What Information Do Memorials Contain?

A lot of information about an individual can be transcribed on a war memorial. In general, the format of how a name appears on a war memorial follows a basic pattern, namely:

• Forename or initial
• Surname.

You might also be lucky enough to find:

• Rank
• Unit details

For the more detailed memorials, usually those commemorating individuals, you can also find:

• Service number
• Place of birth
• Place of death
• Date of death
• Place of burial
• Age of death
• Manner of death
• Occupation
• Names of relatives
• Address

The name can be placed in any order on a memorial for example, alphabetically; by rank or regiment; by year of death, the decision as to how resting with the memorial committee.