Memorial

Hampshire Constabulary WW1 and WW2

Hampshire Constabulary WW1/WW2 brass plaque

Source: Copyright Hampshire Constabulary History Society

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Current Location

2nd Floor of the Solent Sky Museum, Hampshire Police and Fire Heritage Trust, Albert Road South, Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3FR, England

OS Grid Reference

SU 42779 11107

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 86943
Description: Large rectangular brass plaque, engraved with the Hampshire Constabulary crest top-centre; the inscription and names below are in engraved black lettering.
Inscription: TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY/ OF OUR COMRADES WHO MADE THE/ SUPREME SACRIFICE IN THE SERVICE / OF THEIR COUNTRY DURING THE/ TWO WORLD WARS/ 1914 - 1918/ (NAMES)/ 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 26
Died: 26
Information shown: Initials, surname
Order of names: Alphabetical by surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 18
Died: 18
Information shown: Initials, surname
Order of names: Alphabetical by surname

Conservation

Custodian: Hampshire Constabulary

Components

Plaque

Made from: Brass

Condition: Good

Further Information

warmemorialsonline reference WMO 257416 refers
Hampshire Constabulary General Orders of 9th June 1949 mentioned that the plaque had been unveiled in the entrance hall of Police Headquarters on 23/5/1949.