Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1939-45 Grammar School
Reference
W96.07
Place
WASHINGTON
Map ref
NZ 307572
Original Location
Washington Grammar School, Spout Lane.
Present Location
Washington School, Spout Lane NE37 2AA
Which war
1939-45
Memorial Description
Plaque. There is a hand painted border of leaves of which the background has been painted leaving the pattern exposed. At centre top is painted the school badge with the words “In memoriam” and “1939-1945” on a ribbon on each side.
The names are listed in a single column, the lettering is serif capitals throughout.
The names are listed in a single column, the lettering is serif capitals throughout.
Materials used
Metal
Inscription
In memoriam 1939-1945
Names
Notes
1. This memorial can be viewed by appointment only. Please contact Williamson.N@washingtonschool.co.uk
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: James Pasby; Miss N. Williamson
External web link
Research acknowledgements
James Pasby
Research In Progress
Wessington U3A War Memorials Group (in Washington) has fairly extensive details of the WW1 men on Usworth, Washington Village and Harraton memorials. There are files of their information in libraries at Shiney Row, Washington, Sunderland, Newcastle, Gateshead, Birtley, Durham Record Office and Tyne Wear Archives Blandford Street Newcastle. There are also files of information about life and events in Harraton Parish during WW1 in the same places
DVDs can be watched through youtube
Washington men in the Great War – Wad thou gan?
Washington Men at The Somme
From Washington to Wipers and Warlencourt
The Wear at War
Washington in the Great War – Whisht Lads, a book by Peter Welsh £3 (from the author) published by Pen & Sword 2014 ISBN 978 1 78346 385 6
Contact: petewelshgettysburg@btinternet.com
Plaque 1939-45 Grammar School (W96.07)
WASHINGTON Grammar School, Spout Lane.
In Memoriam 1939-1945
P.O. F. Barron R.N.
Chief Eng. S. Bell M.N.
Sgt. T. Bell R.A.F.
Sgt. C.E. Brook R.A.F.
Sgt. N. Curd R.A.F.
Sgt. R.E. Davis R.N.
Sgt. G.W. Dodds R.A.M.C.
W/O R. Durham D.F.M. R.A.F.
Sgt.Pilot F. Eeles R.A.F.
F/Sgt. S. Elliott A.F.M. R.A.F.
W/O R. Gowland B.E.M. R.A.F.
S/Ldr W.F. Graham R.A.F.
F/Sgt. J. Hall R.A.F.
Sgt. E.W. Hamilton R.A.F.
F/Sgt. J. Hancock R.A.F.
Sgt. H.A. Hay R.A.F.
C.P.O. W.E. Hill R.N.
F/Lt. M. Holme R.A.F.
Sgt. A.R.G. Howard B.E.M. Nd.Hsrs.
Lt. S.M. Kidd R.Lancs.Regt.
F/Sgt. T.R. Lumsden R.A.F.
Eng. W.L. May M.N.
Lt. D. Metcalf R.N.
Sgt. W. Rumney R.A.F.
Sgt. G. Scott R.A.F.
Sgt. M.W. Scott R.A.F.
Cpl. E. Shalless R.E.
Spr. L. Shilling R.E.
Sgt. A. Sparks R.A.F.
Sgt/Ob. F.W. Stanners R.A.F.
Capt. W.H. Tunnah M.N.
Cpl. J.S. Tyson A.I.F.
P/O R. Wilson R.A.F.
NamesW96.07
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Parish Notes
Every Name A Story
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