Memorial

Saltash - WW2

Saltash WW2

Source: Copyright Peter Clements

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Current Location

It stands behind the WW1 Memorial (IWM 9325), ST NICHOLAS AND ST FAITH CHURCH, Station Road, Saltash, Caradon, Cornwall, PL12 6AN, England

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Type of Memorial: Wall
WMR Reference Number: 9326
Description: Wall in church grounds with commemoration at top and names below in four columns, all engraved. Heraldic images, including badge of Cornwall, in top two corners.
Inscription: IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN/ AND WOMEN OF THE BOROUGH OF/ SALTASH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN/ THE SECOND WORLD WAR 1939-1945.

Sponsor Type: public
Sponsored By: In 1919 a War Memorial Committee chaired by the Mayor asked the public as individual's and organisations for donations. The SS Nicholas & St. Faith Parish Magazine of May 1950 says:- "In the present year we have seen the erection of the War Memorial on the plot of ground transferred by the Church to the Corporation [on which the WW1 Memorial stands], and the general aspect is not only pleasing it is also inspiring." The War Committee minutes say:- "A Service of Dedication was held at St. Nicholas & St. Faith Church at 3pm on 10th December 1950 conducted by Canon Prior, attended by His Worship the Mayor of Saltash Cllr George Deacon."
Maintenance History

Wall

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good