Cenotaph War Memorial, Colombo, War memorial in Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The Cenotaph War Memorial features a central monumental structure with memorial walls displaying names of military personnel who perished during both World Wars.
The memorial foundation stone was placed by Governor Sir William Henry Manning in 1921, and later relocated from Galle Face Green during World War II.
This memorial structure serves as the central location for the National Service of Remembrance, held annually on the Sunday closest to November 11.
Visitors can access the memorial through multiple entrances of Viharamahadevi Park, with guided tours available to explain the historical significance of inscriptions.
The memorial walls include the name of Miss L. Midwood, the only female service member listed among those who died during the Great War.
Location: Colombo
GPS coordinates: 6.91296,79.85840
Latest update: March 8, 2025 19:27
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