Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Torbay
Town
Torquay
County
Devon
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
25776

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Current location

just below the gatehouse
Torre Abbey
The Kings Drive
Torquay
Torbay
Devon
TQ2 5JE
England

OS Grid Ref: SX 90745 63773
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
BASE SURMOUNTED BY FREE-STANDING STONE TABLET. INSCRIPTION IN BLACK LETTERING DUNKIRK VETERANS ASSOCIATION BADGE AT THE TOP CENTRE OF THE TABLET
Inscription
1940/ DUNKIRK VETERANS/ ASSOCIATION/ TORBAY & DISTRICT BRANCH/ TO COMMEMORATE THE/ 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF/ THE EVACUATION OF/ DUNKIRK
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Tablet
    Measurements: depth 110mm, height 740mm, width 570mm
    Materials: Granite
  • Base
    Measurements: depth 540mm, height 200mm, width 900mm
    Materials: Granite
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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