Buxton Advertiser April 1966-"Made of rolled bronze and engraved with the names filled in with enamel, the memorial is expected to stand up to all weathers and be a permanent memorial. It will be mounted on a strong wooden base and hung where the former memorial rested. The memorial has been made by Mr. W Hunstone of Tideswell, and it is hoped that its erection will be marked by a service led by the Rev. K. Bowler, of St Mary's Church, and that members of of the British Legion, with their standards will also be present. The memorial is costing £136 and together with donations, £116 has so far been raised. There is still £20 needed and the Chairman [Counc. Tom Garton, of Bennett Street] reminds readers that he will still be very pleased to receive donations."

The Buxton Advertiser and Herald 27 April 1966 - for the dedication

"The Buxton Civic Association Newsletter" (Summer 2017) reprinted the following from Terry Redfern, Buxton Cemetery Superintendent: "The bronze memorial plaque is currently with the restorers and we have no date as to when the work will be completed - as the plaque was quite badly bent in one corner and may need cleaning, dipping and re-enamelling the work could take a few months. We've already got quotes for a new hardwood plinth for the plaque to be fixed to, so once we get the plaque back it shouldn't take long. For now I'd just advise people that the work is in hand and that the plaque will be replaced as soon as possible. The plaque was originally cared for by the occupant of the property not HPBC [High Peak Borough Council], but unfortunately subsequent occupiers have not taken up the mantle, hence HPBC stepping in to initiate repairs when the plaque blew off in recent high winds."