Memorial details

Memorial type
Obelisk
District
Argyll And Bute
Town
Tarbert
County
Strathclyde
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945), First World War - civilians, Second World War - civilians
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 6 August 1921
    Attended by: Lady Ileene Campbell
  • Dedicated
    Date: 6 Aug 1921
    Attended by: "several local clergymen"
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
44655

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Current location

Lady Ileene Road
Tarbert
Argyll And Bute
Strathclyde
PA29 6TU
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NR 86367 68839
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Grey granite obelisk, with a flag winding around three sides, standing on a tapering pedestal and low rustic granite base, surrounded by an iron railing.
Inscription
WW1-TO THE GLORY OF / GOD / AND IN SACRED MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF TARBERT AND DISTRICT / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1919 / TIS' FOR US THEY DIED / KEEP WE THEIR MEMORY GREEN / (Names on 3 panels) WW2 stone-THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD, AS WE THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD / AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM, NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN / AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING / WE WILL REMEMBER THEM / IN SACRED MEMORY OF / THOSE WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE IN THE WAR / 1939-1945 / (Names)
Inscription legible?
no
Names on memorial
Anderson, Charles
Bain, John M
Black, Donald
Blair, Colin G
Brotchie, Rt
Brown, Archd. C
Brown, John
Campbeell, James
Campbell, Duncan
Campbell, John
See details for all 91 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 61
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 61
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Rank, regiment, forename, decorations, surname
    Order of information: rank then surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 15
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 15
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Rank, regiment, forename, surname
    Order of information: service then surname
  • First World War - civilians
    Total names on memorial: 8
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 8
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, forename, service, surname
    Order of information: surname
  • Second World War - civilians
    Total names on memorial: 7
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 7
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, forename, rank, service
    Order of information: service then surname
Components
  • Obelisk
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
  • Undefined
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
  • Base
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
  • Fence/ Railing
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wrought Iron
Condition
History
C 2000: MEMORIAL REPAINTED.; Panels reported very weathered in 2007
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • From The Scotsman Monday, 8th August 1921, page 6 TARBERT A monument in memory of the 69 men belonging to Tarbert, Loch Fyne, who gave their lives in the war was unveiled on Saturday by Lady Ileene Campbell of Stonefield. The memorial takes the form of a granite column, with a flag winding round three sides. The names of the fallen are carved on the sides of the base, and the column stands on a built foundation. A commanding site has been secured, overlooking the village and the harbour. The dedication service was taken by several local clergymen and an address was given by Captain Evan Campbell of Dunmore, representing friends. After the ceremony wreaths were placed on the monument.
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