LEICESTER SOUTH AFRICAN (BOER) WAR MEMORIAL

Boer War - Detailed Information
Compiled and Copyright © Martin Edwards 2008

The Leicester South African (Boer) War Memorial is situated in Town Square, Leicester, and takes the form of a wall with bronze panels, a central figure of peace and, at either end, the figures of grief and war. The memorial was unveiled on 1st July 1909 by Field Marshall Lord Grenfell; the sculptor was Crossland McClure, the architects Messrs. Everard, Son & Pick and the foundry used was Messrs. Collins & Co. There are 315 names listed by regiment. Rank and surname; these have yet to be transcribed here.

The dedication and unveiling ceremony taken from an old postcard.

GLORY TO GOD: HONOUR THE DEAD
PEACE AFTER VICTORY
TO THE MEMORY OF THE LEICESTERSHIRE MEN
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY
SOUTH AFRICA, 1899-1902

Names have yet to be transcribed

Last updated 23 February, 2008