Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
East Devon
Town
Exmouth
County
Devon
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
25278

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Current location

Holy Trinity Church
Beacon Place
Exmouth
East Devon
Devon
EX8 2ST
England

OS Grid Ref: SY 00184 80650
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
A simple rectangular brass plaque with raised lettering.
Inscription
IN LOVING MEMORY OF/ GEORGE BASIL HADDON SMITH. K.C.M.G./ OF HIS MAJESTYS COLONIAL SERVICE./ BORN 25TH. NOVEMBER 1861 DIED 15TH. JUNE 1931/ALSO HIS SON/ WALTER BASIL HADDON SMITH/ CAPT 2ND. QUEENS ROYAL WEST SURREY REGT/ KILLED IN THE BATTLE OF FESTUBERT./ FRANCE 16TH. MAY 1915
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Sailth, Walter Basil Haddon
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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: Forename, surname, rank, regiment, manner of death, place of death, date of death.
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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