Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Kerrier
Town
Falmouth
County
Cornwall
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945), VC or GC Recipients
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 11th July 2008
    Attended by: The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
69483

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Current location

At the entrance to the pier
Prince of Wales Pier
Market Strand
Falmouth
Kerrier
Cornwall
TR11 3DF
England

OS Grid Ref: SW 80813 33021
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Stainless Steel Plaque set into concrete on the ground of the pier, in the shape of a Victoria Cross
Inscription
FOR VALOUR/LIEUTENANT-COLONEL/A.C. NEWMAN V.C.
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Newman, A C
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Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Rank, Surname, First Name, Service, Medal
    Order of information: Undefined
  • VC or GC Recipients
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Rank, Surname, First Name, Service, Medal
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: depth <5mm, height 200mm, width 200mm
    Materials: Stainless Steel
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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