War Memorials, - Elsewhere
Sherburn Hill(Co. Durham)
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The War Memorial for Sherburn Hill (1)
The War Memorial for Sherburn Hill (1)
Photo : Norman Cummings (<norman_cummings@hotmail.co.uk>)

The Sherburn Hill War Memorial is located in front of the Community Centre on the South side of Front Street.
The memorial is a granite obelisk with the names of those who lost their lives in the First World War commemorated on the four sides of the obelisk. Those commemorated as having died in the Second World War are commemorated on the base of the obelisk.

50 names of men who fell in the First World War are commemorated on the memorial, and a further 15 for those who died in the Second World War. A transcription of all the names can be found on the website for the North East War Memorials Project.

One man who served with the Yorkshire Regiment is commemorated on this memorial.

We are very grateful for Norman Cummings (<norman_cummings@hotmail.co.uk>) for providing the photographs of this memorial.

Private Albert Griffiths. 260130. 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Formerly 3891 D L I. Killed 31 July 1917.
Son of Daniel and the late Jane Griffiths of 2 Lambton Street, Sherburn Hill. Born Sherburn Hill, Enlisted Durham, Resided Sherburn Hill.
Commemorated Panel 33, YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL.


Albert Griffith's Name on the Sherburn Hill War Memorial
Albert Griffith's Name on the Sherburn Hill War Memorial
Photo : Norman Cummings (<norman_cummings@hotmail.co.uk>)

The War Memorial for Sherburn Hill (2)The War Memorial for Sherburn Hill (2)
Photo : Norman Cummings (<norman_cummings@hotmail.co.uk>)

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