Seale War Memorial - Omission of name

The Parish Council has been asked by the Chairman of Seale & Sands Branch of the Royal British Legion to consider making an addition of one name to the Seale War Memorial.

The person is former Seale resident Lt Col Dudley Ralph Turnbull DSO, killed in action 1st October 1917, who is commemorated in St Laurence’s church and also on Tongham’s War Memorial.

Lt Col Dudley Ralph Turnbull’s address at time of death was Whiteways, Seale, hence the reason for his name to be included on our memorial. At the time of the war, Seale, which also encompassed The Sands, was included within the Parish of Tongham, so it’s likely due to the wider Parish area that he was commemorated at Tongham but odd that he wasn’t included at Seale. Sadly, no original records have been found regarding the names to be listed.

The Parish Council is custodian of the war memorial and is in agreement that the name should be added, therefore we are seeking quotes from suitably certificated contractors to carry out the works.

If you have any comments about this please get in touch with our clerk as soon as possible and before 5th December 2022.