What words are inscribed on the memorial?
(From left to right): WAVELL 1941-1943, NORTH AFRICA, AUCHINLECK 1941, 1943-1947/ PERSIA/ IRAQ/ SYRIA, HONG KONG/ MALAYA, GREECE/ ERITREA, BURMA, ITALY
War
How many names are listed in total?
2
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
2
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
What information is listed for those commemorated?
The surnames and dates of tenure of the two Commanders in Chief during the releant period
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
National Army Museum Accession number NAM. 2003-05-174-1
Components
Component
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Does it have listed status?
No
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
DAVID MAILE
What role did they have in the making?
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
G. Maile & Sons
What role did they have in the making?
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
1970
References
The National Army Museum's description of this memorial and its history can be found at https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=2003-05-174-1
The War Memorials Trust reference for this window is 142612, see https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/142612/
Memorial Image
Media ID
99780
Image
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Indian Army Memorial WW2 Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Peter Hinde (WMO 142612)
Who is it credited to?
Peter Hinde (WMO 142612)
Date Taken
20/7/2019
Media Description
https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/142612/
Who took or provided this image?
Peter Hinde (WMO 142612)
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
109869
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
indian_divisions_ww2_window.jpg
Media Image Height
3008
Media Image Width
2000