Memorial Details
Memorial
Cross Fife M.M. 1917 St. Hilda's Churchyard
Reference
L38.03
Place
LUCKER
Map ref
NU 152303
Original Location
St. Hilda's Churchyard. On the left of the path near the porch.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled March 1920.
Memorial Description
Circled cross of rough granite, standing on a double pedestal, total height 6 feet. The main inscription is on the front, details of the Military Medal are on the left side, and a quotation on the right side. All lettering is in lead sans serif capitals.
Materials used
Rough grey granite.
Inscription
Front:
In remembrance of
Corporal John Fife, M.M.
killed in action in the Great
War on Oct 27 1917, aged 21 years
and interred in Solferino Cemetery
France
This memorial is erected
by his many friends as a tribute
of honour to his supreme sacrifice.
Right side:
"To live in the hearts
of those we leave behind
is never to die".
Left side:
He was awarded the
Military Medal
for conspicuous bravery
on the field
at the Battle of the Somme.
Corporal John Fife, M.M.
killed in action in the Great
War on Oct 27 1917, aged 21 years
and interred in Solferino Cemetery
France
This memorial is erected
by his many friends as a tribute
of honour to his supreme sacrifice.
of those we leave behind
is never to die".
Military Medal
for conspicuous bravery
on the field
at the Battle of the Somme.
Names
See above
Who commissioned
His friends
Cost
£30/16/=
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Made by Mr. Tully, Sculptor of Wooler
Notes
1. See Every Name A Story
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown
Alnwick & County Gazette 13/03/1920 reports unveiling with a photograph of Cpl. Fife.
Newcastle Daily Journal 10/03/1920 reports unveiling
Source of quotation
“To live in the hearts . . .” Hallowed Ground Thomas Campbell 1777-1884
Alnwick & County Gazette 13/03/1920 reports unveiling with a photograph of Cpl. Fife.
Newcastle Daily Journal 10/03/1920 reports unveiling
Source of quotation
“To live in the hearts . . .” Hallowed Ground Thomas Campbell 1777-1884
Research acknowledgements
J. Brown
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