GA-CCPD-0050

Record Date: 
5 October 2013
Graveyard: 
Christchurch (C of I)
Exact wording of epitaph: 

In proud and loving memory
Louis George Gordon
who died on June 25th 1974
Recipient of awards from the
Carnegie Hero Trust
and the Irish Government
in recognition of his bravery
in saving human life at Portumna in 1946
and of his wife
Marion Enid Gordon
who died on November 17th 2001
Supporters and benefactors of this church
He serves God best who most nobly serves humanity

Memorial Type: 
Plaque
Grave location
County: 
Galway
Latitude: 
53.090991040012
Longitude: 
-8.2224807099999
Additional details
Condition of inscription: 
Clear
Introductory term: 
In proud and loving memory .......
Inscription legible: 
Yes
Number of people commemorated: 
2
People commemorated: 
Name: 
Louis George
Surname: 
Gordon
Date of death - day: 
25
Date of death - month: 
June
Date of death - year: 
1974
Name: 
Marion Enid
Surname: 
Gordon
Date of death - day: 
17
Date of death - month: 
November
Date of death - year: 
2001
Relationship with first person: 
Wife