The memorial takes the form of a sculpture of a life-size young boy representing Youth, standing with his arms stretched upwards and holding a flaming cross in his right hand. At his feet is a ring of thorns. The pedestal has the arms of the borough in bronze relief on the front face. The sides of the pedestal bear bronze wreaths. The back of the pedestal bears the additional First World War plaque that was added in 1934, as well as the small Second World War plaque added in 1949. The low flanking walls carry a roll of honour of First World War names. The tall plinth has sunken integral flower holders. An additional step with interpretive plaque was added at the foot of the plinth at the back of the memorial.