Memorial

Private R Parkin, Gunner S Parkin and Private C J Graham

Plaque

Source: Copyright Ron Carson

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Current Location

St Michael and All Angels Churchyard, Coach Lane, Witton Gilbert, Durham, Durham, DH7 6SX, England

NZ 23520 45349

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Gate
WMR Reference Number: 10253
Description: LYCHGATE WITH TWO DEDICATORY BRASS PLAQUES MOUNTED ONTO OAK BACKBOARDS ON THE INSIDE. Each plaque is heart shaped. The lettering is Roman.
Inscription: Plaque 1: IN LOVING MEMORY / OF / OUR DEAR SONS / Pte. Roger Parkin, 20th D.L.I. / Gnr. Simpson Parkin, R.G.A. / DEEPLY MOURNED BY / THEIR FATHER & MOTHER / BROTHER & SISTER. // Plaque 2: IN LOVING MEMORY / OF / OUR DEAR SON / CHARLES JOSEPH GRAHAM / Pte. 15th. D.L.I. / Who Died at Etaples, 30th Oct. 1916. / DEEPLY MOURNED BY HIS / FATHER & MOTHER, / SISTERS & BROTHERS-IN-LAW.

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 3
Died: 3
Information shown: Forenames, surname, rank, regiment, manner of death, place of death, date of death, relationships

Maintenance History: 2000: Plaques and backboards are apparently in poor condition due to the effects of the weather.

Backboard

Made from: Wood - Oak

Condition: At Risk

Plaques

Height: 175mm

Width: 225mm

Made from: Brass

Condition: Good