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Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 7:23 pm Post subject: Allan J. Edmiston |
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This memorial is located within Rutherglen Old Parish Church.
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN SACRED MEMORY OF
Second Lieutenant ALLAN J. EDMISTON Second Batt. Scottish Rifles
Born 24th May 1898 – Died 16th August 1918
A brave unselfish and devoted soldier. He was loved and honoured by all
This memorial is erected by the Officers and Men of the 2nd Battalion Scottish Rifles and
The Non-Commissioned Officers and men of his Company.
Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori
(It is sweet and fitting to die for your country)
Name: EDMISTON, ALLAN JOHN
Initials: A J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Unit Text: 4th Bn.
Age: 20
Date of Death: 16/08/1918
Additional information: Son of Alexander Edmiston, of 46, Overtoun Drive, Rutherglen.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: H. 31.
Cemetery: RUTHERGLEN CEMETERY, SCOTLAND.
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