24th Division War Memorial

The 24th Division War Memorial is a Portland limestone memorial in Battersea Park showing three soldiers in military dress with a serpent coiled around their feet on a cylindrical base. The work is registered as a Grade II* listed building and stands in the park's open space.

The memorial was unveiled in October 1924 by Field Marshal Lord Plumer to honor over 35,000 casualties of the 24th Division from World War I. It stands as a lasting tribute to the losses this unit suffered during the war years.

The carved military badges on the memorial represent the different regiments that made up the 24th Division, keeping their identities visible through fine stonework. Visitors today can still see these carefully detailed emblems that honor the variety of units that served together.

The memorial is located on East Carriage Drive within Battersea Park and is freely accessible for visitors throughout the day. The park location makes it easy to visit and offers a calm setting for quiet reflection.

The three soldier figures were modeled after actual servicemen, including Trooper Morris Thomas, Sergeant J Woods, and the poet Robert Graves. This connection to real individuals gives the work a personal dimension beyond its role as a public memorial.

Location: London Borough of Wandsworth

Inception: 1924

Creator: Eric Kennington

Made from material: Portland limestone

GPS coordinates: 51.48051,-0.15383

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:00