Memorial

Captain C J H Adamson

Source: Copyright Simon Glancey

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Current Location

St Mary Magdalene Church, Whalton, Castle Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3UP, England

NZ 13070 81303

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Church Fabric / Fitting: Candle holder or candlestick
WMR Reference Number: 34217
Description: A pair of oak candlesticks which sit on octagonal feet. The wording is written in the hexagonal portion using Gothic upper and lower case lettering
Inscription: THESE CANDLESTICKS/ WERE GIVEN/ BY HIS WIFE/ IN MEMORY OF/ CAPT. C.J.H. ADAMSON/ 11 N.F. KILLED IN/ ACTION IN FRANCE/ SEPT 20 1917 HE DIED THE/ NOBLEST DEATH/ A MAN MAY DIE/ FIGHTING FOR GOD/ AND RIGHT AND/ LIBERTY AND/ SUCH A DEATH/ IS IMMORTALITY

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

Candle holder

Height: C 1500mm

Made from: Wood - Oak

Condition: Good