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SHIREMOOR SERVICEMAN
UKNIWM Ref: 17779
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Address
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SERVICEMAN/WOMAN |
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| OS Map Ref: |
NZ 312 714 |
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Inscription
6 O'CLOCK FACE: 1914 1918 / GREATER LOVE HATH / NO MAN THAN THIS / THAT HE LAY DOWN HIS / LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS / (NAMES) / IN MEMORY OF / OUR GLORIOUS DEAD / OF SHIREWOOD AND DISTRICT / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR
3 AND 9 O'CLOCK FACES: (NAMES)
Components
| Component | Material(s) | Height | Width | Depth | Condition |
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| MEMORIAL |
STONE |
12FT |
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GOOD |
Physical Description
THREE-STEPPED BASE SURMOUNTED BY PLINTH, PEDESTAL AND STATUE OF A SOLDIER STANDING IN MOURNING POSITION WITH RIFLE REVERSED. INSCRIPTION ON THREE SIDES OF THE PEDESTAL IN BLACK LETTERING
Wars Commemorated & People Remembered
| War |
FIRST WORLD WAR |
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| Total names on memorial: |
0 |
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| Served & Returned |
0 |
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| Died |
96 |
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| Is this an exact count? |
Not known |
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| How are the names ordered? |
surname > rank > regiment |
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| What information is listed on the memorial? |
surname, rank, regiment |
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| Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? |
No |
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| War |
ADEN (20C) |
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| Total names on memorial: |
0 |
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| Served & Returned |
0 |
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| Died |
1 |
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| Is this an exact count? |
Not known |
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| How are the names ordered? |
Not known |
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| What information is listed on the memorial? |
rank, year died |
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| Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? |
No |
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| War |
SECOND WORLD WAR |
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| Total names on memorial: |
0 |
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| Served & Returned |
0 |
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| Died |
3 |
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| Is this an exact count? |
Not known |
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| How are the names ordered? |
year died > rank > forename > age of death |
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| What information is listed on the memorial? |
rank, year died, forename, age of death |
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| Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? |
No |
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Maintenance
| Are the letters difficult to read? |
No |
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| Who is responsible for the memorial? |
EARSDON URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
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| Maintenance History: |
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Ceremonies
| Role | Performed By |
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| UNVEILING |
LOCAL CLERGY/DIGNITARIES |
| Role | Performed By |
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| DEDICATION |
LOCAL CLERGY/DIGNITARIES |
Sponsorship
| Sponsorship Type: |
Public |
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| Did this include a trust or scholarship? |
No |
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| Did this include a roll of honour? |
No |
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| Cost of Site: |
C #495 |
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| Cost of Memorial: |
Not known |
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| Comments on Costs: |
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Craftsmen
| Name | Occupation |
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| MESSRS W H ENDEAN AND SON |
MASON |
| J R MCMILLEN |
DESIGNER |
References
| Co-ordinator's Comments: |
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| Comments: |
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| Photographs: |
6 |
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| Other Documents: |
None |
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| Form / Letter: |
F |
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| Negatives: |
No |
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| Drawings / Plans: |
No |
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| Minutes: |
No |
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| Publication Name | Author | Date Published | Page / Date | Other Information |
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| SHIELDS DAILY NEWS |
N/A |
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1922 20/12/1922 25/01/1923 02/06/1924 |
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| MORPETH HERALD |
N/A |
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02/02/1923 06/06/1924 05/06/1925 |
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| Organisation | Id | Website |
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WMSS21.1 |
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