Memorial

Plaque Christie M.C. 1918 Holy Saviour

Tynemouth

Memorial Name: Plaque Christie M.C. 1918 Holy Saviour (T36.17)

NEWMP Ref No.: T36.17

Parish: Tynemouth

Original Location:

Holy Saviour Church (Parish of Tynemouth Priory), King Edward Road / The Broadway.

On south wall, lower of two plaques.

Which War:

1914-18

Dedication, Creation or Publication date:

Unveiled November 3rd 1918 by Brigadier H.G. Holmes C.M.G.
Dedicated by the Bishop of Newcastle

Materials Used:

Brass

Sculptor, Artist or Designer:

Messrs Emley & Sons

Inscription:

To the glory of God
and to the beloved memory of
Captain Ronald Christie, M.C.,
Army Service Corps (M.T.) attached Royal Garrison Artillery.
Beloved son of Frank and Gertrude Christie
of the Parish of Tynemouth Priory,
who died of wounds at Vasseny, France,
in April 13th 1918, aged 22 years.

“His life for his country, his soul to God”.

Memorial Description:

Plaque 15 inches high x 24 inches wide (38cms x 61cms) on wood pattress.

There is a wide border of oak leaves and acorns.

In the top left hand corner is the badge of the Army Service Corps.

The lettering is in Roman , but with the regiment in sans serif capitals.

Names:

See above.

Notes:

1. Faculty states that the plaque would be erected in the Priory (Priory Church?). It also reads ‘To the glory of God and to the beloved memory of Captain Ronald Christie in 6 Army Service Corps (in 7) attached Royal Garrison Artillery, the elder son of Frank and Gertrude Christie of the parish of Tynemouth Priory who died of wounds at Vasseny, France on April 13 1918 aged 22 years. “His life for his country, his soul to God”‘.

2. Newcastle Daily Journal reports proposal to erect a plaque to the memory of 24 siege batteries of Royal Artillery which had been mobilised at Tynemouth Castle.

3. See his Every Name a Story entry.

Sources:

Photos: R.W. Gould, J. Brown

Newcastle Daily Chronicle
02/11/1918 reports dedication tomorrow

Newcastle Daily Journal
17/01/1920 reports R.A. Siege Batteries memorial proposal.

Diocese of Newcastle
Faculty No.590, 19/12/1918.

Source of quotation:
“His life for his country . . .” Not known.

Additional Research Documents

Research Acknowledgements:

Ralph W. Gould;
J. Brown;
Sally Bird

Research In Progress:

The members of Tynemouth World War 1 Commemoration Project have researched the names on the Borough of Tynemouth’s Roll of Honour.
Contact: info@tynemouthworldwarone.org