The Scottish War Memorials Project

apanderson · Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 8:20 am Post subject: LONGCROFT

Situated on the A803, Longcroft. (Between Dennyloanhead & Haggs where Glasgow Road becomes Kilsyth Road)

apanderson · Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 12:31 pm Post subject:

WW1 Panels

WW2 Panels

apanderson · Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 1:25 pm Post subject:

There are 3 Lawries mentioned on this memorial who also appear to be listed on Banton Civic Memorial

See: http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?p=20273#20273

Sgt. H. LAWRIE, A. & S. H.
Pte. J. LAWRIE, A. & S. H.
Cpl. P. LAWRIE, H.L.I.

Anne

apanderson · Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 5:57 pm Post subject:

The Scotsman, Monday 27th June 1921, Page 5.

"Longcroft

An obelisk in grey granite erected at The Sheddings, Longcroft, to commemorate the Dennyloanhead, Haggs Parish, Banknock and Allandale men who fell in the war, was unveiled by His Grace the Duke of Montrose, K.T., Lord Lieutenant for the county. On the obelisk are the names of 86 men. Rev. Alexander Macara paid tribute to the memory of the fallen."

rwwelsh · Joined: 25 Feb 2009 Posts: 3

Lance Corporal William Welsh (A & S Highlanders) on the WWI section of this memorial was the Uncle of William Welsh in the WWII section. Both men were born at Braeface near Banknock and they were killed at almost the same age. William Welsh (WWI) has an empty grave in Kilsyth Cemetery which was a tribute from his wife Lilas. His nephew has a similar grave in Denny and Dunipace Cemetery which was a memorial by his mother.
I am sure there are other families in the region who have a very similar story of sacrifice in both the World Wars.

apanderson · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:48 pm Post subject:

Thank you for the above info, it's always good to be able to add in additional details which otherwise might not be known - both family graves have been posted on the War Graves Forum.

William Welsh, Denny Cemetery, see: (Pg 7)
http://scottishwargraves.phpbbweb.com/viewtopic.php?t=253&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=90&mforum=scottishwargraves

William Welsh, Kilsyth Cemetery, see: (Pg 6)
http://scottishwargraves.phpbbweb.com/viewtopic.php?t=511&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=kilsyth&start=75&mforum=scottishwargraves

Anne