Memorial details

Memorial type
Battlefield cross or marker
District
Alnwick
Town
Alnwick
County
Northumberland
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
33518

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Current location

The cross is in its own lighted display cabinet
on the wall
on the left of the reception desk as you walk in
Museum is located in Abbot Tower
Alnwick Castle (Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland)
Narrowgate
Alnwick
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1NQ
England

OS Grid Ref: NU 18693 13591
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
A typical GRU/IWGC battlefield cross. There is one GRU tag on the upright and four white metal strips on the cross member.
Inscription
The cross is in its own lighted display cabinet. Alloy Tag on top of Cross Main Shaft: G R C. 4 Alloy tags in centre of cross beam: "10-6699 SGT F HARVEY/10TH NORTH`D FUSILIERS/DIED OF WOUNDS/3RD FEB 1916"
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Harvey, Francis
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Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: service number , rank , initials , surname , unit , manner of death , date of death
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Battlefield Cross or Marker
    Measurements: depth 25mm, height 1290mm, width 60-390mm
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
History
Mounting to wall: In a 4 sided lighted display cabinet held in place with a clear plastic wall bracket Some shrinkage and earth damage. Very good condition apart from the 25 mm that had been in the ground. This was slightly damaged and stained as above.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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