War Memorial - Great Cumbrae, North Ayrshire, Scotland
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member creg-ny-baa
N 55° 45.606 W 004° 56.710
30U E 377942 N 6181092
Memorial at Sherriff's Port on the west side of the island of Great Cumbrae in the Firth of Clyde, dedicated to those lost at sea during conflicts and have no known grave.
Waymark Code: WM19W4Q
Location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/23/2024
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member wayfrog
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This memorial was erected in 2005 by the roadside overlooking the Firth of Clyde towards the south-western part of Great Cumbrae, an island off the Ayrshire coast of Scotland. The memorial is dedicated to those who lost their lives in conflicts and have no known grave, in particular those lost at sea.

The memorial was the idea of Ian Forsyth and was dedicated by the Rev. Marjory Mackay of the parish church. It was built by David Stevenson, with metalwork by Ian McBay.

Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial

In Honor Of: Men and women of the British Allied Forces who have no known grave

Marker Text:

FOR YOUR TOMORROW
WE GAVE OUR DAY

THIS MEMORIAL IS DEDICATED TO THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE BRITISH AND ALLIED FORCES WHO SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES FOR OUR FREEDOM AND
HAVE NO KNOWN GRAVE



Who Put it Here?: Ian Forsyth

Description of Memorial:
The memorial stands overlooking the Firth of Clyde westwards towards Bute. It features a path, memorial garden, monument and metalwork. It lies between the A896 road that circumnavigates the island and the coast.


Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed

Date of dedication: Not listed

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