Monument record MHG53418 - Memorial to Sergeant John Meikle, Station Road, Dingwall

Summary

A memorial to Sergeant John Meidle VC MM, killed in action 20th July 1918.

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Grid reference NH 55280 58618 (point) (Approximate)
Map sheet NH55NE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Old County ROSS-SHIRE
Civil Parish DINGWALL

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A memorial stone erected in memory of Sergeant John Meikle VC MM. The inscription reads: "In memory of Sergt John Meikle V.C M.M late clerk at Nitshill Station who enlisted in H.M. Forces (Seaforth Highlanders) 8th February 1915 during the Great War and was killed in action on 20th July 1918. Erected by his railway comrades".
The memorial formerly stood at Nitshill railway station but was moved to Dingwall because of vandalism. This information together with photographs was submitted to the HER by Martin Briscoe in February 2010. <1><2>

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  • <1> Image/Photograph(s): Briscoe, J M. 2008-11. Information and photographs of various sites submitted by Martin Briscoe. Colour. Yes. Digital.
  • <2> Text/Correspondence: Private individual. 2008-11. Feedback from website visitor. Yes. Digital. Martin Briscoe, 05/02/2010.

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Record last edited

Mar 16 2010 11:52AM

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