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Monument in thankful memory of Montague Wriothesley Noel Commander Royal Navy, Son of Admiral Charles Noel Born November 12th 1892. During the first world war he was twice decorated with the Royal Humane Society’s Bronze Medal for life saving at sea. Having retired in 1935 he was appointed Financial Secretary to the Diocese of Lichfield and lay reader therein but on the renewed outbreak of war he volunteered forthwith for active service again and on April 6th while on convoy duty in the English Channel gave his life for his men. Joyful courageous and loving of heart fervent in spirit serving the Lord he brought men to Christ. God is love and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God and God in him. 1 John 4.16. Shield of Arms: Or fretty gules a canton ermine (Noel) Mantling or and gules. An esquires helm at quarter profile and upon a tressure or and gules a stag at gaze argent attired or. Motto Tout bien ou rien. (Photo Sept 2014).