{There are 5 panels alternating with a balustrade. On the central panel, inside a wreath:}
Pro Patria
{And below that, on the front of the ledge:}
MCMXIV MCMXVIII
{This translates as 1914 - 1918}
{The other 4 panels are inscribed with a list of 89 names, in alphabet sequence, except for 4 added at the bottom of the panels. See Subjects Commemorated for the list.}
NW3, Church Row
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
St John's Hampstead WW1 memorial
We'd always assumed that this war was known as the Great War until WW2 came a...
This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
St John's Hampstead WW1 memorial
In 1747 these gates and railings were purchased for this church from Cannons ...
The monument, designed by Sydney March, is grade II Listed. Prior to 2012 Google street view shows the original bronze plaques on this mo...
This is a classy plaque, very of its time. From Fanny Cornforth we learn that the text "death has...." is written by Henry Wilson and is...
There is a cross on the reverse of the monument.
The list uses abbreviations for first names extensively: Wm., Richd,, Albt., Chas., Hy., Ivo., etc. Those last standing for Henry and Ivo...
Bronze statue depicts War being controlled by Peace. Unveiled by the Duke of Connaught. The pillars at each end carry bronze panels, a t...
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