Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Smart 1917 Kinnaird 1916 St. George United Reformed
Reference
A17.15
Place
ASHINGTON
Map ref
NZ 270878
Original Location
On west wall of nave.
St. George's United Reformed Church,
Station Road, next to the Police Station.
St. George's United Reformed Church,
Station Road, next to the Police Station.
Present Location
In the corridor following the alterations to the church into a Community centre.
Which war
1914-18
Memorial Description
Plaque, shield shaped. The word "Sacred" is in Gothic script, the quotation is in italic capitals, otherwise all lettering is in sans serif capitals. All lettering is incised and painted black.
Materials used
Marble plaque on black marble pattress.
Inscription
to the memory of
Samuel James Smart,
Royal Innisk. Fusl.,
who fell in France,
August 16th. 1917, aged 25 years
only son of
Samuel and Jane Smart
also his chum, David Kinnaird,
Royal Innisk. Fusl.,
who fell in France,
July 1st 1916, aged 25 years.
"Faithful unto death".
Names
Smart and Kinnaird, see above.
Who commissioned
Samuel Smart's Parents.
How money was raised
Private subscription.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown
Source of quotation “Faithful unto death” Revelation 2 v 10
Source of quotation “Faithful unto death” Revelation 2 v 10
External web link
Research acknowledgements
D.J. Wise; George and Janet Brown
Research In Progress
Alan Grint is researching the Names on this memorial.
Contact www.ashingtonmemorial.com
Ashington Memorial Group are researching the names on their local War Memorials Contact: margaretallison@hotmail.com
Ashington Memorial Group are researching the names on their local War Memorials Contact: margaretallison@hotmail.com
Plaque Smart 1917 Kinnaird 1916 St. George United Reformed (A17.15)
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