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Memorial details

Memorial type
Obelisk
District
Orkney
Town
Island Of Eday
County
Orkney
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), First World War - civilians, Second World War (1939-1945), Second World War - civilians
Maker
Messrs Hood & Son. Wick - seen erected in their yard April 1920 (Makers)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 4 August 1920
    Attended by:
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
57303

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Current location

Roadside in the centre of the Island.
Island Of Eday
Orkney
Orkney
KW17 2AA
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: HY 56340 33233
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Polished black granite memorial with engraved lettering painted gold. In three levels; top level engraved with a crossed Union Jacks motif painted gold. Surmounted by a polished black granite obelisk, with engraved image of crossed rifle and sword within wreath. Pedestal composed of one deep level of unpolished grey granite above two levels of concrete painted grey. Inset into pedestal on front elevation is a polished grey granite plaque engraved with lettering painted gold. Rests on concrete base within enclosure of cast iron railings painted black with gold details, set into stone base painted grey. Gate on eastern side facing road. Accessed via stone steps leading from road, with modern handrail. See under references for known errors on this memorial.
Inscription
East Face-In/Loving Memory/of/THE MEN/OF THIS PARISH/WHO FELL/IN THE WAR/1914-1919 North & South Faces- [names] WW2 Tablet on East Face-SECOND WORLD WAR/1939-1945/IN LOVING MEMORY OF/[names]
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Drever, David
Groat, James W
Groat, Stewart
Harcus, Gillies
Harcus, Robert
Hughson, Hugh
Miller, William
Peace, Charles
Peace, George P
Reid, James
See details for all 19 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 12
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 12
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, forenames, regiment, decorations
    Order of information: Undefined
  • First World War - civilians
    Total names on memorial: 2
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 2
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, forenames, service
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 4
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 4
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, forenames, service
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Second World War - civilians
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, forenames, service, decorations
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Obelisk
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite - Pearl
  • Fence/ Railing
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wrought Iron
  • Pedestal
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
  • Steps
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
  • Base
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
  • Second World War memorial
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • For images from 2014-www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/202337/
  • The following errors are known on this memorial. WW1 a. Richard J Rousay shown as 7th London was actually 18th Rifle Brigade b. David Scott shown as a Marine was actually with the RNR, died 26 September 1916 on HMT "Sarah Alice" c. Omitted from this Memorial, but on Kirkwall Memorial is Saddler Hugh Marwick, RASC, died 15 August 1918 d. Not listed on any Orkney Memorial, but born on Eday is Private John Swanson, 8th Seaforths, died 22 July 1918 WW2 e. James Twatt, shown as Royal Armoured Corps, was actually the Reconnaisance Corps, died 11 July 1943
  • Orkney Image Library-photo of unveiling, gives the date photos.orkneycommunities.co.uk/picture/number8807.asp

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