Memorial details

Memorial type
Stone of remembrance
District
South Hams
Town
Cornwood
County
Devon
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 9 April 2011
    Attended by: Dave Richardson (relative of deceased)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
69860

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Current location

Delamore Estate
Cornwood
South Hams
Devon
PL21 9SD
England

OS Grid Ref: SX 59428 59875
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Rectangular granite freestanding stone of remembrance. Lettering is carved in black.
Inscription
STIRLING BOMBER OF/ 149 SQDN RAF/ CRASHED HERE WITH/ THE LOSS OF/ 7 AIRCREW ON THE/ 21ST AUGUST 1942/ CREW:/ (Names)/ WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Bond, C. J.
Clarke, F. S.
Harris, D. H.
Jenkins, P. E. J.
Nicholson, L. H.
Robertson, G. E.
Simpson, D. R.
See details for all 7 names
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 7
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 7
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Rank, initials, surname, age of death
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Stone of remembrance
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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