Memorial

Captain G A Sutherland MC

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Cyne Parish Church, Victoria Road, Brora, Caithness, Highlands and Islands, KW9 6QN, Scotland

NC 90518 04487

Church of Scotland

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Type of Memorial: Window
WMR Reference Number: 83270
Description: The design of the window shows a knight standing at the foot of the Cross, on which can be seen the crown of thorns hanging upon a nail placed where the head of our Saviour had been. At the base are the inscriptions, supported by the Sutherland badge.
Inscription: In thankfulness to God for the memory of one who gave his life for King and country in the Great War — 1914-19. / G. A. Sutherland. M.C., captain, Seaforth. Highlanders, 51st Division. / This window given by and a sister and brother — 1921.

Window

Made from: Glass

Condition: Good

Aberdeen Press and Journal - Wednesday 15 February 1922 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000576/19220215/004/0003 BRORA MEMORIAL. CLYNE PARISH CHURCH WINDOW UNVEILED. A special service was held in Clyne Parish Church, Brora, on Sunday, when a memorial window was dedicated and unveiled to the memory of George A. Sutherland, M.C. captain, Seaforth Highlanders (51st Division). The church was crowded; and the Brora Territorials and ex-soldiers were present; also officers and men from Helmsdale; Golspie. and Bonar. Colonel A. N. Macaulay, T.D., was present, representing the Duke of .Sutherland, and Mr Haig-Thomas and Mr Tysar, heritors of the parish, … The design of the window shows a knight slanding at foot of the Cross, on whidh can be seen the crown of thorns hanging upon a nail placed where the head of our Saviour had been. At, the base are the inscriptions, supported by the Sutherland badge — In thankfulness to God for the memory of one who gave his life for King and country in the Great War — 1914-19. G. A. Sutherland. M.C., captain, Seaforth. Highlanders, 51st Division. This window given by and a sister and brother — 1921.