Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
South Hams
Town
Modbury
County
Devon
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
86049

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Current location

St George's Church
A379 Church Street
Modbury
South Hams
Devon
PL21 0TL
England

OS Grid Ref: SX 65600 51549
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Simple rectangular wooden board. Inscription in red and black lettering.
Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF/ THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ 1914 - 1918/ (Names)/ 1939 - 1945/ (Names)/ R. I. P.
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 28
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 28
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initials and surname
    Order of information: Alphabetically by surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 9
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 9
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initials and surname
    Order of information: Alphabetically by surname
Components
  • Board
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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