Midlothian Constabulary WW1

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Memorial details

Memorial type

Board / Plaque / Tablet

District

Town

County

Country

Commemoration

First World War (1914-1918)

Ceremony

Unveiled
Date: 11 November 1921
Attended by: Sir Robert Usher performed the unveiling

Lost

Not lost

WM Reference

53625

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Current location

Entrance Hall
The Lothians & Scottish Borders Police Divisional HQ
Esk Valley Terrace (off Newbattle Road)
Dalkeith
Midlothian
Lothian
EH22 3AX
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NT 32804 66269
Denomination: Undefined

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Previous locations

Newmills Road Police Station
Newmills Road
Newbattle
Midlothian
Lothian
EH22 2AH
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: Undefined
Denomination: Undefined

Description

Dove-grey Italian marble tablet, with the Midlothian Constabulary crest at top, beneath which the inscription is in incised black lettering. (When originally unveiled, the lettering was gilt).

Inscription

IN MEMORY OF/ THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF THE/ MIDLOTHIAN CONSTABULARY/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919/ (NAMES)/ THEY WERE FAITHFUL IN THEIR DUTIES/ EVEN UNTO DEATH

Inscription legible?

yes

Names on memorial

Anderson, William
Porteous, James
Vickers, Ramsay
See details for all 3 names

Commemorations

First World War (1914-1918)
Total names on memorial: 3
Served and returned: 0
Died: 3
Exact count: yes
Information shown: Police rank, forename, surname, Regiment
Order of information: Alphabetically by surname

Components

Tablet
Measurements: Undefined
Materials: Marble - Italian

Condition

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Trust fund/Scholarship

No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

Responsibility

Police Scotland

Reference

Dalkeith Advertiser 17/11/1921 (page 2) reported at length the unveiling of the memorial. The report began: "MIDLOTHIAN CONSTABLES' WAR MEMORIAL. UNVEILING CEREMONY AT DALKEITH. The impressive ceremony of unveiling the memorial to the three members of the Midlothian Constabulary who sacrificed their lives in the war, took place at the Police Station, Dalkeith, on Friday last (Armistice Day). Major Sholto W. Douglas, D S.O, Chief Constable, presided over a large and representative gathering, which included Sir Robert Usher, who unveiled the memorial, Sir John Don Wanchope, Lady Usher, Rev. Wm. A. Dunnett, RD., O.B.E., who his uniform as Chaplain to the Constabulary, Provost Murdoch, Bailie Doughty, Bailie MacGregor, Mr Jas Ross, ex-Provost Alison, Mr F. Foreman, Provost C K. Brown, Loanhead ; Bailie Bourhill Musselburgh ; Superintendent Finlay, Musselburgh; Mr J. C. Sturrock, Mr Jas McDougal, and Mr Anderson, Craigieloch, Liatrathen, Forfarshire ; Mr and Mrs Vickers, Portobello; and Mr John Porteous, Edinburgh (relatives of deceased soldiers). A strong muster of the Midlothian Constabulary, to the number of about 70, under Deputy Chief-Constable Fraser, M.B.E., and Inspectors Robertson, Steele and Scott, was drawn up round the memorial. The men, who wore their decorations, presented a very smart appearance". The report described the ceremony in detail, quoting the speeches made, including that of Sir Robert Usher who unveiled the memorial. Mention was made that "at the outbreak of war the strength of the Midlothian Constabulary was 100. Of these 28 joined the forces, and 3 made the supreme sacrifice". The memorial, described as having been "supplied and erected by Mr John Monteith, Dalkeith", was stated to be "of a dove coloured Italian marble tablet, at the top of which is the badge of the Midlothian Constabulary", and the inscription as being "in letters of gold". www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002714/19211117/024/0002
Musselburgh News 18/11/1921 (page 3) reported the unveiling at Dalkeith Police Station. www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002692/19211118/024/0003
The Scotsman 12/11/1921, page 10, reported the unveiling. www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/19211112/041/0010

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