Anworth and Girthon (Gatehouse of Fleet) War memorial
WM name reference IWM69503
Current Location:
Junction with Old Military Road Laurieston Road Gatehouse of Fleet Stewartry Dumfries And Galloway DG7 2JA
Description:
Ornate Celtic cross set upon base, upon which is mounted three dedicatory plaques.
Campaign:
World War 1
Inscription:
Twelve o'clock face: IN HONOUR OF THE MEN/ FROM ANWORTH & GIRTHON/ WHO FELL/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ (Names)/ LEST YE FORGET Six o'clock face: IN HONOUR OF THE MEN/ FROM ANWORTH & GIRTHON/ WHO FELL/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ (Names)/ LEST YE FORGET Three o'clock face: IN REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE/ WHO SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES/ IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939-1945/ (Names)/ "We will remember them"
Surname | First Name | Date of Death | Name of Memorial(s) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Chalmers | William | 16-9-1916 | Anworth and Girthon war memorial | View |
Further information:
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- Who or what formation of the Regiment is named on the memorial. What event, dates or other inscriptions on the memorial.
- The country, nearest town/city or other details of location.
- A description of the memorial with a photograph if possible.
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Please sent any information that you find to: Michael Campbell-Lamerton
As the information on the database builds up Michael Campbell-Lamerton will be sending regular updates to Archives at RHQ who remains the point of contact about for inquiries on past members of the Regiment.