Memorial details

Memorial type
Pillar / Column
District
Banff And Buchan
Town
Boddam
County
Grampian
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Maker
Messrs. Heslop Wilson & Co, Boddam (Builder)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 4th September 1921
    Attended by: Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
8562

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Current location

near Trinity Parish Church
corner of Manse Terrace & Buchanness Drive
Boddam
Banff And Buchan
Grampian
AB42 3AS
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NK 13147 42448
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Pink Peterhead granite square pillar on plinth and two-stepped base, surmounted by pediment with two-stepped base and Latin cross. Names of WW1 men carved in relief on the main memorial. Second World War memorial stone (added later) on tablet fixed to wall behind.
Inscription
1914-1919 / (Names) / IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF THE LOVED/AND HONOURED BELONGING TO THIS PARISH/WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. 1939 - 1945/(NAMES)/IN ACTION FAITHFUL AND IN HONOUR CLEAN.
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Adam, Alexander
Aleaxander, William
Anderson, Alexander W
Beaton, Donald
Bowman, James
Brechin, Alexander
Brown, James
Buchan, Alexander
Buchan, John
Carmichael, James
See details for all 69 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 60
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 60
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, forenames
    Order of information: surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 9
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 9
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Cenotaph
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite - Peterhead
  • Second World War memorial
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite - Peterhead
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Reference
  • warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=2034&mforum=warmemscot
  • Aberdeenshire SMR - NK14SW0063 - BODDAM WAR MEMORIAL online.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/smrpub/master/detail.aspx?tab=main&refno=NK14SW0063 Primary Reference NK14SW0063 Name BODDAM WAR MEMORIAL
  • Canmore ID 339881 canmore.org.uk/site/339881/boddam-manse-terrace-war-memorial Boddam, Manse Terrace, War Memorial
  • Aberdeen Press and Journal - Monday 05 September 1921 www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000576/19210905/090/0006 BODDAM WAR MEMORIAL UNVEILED. PARISH S FINE RECORD. TRIBUTE BY THE MARQUIS OF ABERDEEN. The Boddam Parish War Memorial was unveiled yesterday afternoon by the Marquis of Aberdeen and Temair. The memorial, which takes the form of a handsome monument, executed in Peterhead red granite, stands a short distance north of the Parish Church in a recess by the roadside It is 'he work of Messrs Heslop, Wilson and Co., Ltd, Boddam. The lower base measures 8 ft. 6 in by 6 ft. 6 in., and the total height of the monument is 21 feet. On the lower die, underneath a carved laurel wreath, there is the inscription, "Their name iiveth for evermore.'' The names of the fallen are inscribed on two panels, which project back and front - Each panel contains thirty names, and underneath the front panel is the inscription, "In grateful remembrance of the loved and honoured belonging this parish who gave their lives in the .Great War." The inscriptions and the names of the fallen are done in raised polished lettering, the rest of the monument being fineaxed. On each end of the die there is a carved crusader's sword, above the name panel inscribed, "1914-1919." The cap is fine piece of work with an "egg and dart" moulding, and the whole is surmounted by a Latin cross, which gives a fine appearance of dignity to the monument. The Roil. The roll of honour, arranged on two panels, is as follows:— (names) Prior the unveiling ceremony a, largely attended joint service was held in the Parish Church. A large company of ex-service men, under the command of Lieutenant Youngson, headed by Piper Stewart, marched to the church, and the school children were present in the charge of the respective teachers. The service was taken part in by the Rev. D. J. MLeod, U. F. Church, and the Rev. William M'Hardy. Parish Church. At the close of the ari adjournment was made to the site of the memorial. The Rev. W. M'Hardy, in calling upon the Marquis of Aberdeen and Temair to unveil the memorial, said the Marquis had held positions in the Empire under the King, but it was not his eminent position which made them receive him readily. It was because of his own personal kindness and generosity and his special regard for Boddam and its people. The house of Aberdeen had had intimate and most pleasant relations with Boddam for a very long time, and was still held by the people of the parish. (Applaud.) Solace to the Bereaved. …...

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