Captain J. D. Belgrave, MC & Bar, North Kilworth
World War I
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ContributeLandscape orientated, highly polished brass plaque attached to a wall mounted backboard. Engraved plaque incorporates two badges & a centrally positioned shield at top with inscription beneath. The whole area is enclosed by an engraved single-lined border. All engravings infilled in black.
Location
St. Andrew's Church - North Kilworth
Grid Reference: SP6151183236
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Inscription Reads
IN LOVING MEMORY OF / CAPTAIN JAMES DACRES BELGRAVE / OXFORD & BUCKS LIGHT INFANTRY AND ROYAL AIR FORCE / THE BELOVED SECOND SON OF / DALRYMPLE JAMES AND ISABEL BELGRAVE / BORN SEPT. 27TH 1896. KILLED IN ACTION NEAR ALBERT JUNE 13TH 1918 / HE WAS WOUNDED AT LOOS SEP. 25TH 1915 WHILE SERVING WITH HIS / REGT. THE 52ND LIGHT INFANTRY. AWARDED THE M.C. JUNE 1917 / AFTER 6 MONTHS SERVICE WITH SQUADRON 45. R.F.C. AND BAR / MAY 20TH 1918 AFTER A MONTH'S SERVICE WITH SQUADRON 61. R.A.F / BETWEEN THAT DATE AND THE DAY OF HIS DEATH / HE GAINED MANY AIR VICTORIES. / "THY WILL BE DONE."