Upminster war memorial in early 1930s. After much deliberation the parish war memorial committee, headed by My J. Gunnell, opted to commemorate Upminster's dead with this Celtic cross, designed by Mr C.Harrap and erected in 1921.

The unveiling and dedication of the Upminster war memorial by Brigadier-General C.H. De Rougemont DSO MVO, on sunday 8th May 1921.

The Royal British Legion

• 316 St. Marys Lane, Upminster Essex RM14 3HL
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By: Tony Benton