Memorial

F A Pace

Board

Source: Copyright Mark Newton

1/2

Current Location

On the north wall of the church, Church of St Mary, St Peters' Close, West Buckland, North Devon, Devon, EX32 0TX, England

SS 65682 31311

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 25711
Description: A simple wooden board with a nowy head and a plain wooden border. At the top a decorative crown, wreath and anchor are carved in relief. The dedication is written below in gold lettering.
Inscription: IN PROUD AND/ LOVING MEMORY OF/ FREDERICK ARTHUR PACE/ AGED 20./ ORD TELEGRAPHIST R.N./ WHO WAS A MEMBER OF THE/ CREW OF H.M.S. VINDICTIVE/ AND OF THIS CHURCH./ DROWNED 24TH MAY 1943./ ERECTED BY THE SHIP'S COMPANY/ AND HIS MOTHER./ SO HE BRINGETH THEM UNTO THE HAVEN/ WHERE THEY WOULD BE (EXACT LINE SPACING UNKNOWN)

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: Forename, surname, age at death, rank, regiment, date of death.

Board

Made from: Wood

Condition: Unknown