Great Missenden War Memorial facts for kids

The Great Missenden War Memorial helps us remember people from the village of Great Missenden in Buckinghamshire. These brave individuals gave their lives fighting in World War I and World War II. The main memorial is a tall stone cross. It stands at the Church of St Peter and St Paul.

The memorial in September 2016.

What is a War Memorial?

A war memorial is a special monument. It is built to honor people who died in wars. These memorials help us remember their sacrifice. They remind us of the history and the cost of conflicts.

The Main Memorial

The main Great Missenden War Memorial is a tall, thin stone cross. It has a base with two steps. This memorial was officially opened on May 8, 1920. A special church leader, Edward Shaw, who was the Bishop of Buckingham, led the dedication ceremony.

Other Memorials in Great Missenden

Besides the main cross, there are two smaller stone plaques in Great Missenden. These plaques also honor local people who died in the world wars.

• One plaque is from the British Legion. You can find it at 52 High Street in Great Missenden.
• The other plaque is inside the memorial hall on Link Road. This plaque was revealed on May 12, 1921. A very important person, Charles Wynn-Carington, 1st Marquess of Lincolnshire, who was the Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire, unveiled it. A Lord Lieutenant is the King's or Queen's representative in a county.

The British Legion memorial plaque on the High Street in March 2016.

Keeping the Plaques Safe

In 2008, the letters on the High Street plaque became hard to read. The War Memorials Trust gave £411 to help fix it. This money helped make sure the names of the fallen heroes would not be forgotten.

Who is Remembered?

Together, the three memorials in Great Missenden list 51 people from the village.

• 39 of these people died in World War I.
• 12 of them died in World War II.

These memorials ensure that their names and sacrifices are remembered by future generations.