Combined War Memorial, Walkern, Herts, UK - World War I Memorials and Monuments on Waymarking.com

The memorial is a simple cross on a square plinth and a three stepped octagonal base. The cross carries a copper laurel wreath and sword.

Panels have been incised into each side of the plinth and carry inscriptions carved into the stone. The inscription on the front face reads

TO THE GLORY OF GOD

AND

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

THE MEN OF THIS PARISH

WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR

GOD AND COUNTRY

HONOUR AND DEEPEST GRATITUDE

TO ALL WHO FOUGHT IN THE

GREAT WAR

1914 – 1918

On the front face of the top step is the inscription

AND IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR

1939 – 1945

[NAMES]

Names are inscribed on the other three panels of the plinth.

The memorial was unveiled by Mrs Cotton-Browne and dedicated by the Rev W Mills on 3^rd July 1921.

Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 07/03/1921 Private or Public Monument?: Other Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Unknown Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe Rate this waymark: Photo or photos will be uploaded.: yes Website for this Monument: Not listed Physical Address of Monument: Not listed

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