Pitlochry War Memorial
Unveiled in 1922, the Pitlochry War Memorial is located in the Scottish town of Pitlochry Perth and Kinross. A Category C listed structure, it stands just in front of the town's Memorial Garden (formerly known as the Pitlochry Institute Park). It initially commemorated 81 men and one woman (a nurse) of Moulin parish who died in World War I.[1] The sixteen who died in World War II action were later added.[2]
Pitlochry War Memorial | |
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Scotland | |
![]() The memorial in 2009 | |
For soldiers who died and served in World War I and World War II | |
Unveiled | July 23, 1922 |
Location | 56.70223°N 3.7324°W |
Commemorated |
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TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN THE WAR |
The site and memorial were gifts of Colonel and Mrs C. A. J. Butter of Cluniemore.[2]
Memorial Garden
- The memorial in front of the Memorial Garden
References
- Historic Environment Scotland. "Atholl Road, War Memorial and Memorial Garden (LB47510)". Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- Parish and Pitlochry-Cross – Imperial War Museums
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