Monument

St Mary-le-bone War Memorial

Inscription

{On the back of the plinth:
a carved laurel wreath encircling a lit lantern, representing an eternal flame, presumably, and:}
1914 - 1918
1939 - 1945

{On the front:}
A grateful tribute to the men and women of Saint Mary-le-bone who by their service and sacrifice for King and country freely played their part in the Great War, 1914 - 1918 and in the Second World War, 1939 - 1945.
{On the left back base of the statue;}
C. L. Hartwell, RA, Sc.

Site: St Mary-le-bone War Memorial (1 memorial)

NW8, Park Road

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
St Mary-le-bone War Memorial

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World War 1

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World War 2

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St Marylebone fallen

The men and women of Saint Marylebone who served and died in both World Wars.

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This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
St Mary-le-bone War Memorial

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Charles Leonard Hartwell, RA, FRBS, RBC.

He was a Member of the Royal Academy. The picture is a self-portrait. Much in...

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