Adam Wakenshaw VC and Edward Lawson VC

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Reference WMO/199039

Address:

Wakenshaw V.C Junction

Westmorland Road / St James' Boulevard

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 4HY

England

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Type: Freestanding
Location: External
Setting: Roadside
Description: Other monument
Materials:
  • Metal Brass
  • Other Concrete
Lettering: Raised
Conflicts:
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
  • Colonial India
About the memorial: A low sloping concrete plinth bearing a plaque of brass. This has a simple raised border. The plaque is enamelled black with the lettering raised and burnished. The V.C. medal is raised in the top right hand corner.
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This plaque commemorates Adam Wakenshaw VC and Edward Lawson VC, both former local residents who were awarded the Victoria Cross for their conspicuous gallantry, self-sacrifice and courageous devotion to duty. Adam Wakenshaw VC lived nearby in Duke Street. On 27th June 1942, whilst serving with the Durham Light Infantry, he gave his life at Mersa Metruh, in the North African Desert, saving his fellow soldiers. He was the only citizen of Newcastle upon Tyne to receive the Victoria Cross in the Second World War. Edward Lawson VC was born at 87 Blandford Street. On 10th October 1897, whilst serving with the Gordon Highlanders, he won the Victoria Cross rescuing fellow soldiers under heavy fire at Dargai Heights, India.

Adam Wakenshaw VC and Edward Lawson VC

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