Memorial

Prestwick

Prestwick WW1 And WW2

Source: Copyright Alasdair J Malcolm

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Current Location

Station Road, Prestwick, Kyle And Carrick, KA9 1AQ, Scotland

NS 35158 26147

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Type of Memorial: Pillar / Column
WMR Reference Number: 12534
Description: Octagonal column, supported by steps and an octagonal plinth with bronze plaques on alternating faces. Two plaques list WW1 names, another lists the WW2 names, while the fourth bears the dedication and an image of a bishop, flanked by two heraldic crests. Carved beneath this plaque are stone shields of the crosses of Saints Andrew, George and Patrick; and a small plaque with the WW2 inscription. The four sides without plaques have wreath hooks. Atop the column is a cross decorated with three hearts.
Inscription: WW1 Dedication Plaque-IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF PRESTWICK/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR, 1914-1919./"THEY LOVED NOT THEIR LIVES/ UNTO THEIR DEATH."/ "SEE YE TO IT THAT THESE SHALL NOT HAVE DIED IN VAIN." WW2 Dedication Plaque- AND OF THOSE WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES IN THE/ WORLD WAR 1939-1945 Each of 2 WW1 Names Plaques- 1914/1918/[names] WW2 Names Plaque-1939/1945/[names]