Memorial

ANZACS - WW1

N. Z. E. F. face

Source: Copyright Ian Clark

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Current Location

The Esplanade, Weymouth, West Dorset, Dorset, DT4 7NN, England

SY 68157 79775

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Type of Memorial: Pillar / Column
WMR Reference Number: 69757
Description: A triangular pillar sits on the two steps square base, surrounded by a squared fencing. Face 1 consists of the badge of Anzac and the inscription. Face 2 consists of the badge of Australian Commonwealth Military Forces and the inscription. Face 3 consists of NZ onward badge with inscription and another inscription is written on the second step of the platform where a few soldier's hats on top of the step. Lettering is carved in caps.
Inscription: FACE 1: ANZAC/ MEMORIAL/ WE WILL REMEMBER THEM FACE 2: A. I. F./ IN MEMORY OF/ ANZAC VOLUNTEER TROOPS/ WHO AFTER ACTION/ AT GALLIPOLI IN 1915/ PASSED THROUGH HOSPITALS/ AND TRAINING CAMPS IN DORSET FACE 3: N.Z.E.F./ THESE ANZAC TROOPS/ LATER MOVED FROM DORSET/ TO ACTION IN PALESTINE/ AND THE WESTERN FRONT ON THE 2ND STEP OF THE PLATFORM: THEY CAME FROM AFAR/ IN THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM

Maker(s): John Sellman, Sculptor
Sponsor Type: public
Sponsored By: Members of the Weymouth and Portland Residents' Association, Weymouth and Portland Borough Council, Individuals and local businesses.

Unveiled

01 June 2005

Mr Ames' chaplain Reverend Eric Mitchell

Dedicated

01 June 2005

Mr Ames' chaplain Reverend Eric Mitchell

Pillar

Height: 2100mm

Width: 1400mm

Depth: 1250mm

Made from: Stone