United Kingdom National Inventory of War Memorials
Supported By The Imperial War Museum

Strathdearn

UKNIWM Ref: 57158

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Address

Old A9
Tomatin
HIGHLAND
SCOTLAND
 
Type: OBELISK
Other Location Details:

In a field about 3/4 of a mile west of the village of Tomatin

OS Map Ref: NH 800 280

Inscription

IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF THE BRAVE MEN/ OF STRATHDEARN/ WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ (Names)/ 1939-1945 War/ (Names)/ 1937 WAZIRISTAN/ (Name)/ 1949 MALAYA/ (Name)/ 1951 KOREA/ (Name)

Components

ComponentMaterial(s)HeightWidthDepthCondition
OBELISK STONE 9144mm     GOOD
TABLETS STONE       GOOD

Physical Description

Traingular stone boulder cairn surmounted by an obelisk. Dedicatory inscription on three tablets set into the front face of the cairn. Inscription in black lettering.

The memorial stands within a small wooden area that is enclosed by a fence.

Wars Commemorated & People Remembered

War First World War (1914-1918)
Total names on memorial: 30
Served & Returned 0
Died 30
Is this an exact count? Yes, an exact count
How are the names ordered? regiment > rank > forename > surname > decorations
What information is listed on the memorial? surname, rank, regiment, forename, decorations
Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? Yes
War Second World War (1939-1945)
Total names on memorial: 6
Served & Returned 0
Died 6
Is this an exact count? Yes, an exact count
How are the names ordered? Not known
What information is listed on the memorial? rank, regiment, forename
Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? Yes
War Colonial India
Total names on memorial: 1
Served & Returned 0
Died 1
Is this an exact count? Yes, an exact count
How are the names ordered? Not known
What information is listed on the memorial? rank, year died, regiment, forename
Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? Yes
War Malayan Emergency (1948-1960)
Total names on memorial: 1
Served & Returned 0
Died 1
Is this an exact count? Yes, an exact count
How are the names ordered? Not known
What information is listed on the memorial? rank, year died, regiment, forename, decorations
Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? Yes
War Korean War (1950-1953)
Total names on memorial: 1
Served & Returned 0
Died 1
Is this an exact count? Yes, an exact count
How are the names ordered? Not known
What information is listed on the memorial? rank, year died, 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

Not known

Sponsorships

Sponsorship Type: None
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

Not known

References

Co-ordinator's Comments:

Comments:  
Photographs: 5
Other Documents: None
Form / Letter: F
Negatives: No
Drawings / Plans: No
Minutes: No