Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque C.L.B. 1939-45 St. Helen
Reference
S145.04
Place
St. HELEN’S
Map ref
NZ 188267
Original Location
St.Helen’s Church, Manor Road DL14 9EN. In north aisle
Which war
1939-45
Memorial Description
Plaque on wood pattress. The plaque has a shallow dome at centre top with the top corners raised. There is a rolled edge. Names are listed in two columns using serif capitals.
Materials used
Brass plaque on wood pattress.
Inscription
In / lasting remembrance / of the members of the / Church Lad’s Brigade / of this parish / who gave their lives in the / World War 1939-45. (Names) / They died that we might live. /
This tablet was placed here by / Thomas Hall CLB Captain and members of / St.Helen’s Church Lads' Brigade / in memory of their comrades. /
“Fight the Good Fight”.
This tablet was placed here by / Thomas Hall CLB Captain and members of / St.Helen’s Church Lads' Brigade / in memory of their comrades. /
“Fight the Good Fight”.
Names
Notes
1. The final name, of a man who died in 1938, is understood to be that of a test pilot, who was killed while test-flying a Spitfire.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: John and Mavis Dixon; Dorothy Hall
The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack, H. Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101
Sources of quotations
"They died that we might live" Hail! and Farewell!" John Oxenham
“Fight the good fight” is the first line of a hymn. Based on 2 Timothy 4 v 7
The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack, H. Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101
Sources of quotations
"They died that we might live" Hail! and Farewell!" John Oxenham
“Fight the good fight” is the first line of a hymn. Based on 2 Timothy 4 v 7
External web link
Research acknowledgements
John and Mavis Dixon; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
Kevin Richardson is researching the names on this memorial
Contact:
knrichardson53@gmail.com
Plaque C.L.B. 1939-45 St. Helen (S145.04)
St. HELEN’S St. Helen’s Church
In
lasting remembrance
of the members of the
Church Lads’ Brigade
of this parish
who gave their lives in the
World War 1939-45.
George Byers - Edmund Byers
John Mitton - Joseph Morley
John Mooney - Ernest A. Postgate
Harold Tallentire
Matthew H.Baxter. R.A.F. killed 1938
They died that we might live.
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This tablet was placed here by
Thomas Hall CLB Captain and members of
St.Helen’s Church Lad’s Brigade
in memory of their comrades.
“Fight the Good Fight”.
NamesS145.04
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