Cross Fife M.M. 1917 St. Hilda’s Churchyard

St. Hilda’s Churchyard.

On the left of the path near the porch.

1914-18

Unveiled March 1920.

Rough grey granite.

His friends

£30 16s

Made by Mr. Tully, Sculptor of Wooler

Front:
In remembrance of
Corporal John Fife, M.M.
killed in action in the Great
War on Oct 27 1917, aged 21 years
and interred in Solferino Cemetery
France

This memorial is erected
by his many friends as a tribute
of honour to his supreme sacrifice.

Right side:
“To live in the hearts
of those we leave behind
is never to die”.

Left side:
He was awarded the
Military Medal
for conspicuous bravery
on the field
at the Battle of the Somme.

Circled cross of rough granite, standing on a double pedestal, total height 6 feet (1.8m).

The main inscription is on the front, details of the Military Medal are on the left side, and a quotation on the right side.

All lettering is in lead sans serif capitals.

See his Every Name A Story entry

Photos: J. Brown

Alnwick & County Gazette
13/03/1920 reports unveiling with a photograph of Cpl. Fife.

Newcastle Daily Journal
10/03/1920 reports unveiling

Source of quotation
“To live in the hearts . . .” Hallowed Ground Thomas Campbell 1777-1884

J. Brown

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