Memorial details

Memorial type
Sculptured / Cast figure
District
Stratford On Avon
Town
Temple Herdewyke
County
Warwickshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Regimental Memorials, Cyprus Emergency (1955-1959), China (19th and 20th Centuries), Northern Ireland Conflict; The Troubles (1969-1998), Iraq War (2003-2011), Afghanistan (2001-2014)
Maker
Department of Fine Arts Coventry Polytechnic (Designer)
Ceremony
  • Dedicated
    Date: 23 June 1991
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
  • Rededicated
    Date: 27 October 2012
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
  • Planted
    Date: 27 October 2012
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
51907

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Current location

Marlborough Barracks
B4100
Gaydon To Warmington Road
Temple Herdewyke
Stratford On Avon
Warwickshire
CV47 2UL
England

OS Grid Ref: SP 38394 51909
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Figure of an explosive ordnance disposal ammunition technician wearing a bomb disposal suit carrying a helmet. Figure is set within a curved wall enclosed by a gated garden. Thirty slate tablets with the details of casualties are mounted on the wings of the wall, left to right in order of dates of death. Two curved benches form part of the walls. Incised inscription lettering infilled in gilt. Three walnut trees are planted to the south of the wall.
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Regimental Memorials
    Total names on memorial: 30
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 30
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,rank,year died,regiment,place of death,forename
    Order of information: year died
  • Cyprus Emergency (1955-1959)
    Total names on memorial: 2
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 2
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,rank,year died,place of death
    Order of information: year died
  • China (19th and 20th Centuries)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,rank,year died,place of death
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Northern Ireland Conflict; The Troubles (1969-1998)
    Total names on memorial: 20
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 20
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,rank,year died,place of death
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Iraq War (2003-2011)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,rank,year died,place of death
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Afghanistan (2001-2014)
    Total names on memorial: 6
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 6
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,rank,year died,place of death
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Figure
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone - Cotswold
  • Wall
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brick
  • Tablet
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Slate
  • Garden
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Cast Iron
  • Gates
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood - Walnut
  • Tree
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Undefined
Listing information
Condition
History
Mid 1999 : Renovation of the memorial was required due to the incised dedication tablets becoming illegible as a result of atmospheric erosion. A committee was formed comprising Lt. Col. Hugh McCormack, Col. Mike Wilcox & conductor Keith France. Funds were raised through local contractors. The memorial & its surrounds were refurbished. The tablet inscriptions were re-incised & the lettering inlaid with gilt. Tablets re-attached to the wall.
Costs

Site: £33 000
Comments: Donations received from current and ex-service personnel and from industry and commerce.

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Corporate,other
Responsibility
Ammunition Technicians Association
Reference

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