Memorial

Tobermory

WW1 dedication

Source: Copyright Ian Phillips

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Current Location

off Breadalbane Street, behind the Western Isles hotel, in a small garden, Tobermory (Isle of Mull), Argyll And Bute, Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute, PA75 6NU, Scotland

OS Grid Reference

NM 50860 55414

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Pillar / Column
WMR Reference Number: 44663
Description: A rustic grey granite tower on a low tapering pedestal and plinth. The commemoration and names of the dead are listed in black letters on dressed panels on the face of the shaft and pedestal. The tower has a saddle type roof and has a shield with lion rampant and draped wreath carved in relief on the upper face of the shaft, and a crossed sword and colours carved in relief on the face of the pedestal. Four low pillars are set at the corners of the monument. It's height also provides a useful, accurate point of bearing for boats returning home. Scottish Lion and sword in relief on each side.
Inscription: IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN OF TOBERMORY WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 -1919 (NAMES)/ LEST WE FORGET 1939-1945/[names]

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 40
Died: 40
Information shown: surname,rank,regiment,forename, decorations
Order of names: surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 13
Died: 13
Information shown: surname,rank, initials of forenames, regiment/service, decorations
Order of names: surname
Additional Information: Note that A Ralph (Alexander J Ralph), one of the fallen, was a Police Officer at Linlithgow and is also on their memorial- our reference 53637

War: Second World War - civilians
Number Commemorated: 3
Died: 3
Information shown: surname,rank, initials of forename, service
Order of names: surname

History

Costs: Nearly £800
Sponsored By: Site given by the Trustees of the late Mr Sandeman of Mistnish

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