Bishopsteignton War Memorial

by Jess Gibby | People, World War One, World War Two

Bishopsteignton’s War Memorial is “listed” and stands at the top of a raised platform adjacent to the pavement on Fore Street, Bishopsteignton. It was first erected to commemorate those who died during the First World War. Later a stone plaque and flower vase were added at the base of the memorial to commemorate the Fallen of the Second World War^[1].

Originally unveiled and dedicated 27th November 1920 in a ceremony attended by Admiral Stoddart, C.B. and Revs. E. M. Kelly, C. Y. Comyns and F. Strong-Evans it was later further unveiled and dedicated 29th February 1948 in a ceremony attended by Mr. T. Turpin, Parish Council chairman and The Vicar, Rev. E. G. Easton assisted by Mr. F. E. Dale, Methodist^[2].

WWI Inscription, WWI Names, WWII Inscription, WWII Names

Bishopsteignton War Memorial
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Bishopsteignton War Memorial
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Photograph of the Dedication of the War Memorial, Fore Street.

First World War

WWI Inscription

Memorial Inscription
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The War Memorial has the following inscription:

“To the Glory of God, and the Immortal Memory of the Brave Men of Bishopsteignton who fell in the Great War 1914 -1919.”

“Greater love Hath no man than this. That a man lay down His Life for his friends”

WWI Names

Here are the names of the men of Bishopsteignton recorded on the memorial who lost their lives in World War I. For their individual biographies follow the link on their names. Lest We Forget.

1915 / 1916

Memorial Names
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T.R. WARREN- SWETTENHAM
GEORGE PICKERSGILL CABLE
CHAS. E. KOEBEL
W.M.H. NEWTON
E. J. PASSMORE
CHAS. H. PAYNE
JOHN WALLING
F.G. COLE
W.J. SHARLAND

1917 / 1918 / 1919

Memorial Names 1917-1919
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H.G. VANSTONE
R.E. GILL
G. PARRISH
W.E. BACK
T.J. KIDSTON
J.W. CAWCUTT
H.C. BURGESS
C.E. WALLIS
F.J. MANNING
S.G. RIDGEWAY
W.M.J. TAYLOR
H. MARTIN
G.A. WARREN
A. APPS

Others

There are two other serving men not listed on the memorial but who are buried in St John’s Churchyard, Bishopsteignton.

C. BACK
H. STAMP

Second World War

The re-dedication of the WWII memorial took place on 29 February, 1948.

WWII Inscription

The Second World War Memorial has the following inscription: “ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FELL IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR 1939 – 1945”

WWII Names

These are the names of the men of Bishopsteignton recorded on the memorial who lost their lives in World War II. For their individual biographies follow the link on their names. Lest We Forget.

WWII Memorial

1939 – 1945

J.W. BEER
H. BIFFEN
J.M. DIXON
R.G. DYER
R. EVANS
G.T. GARRATT
J.E. HULLAND
F.C. PAGET
T.H. SAUNDERS
R.A. SLATER
S.A. TREEN
G. VALENTINE
J.H. McGREGOR

References

1. The war memorial listing is at www.historicengland.org.uk/

2. www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/72377

3. War Memorials Online