Memorial details

Memorial type
Obelisk
District
Hertsmere
Town
Borehamwood
County
Hertfordshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945), Falklands Conflict (1982)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 9th October 1921
    Attended by: Former Service Personnel
  • Dedicated
    Date: 20th October 1921
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
  • Show More (1)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
1182

Support IWM

Donate with Just Giving

Any gift we receive makes a vital contribution to our ongoing work, from conserving our collection to supporting our public programme.

Make a Donation
Current location

Shenley Road
Borehamwood
Hertsmere
Hertfordshire
WD6 1LJ
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 19729 96943
Denomination: Undefined

View location on Google Maps
Previous locations
  • Theobald Street/Shenley Road.
    Borehamwood
    Hertsmere
    Hertfordshire
    England

    OS Grid Ref: TQ 197 969
    Denomination: Undefined
Description
Obelisk set on a square plinth and rectangular base. There is an extension at the front on which is a tablet. The dedication and names are on the sides of the plinth.
Inscription
1914-1918 / 1939-1945 / ERECTED / TO THE MEMORY / OF THE MEN / OF THIS VILLAGE / WHO FELL / IN THE GREAT WAR / REVERENCE IT / FOR THEIR SAKE / THE MEN WERE VERY GOOD UNTO / US, AND WE WERE NOT HURT / THEY WERE AS A WALL UNTO US / BOTH BY NIGHT AND DAY / 1 SAMUEL XXV 15 & 16 / IN MEMORY OF / ALL OTHERS OF THIS / PARISH WHO HAVE / GIVEN THEIR LIVES / IN THE SERVICE / OF THEIR COUNTRY
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Allam, F
Allen, S
Allen, W
Andrews, C J
Astle, C.
Barnden, W.
Barnden, W
Bates, A
Beer, H.a.
Binns, F.
See details for all 81 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 39
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 39
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, initials
    Order of information: Surname, initials
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 40
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 40
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, initials
    Order of information: Surname, initials
  • Falklands Conflict (1982)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, initials
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Obelisk
    Measurements: depth 900MM, height 5300MM, width 900MM
    Materials: Granite
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • Carter Postcard Collection
  • Local Publication/Booklet 'Traces' Spring 2012 Sjt W Allen DCM unveiled memorial
  • Source: Image Library Published:BARRACUDA BOOKS LTD BUCKINGHAM

This record comprises all information held by IWM’s War Memorials Register for this memorial. Where we hold a names list for the memorial, this information will be displayed on the memorial record. Please check back as we are adding more names to the database.

This information is made available under a Creative Commons BY-NC licence.

This means you may reuse it for non-commercial purposes only and must attribute it to us using the following statement:

© WMR-1182

For queries, please contact [email protected].