Memorial

Keam Public School, Duffus - WW1

Keam Public School WW1 War Memorial

Source: Copyright Duffus Kirk

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Current Location

Duffus Kirk, Hopeman Road, Duffus, Moray, Grampian, IV30 5RR, Scotland

OS Grid Reference

NJ 16853 68583

Denomination

Church of Scotland

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 79479
Description: The board of polished oak contains three panels, the two outside ones bearing the names (in single columns) and regiments of the fallen, while the central panel contains a striking symbolical design representing Victory which appears to be on a mirror. Within the stepped header is a further panel which carries the commemoration. All lettering is in gold. A small, metal plaque at the base details the history.
Inscription: WENT THE DAY WELL?/ WE DIED - AND NEVER KNEW Metal plaque - This memorial was erected to/ The memory of the pupils of/ --- Keam School ---/ Who fell in the 1914-18 war/ Removed to Duffus Church in 1969/ After closure of Keam School.

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 22
Died: 22
Information shown: surname, forename, rank, regiment, decorations
Order of names: Random

History

Maker(s): Mr J, J, Williams, art keeper, National Museum of Wales, Designer

Ceremonies

Unveiled

1 July 1920

Rev. D. Cameron M.A., St Paul's U.F. Church, Glasgow (former pupil). Mr. J. F. Thomson M.A.

Previous Location(s)

Keam Public School, Keam, Moray, Grampian, IV30 5TF, Scotland

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Keam Public School, Duffus - WW1

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

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Previous Location(s)

Keam Public School, Duffus - WW1

Current Location

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Names listed on this memorial

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

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Previous Location(s)

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Year of move

Reason for move

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