Memorial

Plaque C.L.B. 1939-45 St. Helen

St. Helen Auckland

Memorial Name: Plaque C.L.B. 1939-45 St. Helen (S145.04)

NEWMP Ref No.: S145.04

Parish: St. Helen Auckland

Original Location:

St. Helen’s Church, Manor Road DL14 9EN.

In north aisle

Which War:

1939-45

Materials Used:

Brass plaque on wood pattress.

Inscription:

In
lasting remembrance
of the members of the
Church Lad’s Brigade
of this parish
who gave their lives in the
World War 1939-45.
(Names)
They died that we might live.
This tablet was placed here by
Thomas Hall CLB Captain and members of
St. Helen’s Church Lads’ Brigade
in memory of their comrades.
“Fight the Good Fight”.

Memorial Description:

Plaque on wood pattress.

The plaque has a shallow dome at centre top with the top corners raised.

There is a rolled edge.

Names are listed in two columns using serif capitals.

Names:

8 full names.
See transcript.

Notes:

1. The final name, of a man who died in 1938, is understood to be that of a test pilot, who was killed while test-flying a Spitfire.

Sources:

Photos: John and Mavis Dixon; Dorothy Hall

The Story Durham (formerly Durham County Record Office)
Ref: EP/Au.SH 4/25 Faculty authorising the erection of a bronze memorial tablet, inscribed in memory of members of the Church Lads’ Brigade, killed in World War II, 30 January 1953 (1 paper, typescript)

The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack, H. Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101

Sources of quotations
“They died that we might live” Hail! and Farewell!” John Oxenham
“Fight the good fight” is the first line of a hymn. Based on 2 Timothy 4 v 7