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:

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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.