George Watson’s College War Memorial
WM name reference IWM76624
Current Location:
George Watson College Archibald Place Edinburgh City Of Edinburgh Lothian
Description:
Stone arch with wrought iron gates. Inside the arch there is a semi-circular wall with 3 Bronze WW1 plaques, and a small Korean War tablet on the floor. On either side of the wrought iron gates, on the external face of the arch is a WW2 bronze plaque - 2 in total
Campaign:
World War 1
Inscription:
At the top school crest with school motto - Ex Corde Caritas. On the gates - 1914 FAITH DEATH 1918 In the stonework left of the gates -1939/[names plaque below, in 2 columns] In the stonework right of the gates -1945/[names plaque below, in 2 columns] Plaques on the internal wall- [names in 3 columns on each of 3 plaques] On Brass circular plaque at the top of the arch -THE WHOLE EARTH IS THEIR TOMB Floor Plaque inside the arch - [name]/KOREA 1950
| Surname | First Name | Date of Death | Name of Memorial(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menzies | Archibald | 25-11-1917 | George Watson's College 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.
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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.
