Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque McNally V.C. 1914-18 Roadside
Reference
M47.03
Place
MURTON
Map ref
NZ 388470
Original Location
Village green
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
The original memorial was unveiled in 1978.
Memorial Description
Plaque 3 feet 3 inches high x 2 feet 11 inches wide set into a wall surrounding a garden with paved floor and railed wall. There are benches on either side. The plaque bears the Victoria Cross at the top and underneath is the regimental badge of the Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards).
Between them, in an arc are the words “To the sacred memory of”. The rest of the dedication is underneath. All lettering is carved using sans serif capitals throughout and gilded.
Between them, in an arc are the words “To the sacred memory of”. The rest of the dedication is underneath. All lettering is carved using sans serif capitals throughout and gilded.
Materials used
Central plaque is made of marble. The wall is of stone.
Inscription
The central plaque reads:
To the sacred memory of
William McNally, V.C., M.M. & Bar
1894-1976
who by his courage and unselfish
devotion to duty during the Great War
1914-18 brought honour and glory to this
village and his regiment.
William McNally, V.C., M.M. & Bar
1894-1976
who by his courage and unselfish
devotion to duty during the Great War
1914-18 brought honour and glory to this
village and his regiment.
Names
See above
Notes
1. When the area containing this memorial and the cenotaph was refurbished 2007-8, ornamental planting was introduced to flank this memorial.
2 His medals are on display at the Green Howards Museum, Richmond.
3. See additional information M47.14
4 See Every Name A Story
2 His medals are on display at the Green Howards Museum, Richmond.
3. See additional information M47.14
4 See Every Name A Story
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders; Dorothy Hall
Durham Chronicle 03/11/1978 reports unveiling with photo.
Murton Parish Council Newsletter Issue 10 Winter 2007/8 reports the refurbishment of the memorial.
Durham Chronicle 03/11/1978 reports unveiling with photo.
Murton Parish Council Newsletter Issue 10 Winter 2007/8 reports the refurbishment of the memorial.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
C. Sanders; John and Mavis Dixon; Murton Parish Council; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
Plaque McNally V.C. 1914-18 Roadside (M47.03)
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Parish Notes
Every Name A Story
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