Armed Forces Memorial
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The Armed Forces Memorial will recognise the many servicemen and women who have given their lives while on duty and those killed by terrorist action. The Memorial will also help to raise awareness of the invaluable contribution made by the Armed Forces throughout the world.
The Memorial will be located at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, England where there are already a number of Service-related memorials.
[edit] The Design
The design of the Armed Forces Memorial was officially unveiled at the Imperial War Museum, London on 6 April 2005. Created by architect Liam O'Connor, the memorial will be constructed in Portland stone and will have the name of each Serviceman and woman engraved on it.
Architect Liam O'Connor is best known for the design of the Commonwealth Memorial Gates on Constitution Hill in London. His winning design for the Armed Forces Memorial was selected following an international competition.
The sculptural elements of the Armed Forces Memorial will be created by Ian Rank-Broadley, who sculpted the effigy of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II, which has appeared on all UK and Commonwealth coinage since 1998.
