Sgt J Smith VC

Memorial
Title

Sgt J Smith VC

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Locations

Last known location:
Ticknall Village Hall
Ingleby La
Ticknall
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
DE73 7JX

NGR:
SK 35259 24049 ±5m

Location details:
On the external south face of the hall.

Type

Overall type: Tablet.

Overall condition: Good. The inscription is legible.

Description:

A wall mounted oblong slate tablet. The Welsh slate tablet has a depiction of the Victoria Cross in relief and an incised inscription in upright sentence case roman letters.

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Tablet	Slate	780	600	40	Good
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

Sgt John Smith VC
of the Bengal Sappers and Miners
Awarded the Victoria Cross for
conspicuous gallantry whilst blowing
in the Cashmere Gate of the fortress
of Delhi on the morning of
14th September 1857
A Shoemaker's Son
Born in Ticknall in 1814
Died in India in 1864

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Indian Mutiny (1857-1858)
Number died	0
Number served and returned	1
Total names	1

Administration

Custodian: Ticknall Parish Council.

Local authorities:
From 1974: Ticknall Parish Council; South Derbyshire District Council; Derbyshire County Council..

History

2014: The tablet was made by Graeme Mitcheson, Sculptor.

18th May, 2014: The tablet was unveiled by Mr William Tucker, HM Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, and dedicated by Rev Dr Mark Powell, Rector.

18th May, 2014: The memorial unveiling ceremony was recorded by Anne and Roy Branson and Eric Naden.

References

Derby Telegraph; 5th May, 2014; p18; An article about the forthcoming unveiling ceremony with biographical and historic notes.

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