Memorial details

Memorial type
Sculptured / Cast group
District
Bracknell
Town
Sandhurst
County
Berkshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Maker
THE COUNTESS FEODORA GLEICHEN (Sculptor)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 12 June 1927
    Attended by: Prince Edward, Prince of Wales
  • Dedicated
    Date: 12 June 1927
    Attended by: Rev. W. H. L. Miller, Senior Chaplain with the help of the Assistant Chaplain, Rev. R. Northcott.
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
18753

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Current location

Royal Memorial Chapel
Haig Road
Sandhurst
Bracknell
Berkshire
GU15 4PQ
England

OS Grid Ref: SU 85772 60960
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Bronze group of three soldiers symbolising all rank and file of the British Army who fell in both World Wars, with two inscriptions around the base. Three figures stand on a stone plinth which bears inscriptions.
Inscription
Base of sculpture: "THEIR NAME LIVETH OF EVERMORE" AND "IN MEMORY OF THE MEN 1914-1918" On pedestal: TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN/ PROUD MEMORY/ OF ALL/ OTHER RANKS/ WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES/ IN TWO/ WORLD WARS/ 1914-18 1939-45 // ... // AND IN ALL / SUBSEQUENT / CONFLICTS
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
  • 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
  • Figures
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Bronze
  • Plinth
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
  • WAR MEMORIAL IN CHAPEL SQUARE AT ROYAL MILITARY ACADEMY
  • Grade II
  • This memorial is protected, and listed on the National Heritage List for England maintained by Historic England. View list entry
  • More about listing and the protection of historic places can be found on the Historic England website
  • Historic England
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Private
Details: Donated by Lady Helena Gleichen after the death of her sister- Countess Feodora Gleichen. Her brother had commanded the 37th Division at Monchy- le-Preux. This is a replica of the 37th Division Memorial at Monchy-le-Preux
Reference
  • The Scotsman - Monday 13 June 1927 PRINCE OF WALES. VISIT TO CAMBERLEY. SANDHURST CADETS' PARADE

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