Memorial details

Memorial type
Stone of remembrance
District
South Hams
Town
Ivybridge
County
Devon
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
85909

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Current location

Harford Road
Ivybridge
South Hams
Devon
PL21 0AS
England

OS Grid Ref: SX 63633 56316
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Short square plinth surmounted by a short rough hewn stone of remembrance with inscription in black roman capitals. On top of the stone is a miniature serviceman's helmet.
Inscription
DEDICATED TO ALL THE/ AMERICAN SERVICEMEN/ BASED IN IVYBRIDGE/ 1943 - 1944 PARTICULARLY/ THE 1ST BATTALION/ 116TH INFANTRY REGIMENT/ WHO MADE MANY FRIENDS/ WITH LOCAL RESIDENTS/ SADLY MANY OF THESE MEN WERE TO DIE ON, OR AFTER, D-DAY THE 6TH JUNE 1944
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plinth
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Stone of remembrance
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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