Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Moray
Town
Buckie
County
Grampian
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Dedicated
    Date: 23 April 1922
    Attended by: Rev. William Morton
  • Unveiled
    Date: 23 April 1922
    Attended by: Rev. William Morton
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
82330

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Current location

Buckie South and West Church
High Street/East Cathcart
Buckie
Moray
Grampian
AB56 1AR
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NJ 42638 65441
Denomination: Church of Scotland

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Previous locations
  • Buckie West Church
    West Church Street/Cluny Place junction
    Buckie
    Moray
    Grampian
    Scotland

    OS Grid Ref: NJ 42457 65548
    Denomination: United Free Church
Description
Brass Plaque in wooden frame. The lettering is inscribed in black but with many red leading letters.
Inscription
1914 1919 TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF THIS CHURCH WHO DIED IN THE WAR (WW1 names) GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS / THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS.
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 14
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 14
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, forenames
    Order of information: surname THEN forename
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
  • Frame
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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