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St Martin's School War Memorial

Inscription

Boys of St Martin's School
{On the scroll held by the two angels:}
Rest in peace
{A Christian cross forms the division between the two columns, each of 21 names, not in any apparent sequence. See the Subjects Commemorated for the names.}

Site: St Martin's School (2 memorials)

WC2, Adelaide Street, 12

Both memorials are on the south facade of the building, facing the church.

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
St Martin's School War Memorial

Subjects commemorated i

World War 1

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W. F. Boulter, MM

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This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
St Martin's School War Memorial

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St Martin's School - George IV gift

St Martin's School - George IV gift

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