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Memorial details

Memorial type
Addition to gravestone
District
Glasgow
Town
Cathcart
County
Strathclyde
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
90799

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Current location

160
Cathcart Cemetery
Brenfield Road
Cathcart
Glasgow
Strathclyde
G44 3JW
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: Undefined
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Addition to gravestone, which is a tapering obelisk on a pedestal which bears the dedication
Inscription
.../HIS SONS/SERGT. GAVIN RANKIN BROWN M.G.C./KILLED IN ACTION 9TH SEPT. 1917/AGED 23 YEARS/SERGT. WILLIAM BROWN, 9TH H.L.I./KILLED IN ACTION 13TH APRIL 1918/AGED 25 YEARS/….
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Brown, Gavin Rankin
Brown, William
See details for all 2 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 2
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 2
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, forenames, relationships, rank, regiment, manner of death, date of death, age
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Gravestone
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite - Red
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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