Memorial

Sevenoaks

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Dartford Road, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3SY, England

OS Grid Reference

TQ 53048 55276

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Serviceman / Servicewoman
WMR Reference Number: 1487
Description: Opposite the Vine Cricket Club on a grassed mound accessed by three steps a rectangular base flanked on each side by another of the same size. The central base is surmounted by plinth and bronze statue of a serviceman with inverted rifle. WW1 and 'later conflicts' inscription on the plinth incised in black lettering. WW2 inscription incised in black lettering on front of the three part base. The obelisk has bronze panels depicting scenes of life in the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force.
Inscription: WW1 Plinth "TO KEEP IN MIND THOSE FROM THIS PLACE / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1918 / (names)", Base WW2 "1939 - 1945 / (names)" / Later conflicts "THOSE WHO HAVE DIED ON ACTIVE SERVICE SINCE 1945 / (names)"

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 229
Died: 229
Information shown: Surname, regiment, decorations.
Order of names: Regiment, forename, surname.

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 115
Died: 115
Information shown: Surname, regiment.
Order of names: Regiment, forename, surname.

War: Korean War (1950-1953)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: Surname, forename
Order of names: Regiment, forename, surname

History

Maker(s): Mr Walker of Chelsea, Builder
Maintenance History: LISTED 2005

Ceremonies

Dedicated

29 October 1920

Bishop of Rochester

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Sevenoaks

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