Whithorn War Memorial

WM name reference IWM44467


Current Location:

in the centre of Main Street Whithorn Wigtown Dumfries And Galloway DG8 8PB


Description:

Pillar with Octagonal base and column surmounted by an orb


Campaign:

World War 1


Inscription:

THE MEN FROM THE ROYAL BURGH AND PARISH OF WHITHORN WHOSE NAMES ARE WRITTEN HERE GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WARS 1914 - 1919 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)


Surname First Name Date of Death Name of Memorial(s)
Gibson Robert 25-1-1915 Whithorn War Memorial View
Loan James 16-5-1915 Whithorn 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.