Memorial

The Commando Memorial

Spean Bridge Commando Memorial - Ben Nevis in background

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Current Location

Commando Memorial, A82, Spean Bridge, Lochaber, Highlands and Islands, PH34 4DX, Scotland

OS Grid Reference

NN 20790 82367

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Sculptured / Cast group
WMR Reference Number: 5894
Description: Group of three Commando figures wearing characteristic cap comforters, battle dress and webbing, standing on stone cairn. Close by is a low, formalised, circular walled enclosure "Area of Remembrance" for flowers and commemorations. Individual memorial plaques and crosses throughout the enclosure. The Area of Remembrance was built because the area around the main memorial was getting very messy with flowers and commemorations placed there so anything placed around the memorial is now removed. The Area of Remembrance is being refurbished in April / May 2022. Plaque commemorating the sculptor in the Area of Remembrance.
Inscription: UNITED WE CONQUER/ IN MEMORY OF /THE OFFICERS AND/ MEN OF/ THE COMMANDOS/ WHO DIED IN THE/ SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939 - 1945/ THIS COUNTRY WAS/ THEIR TRAINING/ GROUND.

Commemoration

War: Second World War (1939-1945)

History

Maker(s): H H Martyn and Co., Founder / Foundry
Scott Sutherland ARSA, Designer
Sponsor Type: public
Maintenance History: In 2002 War Memorials Trust contributed £500.00 towards the costs of repairs and landscaping work around the Commando Memorial

Ceremonies

Unveiled

4 October 1952

HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Dedicated

4th October 1952

Rev. John Armstrong. Senior Chaplain to the Commandos

Conservation

Components

Figures

Height: 2743mm

Made from: Bronze

Condition: Good

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The Commando Memorial

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Ceremonies

Conservation

Components

The Commando Memorial

Current Location

OS Grid Reference

Names listed on this memorial

Contribute to the War Memorials Register

Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Ceremonies

Conservation

Components

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