Memorial

Rackenford WW1 and WW2

Overview

Source: Copyright Neil Webster

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Current Location

Junction of B3221 and roads to Witheridge and Rackenford, Rackenford War Memorial, Old Bell Hill, north of village, Rackenford, North Devon, Devon, EX16 8DS, England

OS Grid Reference

SS 85155 18505

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 46092
Description: Granite obelisk with inscription on the sides of the plinth.
Inscription: Side 1: THIS MEMORIAL / WAS ERECTED IN MEMORY OF THE / FOLLOWING MEN FROM THIS PARISH / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR KING AND / COUNTRY DURING THE GREAT WAR. / 1914 - 1919. / (8 NAMES) /// Side 1 step: 1939 - 1945. / (1 NAME) /// Sides 2 and 3: SERVED / (41 NAMES) /// Side 4: SERVED / 1939 - 1945 / (9 NAMES)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 49
Served: 41
Died: 8
Information shown: Surname, initials, rank and unit
Order of names: Alphabetically by surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 10
Served: 9
Died: 1
Information shown: Initials, surname, rank and unit
Order of names: Alphabetically by surname

Conservation

Components

Obelisk

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good