Memorial Details
Memorial
Organ and plaque 1939-45 Presbyterian
Reference
C66.03
Place
CROOKHAM
Map ref
NT 916381
Original Location
Presbyterian Church (later United Reformed Church )
at front of church, to the left of the pulpit.
The plaque itself is on the left wall by the organ.
at front of church, to the left of the pulpit.
The plaque itself is on the left wall by the organ.
Which war
1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
December 1948
Memorial Description
Organ.
Plaque, 18 inches high x 2 feet wide on a wood pattress carries the details. There is a simple raised beaded border. The names are listed in a single column . The letters are in white Roman capitals .
Plaque, 18 inches high x 2 feet wide on a wood pattress carries the details. There is a simple raised beaded border. The names are listed in a single column . The letters are in white Roman capitals .
Materials used
Cast metal on wood pattress.
Inscription
Crookham Presbyterian Church / This organ was installed Decr. 1948 / to the glory of God / and in proud and grateful memory / of those men connected with this church / who gave their lives in the World War / 1939-1945.
"They died that we might live".
"They died that we might live".
Names
Who commissioned
Crookham Presbyterian Church
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo of plaque: J. Brown
Source of quotation:
“They died that we might live” Hail! and Farewell! John Oxenham
Source of quotation:
“They died that we might live” Hail! and Farewell! John Oxenham
Research acknowledgements
Caretaker of Crookham U.R. Church; J. Brown
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Organ and plaque 1939-45 Presbyterian (C66.03)
CROOKHAM, United Reformed Church.
Crookham Presbyterian Church
This organ was installed Decr. 1948
to the glory of God
and in proud and grateful memory
of those men connected with this church
who gave their lives in the World War
1939-1945.
Sig. Colin Campbell 6th Air Borne
Gunr. Fred Campbell Northd. Hussars
Tpr. George E. Hoare R.A. Corp.
Fus. John Kerr R. Northd. Fus.
Sgt. David Straiton 11th Hussars.
"They died that we might live".
NamesC66.03
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