ABBOTSBURY
Stone Cross on plinth in St Nicholas Churchyard.
Inscription on upright of cross.
To the
Glory of God
and in
grateful memory
of
men of Abbotsbury
who gave their lives
during the war
1914 -1919.
On Front face of plinth
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Paper Scroll in glazed frame om wall in St Nicholas' Church
(NB. J's & T's very similar so could be mistakes below.)
1914 Their name liveth for evermore 1919
Abbotsbury
Roll of Honour
Of those men who gave their lives in
The Great War 1914-19
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Also of those who served
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Brass plaque om wall in St Nicholas' Church.
In proud and loving memory of
Edwin Louis Benbow, M.C., Capt. R.A.F.
who was killed in action near Ypres,
while gallantly fighting against the enemy
on May 30th 1918.
Born at Abbotsbury, Dorsetshire Dec. 10th 1895
son of Joseph and Jane Benbow, La Mortola.
Buried in the British Cemetery, Duhallow.
"Take my life and let it be
consecrated, Lord, to thee."
Commonwealth War Grave in churchyard.
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S.G. Towills |
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