. With thanks to Emma from the church and James Leigh for the tip off on location.
Date of survey: 26.11.2017