Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Lambert 1918 St. Mary and St. Stephen
Reference
W128.07
Place
WOLSINGHAM
Map ref
NZ 073373
Original Location
Church of St Mary and St Stephen, Church Lane.
Which war
1914-18
Memorial Description
Plaque of light marble on black marble pattress 29˝ inches high x 39 inches wide. At centre top is the Regimental badge of the Durham Light Infantry carved in half relief with the words “In Loving Memory of” on either side in Old English lettering. All lettering is in Roman capitals for the dedication and sans serif italic capitals for the quotation.
Materials used
Light marble plaque on black marble pattress.
Inscription
Sergt. John James Lambert,
dearly beloved son of
Mary Ann & the late Robert Lambert,
who was killed in action in France whilst serving with
the 6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry
March 29th 1918, aged 23 years
“He laid down his life for his country”.
Names
See above
Notes
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo: John and Mavis Dixon
External web link
Research acknowledgements
John and Mavis Dixon
Research In Progress
Ken Heatherington has researched the names on the local memorials. His research is available at Weardale Museum and High House Chapel, Ireshopeburn Co Durham DL13 1HD. www.weardalemuseum.org.uk
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Plaque Lambert 1918 St. Mary and St. Stephen (W128.07)
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