Centenary Re-enactment Planned for Carnforth War Memorial Parade

An event commemorating the inauguration of a World War One memorial is set to be restaged to observe its centenary. The Carnforth War Memorial was originally revealed in 1924, witnessed by 2,000 individuals, as a tribute to the servicemen from the Lancashire town who perished during the conflict. In the subsequent year, a commemorative plaque was affixed, honoring those who succumbed to their injuries post-war, often due to the enduring impact of poison gas. Furthermore, a delegate from the Australian High Commission is scheduled to place a wreath at Saturday’s commemorative parade, honoring a former resident who had relocated to Australia prior to their death in the conflict. Town councillor Ian Laurence stated: “Based on footage from November 1924, our parade will be a re-enactment of the original march starting at 2.20pm from Carnforth High School, along Kellet Road and Market Street to the War Memorial Gardens, where a public service will be held and the current Lord Cavendish will provide a commemoration, just as his grandfather did 100 years ago.” The monument features a bronze soldier sculpture, crafted by Percy Bentham. In 1947, it underwent modification to incorporate the names of individuals who perished in World War Two.