Mo I Rana churchyard memorial to Scots Guards
WM name reference MOICM
Current Location:
Mo I Rana Churchyard, Norway
Description:
A memorial to 1SG who deployed in 1940 as part of the Norwegian campaign; They fought a reserve bridge demolition at Dalselv, a forward defensive position against the Nazi advance. Battle raged c.24 hours .Eight dead and several wounded
Campaign:
World War 2
Inscription:
'The Scots Guards fought for our freedom 17th May 1940
Surname | First Name | Date of Death | Name of Memorial(s) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Campbell | Robert | 22-5-1940 | Mo I Rana churchyard memorial | View |
Davies | Frederick | 17-5-1940 | Mo I Rana churchyard memorial | View |
Adams | Trevor | 17-5-1940 | Mo I Rana churchyard memorial | View |
Windsor | Francis | 17-5-1940 | Mo I Rana churchyard memorial | View |
Higham | Frederick | 17-5-1940 | Mo I Rana churchyard memorial | View |
McLean | Houston | 17-5-1940 | Mo I Rana churchyard memorial | View |
Smith | James | 17-5-1940 | Mo I Rana churchyard 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.