An unusual memorial in the heart of Alicante

I had read on line that there was an earlier Civil War memorial in the heart of Alicante that I had walked past numerous times without actually clocking what it was. On the broad boulevard that sweeps down from Lucheros to the sea front it stands at the end of a pedestrianised section butting up against the road. The inscription - which you have to back into a bush to read - honors the memory of all victims of war who fought for what they believe in. The dates are odd - even with the final digit at the end of 194* kicked away. The cross at the top suggests a religious input - I would welcome any further information