Ryde Social Heritage Group research the social history of the citizens of Ryde, Isle of Wight. Documenting their lives, businesses and burial transcriptions.
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Mr Walter John Butcher (Lance Corporal)

Title: Mr
Forenames: Walter John
Surnames: Butcher
Date of Birth: 14/01/1892
Date of Death: 17/10/1915
Age at Death Years: 23
Grave Type: Marked
Military Rank: Lance Corporal
Map Reference Number: RSHG 050 B2
Plot Number: Ryde New Cemetery Section I Plot 2820
Grave Description: Small triangular shaped top, upright headstone with surrounding kerbstones and corner posts at base, rough black and white granite with polished front of headstone and top surface of kerbs. Engraved lettering, grass and flora covered
Grave Condition: Good

Inscription:

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES BUTCHER
AT REST APRIL 28th 1947, AGED 82 YEARS

ALSO OF HIS BELOVED WIFE
ELIZABETH MARIA
AT REST JANUARY 21st 1954, AGED 90 YEARS

ALSO WALTER JOHN, SON OF THE ABOVE
CORPL 1/8th HANTS REGT
OCTOBER 17th 1915, AGED 23 YEARS

PRO PATRIA

Photographs:

Colin Hunt
Butcher (May 2017)
Photographer: Colin Hunt
Colin Hunt
Butcher (May 2017)
Photographer: Colin Hunt

Related Documents:

PDF file: Census; Obituary; CWGC; Soldiers Died.

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