Here, there is an interesting juxtaposition of two landmarks. The Cape St Blaize
lighthouse, serving to alert mariners to the coastline around the entrance to
Bay. The other, the War Memorial erected in 1924 after one of the defining
events of the 20th Century, 'The Great War of 1914 1918'; to honour the ultimate
sacrifice made by residents of the town, during the conflict.

The circular wall encloses the place of serenity, with the Memorial, resting
against the Frog Rock. The design of the memorial with its central cruciform,
headed by the words 'Our Gallant Dead' is such that the names inscribed, are
from sunrise to sunset, never in the shade. The memorial also faces in a direct 
line to Delville Wood, where many lost their lives.

After World War II, the names of the fallen, were also added to the central face
of the Memorial. Subsequently soldiers of the South African Border War, and
Iraq conflict were recorded.

The distinguished Architect William John Delbridge, born in Mossel Bay,
designed this majestic memorial, that was built from locally sourced and dressed
sandstone. The residents of the town funded the project to honour those that 
had served, recognising the Town's Motto 'By Right and Justice We Prevail'.