It was made in 1923 by Messrs James Beresford & Sons of Granite and Sicilian marble.
The war memorial is set on four stone steps, with the pedestal being surmounted by two lifesize figures of a contemporary soldier and sailor, each holding a corner of the flag. The figures are markedly heroic, and are shown in the moment of celebrating victory. The mood of the piece is in marked contrast to the war memorial in nearby Hednesford, which focuses on the achievement of peace by means of the large sheathed sword alongside the sprays of palm and laurel.
The spot for the memorial was chosen because it was the site where men first decided to enlist after hearing speeches calling for recruits. Although a decision to build a memorial was taken in 1919, it was not until July 1921 that work began on it in earnest. The memorial was unveiled by Col. J. V. Campbell, commander of the Staffordshire Brigade.
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