Plaque Smart 1917 Kinnaird 1916 St. George’s Presbyterian

St. George’s Presbyterian Church, Station Road, next to the Police Station.

On west wall of nave.

Later St George’s United Reformed Church

In the corridor following the alterations to the church into a Community centre.

1914-18

Marble plaque on black marble pattress.

Samuel Smart’s Parents.

Sacred
to the memory of
Samuel James Smart,
Royal Innisk. Fusl.,
who fell in France,
August 16th. 1917, aged 25 years
only son of
Samuel and Jane Smart
also his chum, David Kinnaird,
Royal Innisk. Fusl.,
who fell in France,
July 1st 1916, aged 25 years.
“Faithful unto death”.

Plaque, shield shaped.

The word “Sacred” is in Gothic script, the quotation is in italic capitals, otherwise all lettering is in sans serif capitals.

All lettering is incised and painted black.

See Samuel James Smart’s Every Name a  Story entry

See David Kinnaird’s Every Name a Story entry

Photos: Janet Brown

Source of quotation
“Faithful unto death” Revelation 2 v 10

David J. Wise;
George and Janet Brown

Alan Grint is researching the Names on this memorial.

Contact www.ashingtonmemorial.com

Ashington Memorial Group are researching the names on their local War Memorials

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