Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
East Devon
Town
Axminster
County
Devon
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
89825

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Current location

St Mary's Church
Axminster
East Devon
Devon
EX13 5AQ
England

OS Grid Ref: SY 29644 98485
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Bronze plaque with foliate border cast in relief. The incised inscription is topped by the crest of the Wiltshire Regiment.
Inscription
IN LOVING MEMORY OF/ VIVIAN NORMAN SMITH/ CAPTAIN WILTSHIRE REGIMENT/ KILLED AT THE BATTLE OF ANCRE/ 13TH NOVEMBER 1916/ AGED 34 YEARS/ MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES FOR GALLANT AND/ DISTINGUISHED SERVICE IN THE FIELD
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: Forenames, surname, rank, unit and details of death
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Bronze
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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