Memorial

2nd Lieutenant Charles G Sharp

Memorial Plaque

Source: Copyright Susan Law

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Current Location

North wall of nave, below window showing St. George., St James' Church, Church Lane, Riding Mill, Tynedale, Northumberland, NE44 6DS, England

NZ 01852 61317

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Composite
WMR Reference Number: 34131
Description: Stained glass window depicting St. George with a scallop shell (sign of the pilgrim) on his breastplate, carting a spear in his right hand and an elaborately shaped shield decorated with his cross in his left hand. Above him the words “Quo fata vocant” (“Where the fates lead”) are written with a decoration of oak leaves. Behind him a winding path leads to ?the new Jerusalem. On the sloping sill below is a brass plaque bearing the dedication. At centre top is a cross in red enamel. The lettering is in Roman capitals throughout.
Inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ CHARLES GORDON SHARP/ 2ND LIEUT. 4TH NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS/ WHO FELL AT THE YPRES SALIENT/ FEBRUARY 5TH 1916

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: surname, rank, date of death, regiment,place of death,forename,manner of death

Plaque

Height: 280MM

Width: 560MM

Made from: Brass

Condition: Good

Window

Made from: Stained Glass

Condition: Good

http://www.newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=8427. North East War Memorial Project ref: R11.01
Death Announcement - Newcastle Journal Saturday 12 February 1916
Obituary - Newcastle Journal Tuesday 15 February 1916