Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Gosport
Town
Gosport
County
Hampshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
48277

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Current location

Falkland Gardens are located at the eastern end of Gosport High Street.
Falkland Gardens by Portsmouth Ferry
High Street
Gosport
Gosport
Hampshire
PO12 1AA
England

OS Grid Ref: SZ 62331 99848
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Round copper plaque fixed to sloping front face of square red concrete block. The wording on the plaque overlies an outline map of Portsmouth harbour. Border of the plaque is embossed acanthus leaves. Crest of Borough of Gosport at top (longboat under sail).
Inscription
FROM THESE SHORES/ INVASION ARMIES/ OF THE ALLIED FORCES/ DEPARTED FOR THE/ LIBERATION OF EUROPE/ JUNE 6TH 1944
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plinth
    Measurements: depth 680MM, height 940MM, width 760MM
    Materials: Concrete
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Copper
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
LOCAL COUNCIL

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