Built for a flowers in bloom competition sometime in the early 1970's by the Combe Martin Parish Council. It is constructed of concrete on Lester Cliff just above the bay and originally the stripes were planted with flowers although this has not been carried out recently. It depicts the crest of Martin of Tours who's decendants founded Combe Martin, Devonshire, England. It is 16' wide and 32' high. Luke William Martin, grandson of Vernon Eugene Martin:
Travelled with wife Louise Stark to Naples, Italy,,,leaving New York, New York on 28 July 1956. just after retirement from the Navy, aboard the USNS PVT ELDEN H. JOHNSON T-AP 184.
In US Navy 30 July 1935 to 30 June 1956
Service No. 356005
68.5" Height.
175 lbs Weight
Medals:
WWII Victory
Amer. Theater
Asiatic Pacific Theater
Good Conduct
National Defense Service
Navy Occupation Service (Europe)