Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1939-45 Whitehall Road United Methodist
Reference
G39.068
Place
GATESHEAD
Map ref
2562
Original Location
Whitehall Road United Methodist Church
Which war
1939-45
Memorial Description
Plaque 1 foot high x 1 foot 8 inches wide set on a wood pattress 3 inches wider. There is a single line white border. The lettering is in Roman capitals.
Materials used
?Brass plate on oak pattress.
Inscription
and in thankfulness to Him for the
safe return of 87 men and women
of this church who served in H.M.Forces
in World War 1939-1945
and in affectionate remembrance of
Sgt. Norman H. Smith
and
Pte. Leslie Varty
who made the supreme sacrifice
Names
See above
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
E.H. Thew Ltd., Dean Street, Newcastle.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders; Tony Harding
External web link
Research acknowledgements
C. Sanders
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