Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Mid Devon
Town
Crediton
County
Devon
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
10224

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Current location

Church formally known as the Collegiate Church of the Holy Cross. Located on the west end of the north wall
Crediton Parish Church
Church Lane
Crediton
Mid Devon
Devon
EX17 3AY
England

OS Grid Ref: SS 83646 00204
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Nowy headed brass plaque with inscription in relief. Crest etched at the top centre of the plaque.
Inscription
IN LOVING MEMORY OF/ CHARLES WILLIAM SYMES./ 3RD SON OF THE LATE WILLIAM HENRY SYMES SOLICITOR OF CREDITON/ SOLICITOR AND TOWN CLERK OF BLANDFORD/ CAPTAIN 4TH BN DORSET REGIMENT,/ WHO DIED AT AMARA, MESOPOTAMIA, WHEN SERVING/ IN THE 2ND BN WITH THE INDIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE/ 9TH OCTOBER 1915, AGED 30./ DULCE ET DECORUM EST PRO PATRIA MORI
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Aymes, Charles William
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Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: rank, date of death, regiment, place of death, forename, manner of death, age of death, relationships, occupation
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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