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Butterleigh 1914-18 War Memorial

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John Williams

ROLL of SERVICE
WAR MEMORIAL - BUTTERLEIGH - CHURCH OF ST MATTHEW
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN PROUD AND HONOURED MEMORY OF THE FOLLOWING MEN FROM THIS PARISH AND DISTRICT WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR KING AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR OF 1914-1918
Lieut. Acting Capt. A.L. Noon	>>>	2nd Devons
2nd Lieut. F. Bidgood	>>>	Queens Westminsters
Pte. W. Ellis	>>>	8th Devons
Pte. G.Slater	>>>	Drakes Batt.
The names of those who also served are recorded below -
Capt. A.C. Noon	>>>	3rd Devons
Sergt. W. Gollop	>>>	2nd Devons
Sergt. P. Hagley	>>>	R.G.A.
Petty Officer F.R. Parkhouse	>>>	R.N.
Corpl. W.J. Parkhouse	>>>	R.F.A.
Corpl. F. Middleton	>>>	Ox. & Bucks L.I.
L/Corpl. A. Middleton	>>>	Ox. & Bucks L.I.
Pte. E. Vearncombe	>>>	Ox. & Bucks L.I.
Pte. J. Broom	>>>	4th Devons
Pte. A.E. Dart	>>>	4th Devons
Pte. S. Baker	>>>	2nd Devons
Pte. A. Western	>>>	Royal Warwickshire Rgt.
Gnr. T.H. Browse	>>>	R.G.A.
Gnr. G.E. Gay	>>>	R.N.V.R.
Dvr. T.A. Davey	>>>	R.G.A.
Sapper W. Bowden	>>>	R.E.
Trooper C. King	>>>	11th Hussars
This tablet is erected by parishioners and friends in grateful recognition of their patriotism, bravery and devotion to duty.