National Memorial Arboretum, Polar Bear... © David Dixon

SK1814 : National Memorial Arboretum, Polar Bear Memorial

taken 7 years ago, near to Alrewas, Staffordshire, Great Britain

National Memorial Arboretum, Polar Bear Memorial

The Polar Bear Memorial, which is a tribute to the 49th Infantry, West Riding Division, was the first monument and sculpture to be erected at the Arboretum.

During World War II, the 49th Infantry was stationed in Iceland and, because they were surrounded by 20ft-deep snow for most of the campaign, their commanding officer called the men "his Polar Bears". The Polar Bear on a block of ice was soon adopted as their mascot and shoulder flash.

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Grid Square: SK1814, 1455 images (more nearby )
Photographer: David Dixon (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Saturday, 20 September, 2014 (more nearby)
Submitted: Monday, 29 September, 2014
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts People, Events
Camera (from Tags): Panasonic Lumix TZ60
Subject Location: OSGB36: SK 1831 1443 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:43.6324N 1:43.8191W
Camera Location: OSGB36: SK 1831 1443
View Direction: NORTH (about 0 degrees)