GEN W SIKORSKI
UKNIWM Ref: 52593
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Address
| Type: |
SERVICEMAN/WOMAN |
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| OS Map Ref: |
TQ 288 819 |
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Inscription
GENERAL/ WLADYSLAW SIKORSKI/ 1881-1943/ PRIME MINISTER OF/ THE POLISH GOVERNMENT/ AND/ COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF/ THE POLISH ARMED FORCES/ 7 NOVEMBER 1939/ 4 JULY 1943.
Components
| Component | Material(s) | Height | Width | Depth | Condition |
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| FIGURE |
BRONZE |
3000MM |
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UNKNOWN |
Physical Description
BRONZE UNIFORMED FIGURE OF GENERAL SIKORSKI ON PLINTH
Wars Commemorated & People Remembered
| War |
SECOND WORLD WAR |
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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? |
Yes, an exact count |
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| How are the names ordered? |
rank > year died |
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| What information is listed on the memorial? |
rank, year died |
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| 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? |
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| Maintenance History: |
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Ceremonies
| Date: |
24TH SEPTEMBER 2000 |
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| Role | Performed By |
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| UNVEILING |
HRH THE DUKE OF KENT |
Sponsorships
| Sponsorship Type: |
Public |
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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 |
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| Faith Winter |
SCULPTOR |
References
| Co-ordinator's Comments: |
GEN SIKORSKI WAS HEAD OF THE EXILED POLISH GOVERNMENT CHIEF OF SOME 75OOO DISPLACED SERVICEMEN. |
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| Comments: |
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| Photographs: |
3 |
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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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