Bermuda Cenotaph - Hamilton, Bermuda - Non-Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

The Bermuda Cenotaph is a memorial to those from Bermuda who died during the World War I and World War II. The cenotaph is an exact replica of the Cenotaph located at Whitehall in London, England.

The Bermuda Cenotaph was built in 1920 of limestone blocks. The monument is 35' tall. On each side are carved wreaths. On the front and the back are three flags that represent the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and British Army. saluting the sacrifice of the brave soldiers.

The left side of the Cenotaph has the following inscriptions:

MCM
XIV

THE
GLORIOUS
DEAD

1914 - 1918

1939 - 1945

The right side has the following inscriptions:

MCM
XIX

THE
GLORIOUS
DEAD

1914 - 1918

1939 - 1945

A bronze plaque at ground level on the front of the Cenotaph is inscribed:

THIS FOUNDATION
WAS LAID BY
H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES
ON THE
1^ST OF OCTOBER 1920

Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): World War I World War II. In Honor Of: The Glorious Dead Marker Text: see long description Date of dedication: 10/1/1920 Who Put it Here?: Government of Bermuda Description of Memorial: This large limestone monument on Front Street is easily seen in its prominent location on the grounds of the Cabinet Building at the center of Front Street, the main street in Hamilton, east of the downtown shopping area. It looks exactly like its counterpart in London.

Visit Instructions:
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