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    Memorial

    Private J W Kelso

    Kelso family gravestone

    Source: © Susan Strang

    1/3

    Current Location

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

    OS Grid Reference

    NS 47087 63876

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    © WMR-90998

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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

    Components

    Gravestone

    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good