Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Gunn Bros. 1941 and 1944 Parish Church
Reference
M48.04
Place
MUGGLESWICK
Map ref
NY 044499
Original Location
Muggleswick Parish Church.
Which war
1939-45
Memorial Description
Plaque, rectangular with plain edge with carved leaf border. At centre top of the plaque, in the centre, is a family crest featuring a hand holding a sword with the Latin motto “Aut pax aut bellum” (“Either peace or war”) on a scroll underneath. The dedication is in gilded Roman capitals.
Materials used
Oak with mahogany surround.
Inscription
George Gunn
MBE, MD, FRCSE.
Husband of Grace Elinor Gunn,
died 3rd April 1946
and of his sons,
George Ward Gunn, VC MC,
Second Lieut. R.H.A.
killed in action 21st November 1941.
Philip MacLean Gunn MC,
Major R.A.M.C. (S.A.S Regiment)
accidently killed 9th December 1944.
Grandsons of Utrick Alexander Ritson,
Calf Hall
Names
See above
Notes
1. 2nd Lt. George Ward Gunn was born in Muggleswick. It was the home of his grandparents. It is thought he was born there while his parents' home at Neston in Cheshire was being built. He grew up in Neston and attended Sedbergh Boarding School in Cumbria. After the war he was remembered by the endowment of a bed in the local cottage hospital. When the hospital closed, the plaque recording the endowment was transferred to the local church. Gunn Grove was named after him. His picture hangs in the Royal British Legion club.
2. To celebrate the centenary of his birth, Muggleswick Church held a two day event on June 30th-July 1st 2012. The printed Church Service is below.
3. 2nd Lt. Gunn's medal is displayed at Royal Artillery Museum in Woolwich, London.
4. It is thought that Major Philip Gunn died as the result of an accident.
2. To celebrate the centenary of his birth, Muggleswick Church held a two day event on June 30th-July 1st 2012. The printed Church Service is below.
3. 2nd Lt. Gunn's medal is displayed at Royal Artillery Museum in Woolwich, London.
4. It is thought that Major Philip Gunn died as the result of an accident.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Errol Broomfield; Ron Carson; Dorothy Hall
External web link
Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
E. Broomfield; R. Carson; Rev. David Irvine; James Pasby
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