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    Memorial

    Charlton - WW1 and WW2

    Charlton

    Source: Copyright London Remembers

    1/4

    Current Location

    Green opposite St Lukes Church, The Village, Charlton, Greenwich, Greater London, SE7 8UG, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TQ 41464 77794

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    11871
    Description
    Latin cross with Sword of Sacrifice set on a tapering shaft, octagonal plinth, and two octagonal steps. The plinth has plaques with the names of the fallen on the faces.
    Inscription
    TO THE/ GLORIOUS MEMORY/ OF THE/ MEN OF CHARLTON/ WHO IN THE GREAT WARS/ 1914 & 1939/ GAVE THEIR LIVES THAT WE MIGHT LIVE/ THEIR NAMES/ ARE RECORDED IN THE BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE/ IN/ ST LUKE'S CHURCH
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    245
    Died
    245
    Information shown
    Surname, initials
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    10
    Died
    10
    Information shown
    forename, initial, surname service, date of death
    Order of names
    year of death, date of death
    Maker(s)
    • Messrs Hoare & Sons, Builder

    Ceremonies

    Dedicated

    30th October 1920

    Bishop Suffragan of Woolwich

    Unveiled

    30th October 1920

    Brigadier General GHA White

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Stone - Blue Pennant


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1433012

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listin g/the-list/list-entry/1433012 (accessed 21/05/2026)

    Plaque

    Height: 584mm

    Width: 431mm


    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1433012

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listin g/the-list/list-entry/1433012 (accessed 21/05/2026)

    Plinth

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1433012

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listin g/the-list/list-entry/1433012 (accessed 21/05/2026)

    Steps

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1433012

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listin g/the-list/list-entry/1433012 (accessed 21/05/2026)

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    111749

    To report a concern about the condition of this memorial, visit War Memorial Trust.

    Help update these details if the condition is wrongWar Memorials Register Logo
    • Kentish Mercury 22nd October 1920
    • London Remembers: https://www.londonremembers.com/memorials/charlton-war-memorial
    • The Charlton Champion, 9th November 2018: https://charltonchampion.co.uk/2018/11/09/remembering-those-who-served-in-world-war-i-the-stories-behind-the-names-on-charltons-war-memorials/