Image) bears the very worn remnants of a crest and a Latin motto: Image [Although it is not recorded on the inscription, the memorial was unveiled in September of 1949. Sir Iain Colquhoun had been Lord-Lieutenant of the county from 1919 until his death in November 1948, but was succeeded in that role by Major General Alexander Telfer-Smollett, who performed the unveiling of the memorial.]."> Memorial Fountain
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Memorial Fountain

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Memorial Fountain

Image: © Lairich Rig Taken: 15 Feb 2011

The fountain stands in the northern half of Image The inscription on the near side is extremely worn in places, but the sense of the text makes it possible to fill in the gaps (compare the inscription at Image). "Erected by the London-Dumbartonshire Association President – Sir Iain Colquhoun, Bart, KT, DSO, LLD, Lord Lieutenant of Dumbartonshire to the honoured memory of those of the county who lost their lives by enemy action 1939-1945" The far side of the fountain (shown in Image) bears the very worn remnants of a crest and a Latin motto: Image [Although it is not recorded on the inscription, the memorial was unveiled in September of 1949. Sir Iain Colquhoun had been Lord-Lieutenant of the county from 1919 until his death in November 1948, but was succeeded in that role by Major General Alexander Telfer-Smollett, who performed the unveiling of the memorial.]

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Image Location

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Latitude
55.952414
Longitude
-4.5492