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    Memorial

    Staff Sergeant J Prescott

    Prescott Bridge

    Source: Copyright Fraser Phillips

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    Current Location

    Bridge crosses the Allander Water, forming part of the Allander Walkway., Prescott Bridge, Milngavie, Bearsden And Milngavie, G62 6EH, Scotland

    OS Grid Reference

    NS 56323 73202

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    © WMR-64144

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    Type of Memorial
    Other structure
    WMR Reference Number
    64144
    Description
    Steel beam bridge with associated plaque mounted on to inclined stone post. The plaque was vandalised and stolen in March 2013- there is a file note regarding an article in the Milngavie Herald regarding the theft, but by June 2020 that article was no longer available on line
    Inscription
    (unit badges) / PRESCOTT BRIDGE / This steel beam bridge was constructed by / 583 EOD Sqn RE (V) in 1990 / The bridge is dedicated to the memory of SSgt 'Jim' Prescott CGM RE. / who gave his life during the Falklands / Campaign in 1982. / This plaque placed by his friends in 2013 / as the original was stolen
    War
    Falklands Conflict (1982)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    rank, forename, surname, decorations, additional, details and year of death.
    Order of names
    surname,rank,regiment,forename
    Maker(s)
    • 583 EOD Squadron Royal Engineers (Volunteers), Builder

    Sponsor Type
    private
    Maintenance History
    2013: Plaque vandalised and stolen.

    Ceremonies

    Opened

    1990

    UNKNOWN

    Components

    Other structure

    Made from: Steel


    Condition: Good


    Plaque

    Made from: Metal


    Condition: Stolen


    Staff Sergeant James Prescott https://www.royalengineersbombdisposal-eod.org.uk/individual/prescott-j/
  • Geograph http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/948473