Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 St. Thomas
Reference
E50.02
Place
EIGHTON BANKS
Map ref
NZ 276584
Original Location
St. Thomas' Church, Galloping Green, Eighton Banks. On the north wall
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 1st May 1921 by Mr. R.B. Clark of Springwell. Dedicated by Rural Dean, Rev. C.E. Little
Memorial Description
Plaque of white marble 5 feet high x 5 feet 5 inches wide with Ionic columns and carved canopy set on red marble pattress. The names are listed in three columns. The words “To the Glory of God” are in Gothic, the rest of the lettering is in sans serif capitals.
Materials used
Marble
Inscription
To the Glory of God and in grateful memory of the men from this Parish who fell in the Great War.
Faithful unto death
Faithful unto death
Names
Cost
Estimated £134
Notes
1. From the village, 500 men had served, of whom 74 died.
2. The plaque was expected to cost £134 and the Cross £186 17s 0d. At the time of submission a total of £327 had been raised by public subscription.
2. The plaque was expected to cost £134 and the Cross £186 17s 0d. At the time of submission a total of £327 had been raised by public subscription.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo: Dorothy Hall
Chester-le-Street Chronicle 06/05/1921 reports unveiling.
Illustrated Chronicle 02/05/1921 reports unveiling with photos.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 07/05/1921 reports unveiling.
Durham County Archives Reference EP/EB 40 issued 6th November 1920
Source of quotation
“Faithful unto death” : Revelation 2 v 10.
Chester-le-Street Chronicle 06/05/1921 reports unveiling.
Illustrated Chronicle 02/05/1921 reports unveiling with photos.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 07/05/1921 reports unveiling.
Durham County Archives Reference EP/EB 40 issued 6th November 1920
Source of quotation
“Faithful unto death” : Revelation 2 v 10.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
Dorothy Hall; John and Mavis Dixon
Research In Progress
Ann Norman and John Taylor have put together the research above
Contact: jktay373@yahoo.co.uk
Plaque 1914-18 St. Thomas (E50.02)
Eighton Banks St. Thomas
1914 1918
To the glory of God
And in grateful memory of the men of this parish
Who fell in the Great War.
Capt. D.P. Lindsay M.B; CH.B. R.A.M.C.
Pte. W. Moore R.A.M.C. Pte T.C. Thompson N.F. Pte. H. Codling M.G.C.
Capt. W. Raine M.C. K.L. “ A. Watson. “ “ H. Liddle “
Pte. T. Littlefair “ “ H. Blacklock D.L.I. “ J. Joicey L.N.L.
2/Lt J. Greenwell N.F. “ J. Davison “ “ I. Lowery Yorks
Sgt. W.R. Knott “ “ J. Moore “ “ J.W. Moore C.E.F.
Cpl. F. Aisbett “ “ H. McPherson “ “ J.W. Musgrove K.O.R.L.
L/Cpl. H. Smith “ “ J.F. McMillan “ “ G. Smith R.W.
Pte. S. Anderson “ “ G. Proudlock “ “ E. Smith W.Y.
“ J.W. Boggon “ “ G. Ritson “ “ R. Aspinall R.M.L.I.
“ R. Coleman “ “ R. Rutter “ “ E.M. Bates “
“ J. Cook “ “ A. Stephenson “ “ N. Coleman “
“ J. Connelly “ “ R. Scott “ “ R. Clarkson “
“ F. Harvey “ “ T. Wilkinson “ “ G. Pegg “
“ T. Hutchinson “ Sapper L. Anderson R.E. Capt. G. Knott M.S.
“ R. Holmes “ “ W. Brown “ P.O. J. Elliot R.N.D.
“ W. Holmes “ Pte. A.H. Barron W.R. “ T. Greenwood “
“ J. Ivers “ “ J.G. Atkinson R.I.F. A.B. J. Birkett “
“ J.E. Jennings “ “ W.D.B. Hunter “ “ M. Lowes “
“ M. Mulcairn N.F. “ T. McGuire “ “ T. Neville “
“ G. Pegg “ “ R. Wardle “ “ A. Tracey “
“ R. Pegg “ “ J. Dryden L.R. “ R. Wilde “
“ P. Quinn “ Bomb. E. Stott R.F.A. “ J.H. Wood “
“ A. Ridley “ Gunner G. Chrisp “ “ J.G. Waggott “
“ J. Stott “ “ T. Dobson “ “ R.E. Watson “
L/Cpl V. Chisholm K.O.S.B.
Faithful unto Death
NamesE50.02
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