Memorial

Boharm Parish

View From The South East

Source: Copyright Vincent Stuart

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Current Location

Mulben Public Hall / Church Car Park., A95, Mulben, Moray, Grampian, AB55 6YL, Scotland

NJ 35445 50538

Church of Scotland

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Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 44588
Description: Obelisk constructed of Huntly Granite. Obelisk surmounts pediment. The dedication is on the 6 o'clock face, the names on the 3 o'clock and 6 o'clock faces. On each of the names panels the WW1 and WW2 names are divided (without explanation) by an inscribed horizontal line. All lettering is inscribed. See also our reference 88450 at Maggieknockater for the same WW1 names
Inscription: IN / LOVING AND GRATEFUL / REMEMBRANCE OF / THE MEN FROM / THE PARISH OF BOHARM / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1918 / 'THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE' / "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAT THIS / THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS "/ BY THEIR SACRIFICE WE LIVE / AND / IN THE WORLD WAR / 1939-1945

Obelisk

Width: 800 mm

Depth: 800 mm

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good

Tablets

Made from: Granite - Kemnay

Condition: Good

Aberdeen Press and Journal - Wednesday 08 September 1920 Page 6 BOHARM WAR MEMORIAL. UNVEILED BY SIR GEORGE ABERCROMBY. ---
Aberdeen Press and Journal - Friday 05 November 1976 Page 26 Memorial moved because of several serious accidents at the crossroads, including fatalities. (picture of the memorial being dismantled for the move) ---