Fordoun, Auchenblae War Memorial

WM name reference 8767


Current Location:

Summit of Gilbert's Hill overlooking village of Auchenblae. Auchenblae Kincardine And Deeside Grampian AB30 1TA


Description:

Rubislaw granite fine axed obelisk on three-stepped base, square die and heavily moulded cap, surmounted by a globe. Sword of Sacrifice and Wreath of Victory in palm leaves on front face. NOTE- there are 14 fewer WW1 names on this memorial than there are on the memorial in Fordoun Memorial Hall.


Campaign:

World War 1


Inscription:

RAISED BY THE PEOPLE/OF FORDOUN/IN MEMORY OF THEIR/GLORIOUS DEAD/1914 - 1918// "TO LIVE IN HEARTS WE LEAVE BEHIND/IS NOT TO DIE" On the shaft of the obelisk-AND/IN HONOUR OF THOSE/WHO FELL/1939-1945/[names] Other faces of the obelisk-[WW2 names]


Surname First Name Date of Death Name of Memorial(s)
Smith Daniel 29-9-1915 Fordoun, Auchenblae War Memorial View

Further information:

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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.