Memorial Details
Memorial
Book of Remembrance 1939-45 St. Mary and St. Cuthbert
Reference
C105.05
Place
CHESTER-LE-STREET
Map ref
NZ 275513
Original Location
Church of St. Mary and St. Cuthbert, Church Chare, DH3 3QB. In Memorial Chapel.
Which war
1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 6th June 1948 by Rt.Hon. J.J. Lawson, Esq., M.P.; dedicated by the Rt. Rev. The Lord Bishop of Durham.
Memorial Description
Book of Remembrance, 278 mm high x 217 mm wide. It has a grey leather cover with tooled St. Cuthbert’s Cross on the front embossed in blue and silver enamel. The first name of each letter is illuminated. The names are handwritten.
Materials used
Leather cover.
Inscription
The gift of the / Chester-le-Street Branch / of the / British Legion.
This Book / is Dedicated to / the Memory of / the /men and women / of this parish / who lost their lives / as a result of / enemy action / during the / World War / 1939-1945.
Names
Who commissioned
Royal British Legion
Present condition
Becoming rather speckled with age.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
J. Brewster, Nov. 1952.
Notes
1. The cover of the Book of Remembrance matches that of the Bible and service books used in the Memorial Chapel.
2. The name of J.C. Armstrong carries an error in the date. H.M.S. Hood was sunk in 1941, not 1940.
2. The name of J.C. Armstrong carries an error in the date. H.M.S. Hood was sunk in 1941, not 1940.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Dorothy Hall
Chester-le-Street Chronicle and Durham Advertiser 11/06/1948 describe dedication of war memorial chapel and furnishings.
Durham County Record Office ref: EP/CS 14/36
Restoration fund brochure 1967
Parish Church Guide 1960s
Chester-le-Street Chronicle and Durham Advertiser 11/06/1948 describe dedication of war memorial chapel and furnishings.
Durham County Record Office ref: EP/CS 14/36
Restoration fund brochure 1967
Parish Church Guide 1960s
External web link
Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
Dorothy Hall; James Pasby
Research In Progress
James Pasby is researching the names on this memorial Contact:
james@newmp.org.uk
Book of Remembrance 1939-45 St. Mary and St. Cuthbert (C105.05)
CHESTER-LE-STREET. St. Mary & St. Cuthbert’s Church.
The gift of the
Chester-le-Street Branch
of the
British Legion.
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Flyleaf
This Book
is Dedicated
to the Memory
of the
men and women
of this parish
who lost their lives
as a result of
enemy action
during the
World War
1939-1945.
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Page 1
Adamson, Thomas Signalman
10th Indian Div. Signals 17th Aug. 1942
Armstrong, J. Cyril
H.M.S. Hood 24th May 1940
Ashurst, Thomas Driver
128th Coy. R.A.S.C. 19th April 1945
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Page 2
Bain, Edward James Private
A. & S. Highlanders 8th June 1943 (P.O.W.)
Betts, George Private
8th Durham Lt. Infantry 2nd Nov. 1942
Blight., John Sgt. Pilot
R.A.F. 6th Feb. 1942
Bowman, Ian Gordon Ackroyd Cf/Eng.
Merchant Navy 24th Dec. 1942
Boyd, Edwin John Driver
Royal Corps of Signals 11th June 1940
Brennan, James Bernard Sgt. A.S.
R.A.F.V.R. 21st July 1944
Brennan, Kevin Barry Sgt.
R.A.F. 19th June 1940
Brown, Eric Rifleman
9th Cameronians 25th April 1945 (P.O.W.)
Bruce, James A.C.2
R.A.F. 24th Jan. 1943
Burnside, Josiah Tremain
8th Durham Lt. Infantry May 1940
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Page 3
Calvert, Edward Hillary Sgt.
R.A.F. June 1944
Carr, Jack Sgt.
456 Squdn, R.A.A.F. 21st Jan. 1943
Carr, Matthew Stafford Gunner
135th Field Regt. R.A. 29th June 1943 (P.O.W.)
Carr, Thomas Henry W/O Bdr.
Royal Artillery 24th Aug. 1941
Clarke, Charles Harle Radio Officer
Merchant Navy 14th Sep. 1940
Clarke, Donald Owen, G.C.
Apprentice Merchant Navy 9th Aug. 1943
Coates, G. Henry Ord. Seaman
Merchant Navy 30th July 1946
Collins, William Morris A.A.B.
D.E.M.S., R.N. 21st Feb. 1943
Colville, Fred Flying Officer
97 Squdn., R.A.F. 31st Mar. 1944
Coulson, Joseph Neil Private
1st Durham Lt. Infantry 17th Nov. 1944
Cowan, Norman Gunner
Royal Artillery P.S. Regt. 9th Nov. 1946
Cree, Norman Alexander Fusilier
9th Royal Northd. Fus. 12th Jan. 1944.
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Page 4
Cree, Sydney Corporal
6th Durham Lt. Infantry 10th Sept. 1946
Cruddas, Archibald, A.C.1
R.A.F.V.R. 22nd Jan.1942
Cullen, Albert Edward Private
2nd Durham Lt. Infantry April 1940
Curry, Robert Stoker 1st Class
Royal Navy 27th Dec. 1943
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Page 5
Dagg, Lawrence Douglas Asstd. Steward
H.M.S. Kelly 23rd May 1941
Davison, Charles Clement Sgt. A.S.
R.A.F. 3rd-4th Oct. 1943
Davison, George O. Tel.
H.M. Victory, R.N. 10th Dec. 1940
Davison, Ronald Second Officer
Merchant Navy 12th Feb. 1941
Denny, John Private
Durham Lt. Infantry 16th Oct. 1944
Dodds, William Private
Durham Lt. Infantry 11th Aug. 1943
Donald, Henry Albert Sgt. Pilot
R.A.F. 1939
Dowlen, Norman Frederick Corporal
R.A.F. 5th Feb. 1947
(Died as a result of war service)
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Page 6
Edwards, James Private
2nd Durham Lt. Infantry 24th April 1944
Elgy, Albert Sgt.
R.A.F. Medical 7th June 1944
Forster William Sergt. Ft. Eng.
R.A.F. 6th Nov. 1944
Gascoigne, John L/Cpl. A.A.C.
6th Airborne Division 6th June 1943
Goldstraw, Joseph Henry Private
R.A.S.C. 29th May 1940
Green, W. Henry Private
8th Durham Lt. Infantry 1st Dec. 1942
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Page 7
Hadden, Alan Ft. Sgt.
609 Squdn., R.A.F. 14th Feb. 1943
Hakin, William Stoker 1st Class
R.N. 22nd Aug. 1945
Hall, John Private
2nd Durham Lt. Infantry 6th April 1943
Handley, Jack Private
2nd Durham Lt. Infantry 29th April 1944
Hankinson, John Robert Private
2nd Durham Lt. Infantry 5th Aug. 1944
Haynes, George Benjamin Private
Oxf. & Bucks Lt. Infantry 11th Nov. 1943
Healey, F. L/Sergt
9th Field R.E. Airborne
Hepple, Ralph Ft. Sgt
R.A.F. 7th May 1941
Hepworth, William Kingsley A.S.
H.M.S. Ibis 10th Nov. 1942
Hetherington, George Dennis Ft. Sgt.
R.A.F. 23rd May 1944
Hillier, F.J. Private (P.O.W.)
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Page 8
Hindson, Joseph William Gunner
A.A. Battery 4th Jan.1941
Hodgson, John Private
1st Black Watch R.H.A. 11th Aug. 1944
Hodgson, Joseph Stoker 1st Class
H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth, R.N. 19th Dec. 1941
Hollingsworth, William Pilot Officer
500th Squdn., R.A.F. 8th Feb. 1942
Huscroft, Norman Private
8th Durham Lt. Infantry 21st May 1940
Huscroft Robert William Cook
H.M.S. Royal Oak, R.N. 14th Oct. 1939
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Page 9
Jackson, George Private
9th Durham Lt. Infantry 26th Feb. 1945
Jefferson, Henry Gunner
Royal Artillery 28th Feb. 1944
Johnson, John Robert Gunner
17/1st H.A.A. R.A. 25th Feb. 1945
Johnson, G. Sergeant
R.A.F.
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Page 10
Kerr, Samuel Taylor Sgt.Nav.
625th Squdn. R.A.F. 12-13th Sep. 1944
Kirk, Arthur Alvin
Fleet Air Arm 17th Jan. 1940
Knox, William L/Cpl.
9th Durham Lt. Infantry 14th June 1944
Lawton, William Brabant Gray Private
1/5 Queen’s Royal Regt. 24th Jan. 1944
Lillystone, Henry 1st Engineer
Merchant Navy 18th Nov. 1939
Long, Jack A.B.
Royal Navy 28th June 1944
Lewcock, J. Gunner
Royal Artillery 2nd April 1943
Lodge, C.S.
R.A.F. 6th Oct. 1938
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Page 11
Marsden, Thomas Soulsby Col. Sgt.
8th Durham Lt. Infantry 18th July 1943
Marshall, Thomas Robson Ft. Sgt.
R.A.F. 29th June 1941
McGowan, Granville Captain
So. Staffordshire Regt. 10th Feb. 1945
McKellar, Alastair Ross Captain
Gordons (att Sierra Leone Regt.) 12th April 1944
McKitton, Alan Private
11th Durham Lt. Infantry 3rd Dec. 1940
McPheen, John Synn D.F.M. W.O.
R.A.F.V.R. 17th Sep. 1944
Minto, George Hudson
H.M.S. Penelope R.N. 18th Feb. 1944
Moody, Eric R. A.B.
Royal Navy 3rd Aug. 1940
Moralee, John A.B.
Merchant Navy 19th April 1942
Moore, Herbert Vincent Private
Oxford & Bucks Lt.I. 24th Feb. 1945
Morris, Matthew Corporal
2nd Lothian Border Yeomanry RAC 2nd Feb. 1946
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Page 12
Morton, John George Sergeant.
2nd Durham Lt. Infantry 28th May 1940
Mowbray, Joseph Ft. Sergt.
R.A.F. 24th-25th Mar. 1944
Murray, Malcolm A.C.1
R.A.F. 5th July 1941
Mason, G. Sergeant.
Royal Engineers 24th April 1943
Moody, E.R.
Royal Navy 3rd Aug. 1940
Nation, Harry Marine
Chatham Division, R.M. 4th Mar. 1943
Nicholson, Robert L/Cpl
Royal Signals 12th Nov. 1944
Nixon, Francis Neville A.B.
Royal Navy 22nd July 1944
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Page 13
Oakes, Matthew Fusilier
Royal Northd Fusiliers 15th Mar. 1945
Owers, Tom Jobson Gunner
Royal Artillery 25th June 1942
Pride, T.S. Lieut.
The Cambia Regt. 20th Jan.1945
Padden, Gerald T. Ft. Sgt.
R.A.F. 17th Dec. 1942
Peary, Charles Dennis Sergeant
R.A.F. 20th Oct. 1943
Place, Florence Elizabeth P.O.
W.R.V.S. H.M.S. Condor 29th Oct. 1942
Price, Edward Henderson L/Stoker
R.N. 15th Nov. 1942
Proctor, Norman Private
Durham Lt. Infantry 17th July 1943
Quigley, Cecil Telegraphist
Royal Navy 9th June 1940
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Page 14
Ranson, Joseph Sergeant
Royal Artillery 19th Nov. 1942
Rawlings, Douglas Ray Sgt.
9th Squdn., R.A.F. 9th July 1941
Rawlins, Ronald Moore Major
Royal Tank Corps 25th Nov. 1941
Ridley, Thomas Edward Signalman
Royal Corps of Signals 21st Sep. 1944
Rowland, Eric W/Op Air Gunner
R.A.F.V.R.
Sheavills, Wilfred Private
R.A.S.C. 4th April 1945
De-Smet, Oscar
Merchant Navy 11th April 1943
Sherwood, Charles Henry Ft. Sgt.
R.A.F. 25-26th May 1943
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Page 15
Simpson, Charles Halsey Ft. Sgt.
R.A.F. 25-26th Feb. 1944
Smith, Alfred George Gunner
R.A./L.A.A. 11th Aug. 1945
Smith, William Alfred Rifleman
1st Rifle Brigade 2nd Dec. 1944
Southwick, George Siddle Sergeant.
9th Royal Northd Fusiliers 26th Aug. 1946
Spark, John Havelock Flying Officer
18th Squdn. R.A.F. 1st Oct. 1943
Stennett, Leslie Ord. Seaman
R.N.
Stott, John Henry Bombadier (sic)
Royal Artillery 8th July 1944
Streeter, William L/Cpl.
8th Durham Lt. Infantry 22nd Mar. 1943
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Page 16
Telford, Charles A.C.1.
R.A.F. 25th June 1940
Thirtle, John A.B.
Royal Navy 8th June 1940
Thirtle, Robert Private
Durham Lt. Infantry 29th June 1942
Thornton, William Private
Duke of Wellington’s Regt. 2nd Feb. 1944
Toase, George Royston Sergeant.
R.A.F. 5th Nov. 1944
Tremain, John Henry A.C.
R.A.F. 8th Jan.1945
Turnbull, Ian Stuart Captain
8th Durham Lt. Infantry 2nd Nov. 1942
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Page 17
U
Vasey, Jonathan Corbett Private
8th Durham Lt. Infantry 18th July 1943
Virgo, Frederick Charles Private
8th Durham Lt. Infantry 8th June 1942
Virgo, Walter L/Cpl
Royal Marines 24th April 1942
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Page 18
Waggot, Harry Lieut.
8th Durham Lt. Infantry 11th June 1944
Wake, John Edward
1st Durham Lt. Infantry 21st Mar. 1942
Wales, William Private
2nd So. Staffords (att. RAOC) 14th Nov. 1942
Wardle, Selby, M.M. Coy. Sgt. Major
8th Durham Lt. Infantry 13th Aug. 1943
Watson, Arthur Wilfred, DFC S/Ldr
253 Squdn, R.A.F. 22nd May 1944
Watson, John George Sgt./Ob.
R.A.F.V.R. 29th July 1942
Wilks, Matthew Henry Private
Yorks & Lancs Regt (India Command) 2nd July 1944
Witham, G.L. Driver
R.H.A.
Witherspoon, Sidney George W.O.
Pilot R.A.F.V.R. 1st July 1945
Wilson, J. Sergeant
23rd Sept. 1942
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Page 19
Yorke, Jons Grieveson Private
9th Border Regt. 1944
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Page 20
This Book of Remembrance
was unveiled by the
Right Hon. J.J. Lawson, Esq., M.P.
and Dedicated by the
Right Reverend
The Lord Bishop of Durham
on Sunday 6th June 1948
C.R. Appleton
Rector.
NamesC105.05
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