Memorial Details
Memorial
Stone Dobson V.C. 1914 St. Mary
Reference
O11.08
Place
OVINGHAM
Map ref
NZ 085626
Present Location
Church of St. Mary the Virgin. In the porch until it was placed by the Memorial Cross in the churchyard.
Which war
1914-18
Memorial Description
VC commemorative paving stone of the standard design, 24 inches square (608mm) featuring a circle inside which is engraved the Victoria Cross and the inscription.
Materials used
Paving stone - Scoutmoor Yorkstone
Inscription
Frederick Dobson
Coldstream Guards
28th September 1914
Names
See above
Who commissioned
Department for Communities and Local Government
Notes
1. Victoria Cross paving stones were presented by the Department for Communities and Local Government as part of the First World War centenary commemoration. They were to be unveiled on the centenary of the winning of the Victory Cross award.
2. Frederick Dobson Every Name A Story entry
2. Frederick Dobson Every Name A Story entry
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Dorothy Hall
BBC News Tyne and Wear 27/09/2014 reports unveiling
BBC News Tyne and Wear 27/09/2014 reports unveiling
Research acknowledgements
Dorothy Hall
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