Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Argyll And Bute
Town
Achnahoish
County
Strathclyde
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 11th April 1920
    Attended by: Mrs Rogers of Ellary, a lady who gave two most promising and gallant sons for their King and Country.
  • Dedicated
    Date: 11th April 1920
    Attended by: Rev. Henry Rogers (Church of England) dedicated. Rev. D. A. Cameron officiated.
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
70524

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Current location

South Knapdale Parish Church
B8204
Achnahoish
Argyll And Bute
Strathclyde
PA31 8PD
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NR 78145 77528
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
A white marble tablet which has been carved into the shape of an open scroll and mounted onto a grey marble backboard. The dedication is written in black lettering on the scroll.
Inscription
IN MEMORY/ OF THOSE WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918./ (Names)/ "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE"
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Cockburn, Adam
Don, Louis D
Graham, Arthur
Graham, Colin
Graham, Edward
Graham, Hugh
Kerr, John
Livingston, John
Stewart, William S
Tarratt, Duncan Mcn F
See details for all 10 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 10
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 10
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname, rank, regiment, date of death.
    Order of information: Date of death.
Components
  • Backboard
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Marble - Grey
  • Tablet
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Marble
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser - Saturday 17 April 1920 Page 3 South Knapdale War Memorial. ---

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