Memorial Details
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Memorial
Plaque Anderson 1915 St. Mary and St. Michael
Reference
D13.05
Place
DODDINGTON
Map ref
NT 995322
Original Location
St. Mary and St. Michael Church. On north wall of north aisle, (which is referred to locally as the "cartshed").
Which war
1914-18
Memorial Description
Plaque approx. 18 inches high x 2 feet 3 inches wide. There is a border with maple leaves raised in half relief at the four corners. The inscription is in raised Roman capitals.
Materials used
Bronze.
Inscription
loving memory of
Signaller Douglas
Macclesfield Anderson
1st British Columbia Regiment
Elder son of Colonel and Mrs. Anderson
The Thirlings Wooler who was killed
in action at St. Juliens April 24th 1915
Aged 22
He twice saved his sergeant's life under heavy fire
and was last seen aiding his wounded comrades.
Names
See above
Present condition
Good
Notes
1. The wording on the faculty is slightly different. It reads:
"In loving memory of Douglas Macclesfield Anderson, beloved son of the late Col. John Watson Macclesfield Anderson and Mrs. Anderson of the Thirlings, Signaller in 1st British Columbian regiment who died St. Julien April 24th 1915. Last seen helping and saving his wounded comrades".
2. Pte. Anderson is remembered on D13.01
"In loving memory of Douglas Macclesfield Anderson, beloved son of the late Col. John Watson Macclesfield Anderson and Mrs. Anderson of the Thirlings, Signaller in 1st British Columbian regiment who died St. Julien April 24th 1915. Last seen helping and saving his wounded comrades".
2. Pte. Anderson is remembered on D13.01
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown; Tony Harding
Diocese of Newcastle Faculty No. 634, 16/12/1919
Diocese of Newcastle Faculty No. 634, 16/12/1919
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Janet Brown; Sally Bird; P. Thirkell; Tony Harding
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