Rhu Churchyard
Posted in History at 20:00 on 19 January 2019
Rhu Churchyard contains several graves of historical note.
It contains the grave of the father of steam navigation, Henry Bell.
As befits his historical importance the memorial incorporates a statue of Bell in a seated position.
Then there is the grave of John Motion, late Sgt Major of the 93rd Sutherland Highlanders, one of ‘The Thin Red Line‘ at the Battle of Balaclava in the Crimean War.
Detail:-
And this grave, “Erected by the Officers and ex-Officers 1st Dunbartonshire Rifle Volunteers in memory of Col Henry Currie, late commandant 1st Dunbartonshire Rifle Volunteers and formerly of the 24th and 79th Highlanders. Died at Helensburgh 17th March 1899 aged 54 years”:-
Tags: Battle of Balaclava, Crimean War, Henry Bell, Henry Currie, John Motion, Rhu, The Thin Red Line
