Memorial details

Memorial type
Locomotive / Train
District
Barnsley
Town
Royston
County
South Yorkshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), VC or GC Recipients
Lost
Lost
WM Reference
61055

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Previous locations
  • National Coal Board New Monckton Nos 1 and 2 Collieries
    Royston
    Barnsley
    South Yorkshire
    England

    OS Grid Ref: Undefined
    Denomination: Undefined
Description
0-4-0 Saddle Tank N0. HC1784/47 with nameplates bearing inscription SHEPHERD VC.
Inscription
SHEPHERD VC
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Shepherd, Ae
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Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 1
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,decorations
    Order of information: Undefined
  • VC or GC Recipients
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: Undefined
    Died: Undefined
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Locomotive
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Undefined
  • Plaques
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Undefined
Condition
History
Locomotive built 1947 and scrapped at Royston by Roe Brothers & Co. Ltd of Sheffield in November 1972.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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