War memorials, North Yorkshire
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Darlington,
St. Cuthbert's Church
War memorials, North Yorkshire
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The First World War Memorial in St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington
The First World War Memorial in St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington
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Photo : Ian Stubbs

The First World War Memorial in St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington, is an elaborate marble memorial with a marble tablet inset commemorating the names of those who lost their lives in the First World War.

42 names are commemorated as having lost their lives in the First World War, including 2 soldiers of the Yorkshire Regiment.

We are extememly grateful to Ian Stubbs whose Flickr photostream includes photos of this memorial.

Private Walter Poynter. 2509. 2nd/4th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Son of John Robert and Louisa Poynter. Born at Darlington. Died at home 28 March 1916. Aged 23.
Born Darlington, Enlisted Northallerton, Resided Darlington.
Buried OSMOTHERLEY CEMETERY.

Private Jack Stewart, 2414. 4th Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment. Son of Henry and Ann J. Stewart, of 47, Corporation Rd., Darlington. Killed 24 May 1915. Aged 22.
Born Darlington, Enlisted Northallerton, Resided Darlington.
Commemorated Panel 33, YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL.

St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington
St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington
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