Memorial

Collingwood Battalion Royal Naval Division

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Current Location

A354, Junction between Salibury Road and Swainson Road, A354 Blandford Forum, Pimperne, North Dorset, Dorset, DT11 8GY, England

ST 91859 10155

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Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 26761
Description: Polished marble obelisk mounted on two-tiered plinth. Raised inscription in black lettering.
Inscription: FRONT FACE: IN MEMORY OF/ THE COMMANDING OFFICER/ OFFICERS AND MEN/ OF THE COLLINGWOOD BATTN./ ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION/ WHO FELL IN ACTION IN GALLIPOLI,/ ON 4TH JUNE 1915, WHEN THE/ BATTN. WAS PRACTICALLY DESTROYED. REAR FACE: THE COLLINGWOOD BATTALION COMPLETED ITS TRAINING ON THESE DOWNS./ THIS MEMORIAL IS ERECTED BY THE SURVIVORS.

Unveiled

7 June 1919

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Obelisk

Made from: Marble

Condition: Unknown