Memorial

Gordon Highlanders Egypt 1882 and Soudan 1884

Gordon Highlanders Egypt 1882 and Soudan 1884 - names front face

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Current Location

Duthie Park, Polmuir Road, Aberdeen, City Of Aberdeen, Grampian, AB11 7WA, Scotland

NJ 93874 04534

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 5819
Description: Granite Celtic cross with Celtic-style carving on head of cross and inscription on shaft. St Andrew’s saltire with wreath of thistles and regimental insignia. Base surrounded by large rough-hewn boulders.
Inscription: Front face: ERECTED/ BY THE OFFICERS,/ N.C. OFFICERS/ AND MEN OF/ THE 1ST BATTALION/ GORDON/ HIGHLANDERS/ TO/ THE MEMORY OF/ THEIR COMRADES/ WHO WERE/ KILLED IN ACTION/ OR WHO DIED OF/ WOUNDS OR DISEASE/ CONTRACTED/ DURING THE/ EGYPTIAN CAMPAIGN/ 1882/ (Names) Presumably rear face (no image): EGYPT 1882/ (Names)/ SOUDAN 1884/ (Names)

Cross

Height: 4500mm

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good