Castle Douglas War Memorial
Posted in Trips, War Memorials at 12:00 on 19 November 2017
This simple pillar with carved surmount stands at the western approaches to the town on a roundabout where the A 745 joins the A 713.
1914-1919 Dedication. Their Name Liveth for Evermore:-
Reverse view looking towards the town:-
WW2 Dedication and names:-
Great War names. This set includes a Croix de Guerre recipient, John J O’Haire, King’s Own Scottish Borderers. He was also awarded the Military Medal (British) and Medaille Militaire (French.) He’s buried in Hooge Crater Cemetery:-
Great War names, second panel:-
Tags: Castle Douglas, Croix de Guerre, First World War, Hooge Crater Cemetery, Medaille Militaire, Military Medal, Second World War, the Great War, War Memorials, World War 1, World War 2, WW1, WW2, WWI, WWII