Kilmarnock War Memorial
War memorial in Kilmarnock, Scotland
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The Kilmarnock War Memorial is a war memorial located in Kilmarnock, Scotland. Built in 1927, it pays tribute to all those who fought in the First World War, Second World War, Korean War & the Northern Ireland Conflict. The building is accessible to the public, although access is restricted to a degree.
Wall mounted inside are commemorative plaques to the following: First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945), Second World War - civilians, Korean War (1950-1953), Northern Ireland Conflict; The Troubles (1969-1998).[1]
Inside there is a figure cast in bronze, ‘The Victor’, whose head is bowed in silent contemplation of the cost of war.[2] There are 6 Bronze Plaques for WW1 and 2 for WW2 with names, also Brass Plaques for Korean war and Northern Ireland Casualties, and a Bronze Figure of Victory. The 850 WW1 names originally have subsequently been added to.[1]
The exterior plaque is dedicated to those who gave their lives in First World War, Second World War, Korean War & the Northern Ireland Conflict.[1]
