Father Gleeson, The Last Absolution of the Munster Fusiliers, 1915, Painted, C59a

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Father Francis Gleeson, Catholic Priest of the Dublin Archdiocese, volunteered in 1915 to be an Army Chaplain. He was posted to the Western Front as Chaplain to the Munster Fusiliers and served with them for only a year.

The Artist Fortunino Matania, in his well known painting, captured the most poignant of moments as Father Gleeson gave the Last Absolution to the Battalion at the Rue du Bois the evening before many of them were killed or wounded.

A fine statuette of Father Gleeson has been commissioned by the Principal Roman Catholic Chaplain to the Army. It is now available in three standard finishes: golden bronze, hand-painted or silver-plate. The overall height of the mounted figurine is 11 ½ " from the hooves of the horse to the top of Father Gleeson's head.

We will supply this figurine on a thin 'Collectors' base as standard. If you would like us to mount it on a deeper 'Presentation' style base please choose the option below.

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