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Plaque Fallen 1914-18 Presbyterian

Reference

D47.034

Place

DURHAM

Map ref

2742

Original Location

Presbyterian Church, Waddington Street (now United Reformed Church)

Which war

1914-18

Dedication, Creation or Publication date

Unveiled 24th October 1920 by Rev. A.R. Paton, M.A. of Seaton Delaval, former minister.

Memorial Description

Plaque 1 foot 2 inches high x 2 feet 2 inches wide set on a wood pattress 2 inches wider. There is a single line border. Lettering is in Roman capitals.
This is the upper of two set onto the same backing.

Materials used

Brass

Inscription

For God, King and Country. / (Names) / This tablet has been placed here by the members / and adherents of the Congregation of Durham / Presbyterian Church in grateful remembrance / of the above who fell in the Great War 1914-1919.

Names

6 names, ranks and regiments.
See transcript.

Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material

Photos: C. Sanders; James Pasby

Durham Chronicle 29/10/1920 reports unveiling.

External web link

Durham at War

Research acknowledgements

Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; C. Sanders

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Plaque Fallen 1914-18 Presbyterian (D47.034)

      For God, King and Country.

      John A. Laing, Private, M.G.C.

      Charles Spence, Private, 20th D.L.I.

      Walter Carrick, M.M., Sergt. 18th D.L.I.

      James Ritchie, Australian Expeditionary Force

      John Purvis, Winnipeg Rifles

      James Shankie, Private, 21st D.L.I.

      This tablet has been placed here by the members

      and adherents of the Congregation of Durham

      Presbyterian Church in grateful remembrance

      of the above who fell in the Great War 1914-1919.

NamesD47.034

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