Craig War Memorial

WM name reference WMO/250768


Current Location:

King George's Field Barns Brae Ferryden DD10 9SY Scotland


Description:

It is in the form of an ornate cross surmounting a rough-hewn pink granite stepped base on which the names of the dead are inscribed. Sculpted in relief on the cross is a laurel wreath covering crossed arms (rifle and sword) with an anchor in the centre. Location at South west corner of playing field, Barns Brae, Ferryden. It was moved there in 1949 from a site close to the old Inch Bridge


Campaign:

World War 1



Surname First Name Date of Death Name of Memorial(s)
Adams Alexander 13-11-1916 Craig War Memorial View
Paton John 25-9-1916 Craig War 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.