Birse War Memorial
WM name reference IWM8558
Current Location:
south side of B976 on Corse Dardar Hill Finzean Kincardine And Deeside Grampian AB34 5AE
Description:
The Birse war memorial is a tall cairn, almost an obelisk, which is constructed of rustic pink granite blocks. The commemoration and names of the dead are carved in relief on the faces of the monument. The commemoration at the top states that the memorial is to the memory 'of the men of Birse'.The memorial stands by the roadside on Corse Darder Hill.
Campaign:
World War 1
World War 2
Further information:
Find more information about a specific soldier visit findmypast. The Scots Guards are delighted that their Enlistment Books from 1840 to 1938 are now available at:
If you have information on a specific memorial please send it on to the Historical Committee. The Memorial information required is:
- 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.
- For bigger sites a copy of any advertising information or leaflets would be useful.
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.
