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City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

Animals In War

 
 
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 26, 2018
1. Animals In War Memorial
Inscription.
This monument is dedicated to all the animals that served and died alongside British and Allied Forces in wars and campaigns throughout time

They had no choice
Many and various animals were employed to support British and Allied Forces in wars and campaigns over the centuries and as a result millions died. From the pigeon to the elephant they all played a vital role in every region of the world in the cause of human freedom. Their contribution must never be forgotten.

This monument was unveiled on the 24th November 2004 by HRH The Princess Royal KG KT Patron · The Animals In War Memorial Fund

The building of this monument was made possible by generous public donations. Principal benefactors: ( an extensive list of organizations and people )
 
Erected 2004.
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: AnimalsMilitary.
 
Location. 51° 30.662′ N, 0° 9.448′ W. Memorial is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is at the intersection of Park Lane and Brook Gate, on the left when traveling north on Park Lane. Touch for map. Memorial
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is in this post office area: City of Westminster, England W1K 7QF, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Leo Bonn (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Benjamin Disraeli (about 150 meters away); A History of Marble Arch (about 210 meters away); George Seferis (about 210 meters away); Dwight David Eisenhower (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sir Frederick Handley Page (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Jack Buchanan (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); John Gilbert Winant (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
 
Also see . . .  The Animals In War Memorial. (Submitted on August 8, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
 
Animals In War Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 26, 2018
2. Animals In War Memorial
Animals In War Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 26, 2018
3. Animals In War Memorial
( back )
Animals In War Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 26, 2018
4. Animals In War Memorial
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 330 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 8, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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