Memorial

Roll of Honour 1914-18 St. Cuthbert

East Rainton

Memorial Name: Roll of Honour 1914-18 St. Cuthbert (E79.01)

NEWMP Ref No.: E79.01

Parish: East Rainton

Original Location:

St.Cuthbert’s Church

Which War:

1914-18

Materials Used:

Paper

Sculptor, Artist or Designer:

S.P.C.K. Society for the Promoting Christian Knowledge.

Inscription:

Your prayer are asked
for those who have gone
to serve our King & County
by land and sea and air.

Memorial Description:

Roll of Honour of pre-printed design set in a wood frame.

There is a wide border of entwined oak leaves and acorns.

At the top is a scroll bearing the exhortation.

Down each side are shields depicting “the whole armour of God” from Ephesians 6 v 13-17: the helmet of salvation; the shield of faith; the breastplate of righteousness; the sword of the spirit and the belt of truth.

At the bottom is another scroll bearing the words “Girt about with truth, your feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of Peace”.

The names are handwritten and listed in four columns, with some of them adjusted.

Those who fell are marked by a cross to the right.

In the bottom right hand corner is the explanation of the initials used.

Names:

222 surnames and initials, medals earned.
Not readable from photo. See E79.02

Notes:

1. This was missing. It was found during refurbishment and was in a condition beyond repair. A duplicate was made.

Sources:

Photo: David Sloan

Additional Research Documents

Research Acknowledgements:

David Sloan

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