To commemorate the 38 Old Dauntseians who gave their lives in the First World War, a stone seat and plaque were commissioned and formerly unveiled at the West Lavington school on Sunday, November 11, the centenary of the end of hostilities.
The unveiling took place after the school Remembrance Service, at which the address was given by Air Chief Marshall Sir Richard Johns GCB KCVO CBE.
The bench and plaque are at the head of an avenue of 38 oak trees which were planted in 2016 in honour of those who fell.
Ben Sandell, Head of History at Dauntsey’s, said: “It is hoped that the trees will, quite literally, grow as a lasting memorial to those who gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy today.”
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