Memorial details

Memorial type
Addition to gravestone
District
Inverness
Town
Inverness
County
Highland
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
79212

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Current location

Located near the top on the "Fairy Hill" on the right hand side towards the look out to the Kessock Bridge.
Tomnahurich Cemetery
Bruce Gardens
Inverness
Inverness
Highland
IV3 5ER
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NH 65542 44459
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Addition to large black granite, upright, family gravestone which is almost square in dimensions - on a dressed granite base on a rough granite footer. The top is large and flat with a dove carrying a laurel leaf in the centre of the dressed face of the top. The face of the stone is divided into two by incised gold borders. Major Cameron is remembered on the left hand of the stone. The lettering is incised - some in gold and some in white.
Inscription
In memory of Elizabeth Tallach beloved wife of Alexander Henry died 13th Oct 1911 aged 57 years. The said Alexander Henry died 9th June 1913 aged 63 years. Also their daughter Eliza died 13th April 1942 aged 59 years wife of the late Major K Cameron, MC killed in action 26th Sep 1918. Alexander Henry died 28th June 1894 aged 18 years. John Henry, Hotel Keeper died 12th June 1942 aged 63 years beloved husband of Isabella MacKenzie died 7th Jan 1971 aged 72 years, dear mother of Alistair and Lilly.
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Cameron, K
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Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, initial of forename, relationships, rank, manner of death, date of death, decorations
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Gravestone
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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