Wall Plaque - Captains Denis & Leslie Walker
Description
Brass plaque mounted on wood base, commemorating two brothers who died of wounds in WW1: Captains Denis H and Leslie B Walker. Their father, Major W S Walker, was architect of the restoration of the church in 1907 and 1918. Badge of the Alexandra, Princess of Wales' Own Yorkshire Regiment is engraved at the top. Lettering engraved Roman Caps. and l/c.
Inscription and donor(s)
To the Memory of
CAPTAIN DENIS H. WALKER
1st/5th Battalion
A.P.W.O.Yorkshire Regiment T.F.
Died from wounds received in action
at Ypres, Jan 26th 1916, Aged 26 Years.
Buried at Poperinghe, Flanders.
––––––
Also to the Memory of his Brother
CAPTAIN LESLIE B. WALKER,
2nd/5th Battalion
A.P.W.O. Yorkshire Regiment T.F.
Died from wounds received in action
at Fontaine les Croiselles, France,
July 1st 1917, Aged 25 Years.
Buried at St Severs Cemetery, Rouen.
––––––
Sons of Major W.S. Walker, F.R.I.B.A., of this City
late Captain
1st/5th Battalion A.P.W.O. Yorkshire Regiment T.F.
and Architect of the Restoration/of this Church 1907 and 1918.
