United Kingdom National Inventory of War Memorials
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Scourie

UKNIWM Ref: 2961

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Address

Main St
Scourie
HIGHLAND
SCOTLAND
 
Type: SERVICEMAN/WOMAN
OS Map Ref: NC 156 446

Inscription

1914-1918/ ERECTED BY THE SCOURIE DISTRICT/ IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF/THEIR UNRETURNING BRAVE/ (Names) "FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH"/ THESE GAVE THIER LIVES IN THE GREAT WORLD WAR/ 1939 - 1945/ (Names)

Components

ComponentMaterial(s)HeightWidthDepthCondition
PEDESTAL GRANITE       GOOD
FIGURE STONE       GOOD

Physical Description

Base surmounted by plinth and helmeted Highland soldier in mourning pose. Tablet with WW2 inscription placed at the foot of the plinth.

Carved wreath on main face of pedestal above inscription. Memorial in small enclosure with railing

Wars Commemorated & People Remembered

War First World War (1914-1918)
Total names on memorial: 15
Served & Returned 0
Died 15
Is this an exact count? Yes, an exact count
How are the names ordered? surname > rank > forename > regiment
What information is listed on the memorial? surname, rank, regiment, forename
Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? Yes
War Second World War (1939-1945)
Total names on memorial: 9
Served & Returned 0
Died 9
Is this an exact count? Yes, an exact count
How are the names ordered? surname > forename > rank > regiment
What information is listed on the memorial? surname, rank, regiment, forename
Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? Yes

Maintenance

Are the letters difficult to read? No
Who is responsible for the memorial?

Maintenance History:

Ceremonies

Date: 23 April 1926
RolePerformed By
UNVEILING COLONEL MACMILLAN

Sponsorships

Sponsorship Type: Public
Did this include a trust or scholarship? No
Did this include a roll of honour? NOT APPLICABLE
Cost of Site: Not known
Cost of Memorial: Not known
Comments on Costs:

Craftsmen

NameOccupation
MESSRS SCOTT & RAE SCULPTOR

References

Co-ordinator's Comments:

Comments:  
Photographs: 6
Other Documents: None
Form / Letter: O
Negatives: No
Drawings / Plans: No
Minutes: No
OrganisationIdWebsite
Departments WM 14??
Scottish War Memorials Project   http://tinyurl.com/bm6pld