War Memorial
War Memorial
War Memorial
War Memorial
War Memorial
War Memorial
War Memorial
War Memorial
War Memorial
War Memorial
War Memorial
War Memorial
War Memorial
War Memorial
War Memorial

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A soldier and a sailor both holding an unfurling standard between them, surmounting a tall pedestal. The sculpture is set on a three-step base within a square railing enclosure.
Title

War Memorial

Date

1923

Medium

marble & stone

Accession number

WS11_LC_S001

Acquisition method

commissioned by public donation

Work type

War memorial

Owner

Cannock Chase District Council

Custodian

Cannock Chase District Council

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

22nd May 1923

Access

at all times

Inscription description

OUR GLORIOUS DEAD / This Monument / was Erected in Grateful / Memory of / the men of Cannock / Who died in the defence / of their Country / in the Great War / 1914 – 1918 / Their Honour. Our Gratitude. (names) / ALSO REMEMBERED (names)

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Located at

Market Place, Cannock

WS11 1EB