Memorial Details
Memorial
Stone Laidlaw V.C. Village Hall
Reference
L9.07
Place
LESBURY
Map ref
NZ
Present Location
In the ground next to the entrance to the hall.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 26th September 2015 by Cllr. David Ledger, Northumberland Armed Forces Champion.
Memorial Description
Paving stone of agreed design featuring a circular border, the Victoria Cross at the top and the dedication below in Roman capital letters.
Materials used
Stone
Inscription
Daniel Laidlaw
King’s Own
Scottish Borderers
25th September 1915
Names
See above
Who commissioned
Lesbury Village Hall Management Committee
Notes
1. The Village Hall used to be the Church of England school which Daniel Laidlaw attended as a child.
2. See his Every Name A Story entry
2. See his Every Name A Story entry
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo: Andrew Swan
The Journal 17/09/2015 reports proposed unveiling.
The Journal 17/09/2015 reports proposed unveiling.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Peter Hollins; Andrew Swan
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Parish Notes
Every Name A Story
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