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    Memorial

    Kendal Cenotaph

    The Korean War plaque

    Source: Copyright David Long

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    Current Location

    Market Place, Stricklandgate, Kendal, South Lakeland, Cumbria, LA9 4LY, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SD 51512 92796

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    © WMR-398

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    Type of Memorial
    Serviceman / Servicewoman
    WMR Reference Number
    398
    Description
    Grey granite Cenotaph surmounted by a bronze figure of a soldier in full kit. The plinth is mounted on a two stage base and stands on two sandstone steps. A bronze laurel wreath hangs over each corner of the pedestal. The memorial is protected by grey granite posts, which have pink granite posts behind, and there are posts and chains set around the lower step. The dedication and names plaques are cast bronze. The WW1 Dedication is on the front face of the plinth, with the names on the other three faces. The WW2 Dedication is on the upper step of the base of the plinth, with the names on the four faces of the lower step. The Korean War plaque is on the upper step at the rear of the plinth.
    Inscription
    IN HONOUR OF THE MEN/OF/KENDAL/WHO LOYALLY SERVED IN/THE GREAT WAR/1914-1918/AND IN FOND AND GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE/OF THOSE NAMED HEREON WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/FOR THEIR COUNTRY/THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED BY THEIR FELLOW TOWNSMEN/[names]/ On the lower part of the memorial-WORLD WAR 1939-1945/[names] 12 o'clock face lower-1950-1951/[name]
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    316
    Died
    316
    Information shown
    Surname, initials of forenames
    Order of names
    Surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    166
    Died
    166
    Information shown
    Surname,decorations, initials of forenames
    Order of names
    Surname
    War
    Korean War (1950-1953)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    Surname, initials of forenames
    Sponsor Type
    public

    Components

    Sculpture

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Pillar

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Plaques

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good