Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Coulson V.C. 1901 St. Peter
Reference
N12.02
Place
NEWBROUGH
Map ref
NY 868679
Original Location
St. Peter's Church. On south wall of nave
Which war
South Africa 1899-1902
Memorial Description
Plaque 101 cm x 37.5 cm. There is a single line border. At left is the family coat of arms.
Lettering is in Roman capitals, with the quotation at the bottom in Gothic lower case.
Lettering is in Roman capitals, with the quotation at the bottom in Gothic lower case.
Materials used
Brass
Inscription
Gustavus Hamilton Blenkinsopp Coulson, V.C., D.S.O.,
Lieutenant King's Own Scottish Borderers and Adjutant 7th Battn. Mounted Infantry.
Only son of Henry John Wastell Coulson of Newbrough Hall in this parish.
Killed in action at Lambrechfontein, South Africa, on May 19th 1901, aged 22.
He received the Distinguished Service Order for his conduct in the campaign of 1900
and was later awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous gallantry in the action
where he fell, in saving a gun and rescuing a wounded trooper under heavy fire.
"Well done, good and faithful servant."
Names
See above
Notes
1. Lieut. Coulson won his VC in 1901 at the Battle of Lambrechtfontein. He saw a man fall from his horse and carried him on his own horse until both men and the horse were wounded. Lieut. Coulson urged the other man to make good his escape on the wounded horse. Another man came to Lieut. Coulson’s aid, but both were killed.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown; P. Thirkell
The Complete Victoria Cross. A full chronological record of all holders of Britain’s highest award for gallantry. Kevin Brazier; Pen and Sword Books; 2010; ISBN 1 84884150 7
Source of quotation
“Well done, good and faithful servant” Matthew 25 v 21
The Complete Victoria Cross. A full chronological record of all holders of Britain’s highest award for gallantry. Kevin Brazier; Pen and Sword Books; 2010; ISBN 1 84884150 7
Source of quotation
“Well done, good and faithful servant” Matthew 25 v 21
External web link
Research acknowledgements
P. Thirkell; J. Brown; T. Harding
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