Extract from Cornish Guardian - Friday 5 May 1922, page 6:

PADSTOW WAR MEMORIAL.
SITE GIVEN BY COL. PRIDEAUX
COMMITTEE'S SCHEME APPROVED.

The Public Rooms were not full on Friday when a public meeting was held in connection with the proposed war memorial for the town. Mr. Walter Johnson was in the chair, supported by Col. and the Hon. Mrs. C. R. Prideaux-Brune, the members of the Memorial Committee and representatives of the local branch of the British Legion.

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Extract from West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser - Thursday 5 October 1922, page 67

PADSTOW WAR MEMORIAL

Padstow's war memorial was unveiled last week by the Hon. Mrs. Prideaux-Brune. It is a cross of Cornish granite bearing the names of 55 Padstow men who lost their lives during the war, and is erected on the highest point of St. Saviour's, overlooking the town and harbour. The site was given by Col. Prideaux-Brune.

Details of the unveiling can be found in the Cornish Guardian - Friday 29 September 1922, page 4.

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Those on the main Padstow memorial and also on the St Petroc's Church Memorial, Church Street, Padstow, are indicated with a †

In MEMORY of the MEN of PADSTOW
who gave their LIVES for their COUNTRY
in the Great War 1914-1919

Remember

Extract from Cornish Guardian - Friday 11 March 1921, page 2:

PADSTOW PARISH CHURCH MEMORIAL.
IMPRESSIVE SEVICE.

The dedication of the Padstow Parish Church Peace Memorial Chapel and the unveiling and dedication of the War Memorial took place on Friday, 4th March. Previous to the dedication ceremony full choral Evensong was sung, the vicar (Rev. T. H. Skinner) being the officiating clergyman. The lessons were read by the Rev. G. C. E. Young and Colonel Dennis Prideaux-Brune. Tallis’ Festal Responses were used and the special Psalms and Canticles were sung to well-known chants. The anthem “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace” was effectively rendered by the choir. During the singing of the hymn "We love the place, O God," the Bishop, accompanied by the Rev. G. C. E. Young (who acted as his chaplain), and the Vicar proceeded to the Chapel for the dedication service. The Bishop, after dedicating the Lectern, Altar, and other gifts, proceeded to the Memorial Tablet, which is on a pillar in the Chapel. The hymn, “The Supreme Sacrifice” was sung, and after the Bishop recited prayers. Col. C. R. Prideaux-Brune unveiled the monument with these words—"To the glory of God, and in honoured memory of the men of Padstow who fell in the Great War, I unveil this memorial and commit it to the care of the Vicar and Church officers for ever.” Trumpeters Goss and Richey, R.G.A., who were present by kind permission of Major D. Reid. R.G.A., Citadel, Plymouth, sounded “Last Post” very effectively.

The Bishop then dedicated the memorial reading out the names inscribed thereon of fifty-three officers and men of the Navy and Army who died for their country In the Great War. The trumpeters then sounded "The Reveille." The hymn “On the Resurrection Morning" was sung, followed by an appropriate sermon by the Bishop. The hymn during the offertory was “For all the Saints.” The Te Deum and National Anthem were sung, and a service which well be remembered in years to come by all who were present was brought to a conclusion by the Bishop pronouncing the "Blessing." The organist, Mr. S. M. Ravenhill, A.R.C.O., presided at the organ and gave a selection of suitable organ solos before the service.

Public bodies present included the members of the Padstow Urban Council and their officers and the Padstow Parish Council. The Padstow Comrades of the Great War paraded in the Market Place under the command of Lieut. G. A. B. Leatham and marched to the church headed by their band. The Padstow Company C.L.B. paraded, and headed by their bugle band, marched to the church which was crowded. A large number of people stood in the churchyard and watched the ceremony through the windows. The attendance included the Rev. E. Olivey, vicar of St, Merryn.

The Chapel was the Church's thankoffering for the blessing of peace. The following individual gifts were given:—Bible. The Hon. Mrs. Prideaux-Brune; Lectern, Dr. and Mrs. Sargent; Altar Cross, Miss Dresser; Altar Candlesticks, Mrs. Stentiford; Altar book rest, Mr. L. Jenden; flower vases Mrs. Sussex Langford; Altar book, Mrs. J. Hicks; prayer desk, Mrs. Greenaway; linen cloth, worked by Miss H. Stribley on material given by the Misses, F. and E. Hicks.

The war memorial is of white Silician marble and Belgian black marble, with the names inscribed in black. On the tablet in colours the arms of Padstow, arms of Cornwall, and in the centre an old Cornish Cross. The tablet was sculptured and erected by Mr. G. B. Andrews, Ivybridge.

The Bishop extolled the spirit of unity and sacrifice which won the war, and impressed on his hearers the lesson that the same spirit of unity and sacrifice is needed to save the world in peace. They should all go forward meaning to do their best to make Padstow worthy of the men who made such sacrifices In saving the country, and to honour those whose greatest sacrifice was commemorated by that service.

The names inscribed on the Memorial Tablet are:—Martyn Henry Langtord, Edwin John Gostwyck Sargent: George Douglas Wood, Preston Wallis Gumma Hocking, William Henry Rosevear, Richard Dale, Ralph Cornick, William Courtenay Hore, Albert Edward Cole, Francis James Neale, William George Masters, Alfred James Williams, Richard Edgcombe, John Stone, James Edmond Pringle Rae, Frederick Cuthbert Tonkin, William Henry Pope Bennett, Edgar Spear Martyn, Edmund Prideaux-Brune, Arthur Oswald Slawson, John Edyvean, Edward Joseph Bruford, William Richard Dale, Richard George Dale, Colin Harding, William Henry Thomas, James Henry Bright Millar, Frank Alban Fraser, James Henry Couch, Robert England, Charles Edwards, John Courtenay Hore, Percy Henwood, Arthur Clarence Sluman, Kenneth Harding Willcocks, Edwin Grubb, Edgar Fuller, William John Henwood, Edward John Greenaway, Richard Brenton Bate, Thomas Lovering Oldham, Williams Henry Crewes, Charles Mitchell Edyveane, Thomas Henry Benny, Bertram Gilbert Berry, Ernest Miller, Frederick Charles Barrett, Arthur George Cross, Frank Walton Hutchings, Edward Percy Prior, James Horswell Tippett, Thomas Francis Oldham, and Edward Glanville Taylor.

BENNY--In ever loving memory of my dear son, Thomas Henry, who was killed in France, March 24th, 1918, aged 23. Still sadly missed by his loving mother. Mrs., M. Benny, of Horsemill Cottage. Padstow.

BENNEY (sic)—In loving memory of my dear son. Tom, who died of wounds in France, on March 24th, 1918. Sadly missed by his sorrowing mother, Horse Mill Cottage, Padstow.

COLE Albert Edward of Cove Padstow Cornwall coastguard died 1 November 1914 at sea Administration Bodmin April to Ann Ellen Cole widow. Effects £94 3s. 6d.

A memorial service was held in the Parish Church on Sunday afternoon for Edward Glanville Taylor, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Taylor, and Charles Edyvane, son of Mr. G. Edyvane and the late Mrs. Edyvane, who were recently killed in action. The Vicar (Rev. T. H. Skinner, M.A.) conducted the service. Psalm 23 and the hymns. "On the resurrection morning" and "Jesus lives no longer now," were sung. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. J. Taylor and Miss Mitchell (father and mother and fiancee of the late Sergt. Taylor)..Members of No. 10 Platoon, 2nd Vol. Batt., D.C.L.I., were present, under the command of Capt. W. S. Allport. Sergt. Trythall represented the police. Mr. S. M. Ravenhill. A.R.C.O., presided at the organ, and played Chopin's "Funeral March" at the commence and Handel’s Dead March in "Saul," and Beethoven’s "Funeral March" at the conclusion.

We regret to hear of the death of Gunner J. Edyvean from wounds received in a blasting operation on the 18th inst.. whist (sic) serving with the British Expeditionary Force in Italy. His commanding officer, writing of him, says that he recognised in Edyrean one of the best men, hardest workers, and most honest men in his section. He felt his absence keenly as his comrades, by whom he was much beloved. Jack, who was 23 years of age, joined the Parish Church Choir when a boy, and remained a member until called to the Colours at the outbreak of war still taking his place when home on leave. He will be much missed by his fellow choristers, whose sympathies go out to his sorrowing relatives.

The burden of war has again fallen heavily on another Padstow family by the death of Lance-Corpl. "Ted" Greenaway. About a month ago Pte. Nugent brought home with him from France the sad news of his death on Aug. 16th at Langemarck, but later his parents received an official notification that he had been wounded, with present location uncertain. Still later a letter was returned with the mark "wounded" it.

Further enquiries from his chaplain in France have solicited the indisputable facts of his death from the following letter:

Dear Mr. Greenaway, — The site of your brave boy's grave has been carefully marked, and a temporary cross erected; later on (D.V.) when things are quieter we shall be able to show the respect we want so much to show to our dear, brave boys. I should say that it was a burial party from another unit who took your son's funeral."

The latter part of the letter explains, perhaps. the inability of the War Office to trace anything about him.

'Ted." was a cheery person, an optimist of the first water, a generous and kindhearted man and a good son. Any sport whateoever claimed his attention, and was his delight—a man of the open air and of the green fields—a lover of the cliffs. He had seen previous active service, having been on the Somme last year, and sustained serious wounds to his head, which entailed several months in hospital. He was a good and brave soldier, always looking on the bright side of things and perceiving the silver lining to every cloud, however dark and forbidding. When last home not even to his parents did he intimate that it was his draft leave, and he left with a smile for a second departure on the great adventure.

Sincerest sympathy is with his parents, brother. and all his relatives in their great bereavermnt.

GRUBB.—In loving memory of Sergt. E. Grubb, dearly-beloved husband of May Grubb, of St. Saviouris Lane, Padstow, who was killed in action somewhere in France, Sept. 16th, 1916. Never forgotten by his wife and two little sons.

All is sad within my memory,
Lonely is my heart to-day.
For the one I love so searly
Is for ever called away.

GRUBB.—In loving memory of our dear brother, Sergt. E. Grubb, who was killed in action somewhere in France, Sept. 16th, 1916. Never forgotten by his brothers and sisters.
A soldier's grave is a touching thing.
Where loving hands no flowers can bring,
But Jesus in His loving care
Will guard our brother lying there.

LANGFORD Martyn Henry of Trenant Queen's-road Plymouth died 15 December 1918 at Dursalaam Zanzibar Administration London 17 April to Richard Braginton Johns and Samuel Burridge solicitors. Effects £1776 2s. 4d.

The KING has been graciously phased to give orders for the following appointments to the Distinguished Service Order and for the award of the -Distinguished Service Cross to the undermentioned Officers in recognition of their services as mentioned :—

To be Companion of the Distinguished Service Order.
Engineer-Commander Harry Lashmore, C.B., RN.
Engineer-Lieutenant-Commander Arthur Ellis Lester, R.N.
Engineer Lieutenant Rey, Griffith Parry, R.N. Surgeon Martyn Henry Langford, RN.

During the time "Inflexible" was steaming to Tenedos—after having struck by a mine—the engine-room being in semi-darkness and great heat, the ship in possible danger of sinking on passage, a high standard of discipline was called for in the Engineer Department, a call which was more than met. Engineer-Commander Harry Lashmore, responsible for the discipline of the engine-room department, was in the starboard engine-room throughout the passage, and set a fine example to his men.

Engineer-Lieutenant-Commander Lester was in the port engine-room carrying out the same duties as Engineer-Commander Lashmore did in the starboard engine room.

Engineer-Lieutenant Parry went twice through the thick fumes to the refrigerator flat to see if the doors and valves were closed ; he also closed the escape hatch from the submerged flat, fumes and vapour coming up the trunk at the time.

Surgeon Langford brought up the wounded from the fore distributing station in the dark. Fumes permeated the place, rendering five men unconscious. Surgeon Langford, though partially overcome by the fumes, continued his work.

Captain Edgar Spear Martyn © IWM (HU 118015)

† Captain, 6th Battalion, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). Killed in action 30 November 1917. Aged 21. Born Bilbao, Spain. Son of S. T. and Helena Martyn, of 2, Park Rd., Penarth, Glam. Twice previously wounded. No known grave. Commemorated on CAMBRAI MEMORIAL, LOUVERVAL, Nord, France. Panel 8.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1918:

MARTYN Edgar Spear of 2 Park-road Penarth Glamorganshire captain R.W. Kent regiment died 30 November 1917 in France Administration London 5 July to Samuel Thomas Martyn shipowner. Effects £452 4s. 5d.

PRIDEAUX-BRUNE, EDMUND NICHOLAS, 2nd Lieut., 3rd Battn. The Prince Consort's Own (Rifle Brigade), yst. s. of Colonel Charles Robert Prideaux-Brune, of Prideaux Place, Cornwall, by his wife, the Hon. Katharine Cecilia Knatchbull, dau. of Edward Hugessen, 1st Baron Pra-bourne; b. Welwyn, co. Hertford, 8 Oct. 1898; educ. St. Aubyn's School, Rottingdean; Gresham's School, Holt, and at the Royal College of Mines, Camberley; gazetted 2nd Lieut. The Rifle Brigade 21 Dec. 1917; served with the Expeditionary Force in France from 19 April, 1918, and was killed in action near Lens 22 May following. Buried at Villers-au-Bois, near Cambrai. His Commanding Officer wrote; "He had not been with us long, but in him I knew we had lost a valuable officer," and the Chaplain: "We are all very distressed at your son's death, for although he bad been with the battalion but a few weeks, he had made himself very popular with all." He was Page of Honour to Major the Earl of Liverpool at the Coronation of His Majesty King George V., and received the Coronation Medal. Second Lieut. Prideaux-Brune was possessed of considerable musical talent, and his compositions, which commenced at the early age of eleven, were considered by the Professor under whom he studied to show remarkable promise; unm.

News has been received that Second-Lieut. Edmund Nicholas Prideaux-Brune, of the Rifle Brigade, was killed in action on May 22nd, in France. Lieut. Prideaux-Brune was the youngest son of Colonel and the Hon. Mrs. Prideaux-Brune, of Prideaux Place, Padstow. He was educated at St. Anbyn's School, Rottingdean, Gresham School, Holt, and the Royal Military College, and was gazetted to the Rifle Brigade on the 21st December, 1917. Deceased was nineteen years of age, and took a great interest in music, several of his compositions having been reviewed and favourably commented on in the "Musical News."

Great sympathy is felt for both Colonel and the Hon. Mrs. Prideaux-Brune in their sad bereavement. Their eldest son. Capt. Fulk N. Prideaux-Brune, is wounded and a prisoner of war in Germany; Lieut.-Colonel Dennis, of the Rifle Brigade, is in France; Miss Eva and Miss Sybil are also in France; and Miss Winnifred, is a hospital nurse at Netley.

We regret to report that news has been reeceived from the front by Mrs. Prior, of The Crescent, Fowey, that her husband. Gunner Edward Percy Prior has been drowned while on bathing parade on July 30th last. It appears that the deceased, with others of his unit, had entered the water (a large pool, near a famous river) which was thick with weeds, and shortly afterwards he shouted for help. Two of his comrades went to his asssatance, but he sank immediately, and his body was recovered about ten minutes afterwards by an Australian who also ran a great risk, and was nearly overcome himself. It was found that artificial respiration would have been of no avail. The body was accorded a military funeral the day after.

The deceased was 29 years of age, and had been married 2½ years. He joined at Falmouth with the Penryn Co. of the R.E.'s in 1915, and soon afterwards was sent to Scotland, where he worked at his trade as a carpenter. He transferred to the Tank Corps in January, and in February was sent across to France. it is stated that deceased was a good swimmer, but that he had recently had an attack of influenza. Much sympathy is felt for his young widow and friends at Fowey; also at Padstow, where his father and mother still live.

Previous to his joining up be was in partnership with the late Mr. J. Copplestone at North Street, Fowey.

RAE James Edmond Pringle of Rosevanion Padstow Cornwall died 30 November 1917 in France Administration London 15 June to James Edmond Rae cattle exporter.
Effects £344 14s. 1d.

A memorial service was held in the Parish Church on Sunday afternoon for Edward Glanville Taylor, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Taylor, and Charles Edyvane, son of Mr. G. Edyvane and the late Mrs. Edyvane, who were recently killed in action. The Vicar (Rev. T. H. Skinner, M.A.) conducted the service. Psalm 23 and the hymns. "On the resurrection morning" and "Jesus lives no longer now," were sung. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. J. Taylor and Miss Mitchell (father and mother and fiancee of the late Sergt. Taylor). Members of No. 10 Platoon, 2nd Vol. Batt., D.C.L.I., were present, under the command of Capt. W. S. Allport. Sergt. Trythall represented the police. Mr. S. M. Ravenhill. A.R.C.O., presided at the organ, and played Chopin's "Funeral March" at the commence and Handel’s Dead March in "Saul," and Beethoven’s "Funeral March" at the conclusion.

TONKIN, FREDERICK CUTHBERT, M.C., Temporary Lieut. (Temporary Capt.), East Yorkshire Regt., attached 7th Battn. For conspicuous gallantry end devotion to duty during an attack. He led his men with great skill and determination, and personally under heavy machine-gun fire reconnoitred the only crossing across a canal, after which he led his company across and covered the crossing for the remainder of the battalion. Throughout the whole of the operations he displayed great initiative and energy.

TONKIN Frederick Cuthbert of 31 William-road West Bridgford Nottinghamshire captain in H.M. Army died 4 November 1918 in France Administration Nottingham 4 February to William Henry Tonkin auditor. Effects £287 3 3s.
Further Grant P.R. 16 December 1919.

TONKIN Frederick Cuthbert of 31 William-road West Bridgford Nottinghamshire captain in H.M. Army died 4 November 1918 in France Administration Nottingham 16 December to Emma Tonkin widow. Effects £201 10s. 6d.
Former Grant February 1919.

WOOD, GEORGE DOUGLAS HARRY, Midshipman, Royal Naval Reserve, and A.D.C. to Capt. Kennedy, H.M.S. India, yr. s. of the late George Wood, of Gordon Terrace, Edinburgh, Wholesale Boot Factor, by his wife, Annie Champion (9, Fountainhall Road, Edinburgh), dau. of Capt. William Bastard, of Padstow. Cornwall; b. Edinburgh, 7 Dec. 1897; educ. Edinburgh Academy and H.M.S. Conway; was appointed Midshipman (temp.), R.N.R., 24 March, 1915, and posted to H.M.S. India, and was lost when that ship was sunk in the North Sea, 8 Aug. 1915.

HARVEY Ronald Marshall of Dracaena Fentonluna Padstow Cornwall died 16 August 1944 on war service Probate Bodmin 28 April to Inez Helena Harvey widow. Effects £685 10s. 3d.

JERMYNS.—On the 16th September, 1939, William John Jermyns, of 7, Avery's Row, Padstow, Cornwall, gave his life for his country on board H.M.S. Courageous.— Sadly missed by his sorrowing Wife and Children.
We miss you most who loved you best.

The body of Mrs. Ann Jermyn, of the Strand, Padstow, Cornwall, whose son, Reservist William John Jermyn, died in the Courageous, was found in the breakers at Trevone, two miles from her home, yesterday.

The Bishop of Truro dedicated a cot in the children's surgical ward, Royal Cornwall Infirmary, Truro, yesterday, which had been endowed by his parents "In loving and ever-grateful remembrance" of John David Robert MacGillivray, sergeant observer, R.A.F. of Padstow, who with four others lost his life at Frankfort-on-Main. The Bishop was assisted by Rev. H. W. Orton, vicar of St. George's, and hospital chaplain, and among those present were Mr. Acton Davis, president of the infirmary; Mrs. Johnstone (Friends of the infirmary), the matron, Miss Peake, and relatives of the deceased.

The tablet over the cot, which was unveiled by the Bishop, contained the name of the deceased, and the words "Endowed by his parents in loving memory of their only child. Born Padstow, Cornwall, 26.4.18. Died in battle. 29.8.42. Sergeant Observer. R.A.F. God gave us memories so that we could have roses in December."

In the service remembrance with gratitude was made of the men of the aircraft who joined MacGillivray in making the supreme sacrifice—Sgt. E. Perks, New Zealand; Sgt. R. G. A. Lee. Grimsby (John's great friend); Sgt. W. H. Irvine, Canada; and Sgt. P. Oaten.

In a brief address the Bishop said they had met to honour and perpetuate a brave man who gave his service for country and in the cause of freedom, and his parents had chosen that appropriate form of memory. When he thought of the gallant men who laid down their lives for them his thoughts turned to the words "He saved others, himself he cannot save."

These men made the great sacrifice to save them, and through the mercy of God they saved them, and that work was perpetuated in that little cot. They gave thanks for the brave work thus commemorated.

TWIST Brian Patrick Wynn of Carn Ingli Trevone near Padstow Cornwall died 20 December 1941 on war service Probate Llandudno 24 April to Frederick Kropp Sander nurseryman and Isabel Sander (wife of the said Frederick Kropp Sander).
Effects £4145 4s. 9d. - Resworn £3826 11s. 4d.

UDY Walter James of Manor Cottage St. Issey Wadebridge Cornwall died 15 September 1942 on war service Administration Bodmin 22 July to Lily Annie Audy widow.
Effects £842 7s. 3d.