Plaque Hope 1918 and Edwards 1917 St. Andrew

St. Andrew’s Church, Church Bank

1914-18

Placed in the church ?27th April 1920.

Grey marble.

Mrs. Edwards

In memory of
C.S.M. Richard Hope MM 14th D.L.I.
who died of wounds Sept 21st 1918
after over 3 years active service
on the Western Front

This tablet was erected by the mother of
Lieut. J. Harry Edwards
who also gave his life for his country in France
January 7th 1917, in grateful recognition of
C.S.M. Hope’s attention to her son
at the time of his death

Plaque 24 inches high x 33 inches wide (61cms x 84cms).

At centre top is the badge of the Durham Light Infantry raised in half relief in a sunken circle and coloured red and gold.

Lettering is in incised Roman capitals.

1. This church was formerly styled as being in Beamish Parish.

2. See Robert Hope’s Every Name a Story entry.

3. See Lieut. James Harry Edwards’ Every Name a Story entry.

Photos: C. Sanders; Dorothy Hall; James Pasby

Illustrated Chronicle
28/04/1920 reports placing of memorial in the church.

C. Sanders;
Dorothy Hall

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