DSSC Memorial, Coonoor

DSSC(Defence Services Staff College) Memorial in Coonoor is also known as Second World War Memorial Pillar.  DSSC is a defence service training institution of the Ministry of Defence. It trains Indian Armed Forces like Army, Navy and Air Force.The Second World War Memorial Pillar, is in Wellington near Coonoor. It is a respectful tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives during World War II.  This memorial is beside the DSSC and is popularly known as DSSC Memorial.This memorial is in a tall pillar structure decorated with Indian tricolor symbolizing national pride and remembrance. This site also has displays of military artifacts like ICV (Infantry Combat Vehicle) and a aircraft to tell its historical significance.

Significance

The DSSC was established in August 1947, and is one of the prime institutions for training Indian Armed Forces as well as civil servants. The presence of the memorial near such a institution feels honored and tells the importance of remembering the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in service to the nation.

How To Reach

Coonoor bus stand is located at a distance of around 3.3 KM from this memorial. Wellington bus stop is 2.1 KM from the memorial.Wellington railway station is 1.7 KM away from the memorial and Coonoor railway station is 3.8 KM away from the memorial. You can hire a local taxi to reach the memorial easily either from bus stand or from railway station. It is better to halt at Wellington and reach the memorial.