Memorial

R. H. Smith

R. H. Smith -plaque

Source: Copyright John E Scurr

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Current Location

St. Martin's Church, Albion Road, Scarborough, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2BT, England

TA 04191 87766

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 30669
Description: Wall-mounted nowy-headed brass plaque with raised lettering. At the top is a Crowned Badge with two shields and the motto "Pro fide" which is that of The Joint War Organisation (JWO) a combined operation of the British Red Cross Society and the Order of St John of Jerusalem.
Inscription: IN LOVING MEMORY OF/ ROLAND HADFIELD SMITH,/ YOUNGER SON OF HENRY SMITH/ OF ELLERKER HALL,/ WHO DIED AT GRADISCA/ DECEMBER 1ST 1916, AGED 32,/ OF INJURIES RECIEVED/ WHILST ON DUTY SERVING AS/ A MOTOR AMBULANCE DRIVER/ WITH THE BRITISH RED CROSS/ IN ITALY/ "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS,/ THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS"

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: Forenames, surname, town of death, date of death, age at death, manner of death, occupation at time of death, relationship

Plaque

Made from: Brass

Condition: Good