Location
In St John's Church, High Park Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33. IWM War Memorials Archive Record Link : War Memorials Archive Reference 40823 Historic England Listing Status St John's Church is Listed Grade II. Since the Memorial forms part of the Church fabric, it is assumed to be covered by the Listing. Description A brass plaque to the memory of D M Forsyth, Commander, Royal Navy. |
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Memorial
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Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF DOUGLAS METHUEN FORSYTH COMMANDER R.N. Born 19th April, 1847 Died 22nd March, 1915 WHO LOVED THIS CHURCH, WHERE HE WORSHIPPED FOR 35 YEARS "A man greatly beloved" Further Information
Although he died during the Great War, this is not strictly a War memorial, since he was 67 years old.
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