Memorial

Sergeant Major M Clay

Sergeant Major M Clay Memorial Plaque

Source: Copyright Vince Lennox

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Current Location

Roadside, Main Street (B6020) / Beck Lane, Blidworth, Newark And Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0QA, England

SK 59012 55778

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Type of Memorial: Other memorial
WMR Reference Number: 62504
Description: Lectern with panel depicting a painting of Sergeant major Matthew Clay and a biographical caption. Lectern stands on grass bank.
Inscription: Sergeant Major Matthew Clay/ (...) Matthew Clay was born in Blidworth in 1795 (...) Matthew along with the Light Company was ordered to defend the Chateau Hougoumont,/ a strategic location within the battlefield of Waterloo. During the whole day of the battle/ the French repeatedly tried to take the farm as they knew if they held the farm they would/ win the battle. Matthew's company fought a close quarter battle for almost 16 hours and/ held their positions, a remarkable feat by any standards./ (...)

Lectern

Made from: Stainless Steel

Condition: Good