Memorial
Grangemouth Rechabites-WW1 Plaque (LOST)
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 80668
- Description
- Polished brass plaque, inset in a pillowed oak frame. "The insignia of the Gem of the Forth Tent, I.O.R., surmounts the design, within a wreath of thistles and scroll, coloured with red and blue. A figure of Britannia at the left side holding a wreath of victory in outstretched hand, with the Union Jack also in colour, dominates the design."
- Inscription
- “In everlasting remembrance of the members of this tent who gave their lives in the Great War.” /(names)/ “And in commemoration of the other 220 members who responded to their country’s call.”/1914 - 1919/ “Their names liveth for evermore”
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 33
- Died
- 33
- Information shown
- surname, forename
- Order of names
- surname
- Maker(s)
Archibald Hamilton, Glasgow, Makers
Ceremonies
Unveiled
26 November 1921
Brother Thomas Stewart and Brother John Cochrane, Chief Ruler
Components
- Plaque
Made from: Brass
Condition: Lost
- Frame
Made from: Wood - Oak
Condition: Lost
- Falkirk Herald - Saturday 26 November 1921 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000733/19211126/210/0012 GRANGEMOUTH RECHABITE WAR MEMORIAL Impressive Unveiling Service Has list of names
- A SILENT YET SPEAKING WITNESS http://www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/files/news/War Memorials in Falkirk's Churches.pdf War Memorials in churches, schools, works and other public buildings