Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Western Islands
Town
Stornoway (Isle Of Lewis)
County
Western Isles
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945), Second World War - civilians
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
69435

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Current location

At entrance
Nicolson Institute
Sandwick Road
Stornoway (Isle Of Lewis)
Western Islands
Western Isles
HS1 2PN
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NB 42788 32916
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Large rectangular metal plaque in brass/bronze frame with names inscribed in relief in two columns.
Inscription
IN EVERLASTING MEMORY OF FORMER PUPILS/ OF THIS SCHOOL WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE WORLD WAR 1939-1945/ (Names...)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 45
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 45
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Rank, forename, middle initial, surname, regiment
    Order of information: Alphabetical by surname
  • Second World War - civilians
    Total names on memorial: 17
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 17
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Rank, forename, middle initial, surname, service
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Plaques / Panels with names
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Metal
Condition
History
Refurbished, c 2012 when moved from the old school on Springfield Road, which was demolished
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
Nicolson Institute
Reference

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