Memorial Title

2Lt R E Waddell

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a war memorial plaque to 2Lt Robert Waddell in St John's Church, Walton, Derbyshire.

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Locations

Last known location: St John's Church Walton Back La Walton Derbyshire	Nearest postcode: S42 7LT NGR: SK 35859 69103 (From online digital mapping.) (Map opens in new window.)	Location details: The plaque is inside, at the west end of the north wall, mounted on a common backboard with two others.

Previous location: St John's Church (Demolished) Walton Back La Walton Derbyshire	Nearest postcode: S42 7LT NGR: SK 35843 69104 (From online digital mapping.) (Map opens in new window.)	Location details: The church was on the site of the present Parish Centre.

Type

Overall type: Plaque.

Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for.

Description:

An oblong metal plaque with a plain raised border and an inscription in raised upright capital roman lettering on a stippled ground. The plaque is mounted on a wooden backboard which it shares with two others.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Plaque	Metal	230	330	6	Good
Backboard*	Wood	1190	600	15	Good
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise. * This plaque shares the backboard with two others.

Inscription

TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND
IN MEMORY OF
ROBERT ERSKINE WADDELL
2ND. LT. 40TH. A.A . BATTERY R.A., T.A.
BORN SEATTLE WASH. U.S.A., OCT. 27. 1916.
DIED MILITARY HOSPITAL, LICHFIELD, SEPT. 23, 1938.

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Non-combat death in service.	Totals
Action	—
Number died	1	1
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	1	1

Administration

Custodian: Presumed to be the Parochial Church Council

Local authorities:
From WW1: Walton Parish Council; Brampton and Walton Urban District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From WW2: Walton Parish Council; Chesterfield Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Holymoorside and Walton Parish Council; North East Derbyshire District Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History

c1938-39: The memorial was installed in the original St John's Church.

2000s: The memorial was removed from the church prior to its demolition.

2005: The memorial was installed in the new St John's Church, built within the curtilage of the old one.

22nd January, 2006: The newly completed St John's Church was opened and dedicated by Rt Rev Alastair Redfern, Bishop of Derby.

25th January 2016: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition and well cared for.

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