Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Single lancet window featuring St. George, with his name below the figure. The dedication is at the foot of the window, painted in Gothic lettering
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Catherine's Church
Street
Church Street
Town
Crook
District
Wear Valley
County
Durham
Country
England
Postcode
DL15 8QE
OS map ref
NZ 16481 35444
Other Details
South Wall
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

William Henry Walton Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
To the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of/William Henry Walton R.A.S.C. who died/while on active service at Basra, 19th Oct 1916
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
First World War (1914-1918)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname, forenames, regiment, manner of death, place of death, date of death
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
He is also commemorated at Barnard Castle School
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
MESSRS ATKINSON BROS
What role did they have in the making?
Makers
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
8 Apr 1921
Who was present?
Bishop of Durham
References
References
Auckland and County Chronicle 21/4/1921 reports dedication
CWGC Entry-http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/863834/WALTON, WILLIAM HENRY
http://www.newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=6788