Methven War Memorial
WM name reference IWM44773
Current Location:
East of the park with entrance gate from main road. Methven War Memorial Main Street (A85) Methven Perth And Kinross Tayside PH1 3PT
Description:
Column set into low stone wall. Stone tablet inset in column bears names and inscription. Low columns at either side of main memorial bear dates of WW1. By 2007 the names were very weathered, but a 1994 image is attached, showing the names in much better condition
Campaign:
World War 1
Inscription:
WW1 Tablet-IN GLOROUS MEMORY /OF/ THESE SONS OF METHVEN/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR KING AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/1914-1919/(names) WW2 Tablet-ALSO THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN WORLD WAR/1939-1945/[names]
| Surname | First Name | Date of Death | Name of Memorial(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott | William | 18-12-1914 | Methven War Memorial | View |
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.
