A Son of the Rock

This cenotaph type memorial is located in Christie Park, Alexandria, Dunbartonshire. It is dedicated to the men of Bonhill Parish. Alexandria, three or so miles from Dumbarton, is the biggest town in the Vale of Leven. (Mail has been said to have been re-directed from Egypt stamped with the words”Try Scotland.”) Bonhill lies over the river Leven from Alexandria.

War Memorial in situ:-

Closer view:-

Names for Great War  above, World War 2 below.

Dedications:-

Names on Reverse of Memorial. Great War above, Second World War below:-

North aspect:-

Great War 100th anniversary bench in Christie Park:-