Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Maling V.C. 1915 Burdon Road
Reference
S140.161
Place
SUNDERLAND
Map ref
NZ 397566
Original Location
Set into the sloped grassed area around the base of S140.004
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 25th September 2015 by the Mayor of Sunderland Councillor Barry Curran
Memorial Description
Plaque -square paving slab of standard design to commemorate the centenary of the award of the Victoria Cross. On it is a circle containing an etching of the Victoria Cross and the inscription in Roman capitals.
Inscription
George Maling
Rifle Brigade
15th September 1915
Names
See above
Notes
1. Children from Sunderland High School sang some songs from the Great War.
2. Guests of Honour were George Maling’s grandson and his wife, David and Jenny Maling from Cornwall.
3. Read his story in Every Name A Story entry
2. Guests of Honour were George Maling’s grandson and his wife, David and Jenny Maling from Cornwall.
3. Read his story in Every Name A Story entry
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: David Sloan
Sunderland Echo 24/09/2015 reports unveiling tomorrow
Northern Echo 25/09/2015 reports unveiling
Chronicle 25/09/2015 reports unveiling
Sunderland Echo 24/09/2015 reports unveiling tomorrow
Northern Echo 25/09/2015 reports unveiling
Chronicle 25/09/2015 reports unveiling
External web link
Research acknowledgements
David Sloan
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Plaque Maling V.C. 1915 Burdon Road (S140.161)
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Parish Notes
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