Memorial

Shot At Dawn

329 Shot at Dawn 4

Source: Copyright Colin Sweett

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Current Location

Memorial is no 329 in Green Zone, at eastern edge of arboretum, beyond Polish Forces War Memorial, National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Lichfield, Staffordshire, DE13 7AR, England

OS Grid Reference

SK 18710 14154

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Composite
WMR Reference Number: 46465
Description: Sculpted concrete figure of blindfolded soldier with target hung around his neck. Figure is modeled on Private Herbert Burden who was shot at dawn aged seventeen. 307 wooden stakes are arranged in a semi-circle behind the statue, each bearing a small plaque with the name and service details of those shot at dawn during WW1. The memorial is set within a secluded stand of trees. Benches with individual dedicatory plaques are arranged around the perimeter of the memorial.
Inscription: (NO INSCRIPTION ON MEMORIAL FIGURE. 307 WOODEN STAKES SURROUND FIGURE, ONE FOR EACH OF THOSE SHOT AT DAWN, DISPLAYING THEIR NAME, RANK, REGIMENT AND DATE AND AGE AT DEATH.

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 307
Died: 307
Information shown: Foename, surname, rank, regiment,year of death, age at death

History

Maker(s): ANDY DE COMYN, Sculptor
Sponsor Type: public

Ceremonies

Unveiled

21st June 2001

RELATIVES/FRIENDS OF THE FALLEN

Conservation

Components

Other structure

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good

Plaques

Made from: Metal

Condition: Good

Figure

Height: C 8.5FT

Made from: Concrete

Condition: Good