Dover Marine War Memorial, War memorial and sculpture near Dover Marine Station, England.
The monument features four bronze figures on a granite plinth, including a sailor, soldier, bugler, and a winged Victory figure holding a torch.
Constructed in 1922, this memorial honors 556 South Eastern and Chatham Railway employees who died during World War I and 626 Southern Railway workers from World War II.
The memorial combines railway heritage and military remembrance through detailed inscriptions and sculptural elements that represent different service branches.
The memorial stands within the Western Docks area, where access depends on cruise ship schedules as the location serves as an active terminal.
William Charles Holland King created bronze figures that demonstrate the connection between civilian railway workers and military service during wartime operations.
Location: Dover
Inception: 1922
Creator: William Charles Holland King
Part of: Cruise Terminal 1, Including Attached Pedestrian Walkway, War Memorial, Four K6 Telephone Kiosks And Ship's Figurehead Believed To Be Of The Barque 'Roseau'
GPS coordinates: 51.11330,1.31583
Latest update: March 8, 2025 18:19
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