Memorial
New Shildon
Source: Copyright Colin Adamson
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Current Location
Redworth Road, New Shildon, Durham, DL24 2JJ, England
OS Grid Reference
NZ 23204 25512
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Cross
- WMR Reference Number
- 18976
- Description
- Cross of red sandstone surmounts pillar. Four panels around base bear the inscription and names.
- Inscription
- TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF 124 NEW SHILDON MEN WHO LAID DOWN THIER LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ "BLOW OUT YE BUGLES OVER THE RICH DEAD. THERE IS NONE OF THESE SO LONELY AND POOR OF OLD, BUT DYING HAS MADE US RICHER GIFTS THAN GOLD. HE THAT LOSETH HIS LIFE SHALL FIND IT - UNTO LIFE ETERNAL."
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 129
- Died
- 129
- Information shown
- surname,rank,forename,manner of death,age of death,relationships
- Order of names
- rank,surname
Components
- Cross
Height: C 10 FT
Made from: Stone - Sandstone
Condition: Unknown