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The County War Memorial Chapel

Within Gloucester Cathedral.
Outside the chapel are displayed the Flags and Colours of the Gloucestershire Regiment.
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The chapel is a memorial to both the Gloucester Regiment and soldiers and servicemen and women from Gloucestershire who served in all conflicts. There are rolls of honour for the Gloucestershire Regiment, the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars and civilians from Gloucestershire.
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There is a four panel stained glass window dedicated to the Korean War."In memory of the Officers and Men of the Gloucestershire Regiment who were engaged in the Korean War 1950-1953 and their stand at the Battle of the Imjin River 22-25th April 1951"
"Given in memory of Major Patrick Angier who fell in the battle"
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A two panel stained glass window: " In memory of the 8100 all ranks of the Regiment who gave their lives for their Country 1914-1919"
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A two panel stained glass window, "In memory of the 723 officers and ratings of HMS Gloucester sunk off Crete 22nd May 1941"

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Source

  • Text: Sharky Ward
  • Photos: Anthony (Sharky) Ward

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