Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Teignbridge
Town
Newton Abbot
County
Devon
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
91577

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Current location

St Peter and St Paul's Church
2 School Rd
Newton Abbot
Teignbridge
Devon
TQ12 6QR
England

OS Grid Ref: SX 84977 73924
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Rectangular wall mounted plaque within a metal frame. The frame has a foliate border with shields in each corner proclaiming "Truth", "Honour", "Peace" and "Liberty". The inscription is in raised capital lettering.
Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ THE SOUTH WINDOW IN THE/ SANCTUARY IS DEDICATED IN/ HONOURED MEMORY OF THE MEN/ OF TEIGNGRACE WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ 1914 - 1918./ (Names)/ R. I. P./ THEY THUS SHARED IN THE/ SACRIFICE WHICH ASSURED THE/ SAFETY, HONOUR AND FREEDOM OF/ GREAT BRITAIN AND THE EMPIRE.
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 7
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 7
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initials, surname, rank and unit
    Order of information: Alphabetically by surname
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Metal
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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