Memorial

Plaque Wakenshaw 1942 St. Aloysius School

Newcastle upon Tyne

Memorial Name: Plaque Wakenshaw 1942 St. Aloysius School (NUT160)

NEWMP Ref No.: NUT160

Parish: Newcastle upon Tyne

Original Location:

St. Aloysius School, Lewis Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne. (Closed)

Present Location:

St Cuthbert’s High School, Gretna Road, NE15 7PX.

Which War:

1939-45

Materials Used:

Brass on wood.

Inscription:

Wakenshaw Memorial
In honour of Private Adam Wakenshaw
of the Durham Light Infantry
who was killed in action at
Mersa Matruh North Africa 27th June 1942
for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross

Memorial Description:

Plaque on wood pattress.

At centre top is a the badge of the Durham Light Infantry, at the bottom centre is the Victoria Cross.

Lettering is in Roman capitals throughout.

Nearby is the story in a frame of the action in which Pte. Wakenshaw was killed, written in calligraphy, with the badge of the D.L.I. at the top, and the first word of each paragraph in red.

Names:

See above

Notes:

See his Every Name A Story entry.

Sources:

Photos: Kevin Milburn