Memorial
Olney
Current Location
The memorial is located where Silver End meets Market Place and the High Street., Market Square, Olney, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK46 4BA, England
OS Grid Reference
SP 88927 51330
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Cenotaph
- WMR Reference Number
- 8166
- Description
- A pillar surmounting a moulded pedestal, and a three step base. There are wreaths in relief on each face of the pillar. The memorial is located on a green surrounded by posts linked by chains.
- Inscription
- 6 o'clock face: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN / FROM THIS TOWN / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1919 / "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE." / IN TOKEN OF SORROW THEIR LOSS, / OF PRIDE IN THEIR VALOUR, / 1939-1945. 9 o'clock face: (Names) 12 o'clock face: (Names) 3 o'clock face: (Names)
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Number Commemorated
- 19
- Died
- 19
- Information shown
- Forename, surname.
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 65
- Died
- 65
- Information shown
- Forename, surname.
- Maker(s)
Mr. W. J. Pullen, Designer
Ceremonies
Unveiled
1st May 1921
General Lord Horne of Stirkoke
- Custodian
- Milton Keynes District Council
Components
- Pillar
Made from: Stone
Condition: Good
- Pedestal
Made from: Stone
Condition: Good
- Base
Made from: Stone
Condition: Good
- The Buckinghamshire Herald. 23 April 1921.
- for images, see https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/115153/