Strachan War Memorial
WM name reference IWM8695
Current Location:
Strachan Parish Churchyard B976 Strachan Kincardine And Deeside Grampian AB31 6NN
Description:
Obelisk set on a capstone and rectangular sectioned plinth and three stepped base. (formerly set against a stone built ecclesiastical building in a paved area accessed by six stone steps.) Incised inscriptions and names infilled with black paint
Campaign:
World War 1
Inscription:
6 o'clock plinth face: (14 NAMES) // 6 o'clock upper step face: "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVER MORE" // 6 o'clock middle step face: Erected by / THE PROPRIETORS AND PARISHIONERS / OF STRACHAN IN MEMORY OF THE HEROES CONNECTED WITH THE PARISH WHO MADE / THE SUPREME SACRIFICE IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 -1919 // 3 o'clock plinth face: 1939 -1945 / (7 NAMES)
| Surname | First Name | Date of Death | Name of Memorial(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardyne | David | 25-11-1917 | Strachan 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.
