Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Laidlaw V.C. 1914-18 St. Cuthbert
Reference
N27.03
Place
NORHAM
Map ref
NT 896474
Original Location
Church of St. Cuthbert, on north wall of nave.
Which war
1914-1918
Memorial Description
Plaque, 38 cm high x 64.5 cm wide. The plaque is very plain. At the top is the King's Own Scottish Borderers' regimental badge raised in half relief. The letters are incised and painted white, using Roman capitals throughout.
Materials used
Slate
Inscription
Piper Daniel Laidlaw, VC.
The Piper of Loos
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
born 29 March 1879
died 31 October 1950
His grave is in this churchyard
Names
See above
Notes
1. The grave in the churchyard was unmarked for many years, but a marker has now been placed over it. (?2000)
2. Piper Laidlaw was awarded the V.C. in 1915 for piping along the trenches and encouraging his regiment to charge.
3. There are photos and other memorabilia in the King’s Own Scottish Borderers Museum at Berwick on Tweed.
2. Piper Laidlaw was awarded the V.C. in 1915 for piping along the trenches and encouraging his regiment to charge.
3. There are photos and other memorabilia in the King’s Own Scottish Borderers Museum at Berwick on Tweed.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: P. Thirkell
Northumberland Record Office "St. Cuthbert's Church, Norham" (author unknown)
Illustrated Chronicle 20/11/1915 has a full page drawing of Piper Laidlaw on the front page; 22/11/1915 has on the back page a full-page photo feature of Piper Laidlaw and family; 01/03/1916 page 8 has a photograph of Piper Laidlaw being presented with a gold watch.
The Journal 13/11/2006 carries an article about Piper Laidlaw, on page 19.
Diocese of Newcastle Faculty No. 3689 07/04/1975
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
Northumberland Record Office "St. Cuthbert's Church, Norham" (author unknown)
Illustrated Chronicle 20/11/1915 has a full page drawing of Piper Laidlaw on the front page; 22/11/1915 has on the back page a full-page photo feature of Piper Laidlaw and family; 01/03/1916 page 8 has a photograph of Piper Laidlaw being presented with a gold watch.
The Journal 13/11/2006 carries an article about Piper Laidlaw, on page 19.
Diocese of Newcastle Faculty No. 3689 07/04/1975
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
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Janet Brown; Philip Thirkell; Berwick upon Tweed Town Council; Rev. Alan Bill; Tony Harding
Research In Progress
Coldstream and District Local History Society are researching the names on this memorial. Contact:
info@coldstreamhistorysociety.co.uk
Plaque Laidlaw V.C. 1914-18 St. Cuthbert (N27.03)
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