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Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Glasgow
Town
Govan
County
Strathclyde
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
54365

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Current location

866
Govan Old Parish Church
Govan Road
Govan
Glasgow
Strathclyde
G51 3UU
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NS 55350 65908
Denomination: Church of Scotland

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Description
Wall mounted, portrait oriented, engraved brass plaque incorporating a cross at top centre.
Inscription
1914 + 1919 / TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN EVER GRATEFUL MEMORY / OF THE MEN FROM THIS CHURCH / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE GREAT WAR. / OFFICERS / (6 NAMES) / NON-COMMISIONED OFFICERS AND MEN / (114 NAMES) / " THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE."
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 120
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 120
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Rank, forename, initials, surname, honours, regiment, unit or service
    Order of information: Officers, non-comm officers and men. Both groups listed alphabetically by surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: Undefined
    Died: Undefined
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
Glasgow City Council Land Services Parks and Open Spaces

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