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    Memorial

    Mortlach Parishioners

    Mortlach Parish War Memorial - Overview of the memorial site

    Source: Copyright Martin Briscoe

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    Current Location

    Garden of Remembrance, Balvenie Street., Dufftown, Moray, Grampian, AB55 4FS, Scotland

    OS Grid Reference

    NJ 32250 40552

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    8653
    Description
    Gothic Cross on a pillar with attendant angels on top of a pillar on a squared die and stopped base. A Bronze wreath on the front face.
    Inscription
    TO THE MEMORY OF THE MEN/ OF THE PARISH OF MORTLACH/ WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919./ (NAMES)/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE/ THIS FOUNDATION STONE WAS LAID BY H.R.H. PRINCESS ARTHUR OF CONNAUGHT/ DUCHESS OF FIFE, ON THE 21ST APRIL 1920/ (NAMES)/ TO THE MEMORY OF THE MEN/ OF THE PARISH OF MORTLACH/ WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE/ IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    108
    Died
    108
    Information shown
    rank, surname, initial, regiment
    Order of names
    Mostly by surname but some exceptions
    Additional Information
    Newspaper report of unveiling says 108 names
    War
    First World War - civilians
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    rank, surname, initial, service
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    24
    Died
    24
    Information shown
    rank, surname, initials, regiment / service
    Order of names
    surname, initial
    War
    Second World War - civilians
    Number Commemorated
    3
    Died
    3
    Information shown
    surname, initials, service
    Order of names
    surname, initals
    Maker(s)
    • Messers A Marshall MacKenzie & Son, Designer

    Maintenance History
    Meeting of Dufftown Town Council on 14th July 1925 reported on meeting with the War Memorial Committee of Mortlach Parish Council about the maintenance and upkeep of the War Memorial and park. Recommended sharing the costs. Also approach the Trustees of the Duke of Fife about both councils becoming joint tenants of the park.

    Ceremonies

    Foundation Stone

    21st April 1920

    Lt Col Prince Arthur of Connaught KG, KT, GCMG,GCVO, CB and Princess Arthur of Connaught

    Unveiled

    17th November1920

    Duke of Richmond and Gordon. Provost Stewart

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Pillar

    Made from: Granite - Ashlar


    Condition: Good


    • http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=377&mforum=warmemscot
    • Aberdeen Press and Journal - Thursday 22 April 1920 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000576/19200422/007/0003 PRINCE AND PRINCESS ARTHUR AT DUFFTOWN. Civic Welcome: Laying of Foundation Stone of War Memorial. PRINCE'S "BROTHERLY" TRIBUTE TO FAME OF 6th GORDONS. (photograph)
    • Aberdeen Press and Journal - Thursday 18 November 1920 MORTLACH MEMORIAL. UNVEILED BY THE DUKE OF RICHMOND AND GORDON TRIBUTE TO HIGHLANDERS. (full list of names)
    • Aberdeen Press and Journal - Thursday 16 July 1925 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000577/19250716/038/0005 MORTLACH WAR MEMORIAL. COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION AS TO UPKEEP.