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.



The Cyril Barton plaque can be seen on the base.



Plaque inscription.



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

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

NJR