Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Nithsdale
Town
Dumfries
County
Dumfries And Galloway
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
Maker
BARRETIN & KRALL LTD (Makers)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
44231

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Current location

north aisle
towards east end
St. John's Episcopal Church
Lovers' Walk
Dumfries
Nithsdale
Dumfries And Galloway
DG1 1LP
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NX 97491 76445
Denomination: Scottish Episcopal

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Description
Plain rectangular brass plaque with incised inscription mounted in a stone frame
Inscription
GODS PEACE REST UPON HIM/THE/WILL OF/THE LORD BE DONE/TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF A/DEAR FRIEND GEORGE GORDON MOIR.LIEUT.3RD BATTALION/KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS WHO DIED AT/BLOEMFONTEIN WHILE ON ACTIVE SERVICE 18TH MAY 1900'
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Moir, George Gordon
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Commemorations
  • Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,rank, date of death,regiment,place of death,forename, manner of death
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Frame
    Measurements: depth 30mm, height 680mm, width 470mm
    Materials: Stone
  • Plaque
    Measurements: depth inset, height 605mm, width 395mm
    Materials: Brass
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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