Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Carr 1916 St. Thomas
Reference
C118.04
Place
COWSHILL
Original Location
St.Thomas Church, Main Road, Cowshill. In the nave.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 26th December 1921 by Major Watson, late of the 18th D.L.I.; dedicated by Rev. J. Harrison.
Memorial Description
Plaque 41 cm high x 61 cm wide mounted on a wood pattress 9 cm wider all round. There is a double line border which outlines the screws in each corner. Lettering is in a mix of fonts in black with some red letters.
Materials used
Brass
Inscription
John (Jack) Carr of Cowshill, Weardale,
Joined the 18th D.L.I. September 1914,
Was at Hartlepool Bombardment,
Served in Egypt, then in France.
Killed in France on the 1st July 1916, aged 23 years.
Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Erected by his Father and Mother
In fond remembrance of a loving and dutiful son.
Names
See above
Who commissioned
Parents
Notes
1. The unveiling was carried out by Major Watson, who was Sgt. Carr’s Company Officer.
2. “On the memorable 1st July, 1916, on the Somme, he was wounded shortly after ‘going over’ but he struggled on at the head of his men until he was killed. He was one of those unknown heroes of the war”.
3. Sgt. Carr wrote letters to the local press which were published under the title of a ‘Wearside Soldiers’ Diary’.
4. He is remembered at Cowshill on C118.01 and C118.02
2. “On the memorable 1st July, 1916, on the Somme, he was wounded shortly after ‘going over’ but he struggled on at the head of his men until he was killed. He was one of those unknown heroes of the war”.
3. Sgt. Carr wrote letters to the local press which were published under the title of a ‘Wearside Soldiers’ Diary’.
4. He is remembered at Cowshill on C118.01 and C118.02
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: John and Mavis Dixon; Dorothy Hall
Darlington & Stockton Times 01/01/1921 reports unveiling.
Auckland and County Chronicle 30/12/1920 reports unveiling.
The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack, H. Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101
Darlington & Stockton Times 01/01/1921 reports unveiling.
Auckland and County Chronicle 30/12/1920 reports unveiling.
The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack, H. Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Dorothy Hall; Mrs Senior, the Churchwarden; John and Mavis Dixon; Heather Ross
Research In Progress
Ken Heatherington has researched the names on the local memorials. His research is available at Weardale Museum and High House Chapel, Ireshopeburn Co Durham DL13 1HD. www.weardalemuseum.org.uk
Opening Hours 2pm - 5pm, Easter and Bank Holidays, May, June, July, Sept, and October (Wednesday to Sunday inclusive). Every afternoon in August.
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Plaque Carr 1916 St. Thomas (C118.04)
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