Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 North Eastern Railway
Reference
M46.09
Place
MONKWEARMOUTH
Map ref
3947
Original Location
Stables in Easington Street, Sunderland.
Present Location
2016 - in store at Sunderland Museum
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 25th September 1923 by Mr. Alex Wilson, Divisional General Manager, London & North Eastern Railway.
Memorial Description
Plaque 406mm (16 inches) high x 608mm (24 inches) wide set in an oak frame 228mm (9 inches) wider. The frame has a domed top and fluted pillars at each side. At centre top is the badge of the North Eastern Railway carved in half relief.
The plaque itself has a border of leaves. Names are listed in two columns. Lettering is in red and black Roman for the dedication and sans serif capitals for the names.
The plaque itself has a border of leaves. Names are listed in two columns. Lettering is in red and black Roman for the dedication and sans serif capitals for the names.
Materials used
Brass plaque in oak frame.
Inscription
North Eastern Railway / Commercial and Operating Departments / Sunderland Goods Station / Roll of Honour / of those who made the supreme sacrifice in / the Great War 1914-1918
Names
Who commissioned
North Eastern Railway
Notes
1. Monkwearmouth Goods Station staff are proud of the men who responded to the country’s call during the Great War. Out of a total of 258 men employed, 108 joined the colours, the department figures being:
Clerks, 15 enlisted from a total of 78 employed in 1914; Carting Staff (Wages Grade): 28 our of 40; Operating Staff (Wages Grade), 70 out of 140.
2. A number of younger clerks were sent to other stations, and their places were filled by girls. Later, many of these youths enlisted and some fell in action. Their names, however, do not appear on the Monkwearmouth Roll of Honour, the names thereon being the men who actually enlisted from Monkwearmouth Goods Station.
3. Two members of staff gained military distinctions, viz: Clerk A. Beadnell, Military Medal for getting into communication with a regiment under shell fire at Arras, 1917, and Goods Porter H. Sandall, now acting shunter, Military Medal for carrying despatches at Ypres, 1917, under heavy shell fire.
Clerks, 15 enlisted from a total of 78 employed in 1914; Carting Staff (Wages Grade): 28 our of 40; Operating Staff (Wages Grade), 70 out of 140.
2. A number of younger clerks were sent to other stations, and their places were filled by girls. Later, many of these youths enlisted and some fell in action. Their names, however, do not appear on the Monkwearmouth Roll of Honour, the names thereon being the men who actually enlisted from Monkwearmouth Goods Station.
3. Two members of staff gained military distinctions, viz: Clerk A. Beadnell, Military Medal for getting into communication with a regiment under shell fire at Arras, 1917, and Goods Porter H. Sandall, now acting shunter, Military Medal for carrying despatches at Ypres, 1917, under heavy shell fire.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders; James Pasby
Illustrated Chronicle 26/09/1923 reports unveiling with photos.
Northern Echo 26/09/1923 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 29/09/1923 reports unveiling.
North Eastern Railway Magazine (undated) reports unveiling with information in Notes 1-3 above.
Illustrated Chronicle 26/09/1923 reports unveiling with photos.
Northern Echo 26/09/1923 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 29/09/1923 reports unveiling.
North Eastern Railway Magazine (undated) reports unveiling with information in Notes 1-3 above.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
C. Sanders; Dorothy Hall; Peter Hastie
Research In Progress
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Plaque 1914-18 North Eastern Railway (M46.09)
MONKWEARMOUTH Monkwearmouth Station Museum
North Eastern Railway
Commercial and Operating Departments
Sunderland Goods Station
Roll of Honour
of those who made the supreme sacrifice in
the Great War 1914-1918
Benbow Private J.F. Yorks. Regt. Nixon Private G.U. M.G.C.
Deans Private R. D.L.I. Nixon Private C.F. R.E.
Donaldson Sergeant J.M. D.L.I. Routledge Gunner S.W. R.H. & F.A.
Dunglinson Lieutenant W. Northld. Fus. Simpson Private G.E. Northld. Fus.
Forster Private G. Yorks. Regt. Surtees Private N. K.O.Y.L.I.
Fraser LCorporal A. D.L.I. Savage Bombardier G.A. R.F.A.
Harland Trooper G. Lancers Small LCorporal J. E. Lancs.
Howden Private C.F. Liverpool Regt. Upfold Corporal R.A. D.L.I.
Ievers Private E. Northld. Fus. Wilson Sergeant F.J. D.L.I.
McPartlin Private J. D.L.I. Wilson Trooper J.A. Lancers
Wilson Private T.H. A.S.C.
NamesM46.09
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