Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Clough 1916 St. George United Reformed
Reference
A17.16
Place
ASHINGTON
Map ref
NZ 270878
Original Location
St.George's United Reformed Church, now Trinity Church, Station Road
Present Location
In Trinity Church, in the corridor following the alterations to the church into a Community centre.
Which war
1914-18
Memorial Description
Plaque of inverted shield shape, set on a rectangular black pattress. The quotation at the top, which follows the shape of the tablet, encloses a central elaborate cross. The quotation at the bottom is in italic capitals, the rest is in sans serif capitals, all lettering and the cross are incised and painted black.
Below the plaque is a wooden shelf for flowers.
Below the plaque is a wooden shelf for flowers.
Materials used
White marble on black pattress.
Inscription
Till in heaven we'll meet again".
In loving memory of
our dear son
George Clough,
who was killed in action, in France
June 29th 1916, aged 21 years.
Ever remembered by his loving
Father and Mother,
Brother and Sister.
He did his duty.
Names
See above.
Who commissioned
Family.
Notes
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo: J. Brown
Source of quotation “Christ will link the broken chain . . .” Not ascertained.
Source of quotation “Christ will link the broken chain . . .” Not ascertained.
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 Clough 1916 St. George United Reformed (A17.16)
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