war memorial

British

noun

a monument, usually an obelisk or cross, to those who die in a war, esp those from a particular locality

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And in 1995 he was “the driving force” according to an Associated Press story, behind a war memorial to honor Berkeley veterans killed in the Vietnam War.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

Carley, from Harlech in Gwynedd, was seen walking in formation to the war memorial before a wreath was laid by another individual, and then saluted at the war memorial before marching away.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

The 65-year-old had joined those laying wreaths and saluted the war memorial at the ceremony in Llandudno last November.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

On Sunday, PM2.5 levels around India Gate, the iconic war memorial where protesters had assembled, were more than 13 times the World Health Organization’s recommended daily maximum.

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025

“Meggie, I know I said we would,” said Mo as they stood in the square in front of the war memorial, feeling rather at a loss.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke

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