Pictures of a 13.5 inches (340 mm) bronze maquette were published in the Illustrated London News in November 1922.

It comprises a group of three infantry soldiers, in full kit with helmets and rifles; a serpent encircles their feet.

The three figures are based on: Trooper Morris Clifford Thomas, of the Machine Gun Corps (right); Sergeant J.

The completed memorial was unveiled on 4 October 1924 by Field Marshal Lord Plumer and the Bishop of Southwark, Cyril Garbett.

The ceremony was attended by a guard of honour, and an address was delivered by the Division's commander from October 1915 to May 1917, Sir John Capper, who mentioned that the unit lost 4,865 men from all ranks killed, 24,000 wounded and 6,000 missing.