This memorial plaque was originally sited on one of the benches in the nave. This area of the church suffered the worst effects of the bombing in 1941. Both bench and plaque were probably destroyed.
Memorial
(From a church ledger)
D.D.
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY
OF RICHARD DOWSE, MEDICAL INSPECTOR GENERAL
OF THE ARMY HOSPITALS, WHO DIED AT STONEHOUSE,
DEVON, 21ST MARCH 1873, IN HIS 80TH YEAR
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY
OF RICHARD DOWSE, MEDICAL INSPECTOR GENERAL
OF THE ARMY HOSPITALS, WHO DIED AT STONEHOUSE,
DEVON, 21ST MARCH 1873, IN HIS 80TH YEAR
