Memorial details

Memorial type
Sculptured / Cast figure
District
City Of Westminster
Town
Westminster
County
Greater London
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Maker
GILBERT LEDWARD (Sculptor)
Morris Singer (Founder / Foundry)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 21st May 1948
    Attended by: Sir Winston Churchill MP
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
47958

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Current location

South bay of the West cloister
Westminster Abbey
Deans Yard
Westminster
City Of Westminster
Greater London
SW1P 3PA
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 30031 79452
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Three stone niches, each supporting a bronze figure of a serviceman. Left to right, a submariner, a commando and a parachutist. A bronze plaque with inscription is displayed on the projection beneath each figure. On the wall between the niches are two stone tablets bearing the dates 1939 and 1945.
Inscription
Submariner: To The / Glory of God/ And In Memory/ Of The Officers/ And Men Of The Submarine/ Branch Of The Royal Navy/ Who Have Given Their Lives/ Both In Peace And War/ The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death Commando: To The/ Glory of God/ And In Memory/ Of All Ranks Of/ The Commandos Who Fell/ In The Second World War/ 1939-1945 They performed whatsoever the King commanded Parachutist: To The/ Glory of God/ And in Memory/ Of All Ranks Of / The Airborne Forces And/ Special Air Service Who Fell/ In The Second World War / 1939-1945 These were mighty men of valour
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
  • Figure
    Measurements: height 660mm
    Materials: Bronze
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Bronze
  • Tablet
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
Costs

Comments: The Commandos Old Comrades Association paid c£1000.

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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