Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Thornton 1918 St. Anne
Reference
A14.01
Place
ANCROFT
Map ref
NU 002452
Original Location
Church of St. Anne, on south pillar between chancel and nave.
Which war
1914-18
Memorial Description
Plaque, 10 inches high x 8 inches wide (255 mm x 205 mm), with simple engraved border. The wording is in Roman capitals.
Materials used
Brass
Inscription
In memory of
Victor Hubert Thornton,
Captain 9th Northumberland
Fusiliers.
Youngest son of
Edward and Lila Thornton
who was killed in action
in France Oct. 24th 1918
aged 31 years.
Names
See above
Who commissioned
Parents
Notes
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: P. Thirkell; Janet Brown; Tony Harding
Diocese of Newcastle Faculty Book 1, No. 632, 29/11/19, NRO 1875
Diocese of Newcastle Faculty Book 1, No. 632, 29/11/19, NRO 1875
Research acknowledgements
Janet Brown; Sally Bird; P. Thirkell; T. Harding
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