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Drumoak War Memorial

Drumoak is a village lying on the A 93 between Peterculter and Banchory, Aberdeenshire. Its War Memorial consists of a bench, pillars and cross. Left hand pillar here inscribed, “1939 – 1945” plus names.

Drumoak War Memorial

Fronts of pillars inscribed “1914” and “1919” with names for Great War below. The wording on the pillars from side of left-hand pillar round to side of right-hand pillar is, “Their name liveth for evermore. The(y) died for us, Through Sacrifice to Peace, Their lives they gave.” When I photographed it the “y” of “They died for us” was missing:-

War Memorial, Drumoak

Pillars and Cross. Right hand pillar inscribed “1939 – 1945” plus names:-

Drumoak War Memorial, Pillars and Cross

Reverse of pillars:-
Pillars, War Memorial, Drumoak

Cross. Inscribed “Peace”

Cross, Drumoak War Memorial

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