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Category Archives: London Memorials
Royal Naval Division Memorial in London
The Royal Naval Division Memorial is located on Horse Guards Parade in London, but unfortunately is almost lost in the space as it is such a modest structure. It was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and was unveiled on 25 … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage, London Memorials, Memorials elsewhere, Military, Outside RSA, United Kingdom, World War 1
Tagged Admiralty, Edward Lutyens, Horse Guards, RND, Royal Marines, Royal Naval Division, Royal Navy, World War 1
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The Machine Gun Corps Memorial
The Machine Gun Corps Memorial, is located on the north side of the traffic island at Hyde Park Corner near the Wellington Arch. The memorial is also known as “The Boy David” as it depicts a 2.7m bronze statue of a nude David by Francis Derwent Wood. The figure … Continue reading
Posted in Heavy Artillery Memorial, Heritage, London Memorials, Military, Outside RSA, United Kingdom, World War 1
Tagged First World War, Hyde Park, Machine Gun Corps Memorial, Vickers machine gun, Wellington Arch
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Frederick Sleigh Roberts VC.
Frederick Sleigh Roberts, (30/09/1832 – 14/11/1914) Was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions for actions on 2 January 1858 at Khudagan during the Indian Rebellion. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 24 December 1858, Issue: 22212, Page: 5516, reads: “Bengal Artillery, Lieutenant Frederick … Continue reading
Posted in Boer War, Heritage, Indian Mutiny, London Memorials, Military, Outside RSA, South Africa, United Kingdom, Victoria Cross
Tagged Boer War, Colenso, Frederick Hugh Sherston Roberts VC, Frederick Sleigh Roberts, Horse Guards, Indian Mutiny, Lord Roberts
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John Joseph Sims VC
John Joseph Sims (1835 – 06/12/1881) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions following the assault on the Redan on 18 June 1855 during the Crimean War. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 24 February 1857, Issue: 21971, Page: 659, reads: “On … Continue reading
Posted in Cemetery, Crimean War, Heritage, London Memorials, Memorials elsewhere, Outside RSA, United Kingdom, Victoria Cross
Tagged City of London Cemetery, Crimean War, John Joseph Sims VC, Redan, VC, Victoria Cross
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George Leslie Drewry VC
George Leslie Drewry (03/11/1894 – 02/08/1918) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at V Beach in the Landing at Cape Helles, during the Gallipoli Campaign. on 25 April 1915. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 13 August 1915, Supplement: 29264, … Continue reading
Posted in Cemetery, Heritage, London Memorials, Memorials elsewhere, Outside RSA, United Kingdom, Victoria Cross, World War 1
Tagged Cape Hellas, Gallipoli, George Leslie Drewry VC, Royal Navy, SS River Clyde, World War One
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John Travers “Jack” Cornwell VC
John Travers “Jack” Cornwell 08/01/1900 – 02/06/1916 was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions on board HMS Chester during the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916. The Citation reads: “The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage, London Memorials, Outside RSA, ships and shipping, United Kingdom, Victoria Cross, World War 1
Tagged Battle of Jutland, City of London Cemetery, HMS Chester, IWM, Jack Cornwell VC, Royal Navy
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Frederick Daniel Parslow VC
Frederick Daniel Parslow (14/01/1856 – 04/07/1915) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions while in the Atlantic during The first World War. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 23 May 1919 Supplement: 31354 Page: 6445, reads: “Lieutenant Frederick Parslow, … Continue reading
Posted in London Memorials, Outside RSA, ships and shipping, United Kingdom, Victoria Cross, World War 1
Tagged Cobh Old Cemetery, Frederick Parslow VC, London, Royal Navy, Tower Hill Merchant Navy Memorial, VC, Victoria Cross
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Sir Frederick Francis Maude VC, GCB
Frederick Francis Maude (20/12/1821 – 20/06/1897) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Crimean Campaign. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 24 February 1857, Issue: 21971, Page: 658, reads: “3rd Regiment, Bt. Lieut.-Colonel Frederick Francis Maude. For conspicuous and … Continue reading
Posted in Cemetery, Crimean War, Heritage, London Memorials, Memorials elsewhere, Outside RSA, United Kingdom, Victoria Cross
Tagged Brompton Cemetery, Crimean War, Redan, Sir Frederick Maude VC, VC, Victoria Cross
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Stoke Newington Civilian War Dead Memorial
The Metropolitan Borough of Stoke Newington Civilian War Dead Memorial may be found in Abney Park Cemetery in London (Google Earth co-ordinates: 51.564451°, -0.077899°). The legibility of the memorial is poor though, with letters missing from the main inscription. The … Continue reading
Posted in Cemetery, Heritage, London Memorials, Memorials elsewhere, Outside RSA, ROH, United Kingdom, World War 1, World War 2
Tagged Abney Park Cemetery, Blitz, bombing, Civilian war dead, CWGC, Magnificent seven, Stoke Newington, World War Two
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Kennington Park Civilian War Dead Memorial
Kennington Park (Google Earth 51.484066° -0.108817°) in South London has a Civilian War Memorial, and it commemorates the over 100 people that were killed in an air raid trench in the park on 15 October 1940. A 50lb bomb caused … Continue reading
Posted in London Memorials, Memorials elsewhere, Outside RSA, United Kingdom, World War 2
Tagged Blitz, Civilian war dead, Kennington Park, London, Memorial, Oval, World War 2
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