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Memorial details

Memorial type
Trophy / Relic
District
Midlothian
Town
Penicuik
County
Lothian
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
44695

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Current location

Inside the Barracks Entrance
opposite the Guardroom
Glencorse Barracks
Penicuik
Midlothian
Lothian
EH26 0QL
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NT 24694 62205
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
GERMAN 133MM GUN MOUNTED ONTO A STONE PLINTH. BRASS PLAQUE PLACED ON THE FRONT FACE OF THE PLINTH
Inscription
THIS GUN WAS PRESENTED TO ONE/ OF SCOTLAND'S MOST FAMOUS/ SOLDIERS WHO, DURING HIS/ COMMAND OF THE BRITISH ARMY/ IN FRANCE 1915 - 1918,/ LED BATTALIONS FROM ALL SCOTTISH/ INFANTRY REGIMENTS TO FINAL/ VICTORY
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plinth
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Gun
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Metal
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
The Army

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