Memorial Details
Memorial
Slab 1939-45 Roadside
Reference
S5.02
Place
SCREMERSTON
Map ref
NU 006491
Original Location
Roadside, a few yards along the road south of St. Peter's Parish Church, at the base of the 1914-18 cross.
Which war
1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 06/11/1949 by Capt. J.E. Carr dedicated by Vicar Rev R.N. Batterbury.
Memorial Description
Slab approx. 2 feet 6 inches square, raked at a height of 10 inches at the back and 6 inches at the front. The lettering is in lead affixed to the stone, but unpainted.
Materials used
Stone
Inscription
In / grateful and honoured memory / of the / men of Scremerston / who gave their lives in the / World War 1939-1945.
"They died that we might live".
"They died that we might live".
Names
Ownership and maintenance
Ownership uncertain, maintenance by local residents.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: P. Thirkell; Dorothy Hall
Berwick Advertiser 10/11/1949 reports unveiling. (Available on The British Newspaper Archive)
Source of quotation
“They died that we might live” Hail! and Farewell! John Oxenham
Berwick Advertiser 10/11/1949 reports unveiling. (Available on The British Newspaper Archive)
Source of quotation
“They died that we might live” Hail! and Farewell! John Oxenham
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Janet Brown; Berwick upon Tweed Town Council; P. Thirkell; Tony Harding
Research In Progress
Research on names for 1939-45 is being carried out by
Tony Brown.
Contact: tonybrown901@btinternet.com
Contact: tonybrown901@btinternet.com
Slab 1939-45 Roadside (S5.02)
SCREMERSTON, By roadside.
In
Grateful and Honoured Memory
of the
men of Scremerston
who gave their lives in the
World War 1939-1945
F/Sgt. W.F. Whitfield, R.A.F. Spr. N. Smith, R.E.
Dvr. A. Mowitt, R.A.S.C. Pte. W. Simpson, A & S.H.
Paratrooper G. Short, A.A.C.
"They Died That We Might Live".
NamesS5.02
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