A memorial plaque to the eight men from Piddington who fell during the Two World Wars was unveiled on Remembrance Sunday.

Residents who use Piddington Village Hall has welcomed the addition of a new plaque, unveiled by Seddon Parmoor, Chairman of the Lane End Branch of The Royal British Legion.

Piddington resident and local historian Simon Cains has researched “Piddington’s Fallen” and all the residents who fought in both world wars, eight of whom gave their lives, five of which in World War I and three in World War II.

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The village hall also houses a Roll of Honour to the 53 residents of Piddington who fought in The Great War.

The plaque was organised by Simon Cains, funded by the Parish Council and is now a permanent memorial to the eight men who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The eight men who died were:

World War I:

  • Ernest Harris, aged 24
  • Garry Batting, aged 27
  • Alec Hipgrave, aged 25
  • Sidney Bates, aged 29
  • Albert Johnson, aged 21

World War II:

  • Francis Barlow, aged 36
  • Reginald Foley, aged 21
  • Arthur Smith, aged 24