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Gnr. George Ernest Butler
Royal Field Artillery 276th Brigade, B Bty.
from:Winson Green, Birmingham
(d.4th August 1917)
Memorial plaque on choristers bench within Bishop Latimer Church, Beeton Road, Winson Green, Birmingham.
The Text of brass plaque reads:
"In Memory of George Ernest Butler for some years a faithful chorister of this church who was killed in action France, August 4th 1917".
It is located opposite the organ, third row on left of church, second seat from the left. Plaque measures 60mm by 155mm. Slightly recessed painted red cross in each corner, through which a brass domed screw passes with the slots resting horizontally.
The initial letters (GEB) are again slightly recessed and painted in red. The rest of the letting is in black and stands slightly proud to the touch.
(I am the carpenter who relaid the Lady Chapel floor during May 2018)