Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Kensington And Chelsea
Town
Chelsea
County
Greater London
Country
England
Commemoration
18th Century Wars (1700-1799), 19th Century Wars (1800-1899), 20th Century Wars (1900-1999)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
92964

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Current location

Outside the Museum
in a paved area.
National Army Museum
Royal Hospital Road
Chelsea
Kensington And Chelsea
Greater London
SW3 4HT
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 27844 77947
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Large rectangular stone tablet, fixed within a steel floor-standing frame. The tablet has an etched crown at top centre, beneath which are the gilt letters "RCT"; in the section below is an etched depiction of a coach and two horses, with a man standing in front of them. Below is the incised inscription, followed by an etched depiction of the Royal Corps of Transport crest.
Inscription
RCT/ 1794 - 1993/ The Royal Waggoners were raised by Royal Warrant/ on 7th March 1794 to serve in Flanders under/ HRH the Duke of York. This memorial was given by/ the Royal Corps of Transport to commemorate/ two centuries of loyal support to the British/ Armed Forces by the Royal Waggoners,/ The Commissariat and their successors:/ Royal Waggon Train 1799-1833/ Land Transport Corps 1855-1856/ Military Train 1856-1869/ Commissariat and ASC 1869-1888/ Army Service Corps 1888-1918/ Royal Army Service Corps 1918-1965/ Royal Corps of Transport 1965-1993
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • 18th Century Wars (1700-1799)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
  • 19th Century Wars (1800-1899)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
  • 20th Century Wars (1900-1999)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Tablet
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Slate
  • Frame
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stainless Steel
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
National Army Museum
Reference

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