Ollaberry War Memorial
Shetlopedia - The Shetland Encyclopaedia
| Memorial Details | |
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| Location: | Olllaberry Kirkyard |
| Structure: | High stone structure with a cross on top |
| Date Unveiled: | - |
| War: | World War 1 & World War 2 |
| Names on Memorial: | 16 (WW1) 8 (WW2) |
| OS Map Reference: | HU 360 800 |
| UKNIWM No.: | 8864 |
The Ollaberry War Memorial is located in the Ollaberry Kirkyard.
It is a high stone structure with a cross on the top. It is erected on a foundation of natural stone. The front inscription on the base reads : Resting in peace
To the Glory of God and in thankful rememberance of all those in the district of Ollaberry who gave their life for King and Country in the Great War
Their name liveth for evermore.
On two of the other sides are listed the men who fell in the First World War.
On the rear side is added : 1939 - 1945, and a list of the men who fell in the Second World War.
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The names of the fallen men in WW I
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The Names of the fallen men in WW II
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There is one war grave in the Olllaberry Kirkyard for a man not mentioned on the memorial.
The grave is for W. P. Dowell, Aircraftman 2nd class 1374824, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 14th October 1941, aged 34 years. Son of Daniel John and Barbara Grace Dowell of Lochend, Lerwick, husband of Isabella Robina Dowell of Lerwick, Shetland Islands.
Information from Roll of Honour - Ollaberry page
See also:
- Roll of Honour - Ollaberry page with information of the fallen men
