Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Lacey 1918 St. Mary and St. Stephen
Reference
W128.13
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 set on a black marble pattress 29 inches high x 35˝ inches wide. It has a pedimented top with egg and dart carving on the lower edge. The Regimental badge of the Durham Light Infantry is carved in half relief in the pediment with the words “In loving memory of” on either side. The lettering is in Roman upper case with the quotation in sans serif upper case capitals.
Materials used
Light marble plaque on black marble pattress.
Inscription
Lance-Cpl. John Noble Lacey,
19th Battn. Durham Light Infantry,
only and dearly-loved son of
John and Margaret Lacey,
of Wolsingham,
who fell in action in France, April 17th 1918,
aged 22 years.
“Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
Names
See above
Notes
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo: John and Mavis Dixon
Source of quotation
“Greater love hath no man . . . .” St. John 15 v 13.
Source of quotation
“Greater love hath no man . . . .” St. John 15 v 13.
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 Lacey 1918 St. Mary and St. Stephen (W128.13)
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