Chichester in West Sussex, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Lance Corporal Maurice Patten
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 4, 2025
1. Lance Corporal Maurice Patten Marker
Maurice Patten, a resident of Eartham, died of injuries sustained on 13th January 1916, he was 24 years old; the Patten family lost another son, Harry, in 1914.
Maurice is buried in Bethune Town Cemetery, Northern France and his name is also recorded in Eartham Village Hall and Chichester Cathedral on the panels in the Royal Sussex Regiment's Chapel.
The depiction of Maurice is particularly poignant as he stands at 'resting on arms reversed' which is the recognised mourning stance, head bowed and muzzle of the rifle on the left foot.
Arranged around his feet are his personal effects which his mother received following his death and comprise of tobacco pouch, silver watch and chain, a Bible and four family photographs. The Bible, which survives today, bears shrapnel damage.
The Royal Sussex Regiment cap badge reads 'Honi soitqui mal y pense', a French maxim used as the motto of the British chivalric Order of the Garter. It is translated as 'Evil be to him that evil thinks."
"This piece represents all those fallen in the Great War and the men of Chichester who gave their
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-- Vincent Gray
Erected by Chichester City Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 50° 50.259′ N, 0° 46.278′ W. Marker is in Chichester, England, in West Sussex. It can be reached from Alexandra Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 127 Alexandra Rd, Chichester, England PO19 7LU, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Garden of Reflection and Reconciliation (within shouting distance of this marker); Chichester War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Litten Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); 1642 - Cannons fire into the city (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); John Keats (about 240 meters away); 1800s - A new use for the walls (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); AD 280 - The Emperor's seal of approval (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); 1100 - Creation of a city (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chichester.
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 4, 2025
2. Lance Corporal Maurice Patten Statue
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 12, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
