The Yorkshire Regiment, Local War Memorials

War Memorials Elsewhere, -
Albaston (Cornwall)

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The Albaston (Cornwall) War Memorial
Photo : Cornwall's War History Remembered

The War Memorial located in the cemetery for Albaston commemorates the parishioners of Calstock (Cornwall) who lost their lives in both World Wars and subsequent conflicts.

The memorial is a rough hewn granite cross. 43 names are commemorated as having lost their lives in the First World War, together with 35 for the Second World War and 1 for a subsequent conflict.

The names of those commemorated, together with biographical details, are given on the website for Cornwall's War History Remembered.

One soldier who served with the Yorkshire Regiment is commemorated on this memorial.

Private Tosti Langsford. 42390. 5th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Formerly 150450 R F A. Son of Roger and Pollie Langsford, of Cleave, St. Dominick, Cornwall. Died 28 October 1917. Aged 20.
Born Calstock, Enlisted Callington, Resided Calstock.
Commemorated Panel 52 to 54 and 162A, TYNE COT MEMORIAL.

Private Langsford's Name on the Albaston War Memorial Private Langsford's Name on the Albaston War Memorial
Photo : Cornwall's War History Remembered

The Albaston (Cornwall) War Memorial in Albaston Cemetery The Albaston (Cornwall) War Memorial in Albaston Cemetery
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