Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
North Devon
Town
Georgeham
County
Devon
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
25551

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Current location

Memorial is located on the north wall
St George's Church
Chapel Street
Georgeham
North Devon
Devon
EX33 1JJ
England

OS Grid Ref: SS 46488 39890
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Engraved brass plaque mounted on to a marble backboard. The names of the commemorated are given in two columns - one for the three who died whilst on service and one for the four who were killed in action.
Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF GOD & IN HONOURED / MEMORY OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS / OF THIS PARISH WHO LAID DOWN THEIR / LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 -19 / { KILLED IN ACTION / (4 NAMES) } { DIED ON SERVICE / (3 NAMES) } / "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE"
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 7
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 7
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, forename initials, regiment or service, manner of death
    Order of information: Manner of death, surname
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
  • Backboard
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Marble
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
Church authorities / Parochial Church Council (PCC)

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