Memorial details

Memorial type
Obelisk
District
Glasgow
Town
Glasgow
County
Strathclyde
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945), First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
23027

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Current location

HMP Barlinnie
Lee Avenue
off Smithycroft Road
Glasgow
Glasgow
Strathclyde
G33 2QX
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NS 63325 66402
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Obelisk on a four-sided base with incised and painted inscription underneath a badge resembling the Thistle badge. A small metal fence surrounds the obelisk.
Inscription
Front plinth face: IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE / OF THE OFFICERS / AND SONS OF OFFICERS / OF THE STAFF OF / H.M. PRISON BARLINNIE / WHO FELL / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 -1918 / THIS MONUMENT / OF STONE TAKEN FROM / THE PRISON QUARRY / IS ERECTED BY THE STAFF / IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN OF GOLD. // Left plinth face: OFFICERS SONS / (10 NAMES) // Right plinth face: OFFICERS OF THE STAFF / (6 NAMES) / IN MEMORY OF THE OFFICERS / WHO FELL IN THE WAR / 1939 -1945 / (2 NAMES)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 2
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 2
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Rank, forename initial, surname
    Order of information: Listed alphabetically by surname
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 16
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 16
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forenames, initials, surname, relationships
    Order of information: Officers sons, officers. Both groups listed alphabetically by surname with exceptions
Components
  • Obelisk
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Private
Details: Prison Staff

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