Memorial Details
Memorial
Stained Glass Window and Plaque Boyd 1914 Boyd 1917 St. Mary
Reference
W113.03
Place
WEST RAINTON
Map ref
NZ 322468
Original Location
St. Mary’s Church, South Street
Which war
1914-18
Memorial Description
Two stained glass windows, each of a single light. The left hand light depicts St.George, the right hand light depicts St.Andrew.
There is a plaque with plain raised border. In the top left and right hand corners are the badges of the Northumberland Fusiliers and the Black Watch respectively, raised in half relief and coloured.. The dedication is incised and coloured, using Roman capitals throughout.
There is a plaque with plain raised border. In the top left and right hand corners are the badges of the Northumberland Fusiliers and the Black Watch respectively, raised in half relief and coloured.. The dedication is incised and coloured, using Roman capitals throughout.
Materials used
Stone
Inscription
and in proud and thankful memory of
Left
Lieut. 1st Batt. Northumberland Fusiliers
only son of Robert Fenwick & Annie Boyd
Born 13 May 1890
Killed in action at Vailly sur Aisne
20 September 1914
Right
Captain 1st Batt. The Black Watch
only son of Hugh Fenwick and Elizabeth Boyd
Born 8 February 1891
Killed in action at Passchendaele
18 November 1917
“He asked life of Thee and Thou gavest him a long life, even for ever and ever”.
Names
See above.
Notes
1. For Lieutenant Edward Boyd - See Every Name A Story
2. For Captain H.L.F. Boyd see Every Name A Story
2. For Captain H.L.F. Boyd see Every Name A Story
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Simon Raine
Source of quotation:
“He asked life of Thee . . .” Psalms 21 v4
Source of quotation:
“He asked life of Thee . . .” Psalms 21 v4
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; Tony Harding
Research In Progress
West Rainton and Leamside Local History Group are researching the names on this memorial. Contact gail.hudson1@sky.com
Stained Glass Window and Plaque Boyd 1914 Boyd 1917 St. Mary (W113.03)
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Parish Notes
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