Memorial Details
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Memorial
Platen Huntington 1918 St. Cuthbert
Reference
D40.092
Place
DARLINGTON
Map ref
NZ 291144
Original Location
St. Cuthbert’s Church, Market Place
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Dedicated 5th November 1922 by the vicar, Rev. R.F. Drury
Memorial Description
Platen
Materials used
Silver
Inscription
In loving memory of Lieut. John Huntington, M.C. of the Border Regt., who life was sacrificed in the Great War, August 12th, 1918”.
Names
See above
Who commissioned
Parents
Notes
1. The dedication was one among several items dedicated that day to various people, not all of whom were war casualties.
2. He is remembered on D40.034, D40.041 and D40.067.
2. He is remembered on D40.034, D40.041 and D40.067.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Northern Echo 06/11/1922 reports dedication service.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 11/11/1922 reports unveiling.
Darlington and Stockton Times 11/11/1922 reports unveiling.
History of the Parish Church of St. Cuthbert, Darlington; H.D. Pritchett, Darlington, W. Dresser & Sons, 1924. pages 33 & 168 carries a brief mention.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 11/11/1922 reports unveiling.
Darlington and Stockton Times 11/11/1922 reports unveiling.
History of the Parish Church of St. Cuthbert, Darlington; H.D. Pritchett, Darlington, W. Dresser & Sons, 1924. pages 33 & 168 carries a brief mention.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Dorothy Hall; James Pasby
Research In Progress
Stephen Nicholson is researching the names on this memorial
Contact: nicholson_stephen2@sky.com.
Contact: nicholson_stephen2@sky.com.
Platen Huntington 1918 St. Cuthbert (D40.092)
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