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    Memorial

    Woodside Higher Grade School, Glasgow - WW2

    Plaque

    Source: Copyright Scottish War Memorials Project

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    Current Location

    Hillhead High School, 22-44, Oakfield Avenue, Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8LJ, Scotland

    OS Grid Reference

    NS 57116 66950

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    © WMR-82097

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    Type of Memorial
    Board / Plaque / Tablet
    WMR Reference Number
    82097
    Description
    Wall-mounted brass plaque, set on an ornate wooden backboard with carved, knot-work decoration at the top two corners and across the bottom edge. The dates are carved into the header of the backboard: the plaque carries the commemoration above and below the names which are in four columns. The school crest is at bottom, cente.
    Inscription
    Top of the Frame: 1939-1945 Plaque- IN REMEMBRANCE/ [Names]/ THEIR GRAVE AN ALTAR THEIR DIRGE A SONG OF PRAISE
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    81
    Died
    81
    Information shown
    surname, forenames, service, regiment, decorations
    Order of names
    surname
    War
    Second World War - civilians
    Number Commemorated
    6
    Died
    6
    Information shown
    surname, forenames, service
    Order of names
    surname

    Components

    Plaque

    Made from: Brass


    Condition: Good


    Frame

    Made from: Wood


    Condition: Good


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