Shandon War Memorial and Garelochhead Memorial Bench
Posted in War Memorials at 12:00 on 27 June 2022
Shandon is a village on the shores of the Gare Loch in Argyll and Bute (the part which used to be in West Dunbartonshire.) Garelochhead lies at the head of the Gare Loch.
Shandon’s War Memorial lies beside the A 814 between Rhu and Garelochhead and takes the form of a sandstone Celtic Cross. The inscription on the pillar reads, “And the leaves of thee were for the sealing of the nations.”
Great War dedication. “To the glory of God and in grateful memory of (names) who died on active service and of thirty-six men from the district who took part in the Great War 1914-1919 and returned in safety.” Below is inscribed, “Give thanks o heart for the high souls that point us to the deathless goals.”
World War 2 dedication. “To the glory of God and in remembrance of the young men of Shandon who gave their lives in the Second World War 1939 – 1945.” Below reads, “The people blessed all the men that willingly offered themselves.”
War Memorial bench, Garelochhead, presumably for the 100th anniversary of the Great War. Situated in grounds of church:-
Tags: Argyll and Bute, First World War, Gare Loch, Garelochhead, Rhu, Second World War, Shandon, the Great War, War Memorials, West Dunbartonshire, World War 1, World War 2, WW1, WW2, WWI, WWII
