Memorial

St Marys Church - WW1 and WW2

Mark Newton 28 March 2016

Source: Copyright Mark Newton 28 March 2016

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Current Location

St Marys Church, Church Street, Beaminster, West Dorset, Dorset, DT8 3BA, England

ST 47897 01248

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 26559
Description: WW1 rectangular tablet with a curved top and a wreath and crossed swords centrally. Dedication in gold lettering with the names in black. Below is a WW2 rectangular tablet with the names in three columns and the lettering in black.
Inscription: REMEMBER/ IN GOD/ THE TRUE AND/ FAITHFUL SONS OF/ BEAMINSTER/ WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES IN THE CAUSE/ OF JUSTICE AND/ HONOUR/ 1914 - 1919 (NAMES)/ 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)

Unveiled

1920

Chaplain General to the Forces

Tablet

Height: C 600MM

Width: C 2400MM

Depth: C 50mm

Made from: Stone - Portland

Condition: Good