Memorial

Dumbarton and Balloch Joint Railway

Plaque

Source: Copyright Alex Maclenan

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Current Location

On wall immediately adjacent to booking office window, Dumbarton Central Railway Station, Station Road, Dumbarton, Dumbarton, G82 1RZ, Scotland

NS 39771 75582

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 13357
Description: Brass Plaque on wooden backboard. The plaque has a wreath engraved at the top, encircling the words 'PRO PATRIA'
Inscription: PRO PATRIA / 1914 THE GREAT WAR 1919 / IN MEMORY OF / THE RAILWAY EMPLOYEES OF THE / DUMBARTON & BALLOCH JOINT LINE / WHO HAVE FALLEN/ (Names)/ ERECTED BY / THEIR FELLOW WORKERS

Plaque

Height: 50CM

Width: 40CM

Made from: Brass

Condition: Good

Backboard

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good

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(Glasgow Herald 12th of November 1919) "IN MEMORY OF FALLEN RAILWAY WORKERS An impressive ceremony took place yesterday forenoon on the platform of Dumbarton Central Railway Station, when a tablet, erected by comrades and fellow employees, was unveiled in memory of employees of the Dumbarton and Balloch Joint Railway who had fallen in action. Those present included Major R.E. Findlay, Boturich: the Rev. A.S. Inch, Lady Overtoun, Miss Mackenzie, and officials and staff of the railway. The unveiling ceremony was performed by Major Findlay. A tablet with a roll of honour of the employees, containing 40 names, is also in preperation, and will be placed as a companion to the one just unveiled"