Memorial Details
Memorial
Headstone R.A.F. Acklington 1939-45 Cemetery
Reference
C27.03
Place
CHEVINGTON
Map ref
NZ 250998
Original Location
Chevington Cemetery. Situated in front of the graves of those who fell.
Which war
1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 28th March 2010 by Air Vice-Marshall A.F.C. Hunter, C.B.E., A.F.C., D.L. Lord Lieutenant.
Memorial Description
Memorial headstone with slightly curved top on broad base. At centre top is the RAF badge in full colour, with the dates “1939” and “1945” on each side. Lettering is incised and gilded using Roman capitals throughout.
Materials used
Polished black granite
Inscription
In proud and grateful memory
of those of all nations
who laid down their lives
in the cause of
freedom whilst serving at
RAF Acklington during
the Second World War.
We will remember them.
Names
Who commissioned
Newcastle Tyne Branch, Royal Air Force Association.
Cost
£1,200
How money was raised
Public subscription
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
J.R. Henderson
Sydney Graham
Sydney Graham
Ownership and maintenance
Newcastle Branch, Royal Air Force Association
Notes
1. Air Vice-Marshall A.F.C. Hunter had trained at Acklington during the war.
2. Air Training Corps Cadets stood in front of each grave during the Roll Call, and placed a small cross on each grave as the name was called.
3. During the ceremony, a Rescue helicopter flew over trailing the RAF standard.
4. Wreaths were laid on behalf of various local organisations, but included services representatives from Canada and Holland, among others. A wreath was also laid as a peaceful gesture on behalf of the German forces.
2. Air Training Corps Cadets stood in front of each grave during the Roll Call, and placed a small cross on each grave as the name was called.
3. During the ceremony, a Rescue helicopter flew over trailing the RAF standard.
4. Wreaths were laid on behalf of various local organisations, but included services representatives from Canada and Holland, among others. A wreath was also laid as a peaceful gesture on behalf of the German forces.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Janet Brown
Journal 29/03/2010 reports unveiling.
Almost Forgotten. The Search for Aviation Accidents in Northumberland. Chris. R. Davies; 2011; Amberley Publishing; ISBN 978 1 4456 0333 0
Journal 29/03/2010 reports unveiling.
Almost Forgotten. The Search for Aviation Accidents in Northumberland. Chris. R. Davies; 2011; Amberley Publishing; ISBN 978 1 4456 0333 0
External web link
Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
Sydney Graham; Janet Brown; Peter Thompson
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Headstone R.A.F. Acklington 1939-45 Cemetery (C27.03)
CHEVINGTON Cemetery
The following list of names is taken from the Order of Service
They have been copied from the headstones of the men buried in the churchyard
ROLL OF HONOUR
Flt Sgt W. Stuart, Canada
Flt.Sgt. A.J. Reed Canada
Flt Sgt E.R. Vickers Canada
Fg.Off. H.J. Findlay Canada
Sgt R.L. Ward Canada
Flt.Sgt. W.H. Trewin Canada
Sgt J.A.R. Turner Canada
Sgt. D.H. Matheson Canada
Sgt F.E. Haines Canada
Flt.Sgt. H. Helbock Canada
Fg.Off. M. Sauzier Mauritius
Plt.Off. H.B. Wooler Jamaica
Fg.Off. J.W. van Hamel Netherlands
Sgt. P. O’Flaherty Eire
Flt.Sgt. J.M. Morris S.Africa
Sgt. A. McIsaac N.Zealand
Plt.Off. W.D.R. Roberts N.Zealand
Plt.Off. K. Brooke-Taylor N.Zealand
Plt.Off. R.S. Austin N.Zealand
Sgt W. Hunt N.Zealand
Sgt. T.W. Irving N.Zealand
Sgt F. Hulton N.Zealand
Flt.Sgt. E. Brown Australia
Fg.Off. R.C. Bell Australia
Sgt. V. Sindelar Czech Rep
Sgt. L. Kocourek Czech Rep
Plt. S. Sadawa Poland
Por. W. Blasinski Poland
Por F. Kurpler Poland
Sgt. J. McE. Wright U.K.
Sgt. J.D. Ruffus U.K.
W.O. J.G.S. Kerr U.K.
Plt.Off. D. McL. Gray U.K.
Flt.Lt. D.T. Chadd U.K.
Sgt. B. Collyer U.K.
Pilot 2 J. Jack U.K.
Sgt. C.O. Steggal U.K.
Flt.Lt. D.C. Byrne U.K.
Sgt. F.G. Maple U.K.
Sgt. E.L. Cash U.K.
Fg.Off J. Booth U.K.
They died for our freedom
NamesC2703
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