Winchester in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

King's Royal Rifle Corps War Memorial

Photographed By Stephen Palmer, August 4, 2023

1. King's Royal Rifle Corps War Memorial

Inscription.
To the Glory of God and in memory of the Officers, Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Riflemen of the King's Royal Rifle Corps who gave their lives for their King and Country in the Great War
1914 - 1918
and
1939 - 1945

Erected 1922.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II.

Location. 51° 3.676′ N, 1° 18.868′ W. Marker is in Winchester, England, in Hampshire. Memorial can be reached from The Close. Memorial is in the grounds of Winchester Cathedral. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 The Close, Winchester, England SO23 9LS, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Walker (within shouting distance of this marker); 5 & 6, The Square (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lady Lisle (about 90 meters away); William The Conqueror's Palace (about 150 meters away); City Cross (Butter Cross) (about 150 meters away); Winchester Guildhall (about 180 meters away); Godbegot (about 210 meters away); South African War 1899 - 1902 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.

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Excerpt: "This infantry regiment was formed in 1756 and was one of the first in the British Army to be equipped with rifles."

(Submitted on August 5, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England.)

Photographed By Stephen Palmer, August 4, 2023

2. King's Royal Rifle Corps War Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 43 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.