PETERSFIELD War Memorial is to be upgraded and renovated in readiness for the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.

It ended after Germany signed the armistice prepared by Britain and France at 5am on November 11, 1918, which saw hostilities cease at 11am that day.

Located close to the junction of Petersfield High Street, Heath Road, Dragon Street and College Street, the memorial lists those who died in the 1914-1918 war, the Second World War, and other conflicts since then.

It was designed by architect Henry Inigo Jones of Liphook, and unveiled in 1921, and today it is maintained by Petersfield Town Council.

Council spokesman Steve Field said: “We are looking at redoing any names in the stone that have faded, and either renewing the metal plates of names, or inscribing the names on the plates into the stone if there is enough room.

“It was cleaned a couple of years ago, but it will probably get cleaned again as part of the other work.

“We hope to have it all done in time for the anniversary next year in November.”

And as well as the refurbishment, at least 10 new names will be added to the memorial.

Research by members of Petersfield Royal British Legion has discovered the names of men from the town who died in the war, but weren’t recorded on the memorial.

Two served with the Hampshire Regiment, four with other regiments, one was in the Royal Navy, and three were with other services like the Royal Flying Corps.

Mr Field said: “They all died in the First World War, and came from the town and should of course have their names on the memorial.”

At the moment the council is waiting for the return of estimates to know the cost of the work.

Mr Field added: “The council sets aside an amount each year for the upkeep of the memorial which will go towards the work, and if needed the council can apply to the War Memorials Trust for a grant.”