Memorial

Dunbeath

Dunbeath War Memorial

Source: Martin Briscoe

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Current Location

Village Centre, Dunbeath, Caithness, Highlands and Islands, KW6 6EA, Scotland

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ND 15658 29536

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 5944
Description: Granite Celtic Cross on a shaft and 3 stage base, in a raised walled area with iron railings on top of the walls. The Union Flag used in the unveiling in 1921 was the flag used Admiral Sir E. S. Alexander-Sinclait, M.V.O., of Dunbeath, flew on his ship in the Battle of Jutland,
Inscription: [names on the 4 sides of the shaft] 6 o'clock face of top base- IN MEMORY OF THE MEN/OF DUNBEATH AND DISTRICT/WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/1914-1918/1939-1945 9 o'clock face of top base- 1939-1945/[names]

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 39
Died: 39
Information shown: surname, initials of forenames, rank, regiment
Order of names: surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 8
Died: 8
Information shown: surname, initials of forenames, rank, service
Order of names: surname

War: Second World War - civilians
Number Commemorated: 2
Died: 2
Information shown: surname, initials of forenames, rank, service
Order of names: surname

History

Maker(s): Mr Peter Sinclair, Sculptor, Wick, Designer
Messrs David Sinclair and Robertson Campbell, Mason
Mr Robert Sinclair, maker or railings, Blacksmith

Ceremonies

Unveiled

30th June 1921

Lady Alexander Sinclair

Unveiled

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