Chindit Memorial, War memorial at Victoria Embankment, London, England
The Chindit Memorial is a war memorial on Victoria Embankment in London, formed by a bronze Chinthe sculpture placed on top of a Portland stone pillar. The pillar stands on three steps of red granite, positioned along the north bank of the Thames.
The memorial was unveiled in October 1990 and honors the soldiers who fought behind Japanese lines in Burma during World War II. These forces, led by General Orde Wingate, carried out long-range operations deep in jungle territory.
The Chinthe shown on the memorial comes from Burmese temple tradition, where this mythical creature guards sacred entrances. Visitors can see the figure up close and recognize how the soldiers adopted it as their own symbol during the Burma campaign.
The memorial stands on Victoria Embankment between Northumberland Avenue and Westminster Bridge, within easy walking distance of both Embankment and Westminster Underground stations. The riverside path is flat and straightforward to follow, making it easy to reach on foot from nearby areas.
The back of the pillar carries a quote from Winston Churchill about General Wingate, carved directly into the stone. Below it, four names are listed, each a recipient of the Victoria Cross, one of the highest military honors awarded in Britain.
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