The Scottish War Memorials Project

David McNay

This memorial was originally erected to commemorate the fallen from the Boer War. Plaques have subsequently been added for the two World Wars.

Again, apologies for the photos. It was a foul wet day when I took these and I've had to lighten them so you can actually see anything.

jamiemcginlay · Joined: 20 Dec 2006 Posts: 897 Location: Glasgow

These are copies of cutting I have from an old Scots Magazine. Unfortunately I forgot to write the date of the issue on the page (judging by the opening paragraph it was 1986) so I'll post it.

David McNay · Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 11:13 pm Post subject:

Fascinating information, thanks for posting that.

Adam Brown · Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 3:37 pm Post subject:

Here are the names

The original photos are better if anyone wants them

Adam

DerekR · Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 12:25 pm Post subject:

See also: http://www.edinphoto.org.uk/0_buildings_r/0_buildings_-_royal_scots_greys_0.htm
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There must be a place under the sun where hearts of olden glory grow young .....

DerekR · Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 12:51 pm Post subject:

UKNIWM Ref: 53588

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There must be a place under the sun where hearts of olden glory grow young .....

Roxy · Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 12:17 pm Post subject:

some recent piccies:

Roxy
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Remembering my ggf, Pte Thomas Roberts, 10 SR, killed 25 Sep 15 at Loos.
Also remembering Flt Lt Al Squires and CXX/3 killed 2 Sep 06 in Afghanistan.

Adam Brown · Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 9:13 pm Post subject:

With the tram works in Edinburgh it is impossible to get a shot from Princes Street. I'll add a few more from the Gardens.

This is a close-up of the equipment, piping on the breeches and the gloves. Also the other photographs should show the detail of the horse furniture.

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Adam Brown · Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 5:53 am Post subject:

A minor royal heads the list of the Second World War names

WINDSOR, ALASTAIR ARTHUR DUFF
Rank: Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Royal Armoured Corps
Unit Text: Royal Scots Greys (2nd Dragoons)
Age: 28
Date of Death: 26/04/1943
Service No: 64562
Additional information: 2nd Duke of Connaught and Strathearn. Son of H.R.H. Prince Arthur of Connaught, K.T., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., and of H.R.H. Princess Arthur of Connaught, R.R.C., of Braemar.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Cemetery: MAR LODGE CHAPEL, BRAEMAR, CRATHIE AND BRAEMAR

He had only been the 2nd Duke of Connaught and Strathearn for just over a year when he died. Before that he used a title from his mother's side of the famly -the Earl of Macduff.

At the time of his death he was ADC to the Governor General of Canada and he died in Ottawa (His granfather, the 1st Duke, had been Governor General of Canada in the early 20th Century) . It is his ashes that are in the Mar Lodge Chapel.
Also known as St Ninian's, Mar Lodge Chapel was the private chapel of the Mar Lodge estate which was owned by his mother at that time. His mother apart from being the Princess of Connaught was also the Duchess of Fife and Countess of Macduff in her own right.

The death of the 2nd Duke is quite strange. Seemingly he fell asleep beside an open window and died of hypothermia!

Adam
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Adam Brown · Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 6:09 am Post subject:

And this chap on one of the First World War panels seemingly has the dubious honour of being the first British Army officer killed in the First World War

SWETENHAM, FOSTER
Rank: Major
Regiment/Service: 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)
Age: 38
Date of Death: 28/08/1914
Additional information: Husband of Muriel Gladys Swetenham. Served in the South African War..
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: South-West corner.
Cemetery: MOY-DE-L'AISNE COMMUNAL CEMETERY

Another officer listed was the son of the 5th Marquess of Bath

THYNNE, JOHN ALEXANDER
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)
Age: 20
Date of Death: 13/02/1916
Additional information: Viscount Weymouth. Son of the Sir Thomas Henry Thynne, 5th Marquess and Violet Caroline, Marchioness of Bath.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: II. C. 1.
Cemetery: VERMELLES BRITISH CEMETERY

And topping the Great War lists are two Brigadiers. Both were killed in action

BULKELEY-JOHNSON, CHARLES BULKELEY
Rank: Brigadier General
Regiment/Service: General Staff
Unit Text: A.D.C. Commanding 8th Cavalry Brigade, 3rd Cavalry Division
Secondary Regiment: 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)
Secondary Unit Text: formerly
Age: 49
Date of Death: 11/04/1917
Additional information: Officer of the Legion of Honour (France), Order of St. George, 3rd Class (Russia), Order of the Medjidie, 4th Class (Turkey). Son of Francis and Jane Sophia Bulkeley-Johnson.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: A. 30.
Cemetery: GOUY-EN-ARTOIS COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION

LONG, WALTER 'TOBY'
Rank: Brigadier General
Regiment/Service: General Staff
Unit Text: Cdg. 56th Inf. Bde. , 19th Division
Secondary Regiment: 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)
Secondary Unit Text: late
Age: 37
Date of Death: 28/01/1917
Awards: C M G, D S O, Twice Mentioned in Despatches
Additional information: Order of St. Stanislas 2nd Class, with swords. Son of Rt. Hon. Walter Hume Long, P.C., M.P. Secretary of State for the Colonies (afterwards 1st Viscount Long of Wraxall) and of Lady Dorothy Blanche Long (now Viscountess Long of Wraxall) daughter of 9th Earl of Cork and Orrery; husband of Hon. Mrs. Walter Long, O.B.E. (now Hon. Mrs. Ralph Glyn).
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: VI. C. 19.
Cemetery: COUIN BRITISH CEMETERY
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