Memorial
Major R R Neilson
Neilson Family Cross
Source: Copyright Gilmour Strang
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Current Location
Abbey Cemetery, 30 Abbey Road, Elderslie, Renfrew, PA5 9UR, Scotland
OS Grid Reference
NS 43938 62597
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Addition to gravestone
- WMR Reference Number
- 101740
- Description
- Addition to family gravestone which is a stone Celtic cross on a smooth base, with the inscription, on rough granite footer. The lettering is raised lead.
- Inscription
- .../AND THEIR SON/MAJOR R.R. NEILSON/9TH ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS/ WHO FELL IN FRANCE/13TH APRIL 1918 IN HIS 27TH YEAR/.............
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 1
- Died
- 1
- Information shown
- relationship, surname, forename, regiment, rank, cause of death, place of death, date of death, age.
Components
- Gravestone
Height: 2440
Width: 600
Depth: 150
Made from: Granite
Condition: Good