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dhubthaigh Our first ever 1000-poster
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Stands on the west shore (A85) of Loch Earn
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Mark,
It is a very interesting design, possibly verging on an abstract version of a Celtic Cross.
Any idea when it was unveiled? _________________
Time but th' impression stronger makes, As streams their channels deeper wear. |
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Unveiled by the Hon. Mrs Somerset - October 20th 1920 |
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jamiemcginlay
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The rear of the memorial bears an inscription at the base
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DerekR Moderator
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One of Lochearnhead's missing sons:
Surname McLAREN
Firstname John
Service Number S/5798
Date Death 09/05/1917
Decoration
Place of birth Lochearnhead Perthshire
Other 12th Bn.
SNWM roll THE ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS
Rank Cpl
Theatre of death Salonika. _________________
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dhubthaigh Our first ever 1000-poster
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DerekR wrote: | One of Lochearnhead's missing sons:
Surname McLAREN
Firstname John
Service Number S/5798
Date Death 09/05/1917
Decoration
Place of birth Lochearnhead Perthshire
Other 12th Bn.
SNWM roll THE ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS
Rank Cpl
Theatre of death Salonika. |
Name: McLAREN, JOHN MALCOLM
Initials: J M
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Corporal
Regiment/Service: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Unit Text: "B" Coy. 12th Bn.
Age: 21
Date of Death: 09/05/1917
Service No: S/5798
Additional information: Son of John and Catherine McLaren, of 28, Union St, Stirling. Born at Lochearnhead, Perthshire.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Memorial: DOIRAN MEMORIAL
Commemorated at Balquhidder & Stirling - NOT FORGOTTEN |
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DerekR Moderator
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Commemorated at Balquhidder & Stirling - NOT FORGOTTEN |
Mark,
Thanks for that.
But I do wonder how many of our boys have been forgotten though. _________________
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dalblair
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Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 2:20 pm Post subject: Unveiling |
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Unveiled on Saturday 9th October 1920 by the Hon Mrs Granville Somerset according to the Strathearn Herald.Designed by G Washington Browne of Edinburgh.Stone came from Camperdown Quarry. |
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