Civil Service Rifles War Memorial, World War I memorial at Somerset House, England.
The rectangular Portland stone column features a sculpted urn at its summit and incorporates painted stone flags representing the Union Flag and regimental colors.
The memorial, unveiled in 1924 by Edward, Prince of Wales, commemorates 1,240 members of the Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles who died in World War I.
The structure stands as a testament to civil servants who transitioned from administrative roles to military service during the First World War.
Located on the riverside terrace of Somerset House, the memorial measures 4.9 meters in height and contains a scroll with names of the fallen inside its column.
The memorial incorporates stone flags carved and painted directly into the structure, a technique architect Edwin Lutyens applied in several of his monuments.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1923
Architects: Edwin Lutyens
GPS coordinates: 51.51033,-0.11756
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:07
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