Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Veale 1917 St. John
Reference
H93.17
Place
HEBBURN ON TYNE
Map ref
NZ 310641.
Original Location
St. John's Church, Canning Street
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 13th March 1918 by Rev. G.K. Wilkinson
Memorial Description
Plaque 11 inches (279mm) high x 22 inches (558mm) wide. At centre top is a cross. The lettering is in elaborate Roman capitals. The Cross and various initial letters are in red, the rest are black.
Materials used
Brass
Inscription
To the Glory of God
In Loving Memory of
Robert William Veale
Private 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards
aged 24 years
who fell at “Houthurst Forest” 14th October 1917
“He lived righteously and died nobly”
Names
See above
Notes
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders; James Pasby
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 16/03/1918 reports unveiling.
The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack, H. Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101
Source of quotation
“He lived righteously and died nobly” (Not ascertained)
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 16/03/1918 reports unveiling.
The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack, H. Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101
Source of quotation
“He lived righteously and died nobly” (Not ascertained)
External web link
Research acknowledgements
C. Sanders; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
The names on this memorial are being researched by Peter Hoy.
Contact: peterhoy@hotmail.co.uk
Plaque Veale 1917 St. John (H93.17)
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