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Memorial details

Memorial type
Addition to gravestone
District
South Hams
Town
West Alvington
County
Devon
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
55918

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Current location

North-east corner,
All Saints Churchyard
Main Street
West Alvington
South Hams
Devon
TQ7 3PN
England

OS Grid Ref: SX 72398 43940
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Addition to the gravestone of Charles Distin's wife.
Inscription
SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF / EMMA B DISTIN / DIED 29th APRIL 1958 / AGE 84 / BELOVED WIFE OF / CHARLES B DISTIN RN / KILLED IN ACTION / BATTLE OF JUTLAND 1916
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Distin, Charles B.
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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, service type, manner of death, place of death, year of death, age at death, relationships
    Order of information: Forename, surname, service type, manner of death, place of death, year of death, age at death, relationships
Components
  • Gravestone
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Private

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