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Memorials St Thomas & St Edmund's Salisbury

Plaque 1: This plaque commemorates the men who died in the First World War.

1914-1919
Their name liveth for evermore
(names)


Plaque 2: This plaque commemorates those who died in the service of others, particularly those who died in the First or Second World Wars.

In gratitude to
the men and women
of the parish of
St. Thomas and St. Edmund
who gave their lives
in the service of others
especially in
the world wars of
1914 – 1918
1939 – 1945
"Greater love hath no man than this,
that he lay down his life
for his friends."


Plaque 3: This plaque commemorates Charles Lloyd Sanctuary, M.C., who died of wounds during the First World War. He is buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.

To the glory of God
and in most dear memory of
Charles Lloyd Sanctuary, M.C.
Captain 8th. Battn. Suffolk Regiment,
who died on Nov. 15th 1916 of wounds
received after the capture of Thiepval,
Aged 28.
"Semper fidelis."

Dulce et decorum est pro partia mori.


Plaque 4: This plaque commemorates the adoption of HMS Salisbury, who served on Atlantic convoy duty during the Second World War.

In proud recognition of
H.M.S. Salisbury. (formerly U.S.S Claxton)
Commissioned 5th December 1940. Adopted
by this city January 1941 and served
continually on Atlantic convoy
duties until [paid off in Halifax,
Canada, 10th December 1943.
"Let us praise famous men"

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Source

  • Text: Simon Armstrong
  • Photos: Simon Armstrong