Memorial

Private J W Kelso

Kelso family gravestone

Source: © Susan Strang

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Current Location

Behind the hall close to the cemetery entrance., Woodside Cemetery, 46, Broomlands Street, Paisley, Renfrew, PA1 2NP, Scotland

NS 47087 63876

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Type of Memorial: Addition to gravestone
WMR Reference Number: 90998
Description: Addition to upright, grey granite, family gravestone which is rectangular in shape with a flat top and on a granite footer. On the footer is the family name "KELSO." The top part of the rectangle is a Latin cross with the letters IHS intertwined in the centre of the cross (meaning Jesus is at the centre of the atonement and forgiveness.) The lettering is raised lead.
Inscription: IN MEMORY OF/PTE. JOHN W KELSO, SEAFORTH HRS./DIED OF WOUNDS YPRES 2ND SEPT. 1917/AGED 19 1/2 BURIED IN VLAMERTINGHE N.M.C./.....

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: surname, forenames, relationships, rank, regiment, manner of death, place of death, date of death, age, place of burial

Gravestone

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good