Memorial

Rifle Brigade - WW1

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Current Location

Junction of Grosvenor Gardens and Hobart Place, Lower Grosvenor Garden, Grosvenor Gardens, Victoria, City Of Westminster, Greater London, SW1W 0BD, England

OS Grid Reference

TQ 28724 79301

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Sculptured / Cast group
WMR Reference Number: 2217
Description: A helmeted soldier with rifle surmounts pedestal in centre of curved screen, at ground level to the left - figure of rifleman of 1806, to the right - officer of 1800.
Inscription: IN MEMORY OF/ 11575/ OFFICERS/ WARRANT OFFICERS/ NON-COMMISSIONED/ OFFICERS/ AND RIFLEMEN/ OF THE/ RIFLE BRIGADE/ WHO FELL IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)

History

Maker(s): JOHN TWEED, Sculptor
Sponsor Type: corporate

Ceremonies

Unveiled

25th July 1925

FM HRH Prince Arthur Duke of Connaught KG

Conservation

Custodian: Westminster City Council

Components

Pedestal

Made from: Stone - Portland

Condition: Good

Grade: II

Figure

Height: 2250mm

Made from: Bronze

Condition: Good

Further Information

Departments WM 1209/WM1200/Q42411/Q42412
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