Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Straker-Smith 1939-45 (1987) St. Cuthbert
Reference
C8.03
Place
CARHAM
Map ref
NT 797385
Present Location
On north wall of chancel.
Memorial Description
Plaque, decorated in half relief with roses at the top and a scene depicting the River Tweed with two birds at the bottom. In the centre is the badge of the Coldstream Guards.
Inscription
Captain William Straker-Smith
20.IX.21 (Badge) 27.VI.87
Coldstream Guards
Served in Second World War
Dispatches.
Names
See above
Notes
1. At the back of the church is a framed water colour painting – maybe a cartoon – of the plaque.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown
Research acknowledgements
J. Brown
Research In Progress
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Plaque Straker-Smith 1939-45 (1987) St. Cuthbert (C8.03)
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