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St Cuthberts Church, Bensham - Board

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Type of Memorial
Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number
48153
Description
Oak board with a domed top, a medallion of St George and the Dragon at the top, and carved angels on each side- the Angel of Intercession on one side, the Angel of Peace on the other, with an incised inscription and the names in seven columns.
Inscription
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF/ THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF ST. CUTHBERT'S CHURCH & PARISH, BENSHAM/ WHO MADE THE GREAT SACRIFICE IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918/ (NAMES)/ "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
267
Served
153
Died
114
Information shown
surname, initials of forenames, rank,regiment/service,decorations
Order of names
surname
Maker(s)

  • Alfred Southwick of London-an old member of the church who charged 1/5th of his normal fee, Makers

  • Mr Cecil Risdsale- a church member

Ceremonies

Unveiled

3 November 1919

Bishop of Durham (Dr Hendley Moule)

Components

Board

Made from: Wood - Oak


Condition: Unknown