WARRIOR BIRDS
UKNIWM Ref: 40121
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Address
| Type: |
OTHER MEMORIAL |
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| OS Map Ref: |
TQ 155 026 |
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Inscription
STONE BLOCK ONE: IN MEMORY OF/ WARRIOR BIRDS/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES ON ACTIVE SERVICE 1939 - 45/ AND FOR THE USE AND PLEASURE OF LIVING BIRDS.
STONE BLOCK TWO: A BIRD OF THE AIR SHALL CARRY THE VOICE AND THAT WHICH HATH WINGS SHALL TELL THE MATTER
PLAQUE: IN MEMORY OF 'WINKIE' A PIGEON SERVING WITH BEAUFORT SQUADRON NO 1 RAF PIGEON SERVICE. THE CRAFT SHE WAS ON DITCHED AND DESPITE BEING COVERED IN OIL SHE WAS ABLE TO FLY HOME AND DELIVER THE MESSAGE SHOWING WHERE THE CREW WHERE. ALL WERE RESCUED SAFELY
(EXACT INSCRIPTION UNKNOWN)
Components
| Component | Material(s) | Height | Width | Depth | Condition |
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| SECOND WORLD WAR MEMORIAL |
STONE - FOREST OF DEAN |
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|
GOOD |
Physical Description
MEMORIAL BUILT TO REPRESENT A FAIRY GLEN WITH WATER BUBBLING OUT BETWEEN ROCKS INTO A DRINKING POOL. INSCRIPTION ON TWO FOREST OF DEAN BLOCKS AT THE TOP OF THE MOUND.
TWO CARVED PIGEONS STOOD ON TOP OF THE STONE BLOCKS BUT THESE HAVE BEEN STOLEN
Wars Commemorated & People Remembered
| War |
ANIMAL MEMORIALS |
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| Total names on memorial: |
1 |
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| Served & Returned |
0 |
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| Died |
1 |
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| Is this an exact count? |
Not known |
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| How are the names ordered? |
Not known |
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| What information is listed on the memorial? |
None |
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| Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? |
No |
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| War |
SECOND WORLD WAR |
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| Total names on memorial: |
0 |
|---|
| Served & Returned |
0 |
|---|
| Died |
0 |
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| Is this an exact count? |
Not known |
|---|
| How are the names ordered? |
Not known |
|---|
| What information is listed on the memorial? |
None |
|---|
| Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? |
No |
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Maintenance
| Are the letters difficult to read? |
No |
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| Who is responsible for the memorial? |
WORTHING BOROUGH COUNCIL AND A LOCAL MASON |
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| Maintenance History: |
1999: MEMORIAL CLEANED AND LETTERING RE-CUT |
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Ceremonies
| Role | Performed By |
|---|
| UNVEILING |
DUKE AND DUCHESS OF HAMILTON |
Sponsorships
| Sponsorship Type: |
Other |
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| Did this include a trust or scholarship? |
No |
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| Did this include a roll of honour? |
NOT APPLICABLE |
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| Cost of Site: |
Not known |
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| Cost of Memorial: |
Not known |
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| Comments on Costs: |
|
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Craftsmen
| Name | Occupation |
|---|
| LESLIE SHARP |
SCULPTOR |
References
| Co-ordinator's Comments: |
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| Comments: |
NEWS: "THE GUARDIAN" 24 SEP 1999
NEWS: "WEST SUSSEX GAZETTE" 30 SEP 1999 |
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| Photographs: |
None |
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| Other Documents: |
None |
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| Form / Letter: |
F |
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| Negatives: |
No |
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| Drawings / Plans: |
No |
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| Minutes: |
No |
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| Press Cuttings: |
2 |
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