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Memorial details

Memorial type
Roll of honour or book of remembrance
District
Angus
Town
Murroes
County
Tayside
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Maker
Revd W A Forbes, Parish Minister (Makers)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 26 June 1921
    Attended by: Mrs Brand, who lost 3 sons in the war
  • Dedicated
    Date: 26 June 1921
    Attended by: Revd J Nicoll, former Parish Minister
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
83411

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Current location

Parish Church
Murroes
Angus
Tayside
DD5 3PB
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NO 46131 35095
Denomination: Church of Scotland

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Description
Hand drawn Roll of Honour in a glazed wooden frame
Inscription
IN MEMORIAM/1914 IN MEMORIAM EST PRO PATRIA MORI 1918/[names in 2 columns]
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Brand, George E
Brand, James
Brand, William
Bruce, James
Bullion, George
Bullion, John
Cameron, John
Cowpar, Robert
Duke, David
Guthrie, John A
See details for all 22 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 22
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 22
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, forenames, rank, regiment
    Order of information: surname THEN forename
Components
  • Roll of honour
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Undefined
  • Frame
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood, Glass
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=6627&mforum=warmemscot
  • Dundee Advertiser Monday 27th June 1921 MURROES CHURCH TRIBUTE TO THE FALLEN An impressive service was held in Murroes Parish Church yesterday,when a memorial to those who fell in the war was unveiled in presence of a large congregation.The memorial is the work of the minster,Rev WA Forbes,and is beautifully executed.The unveiling was performed by Mrs Brand,who lost three sons in the war.An address and dedication prayer were delivered by Rev J Nicoll,formerly minister of the parish.Mr Anderson,organist,played the Dead March in "Saul".The communion table was covered in many beautiful wreaths,kindly gifted by relatives and friends.

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