Memorial details

Memorial type
Cairn
District
Argyll And Bute
Town
Ulva
County
Strathclyde
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 10th May 1920
    Attended by: Colonel Bryce Allan of Linndhu, Aros.
  • Dedicated
    Date: 10th May 1920
    Attended by: Rev. D. W. MacKenzie and Rev. John M. MacLeod, Salen
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
56888

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Current location

Ulva Parish Church
Road from Ulva House to Ardalum House
Ulva
Argyll And Bute
Strathclyde
PA73 6LZ
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NM 43622 39804
Denomination: Church of Scotland

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Description
Pyramid shaped cairn topped by a ball finial. The tablet containing the incised inscription is set into the front face. Inscription in white painted lettering.
Inscription
IN / HONOUR AND MEMORY / OF THE MEN / OF THE PARISH OF ULVA / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR / COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 -1919. / (4 NAMES)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Mcgregor, Alexander
Mckinnon, John Alexander
Mclean, Archibald
Munro, Neil
See details for all 4 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 4
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 4
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Rank, forenames, surname, regiment
    Order of information: Rank
Components
  • Tablet
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
  • Cairn
    Measurements: depth 1000mm, height 1500mm, width 1000mm
    Materials: Stone
  • Tablet
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Private
Details: Captain and Mrs Clark of Ulva contributed largely to the erection of the memorial.
Reference

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