DUNDEE SPANISH CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL
UKNIWM Ref: 44738
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Address
| Type: |
BOARD/PLAQUE/TABLET |
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| OS Map Ref: |
NO 360 320 |
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Inscription
TO THE MEMORY OF THE DUNDEE MEMBERS/ OF THE INTERNATIONAL BRIGADE/ KILLED IN SPAIN FIGHTING FACISM/ 1936-1938/ NO PASARAN/ (NAMES)/ "MAN'S DEAREST POSSESSION IS LIFE; AND SINCE/ IT IS GRANTED TO LIVE BUT ONCE, HE MUST SO/ LIVE AS TO FEEL NO TORTURING REGRET FOR/ YEARS WITHOUT PURPOSE. SO LIVE AS NOT TO/ BE SEARED BY THE SHAME OF A COWARDLY AND/ TRIVIAL PAST. SO LIVE THAT DYING HE CAN/ SAY "ALL MY LIFE AND ALL MY STRENTH WERE/ GIVEN TO THE FINEST CAUSE IN THE WORLD - / THE FIGHT FOR THE LIBERATION OF MANKIND"
Components
| Component | Material(s) | Height | Width | Depth | Condition |
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| PLAQUE |
METAL |
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UNKNOWN |
| BASE |
STONE |
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UNKNOWN |
Physical Description
PLAQUE MOUNTED ON STONE BASE. EMBOSSED LETTERING.
Wars Commemorated & People Remembered
| War |
SPANISH CIVIL WAR |
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| Total names on memorial: |
16 |
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| Served & Returned |
0 |
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| Died |
16 |
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| Is this an exact count? |
Yes, an exact count |
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| How are the names ordered? |
Not known |
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| What information is listed on the memorial? |
surname, forename |
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| Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? |
Yes |
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Maintenance
| Are the letters difficult to read? |
No |
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| Who is responsible for the memorial? |
|
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| Maintenance History: |
|
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Ceremonies
| Role | Performed By |
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| UNVEILING |
LOCAL CLERGY/DIGNITARIES |
Sponsorships
| Sponsorship Type: |
None |
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| Did this include a trust or scholarship? |
No |
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| Did this include a roll of honour? |
NOT APPLICABLE |
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| Cost of Site: |
Not known |
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| Cost of Memorial: |
Not known |
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| Comments on Costs: |
|
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Craftsmen
Not known
References
| Co-ordinator's Comments: |
An error on the plaque lists John McHugh instead of his brother James who was killed in the Battle of Gandesa in March 1938 A correction will be made and a 17th name added in time for a rededication Oct 2008 |
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| Comments: |
|
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| Photographs: |
5 |
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| Other Documents: |
None |
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| Form / Letter: |
O |
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| Negatives: |
No |
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| Drawings / Plans: |
No |
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| Minutes: |
No |
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| Publication Name | Author | Date Published | Page / Date | Other Information |
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| MEMORIALS OF THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR |
WILLIAMS ET AL |
1996 |
45-46 |
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