Memorial

Citation Barton V.C. 1944 Cherry Knowle Hospital

Ryhope

Memorial Name: Citation Barton V.C. 1944 Cherry Knowle Hospital (R52.11)

NEWMP Ref No.: R52.11

Parish: Ryhope

Original Location:

Barton Centre, Cherry Knowle Hospital (Closed)

Which War:

1939-45

Dedication, Creation or Publication date:

9th January 1991

Materials Used:

Paper behind glass.

Present Condition: Good

Inscription:

Presented to:
Malcolm G Spencer, Unit General Manger
on the occasion of the official naming of
The Barton Memorial Unit
Alan Mitcheson 9th January 1991

Memorial Description:

Portrait in frame 22 inches high x 20 inches wide (56cms x 51cms).

The portrait is in the top right hand corner.

The rest of the frame is filled with the Citation reprinted in extracts from the London Gazette.

The details are given in a cut out panel underneath in Roman capitals.

Names:

See above

Notes:

1. The Barton Centre was part of the Cherry Knowle Hospital.

2. Cyril Barton was taken after his crash to Cherry Knowle Hospital, but died soon before being admitted.

External Links:

578 Squadron.

Sources:

Photos: C. Sanders

Sunderland Echo
24/04/2008 carries the story of Barton V.C.

A Chronicle of Members’ Memoirs 1999 published by The Aircrew Association Northumbrian Branch contains the story told by Len Lambert, navigator in the Halifax aircraft involved.