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Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Teignbridge
Town
Wolborough
County
Devon
Country
England
Commemoration
Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
25981

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Current location

St. Mary's Church
Coach Road
Wolborough
Teignbridge
Devon
TQ12 1EL
England

OS Grid Ref: SX 85491 70375
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Engraved brass plaque attached to a wall mounted, landscape orientated wooden backboard. Coloured ivy-leaf border band incorporating monogrammed bosses at each corner, encloses the inscription. Specific first letters of inscription are infilled with red paint and the remaining text infilled with black paint.
Inscription
In loving memory of CECIL FRANCIS BEWES, / (son of the above) Trooper Devon Imperial Yeomanry / who died on the 28th.. Decr. 1900 from wounds / received in the engagement at Rooitgedacht, S. Africa / Aged 26 years.
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Bewes, Cecil Francis
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Commemorations
  • Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forenames, surname, rank, regiment, date of death, manner of death, place received wounds, age at death, relationships
    Order of information: Forenames, surname, rank, regiment, date of death, manner of death, place received wounds, age at death, relationships
Components
  • Backboard
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Private
Responsibility
PCC

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