Memorial

Peterhead - WW1

Peterhead - WW1 Names 1

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Current Location

Beside A952 (South approach road to town), in front of the old churchyard., Old Churchyard, South Road, Peterhead, Banff And Buchan, Grampian, AB42 2YN, Scotland

OS Grid Reference

NK 12688 46009

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 8621
Description: Classic obelisk with moulded cornices and a classic pediment, resting on steps and a landing.
Inscription: 1914-1918/ (Names)/ TO THE GLORY OF ALMIGHTY GOD / AND IN HONOUR OF / THE MEN OF THIS TOWN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / FOR FREEDOM IN THE GREAT WAR OF / 1914-1918 / SO THEY PASSED OVER AND ALL THE TRUMPETS / SOUNDED FOR THEM ON THE OTHER SIDE. UNVEILED 6TH AUGUST / 1922 / AND HANDED OVER TO THE CUSTODY OF / THE PROVOST MAGISTRATES & COUNCILLORS / OF THE BURGH OF PETERHEAD.

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 367
Died: 367
Information shown: Surname, initials of forenames, rank, regiment/service
Order of names: surname THEN forename

War: First World War - civilians
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: surname, initials of forenames, rank, service
Additional Information: Merchant Navy

History

Maker(s): Messrs Charles MacDonald Ltd, Designer
Messrs Charles MacDonald Ltd, Builder
Costs: £2,500
Sponsor Type: private
Sponsored By: The War Memorial Fund was started with a donation of £5,000 by the daughter and son-in-law of the late Provost Leask. After door-to-door collections, the total sum in the Fund was £10,000.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

6 August 1922

Lord Polwarth CBE

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Peterhead - WW1

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Peterhead - WW1

Current Location

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Names listed on this memorial

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Ceremonies

Conservation

Components

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