THE names on Lydford's War memorial will have even more significance in this commemorative year, as the descendants of those who sacrificed their lives are being sought ahead of a special event in September. Author, Country Life editor and broadcaster Clive Aslet has written a book about those remembered on Lydford's monument, sparking a new challenge to find descendants of the fallen. Clive will be hosting a special talk at Exeter University where he will detail the lives lost and the sacrifices made by the Lydford residents during the war. A commemoration at the war memorial on September 7 will see regimental representatives, including from the Canadian Army, veterans, civic dignitaries and descendants gather for a service at 3pm. The talk at Exeter University will take place following the commemoration, at 6.30pm, raising money for ABF The Soldiers' Charity. Robert Jordan, from The Soldiers' Charity and one of the organisers of the event, said: 'This commemoration and talk is very significant, coming as it does in the centenary year. It would be made extra special with more families with links to those who made the ultimate sacrifice to help us mark the occasion.' One descendant, Graham Huggins, is still living in the village. Graham is the great nephew of Sergeant Archie Huggins of the North Devon Hussars. The search for more relatives has begun with the help of findmypast.com and local history societies and one or two leads are being investigated. Still to be traced are family members of Petty Officer Stoker George Metters RN, Surgeon Commander William Henry Daw RN, Pte Frank Wilfred Fry, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, Pte Richard John Petherick Dorsetshire Regt, Pte Richard Henry Hobbs Devonshire Regt, Sgt Edward John Whitford King's Royal Rifle Corps, Sgt Archibald Roger Huggins Royal North Devon Hussars, Pte George Henry Taylor Lake Royal Warwickshire Regt, LCpl Charles Henry Berry Worcestershire Regt, Lt Richard Radford Turner Royal Sussex Regt, LCpl James Stephens 816th Employment Company, Pte Mancel Clark Manitoba Regt and Pte Samuel Voyzey Canadian Infantry. Anyone from the Lydford area who knows of a family member who fought in the war is asked to contact The Soldiers' Charity. For more information about the commemoration and event, visit http://www.soldierscharity.org/events/south-west">www.soldierscharity.org/events/south-west