Ryhope - Cyril Barton VC memorial

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Cyril Barton VC is remembered by the folk of Ryhope, near Sunderland, by means of a plaque on the base of the war memorial.

Some photos.

General view of the Ryhope war memorial.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t145/ryan7480_bucket/cb1.jpg

The Cyril Barton plaque can be seen on the base.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t145/ryan7480_bucket/cb2.jpg

Plaque inscription.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t145/ryan7480_bucket/cb3.jpg

An account of the incident can be read on the link below.

http://www.neam.co.uk/ryhope.html

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