Memorial

Private W Esson

Esson family gravestone

Source: Susan Strang

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Current Location

Torphins Cemetery, Brebner Place, Torphins, Kincardine And Deeside, Grampian, AB31 4HH, Scotland

NJ 62141 01740

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Type of Memorial: Addition to gravestone
WMR Reference Number: 113031
Description: Addition to large, rectangular, grey granite family gravestone which has two panels containing commemorations with William's on the right hand panel. The gravestone is on a granite base. The top is a low curve. The lettering is raised lead painted black.
Inscription: .../THEIR SON WILLIAM [Esson]/ PTE. 1|7TH GORDON HIGHLANDERS/ WHO FELL IN ACTION IN FRANCE/ 4TH AUGUST 1916 AGED 23 YEARS/.....

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: Relationships, forename, rank, regiment, cause of death, place of death, date of death, age.

Gravestone

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good