Memorial

Samson Place

Street sign

Source: Copyright Karen Mitchell

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Current Location

Samson Place, Carnoustie, Angus, Tayside, DD7 7BS, Scotland

NO 55436 39800

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Type of Memorial: Street
WMR Reference Number: 86118
Description: Street named after Petty Officer George McKenzie SAMSON who served in the Royal Naval Reserve on HMS River Clyde during 1915 landing at Gallipoli . As the landing force struggled to establish a bridgehead , he spent the day tending to the large number of wounded and helping with the lines . His service was cut short after he was wounded by machine gun fire. Surgeons were only able to remove four of the suspected 19 bullets but he made a full recovery . There is apparently specific commemorative material in the street, not just a street name - 21st September 2020 commemorative material is no longer there, details added on street sign.
Inscription: SAMSON PLACE

Street / Road

Made from: Unknown

Condition: Good

Plaque

Made from: Metal

Condition: Good

Courier & Advertiser (Angus & Mearns edition) Monday 16th January 2012: ( photo of Petty Officer Samson in RN uniform) : TOWN SET TO HONOUR ITS VC HEROES := ==============================