Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque R.R.F. Sgts. Mess 1914-18 Fenkle Street
Reference
A11.50
Place
ALNWICK
Map ref
NU 185133
Original Location
Regimental Headquarters, Northumberland Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, Fenkle Street. (Closed). At top of spiral stair.
Present Location
This building closed as the HQ for the Northumberland Fusiliers in 1999. The new location of the memorial has not been ascertained.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 27th April 1924 by Lieut.Col. Pinkney, dedicated by the Vicar of Newcastle.
Memorial Description
Plaque 36 inches high x 30 inches high (914 mm x 762 mm), with fluted pillars at each side, and a rounded centre top. Part of the dedication is carried on the border at the top and the rest at the bottom. On the main panel, at centre top is the badge of the Northumberland Fusiliers, coloured in half relief, with the dates "1914" and "1918" on either side. The names are listed in three columns. All lettering is in gilded Roman capitals throughout.
Materials used
Oak
Inscription
In memory of members / of the Sergts' Mess 1st 6th Northumberland Fus. who fell with the Batt. / (Names) /
Also those Members of the 1st 2nd and 3rd Lines who fell with other units.
Names
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Mr. James T. Ogleby, an old member of the Mess.
Notes
1. This was originally in the Sergeant’s Mess of the St. George’s Drill Hall in Newcastle.
2. There are two conflicting statements in the same newspaper:
Underneath the photo, it states that the unveiling was performed by Commanding Officer, Lieut.Col. A.D.S. Rogers, T.D. In the newspaper article which accompanies it, the unveiling was done by Lieut.Col. Pinkney
2. There are two conflicting statements in the same newspaper:
Underneath the photo, it states that the unveiling was performed by Commanding Officer, Lieut.Col. A.D.S. Rogers, T.D. In the newspaper article which accompanies it, the unveiling was done by Lieut.Col. Pinkney
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Janet Brown
Illustrated Chronicle 28/04/1924 reports unveiling with photo
Illustrated Chronicle 28/04/1924 reports unveiling with photo
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Capt. P. Marr, N.F. Museum; Dorothy Hall; Janet Brown
Research In Progress
The names on this memorial are being researched by the Alnwick District WWI Centenary Commemoration Group. Contact: ww1alnwickproject@yahoo.co.uk
Plaque R.R.F. Sgts. Mess 1914-18 Fenkle Street (A11.50)
ALNWICK, R.R.F. H.Q., Fenkle Street.
In memory of members of Sergt's Mess, 1st 6th Northumberland Fus. who fell with the Batt.
1914 (Badge) 1918
L.Sgt. Annfield, W. L.Sgt. France J.M. (M.M.) C.Q.M.S. Nelson A. (M.M.)
Sgt. Allison J.N. L.Sgt. Gallon W.E. Sgt. Nunnerley A.
L.Sgt. Banks E. Sgt. Golightly A. Sgt. Potts A.
L.Sgt. Beck J. C.S.M. Harbron R.D. Sgt. Robertson A.
Sgt. Belgian W. C.S.M. Henry C.L. Sgt. Ryott A.
C.Q.M.S. Brook N. L.Sgt. Hoyle E. Sgt. Sawyer T.
Sgt. Brookes S. L.Sgt. Lamb M.F. L.Sgt. Scott T.S.
L.Sgt. Bullimore H.S. L.Sgt. Lamb R.E. Sgt. Smith J.
Sgt. Carty J.J. C.S.M. Laws S. Sgt. Wilkie J.J.
Sgt. Crocker F.C. Sgt. Lewis T. Sgt. Willans J.W. (D.C.M/M.M.)
Sgt. Daglish C.J. Sgt. Livingstone T.H. L.Sgt. Wright W.
Sgt. Day C.W. Sgt. Lumley W. Sgt. Wynne W.
Sgt. Dwyer J. Sgt. Menzies E. Sgt. Wilson T.C.
L.Sgt. Ellis D. Sgt. Leach T.
and those members of the 1st 2nd and 3rd Lines who fell with other Units.
NamesA11.50
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Parish Notes
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