Memorial

Plaque Harrison 1900 St. Mary the Virgin

Whitburn

Memorial Name: Plaque Harrison 1900 St. Mary the Virgin (W100.05)

NEWMP Ref No.: W100.05

Parish: Whitburn

Original Location:

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Church Lane

Which War:

South Africa 1899-1902

Dedication, Creation or Publication date:

Unveiled 26/11/1902 by brother Lieut. Colonel T.E. Harrison D.S.O.;
Service conducted by Canon Moore-Ede assisted by Rev. W. Raine Blenkinsop

Materials Used:

White marble plaque on black marble pattress.

Who Commissioned:

Family

Sculptor, Artist or Designer:

Gaffin, Regent Street, London.

Inscription:

To the Glory of God and in loving memory of
John Collinson Harrison
Lieutenant Royal Scots Greys
younger son of Thomas Elliot Harrison, of Whitburn,
Born 9th August 1869, died 3rd September 1900, aged 31,
of wounds received in action near Belfast
26th Aug 1900
Buried at Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa
He gave his heart to his home, his life for his Queen & Country
and his soul to his God.
Erected by his loving Brother & Sisters

Memorial Description:

Plaque 84 inches high x 48 inches wide (213cms x 122cms) with pedimented top set on a black pattress.

At centre top is the regimental badge of the Royal Scots Greys.

The panel bearing the dedication is about 24 inches high x 36 inches wide (61cms x 89cms) and is surmounted by a helmet and sword all carved in half relief. There are two crossed standards behind.

Below is a crown, a badge and a motto.

Lettering is a mix of fonts.

Names:

See above

Notes:

1. John Collinson Harrison is remembered in South Africa.

2. See his Every Name A Story entry.

Sources:

Photos: C. Sanders; Peter Holt

Sunderland Echo
27/11/1902 reports unveiling.
(Available on The British Newspaper Archive)

4th Royal Warwickshire Regiment For remembrance and in honour of those who lost their lives in the South African War 1899-1902 James Gildea, Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1911.