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War
Memorials Elsewhere, - Leek (Staffordshire), - The Nicholson Memorial |
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The War Memorial for Leek (Staffordshire), - the Nicholson Memorial.
(Photo : Richard Roberts <richard.nsw@googlemail.com>)
Richard Roberts (<richard.nsw@googlemail.com>) has forwarded photos of the War Memorial for Leek in Staffordshire.
This War Memorial (known locally by Leekensians as "The Monument" or "Sir Arthur's Wristwatch") was built by Sir Arthur Nicholson to commemorate the death of his son Basil Lee and the fallen from the First World War. It was unveiled in 1925 four years before Sir Arthur's death in 1929. It now stands tribute to the fallen of Leek and the surrounding area from both World Wars.
A comprehensive website, http://www.nicholsonmemorial.org.uk, describes the memorial and provides stories and photos of some of the fallen who are commemorated on the memorial.
One soldier who served with the Yorkshire Regiment is commemorated on this memorial.
Private Frank Pointon. 43694. 13th Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment,
formerly 70786 87th T R Battn. Son of Mrs. Susan Pointon, of 40, Livingstone
St., Leek, Staffs. Killed 22 June 1918. Aged 20.
Born Leek (Staffs), Enlisted Leek.
Buried NIEDERZWEHREN CEMETERY.
Names on the Leek (Staffordshire) War Memorial including that of Private Pointon.
(Photo : Richard Roberts <richard@nosnailshere.co.uk>)
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