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Blanefield/Strathblane war memorial - Taken by War Memorials Trust 20 Sep 2011

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Blanefield/Strathblane inscription - Taken by War Memorials Trust 20 Sep 2011

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Blanefield/Strathblane name panel - Taken by War Memorials Trust 20 Sep 2011

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Blanefield/Strathblane additional plaque - Taken by War Memorials Trust 20 Sep 2011

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Blanefield/Strathblane after works from the side - Taken by Strathblanefield Community Council 02 Jun 2016

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Blanefield/Strathblane after works panel detail - Taken by Strathblanefield Community Council 02 Jun 2016

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Reference WMO/250112

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Glasgow Road/Campsie Dene Road junction

Blanefield/Strathblane

G63 9HZ

Scotland

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In 2016, WMT gave a grant towards this war memorial. As it has been a number of years since the grant was given, we would like an up-to-date condition survey and photographs to be added to this war memorial record. Can you help?

Status: On original site

Type: Freestanding

Location: External

Setting: Within a garden/park/churchyard/enclosure/Marketplace

Description: Other cross

Materials:

Stone Stone (any)

Lettering: Incised

Conflicts:

First World War (1914-1918)
Second World War (1939-1945)
Afghanistan (2001 -)

About the memorial: Plinth with stone column surmounted by a cross. On the 6 o'lock face of the column is a shield with lion on it and below it is a sword with ribbon carved around the blade. On the 9 o'clock face of the column is a shield with lion and saltire on it. On the 12 o'clock face of the column is a shield with thistle a crown on it. On the 3 o'clock face of the column is a shield with saltire on it. There are 3 names tablets for WW1, an added tablet for WW2, and on the surrounding wall a plaque for a casualty from Afghanistan

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STRATHBLANE WAR MEMORIAL-
The Stirling Observer of 25 August 1921 recorded the unveiling on Sunday 21st August 1921 by His Grace the Duke of Montrose of the monument erected in memory of those who fell in the Great War. A joint service was held in the parish church at 12 noon after which a large gathering marched to the memorial led by a pipe band for the dedication and unveiling at 1.30pm. The comrades of the Great War headed the procession, followed by the Duke of Montrose, Sir Archibald Edmonstone and His Honour Judge Grahame. Following on were representatives of the various public bodies, the Boy Scouts, the ministers and Kirk Sessions, the relatives of the public then the general public.
The Duke of Montrose in unveiling the monument paid tribute to the sacrifice made by those from the parish who had died for their country. Speaking with deep feeling, he pointed out "what the war had meant to those who took part in it, and what their sacrifice meant to those who had benefited by their death, and what it ought to mean to the people of our land as an incentive to noble and self sacrificing lives."
The Rev T Johnson offered a prayer of dedication, and thereafter His Honour Judge Grahame formally gifted the site. Four trumpeters then sounded "The Last Post" and the Rev W.B. Moyes pronounced the Benediction.
The monument was designed by Robert Lorimer and was constructed of Doddington stone. It consists of a square base, each side being panelled to receive the inscriptions and names, a slender shaft rises from the base, and at the top of the shaft are four shields, the finish being a cross. A sum of over £800 was readily subscribed for the purpose of erecting it.

All in all a total of 25 men from the parish fell in the Great War.

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SACRED TO/ THE MEMORY/ OF THOSE FROM/ THE PARISH OF/ STRATHBLANE/ WHO FELL IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ THEIR NAME/ LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE. In the Stonework 1939-1945/[names on tablet below] IN MEMORY OF/ROYAL MARINE COMMANDO/GARY WRIGHT/OF THIS PARISH/KILLED IN ACTION IN/AFGHANISTAN/19TH OCTOBER 2006/AGED 27 YEARS

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WW1- Barr John Y. Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders Lieutenant, Binnie Philip Cameronians Second Lieutenant, Blair Robert Highland Light Infantry Private, Cartwright James C. A.S.C. Private, Cartwright William J. Royal Field Artillery Gunner, Devlyn William Highland Light Infantry Private, Dillon John R.A.M.C. Private, Don George Royal Garrison Artillery Gunner, Edmonstone William G. Coldstream Guards Lieutenant, Ker William Royal Naval Division Lieutenant, Lowe Alex Royal Engineers Sapper, MacIntyre James Seaforth Highlanders Private, McCulloch John Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders Private, McIntyre Donald Lovat Scouts Private, McNeil Donald Black Watch Sergeant, Mitchell Alexander Scottish Rifles Private, Morrison Daniel King's Own Scottish Borderers Private, Moyes Wilfrid B. Royal West Surrey Regiment Sergeant MM/ Orr R.B. Rowley Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders Captain/ Paterson William Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders Private/ Rankin Colin Highland Light Infantry Lance Corporal/ Rigg Robert Gordon Highlanders Corporal/ Robb James Life Guards Trooper/ Scott Archibald L. Machine Gun Corps Private/ Stewart Michael King's Liverpool Regiment Private/ Thomson Ferguson Scots Guards Private MM/ Yarrow Eric Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders Lieutenant/ WW2: Callender James Royal Artillery Gunner, MacLean Andrew M. Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Lieutenant, MacNicol Archibald Royal Engineers Sapper, McKay Gilbert Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Petty Officer, Pedder Richard N.R. Highland Light Infantry Lieutenant Colonel, Turnbull Alexander Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Chief Petty Officer; Afghanistan(2006)- Marine Gary Wright

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