Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
East Devon
Town
Salcome Regis
County
Devon
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
71389

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Current location

In the churchyard
St Mary and St Peter's Church
Church Lane
Salcome Regis
East Devon
Devon
EX10 0JQ
England

OS Grid Ref: SY 14821 88838
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
A small stone Latin cross mounted directly on the grass. The in the centre of the cross is a title in black lettering with the dedication at the base.
Inscription
ALSO/ AT LE BOIS DES BUTTES/ LT COL. RUPERT HENRY ANDERSON-MORSHEAD/ D.S.O. CROIX DE GUERRE./ COMMANDING 2ND BATTN/ THE DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT./ 4TH SON OF J.Y. & H.B. A-MORSHEAD/ BORN MAY, 26. 1888. FELL IN ACTION/ ON THE AISNE, MAY 27. 1918./ (...)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Rank, forename, surname, regiment, relationships, date of birth, date of death, place of death, manner of death.
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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