Alamein Memorial, War memorial in El Alamein, Egypt.
The Alamein Memorial features tall walls and shelters with inscribed panels listing names of Commonwealth soldiers who died in North African campaigns.
The memorial, unveiled by Viscount Montgomery in 1954, commemorates 11,866 Commonwealth forces members who perished during World War II operations.
The memorial incorporates architectural elements adapted to African conditions, including specific design choices to handle desert sand and intense sunlight.
Visitors can locate names of fallen soldiers on memorial panels and access the surrounding El Alamein War Cemetery throughout the year.
The memorial includes names of airmen who died across multiple territories, from Greece to Madagascar, making it a central point of remembrance.
Location: El Alamein
Architects: Hubert Worthington
Official opening: October 24, 1954
Part of: El Alamein War Cemetery
GPS coordinates: 30.83813,28.94711
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46
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