In Memorial WW2

Not Forgotten

A deeply impressive half-hour, Sunday afternoon, the people of Steeple Claydon paid homage to those of their parish who had made the Supreme Sacritier in the Second World War. The Names Inscribed An exceptionally beautiful plaque in solid bronze, set on old oak, was solemnly unveiled in the Library, the ceremony being performed by Mr. S. P. Wigley, Chairman of the Parish Council and a leading Steeple Claydon resident who has won place of affection among local members of the Forces by his many kindly acts their behalf. The names of seven sons Steeple Claydon who left their village in the service of their country to return no more are commemorated on the plaque, which bears the following inscription: 1939-45. In sacred memory of the men of Steeple Claydon who gave their lives for their country: Sydney E. Beckett, Eric J. Blencowe, Dennis F. Cherry, Walter Clapp, Desmond Cross, Harold Stairs, T. W. Dennis White. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.” The large hall of the Public Library was crowded for the ceremony, which was performed in the smaller room containing the plaque. In the smaller room were accommodated the relatives of the Fallen and village representatives and a most effective feature or the proceedings was the relaying of the ceremony, with Mr. Graham Rees providing the brief but appealing commentary, to the assembly in the large hall. Last Post And Silence The introduction was provided by the singing of Cardinal Newman’s appealing hymn ** Lead kindly light,” with its allusion in the closing verse to those loved long since and lost awhile.” The Vicar of Steeple Claydon (the Rev. R. Gladstone Griffiths) offered prayers appropriate to the occasion. Then came the Quotation ** They shall grow not old . . ” from Laurence Binyon’s poem ‘‘To The Fallen,” rerited by Mr. Graham Rees. Bv the drawing aside of a flag. Mr. S. P. Wigley then unveiled the plaque. The T ast Post.” sounded by Mr. W. Herring (Marsh Gibbon), heralded a Two Minutes Silence of Remembrance, which was followed by the sounding of ” Reveille.” Then came the singing of the hymn ” O God our help in ages past,” Mrs. Alma Huntley accompanying this and all the singing and Mr. Evans conducting.

– Buckingham Advertiser and free press Saturday 22 February 1917

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