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    Memorial

    R E Smith

    Source: Copyright Simon Glancey

    1/2

    Current Location

    Divides the north chapel from the north aisle, St Mary Magdalene Church, Whalton, Castle Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3UP, England

    OS Grid Reference

    NZ 13070 81303

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    © WMR-34213

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    Type of Memorial
    Church Fabric / Fitting: Reredos or screen
    WMR Reference Number
    34213
    Description
    Oak screen of three double panels and door. The inscription is on the centre horizontal frame dividing the upper and lower panels on the screen. The lettering is in Gothic, upper and lower case script
    Inscription
    TO THE MEMORY OF RALPH EUSTACE SMITH, NORTHUMBERLAND HUSSARS,/ ATTACHED ROYAL FLYING CORPS, WHO FELL IN ACTION DURING THE NIGHT OF 18TH-19TH OF APRIL 1918
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    surname, date of death, regiment, forenames, manner of death
    Maker(s)
    • Hedley Brothers of Newcastle, Makers

    Costs
    £86/10

    Ceremonies

    Faculty Granted

    14 August 1918

    Presented

    30 January 1919

    Components

    Screen

    Made from: Wood - Oak


    Condition: Good


    • http://newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=9269
    • Smiths Dock Monthly No 1, Vol 1, 1919 pages 11-12, for an obituary and photograph