Memorial

Paving Stone Dobson V.C. 1914 St. Mary the Virgin’s Churchyard

Ovingham

Memorial Name: Paving Stone Dobson V.C. 1914 St. Mary the Virgin's Churchyard (O11.08)

NEWMP Ref No.: O11.08

Parish: Ovingham

Original Location:

Church of St. Mary the Virgin.

In the porch

Present Location:

Placed by the Memorial Cross in the churchyard.

Which War:

1914-18

Materials Used:

Paving Stone – York Stone Scoutmoor

Who Commissioned:

Department for Communities and Local Government

Inscription:

Private
Frederick Dobson
Coldstream Guards
28th September 1914

Memorial Description:

Victoria Cross Commemorative Paving Stone, 24 inches x 24 inches x 2 inches deep (61cms x 61cms x 5cms), weight 101 pounds (46kg) with an image of the Victoria Cross depicted at the top with the name, rank and regiment (at the time the VC was awarded) and the date of the action for which the VC was awarded below.

The inscription is in Times Roman capitals.

Names:

See above

Notes:

See Frederick Dobson’s Every Name A Story entry

Sources:

Photos: Dorothy Hall

BBC News Look North
27/09/2014 reported unveiling