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    Memorial

    Sampford Courtenay WW1 and WW2

    Top plaque, with names of the fallen of World War 1.

    Source: Neil Webster

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    Current Location

    St Andrew's, Chapple Lane, Okehampton, West Devon, Devon, EX20 2SY, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SS 63193 01321

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Board / Plaque / Tablet
    WMR Reference Number
    102821
    Description
    The memorial consists of two black metal plaques with inlaid lettering. The top plaque has a stone frame and is recessed into an outdoor stone block wall. The second plaque is lower, and in front of the wall. It consists of an inclined stone base with a metal plaque.
    Inscription
    THIS TABLET IS DEDICATED BY THE/ PARISHONERS OF SAMPFORD COURTENAY/ TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY OF THOSE/ INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN/ THE WAR 1914 - 1918/(names)/ALSO IN THE MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN/ THE WAR 1939 - 1945/ (names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    14
    Died
    14
    Information shown
    Surname, rank, regiment, place of death
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    3
    Died
    3
    Information shown
    Surname, rank, regiment, place of death
    Maker(s)

    Ceremonies

    Components

    Plaques

    Made from: Metal


    Condition: Good