Memorial

Plaque Laidlaw V.C. 1914-18 St. Cuthbert

Norham

Memorial Name: Plaque Laidlaw V.C. 1914-18 St. Cuthbert (N27.03)

NEWMP Ref No.: N27.03

Parish: Norham

Original Location:

Church of St. Cuthbert, on north wall of nave.

Which War:

1914-1918

Materials Used:

Slate

Inscription:

In proud memory of
Piper Daniel Laidlaw, VC.
The Piper of Loos
The King’s Own Scottish Borderers
born 29 March 1879
died 31 October 1950
His grave is in this churchyard

Memorial Description:

Plaque, 15 inches high x 25 inches wide (376mm x 629mm).

The plaque is very plain.

At the top is the King’s Own Scottish Borderers’ regimental badge raised in half relief.

The letters are incised and painted white, using Roman capitals throughout.

Names:

See above

Notes:

See his Every Name A Story entry

External Links:

Website on Daniel Laidlaw

Sources:

Photos: Philip Thirkell

Illustrated Chronicle
20/11/1915 has a full page drawing of Piper Laidlaw on the front page;
22/11/1915 has on the back page a full-page photo feature of Piper Laidlaw and family;
01/03/1916 page 8 has a photograph of Piper Laidlaw being presented with a gold watch.

The Journal
13/11/2006 carries an article about Piper Laidlaw, on page 19.

Northumberland Record Office
“St. Cuthbert’s Church, Norham” (author unknown)

Diocese of Newcastle
Faculty No. 3689 07/04/1975

The Complete Victoria Cross: A full Chronological record of all holders of Britain’s highest award for gallantry: Kevin Brazier; Pen and Sword Books; 2010; ISBN 1 84884150 7