Blue Plaque, Theodore Veale, Dartmouth
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A Blue Plaque in memory of a Dartmouth hero.
Waymark Code: WM4BEJ
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/02/2008
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This blue plaque is in Royal Avenue Gardens in Dartmouth. It is in memory of a Dartmouth hero. It reads:-
For Valour
Corporal TWH Veale VC 8th Battalion Devonshire Regiment.
THEODORE VEALE
Born Dartmouth, 11th November 1893,
Died 6th November 1980.
Awarded the Victoria Cross for most
conspicious bravery in the gallant
rescue under enemy fire of
Lieutenant Eric Savill during the
battle of the Somme
on 20th July 1916.
Blue Plaque managing agency: Dartmouth council
Individual Recognized: Corporal Theodore Veale VC
Physical Address: Not listed
Web Address: Not listed
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