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Memorial details

Memorial type
Addition to gravestone
District
Renfrew
Town
Paisley
County
Strathclyde
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
91027

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Current location

46
Woodside Cemetery and Crematorium
Broomlands Street
Paisley
Renfrew
Strathclyde
PA1 2NB
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NS 47087 63876
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Addition to upright, grey granite, family gravestone on a rough grey granite footer. The top is gently curved and in the centre of the face is a circle with a decoration in the centre. The lettering is incised.
Inscription
.…/ALSO THEIR SON/PTE. GEORGE W NIXON/2ND R.S.F. DIED OF WOUNDS/IN FRANCE, 20TH APRIL 1918/AGED 18 1/2
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Nixon, George W
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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, forenames, relationships, rank, regiment, place of death, manner of death, date of death, age
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Gravestone
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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