The Animals in War Memorial is a war memorial, in Park Lane island, right outside Hyde Park in London, commemorating the countless animals that have served and died under British military command throughout history. It was designed by English sculptor David Backhouse.
On the face of the right wing when viewed from the front or inside:
Main heading; the largest and heaviest cut inscription
Animals in War
Directly beneath the main heading
This monument is dedicated to all the animals
that served and died alongside British and allied forces
in wars and campaigns throughout time
Beneath and to the right of the main heading
They had no choice
On the face of the left wing when viewed from the rear or outside (on the reverse of the main heading):
Many
and various
animals were employed
to support British and Allied Forces
in wars and campaigns over the centuries
and as a result millions died · From the pigeon to the
elephant they all played a vital role in every region of the world
in the cause of human freedom · Their contribution must never be forgotten
The Cache is not inside the Royal park.