2nd Boer War memorial erected in 1905 – York, UK
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An ornate octagonal war memorial to servicemen of the county of York.
Waymark Code: WMAYW4
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/13/2011
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On each side of this of this ocatagonal memorial was a statue representing different services, including nursing. In 1961 the memorial was struck by lightning which damaged one of the statues. That one was then removed.
The plaque in front of the memorial has the following inscription.
REMEMBER THOSE LOYAL
GALLANT SOLDIERS AND SAILORS
OF THIS COUNTY OF YORK WHO
FELL FIGHTING FOR THEIR COUNTRY'S
HONOUR IN SOUTH AFRICA 1899 TO
1902 AND WHOSE NAMES ARE
INSCRIBED ON THIS CROSS ERECTED BY
THEIR FELLOW YORKSHIREMEN
A.D. 1905
It stands in Duncombe Place near to York Minster.
Which Boer War?: Second Boer War
Boer War Website: Not listed
First Boer War (Alternate Name): Not listed
Second Boer War (Alternate Name): Not listed
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