This web site is dedicated to those people of Winkleigh who took an active part in the armed and associated forces during World War One.  In particular, to those who gave their lives at this time, most of whom are recorded on the Winkleigh Memorial Cross.  There are descriptions of their time in service together with their early life and schooling, together with a descriptions of the life and community of Winkleigh that they left behind and a picture of life in the schools there.  In addition, there are descriptions of the battles in which these men took part, and the campaigns that set the stage for these battles.  This site will also have a list of all the Winkleigh men and women who took part in the Great War.

      The Memorial Cross page is a representation of the plaques on the Winkleigh Memorial Cross commemorating the Winkleigh men who died in the armed forces.  For the first time, there are complete descriptions of each man’s involvement, together with some genealogy.  There are links to these descriptions of their military service; just click on any man’s name or any associated box for the full description of his involvement in the war.  Also included at the end are J. MEDLOCK and R. MITCHELL who are not mentioned on the memorial cross.  In addition, C. H. STEPHENS has been added to the Roll of Honour because he was eligible to be there but judged at the time to be "not really a Winkleigh man" although he lived here with his wife at the time.

      There is also the history of the construction of the Memorial Cross which can be seen by clicking on the image on the right or following the History of the Cross link on the left.

      These pages are continually being expanded as additional sections are completed, together with occasional amendments as further information is discovered.  The last addition or amendment was made on 18th May 2012.  The researcher and author welcomes any further contributions and comments by Email at  rhs@WinkleighHeroes.co.uk

      The information on these pages are the result of the most thorough and complete research on this subject to date, carried out by Robert Side for, and with the help of, the people of Winkleigh.  A full acknowledgments page is being prepared.  Additional research, the genealogy and web site preparation have been provided by David Purnell; any comments or amendments to any of these are most welcome by Email at web@WinkleighHeroes.co.uk