Memorial Windows St Michaels Somerton

Among the stained glass windows in St Michael and All Angels Church are two dedicated to those that served in WW1.
5 light stained glass window
1st light: "For unto us a child is born. To the glory of God and in loving memory of John Bloomfield Gough, Royal Horse Artillery killed in action near Coulommiers, France 8 Sept 1914. Aged 28 yrs. erected by his wife."
4th & 5th lights: "I am the resurrection and the Life. I ascend unto My Father and you Father. To the glory of God and in loving memory of Lt Colonel Charles F Pretor-Pinney D.S.O., the Rifle Brigade. Killed in action in the Great War April 28th 1917. Aged 52. Erected by his wife'

J.B. Gough. Lieutenant. 'D' Bty. Royal Horse Artillery. Died 8 Sept 1914. Aged 28. Buried at Perreuse Chateau Franco British National Cemetery, France. Mentioned in Despatches.
C.F. Pretor-Pinney D.S.O. Lieutenant Colonel. 13th Bn. Rifle Brigade. Died 28 Apr 1917. Aged 53. Buried at Aubigny Communal Cemetery, France. Twice Mentioned in Despatches.

3 light window.
'Fight the good fight. He endured as seeing Him. St George. To the Glory of God and in thanksgiving for the safe return of Major G.H. Phipps-Hornby, 9th Lancers from the war in France. 1914-1919'

Geoffrey Hardinge Phipps-Hornby (4 April 1889-23 Feb 1967). Son of a Captain in the Rifle Brigade and grandson of an Admiral, Phipps-Hornby grew up with horses as his father became part-owner and manager of the Compton stud. educated at Eton, he passed out of Sandhurst in 1909 and joined the Rifle Brigade before transferring to the 9th Lancers. He served throughout the First World war with the 2nd Cavalry Brigade and was mentioned in despatches three times. He returned to active service in 1939 at the age of 50 and was promoted to Colonel.
Several of his relatives were lost in WW1 hence his families thankful wishes.

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