Memorial details

Memorial type
Pillar / Column
District
West Dorset
Town
Weymouth
County
Dorset
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Maker
John Sellman (Sculptor)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 01 June 2005
    Attended by: Mr Ames' chaplain Reverend Eric Mitchell
  • Dedicated
    Date: 01 June 2005
    Attended by: Mr Ames' chaplain Reverend Eric Mitchell
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
69757

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Current location

S W Coast Path
Weymouth
West Dorset
Dorset
DT4 7NG
England

OS Grid Ref: SY 68162 79775
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
A triangular pillar sits on the two steps square base, surrounded by a squared fencing. Face 1 consists of the badge of Anzac and the inscription. Face 2 consists of the badge of Australian Commonwealth Military Forces and the inscription. Face 3 consists of NZ onward badge with inscription and another inscription is written on the second step of the platform where a few soldier's hats on top of the step. Lettering is carved in caps.
Inscription
FACE 1: ANZAC/ MEMORIAL/ WE WILL REMEMBER THEM FACE 2: A. I. F./ IN MEMORY OF/ ANZAC VOLUNTEER TROOPS/ WHO AFTER ACTION/ AT GALLIPOLI IN 1915/ PASSED THROUGH HOSPITALS/ AND TRAINING CAMPS IN DORSET FACE 3: N.Z.E.F./ THESE ANZAC TROOPS/ LATER MOVED FROM DORSET/ TO ACTION IN PALESTINE/ AND THE WESTERN FRONT ON THE 2ND STEP OF THE PLATFORM: THEY CAME FROM AFAR/ IN THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Pillar
    Measurements: depth 1250mm, height 2100mm, width 1400mm
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Details: Members of the Weymouth and Portland Residents' Association, Weymouth and Portland Borough Council, Individuals and local businesses.
Responsibility
Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

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