Lt Colonel A.E. Fitzgerald

Taken from de Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-18

 Plaque in Shalstone Church

In loving memory of
Lt. Colonel A.E. FITZ-GERALD
15th Durham Light Infantry
who died of wounds received
at the battle of Fricourt
the first day of the Somme advance
while commanding his regiment
July 1st 1916

 Headstone in his memory in Twyford Churchyard

In proud and loving memory of
Alfred Edward FITZGERALD
Lt. Colonel 15th Durham Light Infantry
born 25th October 1872
died of wounds received in France
13th July 1916 aged 44

Pro Libertate Patriae
 

[Note discrepancy between dates of death on grave and plaque]

Photos by Peter Underwood