Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1939-45 Roadside
Reference
C6.03
Place
CAMBOIS
Map ref
NZ 308580
Original Location
On back wall of semi-circular enclosure outside St. Andrew's Church.
Which war
1939-1945
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 14th September 1947. Dedicated by Rev. J. Chambers. Address given by H.C. Gray.
Memorial Description
Plaque about 4 feet (1.3m)high x 2 feet (608mm) wide. Letters are raised using sans serif capitals, the names listed in a single column below the dates.
Materials used
Granite
Inscription
1939-1945
Names
Present condition
Restored 1995.
Notes
1. Mr. Gray who gave the address at the unveiling was the former headmaster of Cambois School and had taught all those killed.
2. In 1995, for the 50th anniversary of VE Day, war veterans were presented with a specially made certificate of merit, which were sent to all men all over the world who had fought from Cambois. The idea was that of the Residents’ Association Chairman, Stan Bryson, who organised the VE 50th day celebrations.
3. A local appeal for funds enabled the restoration of the memorial to take place.
4. The name of George Henry Harris was added following the 1997 restoration. He had served with HM Coastguards and was killed in 1941 after stepping on a mine. In May 1998, frustration was felt that the name had still not been added, due to confusion over who owned the memorial.
2. In 1995, for the 50th anniversary of VE Day, war veterans were presented with a specially made certificate of merit, which were sent to all men all over the world who had fought from Cambois. The idea was that of the Residents’ Association Chairman, Stan Bryson, who organised the VE 50th day celebrations.
3. A local appeal for funds enabled the restoration of the memorial to take place.
4. The name of George Henry Harris was added following the 1997 restoration. He had served with HM Coastguards and was killed in 1941 after stepping on a mine. In May 1998, frustration was felt that the name had still not been added, due to confusion over who owned the memorial.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown; P. Thirkell
Morpeth Herald 19/09/1947 reports unveiling. (Available on The British Newspaper Archive)
Blyth Post 18/09/1947 reports unveiling.
News Post Leader 16/02/1995 reports fund-raising to allow the restoration.
The Journal 19/05/1995 reports presentation of certificates of merit to war veterans. 19/05/1998 reports frustration at the delay in adding the name of George Henry Harris to the memorial.
Morpeth Herald 19/09/1947 reports unveiling. (Available on The British Newspaper Archive)
Blyth Post 18/09/1947 reports unveiling.
News Post Leader 16/02/1995 reports fund-raising to allow the restoration.
The Journal 19/05/1995 reports presentation of certificates of merit to war veterans. 19/05/1998 reports frustration at the delay in adding the name of George Henry Harris to the memorial.
Research acknowledgements
Janet Brown; the late Jack Tait; Phil Thirkell; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
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Plaque 1939-45 Roadside (C6.03)
1939-1945
Allan, R.
Boynton, J.H.
Craft, R.
Dixon, W.
Fogo, E.
Heron, T.W.
Hickman, T.
Holloway, A.J.
James, W.A.
Laws, H.
McAllister, J.
Metcalfe, D.
Morrison, J.
Rutherford, R.S.
Shiel, E.
Smith, J.
Sowerby, F.W.
Warnes, S.
Watson, M.
White, W.
Wood, W.
Thomson, J.G.
Harris, G.H.
NamesC6.03
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