Memorial Details
Memorial
Obelisk 1914-18 1939-45 Roadside
Reference
G42.02
Place
GREENSIDE
Map ref
NZ 139620
Original Location
On the junction of Spen and Coalburn Roads.
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
a. Unveiled 1st October 1921 by Lieut.Col. F.R. Simpson of Hedgefield House.
Memorial Description
Obelisk of smooth sandstone on a square pedestal. This stands on a three-step base, which is enclosed within a small paved area with a chain link fence around, total height approx. 20 feet.
The information regarding 1914-18 is on all four sides of the pedestal, with the names incised in a single column on each face.
The dates of 1939-1945 are incised into the top of the step, while the names are in two columns on the riser of the top step, using all four sides in each case.
The words "Pro Patria" are carved in relief at the base of the shaft, above a laurel wreath.
The information regarding 1914-18 is on all four sides of the pedestal, with the names incised in a single column on each face.
The dates of 1939-1945 are incised into the top of the step, while the names are in two columns on the riser of the top step, using all four sides in each case.
The words "Pro Patria" are carved in relief at the base of the shaft, above a laurel wreath.
Materials used
Stone from Greenlaw Quarry
Inscription
a. Greenside / Pro Patria.
See to it that these shall not have died in vain
Their name liveth for evermore.
In thankful recognition of the men who gave their / services, and in grateful memory of those who / gave their lives in the Great War. Erected / by the inhabitants of / Greenside
For right, for freedom and for peace.
b. 1939-1945
See to it that these shall not have died in vain
Their name liveth for evermore.
In thankful recognition of the men who gave their / services, and in grateful memory of those who / gave their lives in the Great War. Erected / by the inhabitants of / Greenside
For right, for freedom and for peace.
b. 1939-1945
Names
Who commissioned
Inhabitants of Greenside
How money was raised
Inhabitants of Greenside
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Deigned and made by D. Morrison, Sc., Gateshead.
Ownership and maintenance
Assigned to Ryton Council at the unveiling ceremony.
Notes
1. Memorial scrolls were also handed to relatives of the fallen by Mr. James Robson, President of the Durham Miners’ Association
2. The name of Sapper Adam Moralee, who died on 05/03/2014 after being injured in Afghanistan, was added to the memorial and dedicated 3rd June 2015.
3. At some stage, probably due to erosion, one of the sides has had a metal plaque attached which gives the names in three columns.
2. The name of Sapper Adam Moralee, who died on 05/03/2014 after being injured in Afghanistan, was added to the memorial and dedicated 3rd June 2015.
3. At some stage, probably due to erosion, one of the sides has had a metal plaque attached which gives the names in three columns.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown, Nan Smith; Dorothy Hall; old postcard: Nan Smith
Northern Echo 03/10/1921 reports unveiling.
Consett Guardian 14/10/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 08/10/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 11/08/1921 reports acceptance by Ryton Council of proposals of the site and the ownership of the memorial.
Hexham Courant 04/10/1996 feature 75 years ago reports unveiling
Tyne and Wear Archives Nan Smith’s Records compiled for Association of Northumberland Local History Societies Ref: SX37
The Journal 04/06/2015 reports addition of name of Spr. Moralee.
Sources of quotations :
“See ye to it that . . .” on a Certificate signed by King George V and sent to all bereaved families.
“Their name liveth for evermore” Apocrypha, Ecclesiasticus 44.
Northern Echo 03/10/1921 reports unveiling.
Consett Guardian 14/10/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 08/10/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 11/08/1921 reports acceptance by Ryton Council of proposals of the site and the ownership of the memorial.
Hexham Courant 04/10/1996 feature 75 years ago reports unveiling
Tyne and Wear Archives Nan Smith’s Records compiled for Association of Northumberland Local History Societies Ref: SX37
The Journal 04/06/2015 reports addition of name of Spr. Moralee.
Sources of quotations :
“See ye to it that . . .” on a Certificate signed by King George V and sent to all bereaved families.
“Their name liveth for evermore” Apocrypha, Ecclesiasticus 44.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Mrs. N. Smith (Ryton); C.N. Dallison; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
Ryton and District War Memorials Project are researching the names on this memorial.
Contact: enquiries@rytonwarmemorials.org.uk
Obelisk 1914-18 1939-45 Roadside (G42.02)
GREENSIDE, road junction.
Front face
Greenside
Pro Patria.
Pte. Ed. Archer
“ Geo. Bainbridge
“ John R. Balmer
“ Thos. Banks
“ Peter H. Beck
“ Stewart Bell
“ Thos. Beatty
“ Wm. Clark
Corp. Joseph D. Cleugh
Pte. George S. Cameron
Sergt. John H. Davison
Pte. Ern. Dodds
“ John Wm. Fawcett
Corp. Thos. Fawcett
Pte. Sam. Fairbrother
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Top pedestal
See to it that these shall
not have died in vain
Their name liveth for evermore.
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Second pedestal
1939 - 1945
Dvr. N.T. Armstrong P.O. John R. Bulman
Dvr. William Bell Pte. Robert Burton
Sergt. L. Blair 2nd Off. Ian S. Calder
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Back
Pte. Jos. Fairbrother
“ Jos. Graham
“ Wm. Graham
“ John Graham
“ William R. Greener
“ Joseph R. Greener
“ Geo. Hall
Seaman Oswald Hanmer
Pte. John L. Hart
Sergt. Ed. Hawkins
Pte. Wm. Irwin
“ John Thos. Johnson
“ Wm. Keenan
“ Ed. Keating
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Top pedestal
In thankful recognition of the men who gave their
services, and in grateful memory of those who
gave their lives in the Great War.
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Second pedestal (1939-45)
Stoker Edward H. Carlisle W.O. William Ed. Cleugh
P.O. William Carr Lieut. Chas. H. Edwards
Dvr. Stanley B. Clark CSM John Harbottle
Sergt. Leonard S. Henderson
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Left hand side
Pte. Matt. Russell
“ Wm. Skelton
Corp. Joseph A. Spinks
Pte. Thos. Stephenson
“ Dav. Tilley
“ Joseph Tunstall
“ John Thorneley
“ Frank Wallace
Bomb. Wm. Waugh
Pte. Geo. Wheatley
“ John Wilkinson
L/Corp.Thos. A. Wilkinson
Sergt. Wm. D. Winham
Pte. Jas. Young.
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Top pedestal
Erected
by the inhabitants of
Greenside
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Second pedestal (1939-45)
F/Lt. J.B.P. Spencer Sergt. R. Wilson
L.A.C. Wm. Tiplady L.A.C. Nor. Wilson
Sergt. G.K. Ward William Irwin
Sergt. T.A. Wilkinson
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Right hand side.
Pte. John Martin
Seaman John Mills
Pte. John McGuine
“ John McLaughlin
“ John McMahon
“ Ed. Nolan
“ Frank Owen
“ Matt. Patterson
Sergt. Wm. Peebles
Corp. Robt. Peebles
Pte. John Powell
“ Dav. Reid
Pte. John Robson
Rifleman Wm. Roxby
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Top pedestal
For right, for freedom and for peace.
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Second pedestal (1939-45)
Pte. P. Mallinson L.A.C. Thomas Neale
Sergt. F. Milburn, D.C.M. Sergt. A.L. Nicholson
Pte. William Mills Corp. Dorothy F. Smith
L/Cpl. Harold G. Smith
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The Blaydon Courier 8/10/1921 has variations on some names:
Private John D. Cleugh instead of Joseph D. Cleugh
Seaman John Carr instead of John Mills
Private John McGine instead of John McGuine
Private John McCann instead of John McMahon
Private William Skeldon instead of Skelton
Private John Thornley instead of Thorneley
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