Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque schoolchildren Laidlaw V.C. 1914-18 Village Hall
Reference
L9.08
Place
LESBURY
Map ref
NZ
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 26th September 2015 by Lt.Col. (Retd) Colin Hogg, (K.O.S.B. Trustee)
Memorial Description
Plaque with raised border. It contains a photo of Piper Laidlaw, with the VC raised and burnished. Lettering is in raised burnished sans serif capitals.
Materials used
Metal
Inscription
1914-1918
To commemorate pupils of Lesbury
Church of England Primary School
(1875 – 1971)
who served in the First World War
and in particular
Daniel Logan
Laidlaw
(1875-1950)
Sergeant Piper of the King’s Own
Scottish Borderers
who was awarded the Victoria Cross
For most conspicuous bravery at
“The Battle of Loos”
On 25th September 1915
Unveiled by
Lt Col (Retd) CGO Hogg KOSB OBE DL
26th September 2015
Names
See above
Who commissioned
Lesbury Village Hall Management Committee
Notes
1. The village organised a day of events to commemorate those who served. It was timed to coincide with the centenary of the action in which Piper Laidlaw won the Victoria Cross. There was an exhibition of First World War Memorabilia and a demonstration of camouflage face painting by Army cadets.
2. See hisEvery Name A Story entry
2. See hisEvery 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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Plaque schoolchildren Laidlaw V.C. 1914-18 Village Hall (L9.08)
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Parish Notes
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