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Inverkip War Memorial @InverkipWM

A project researching the 29 men on the Inverkip War Memorial and telling their stories

Joined January 2024
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In memory of Lance Sergeant Archibald Stewart who died on this day in 1943. To read his story visit: theiwm.co.uk/Archibald-Stewa… #inverkip #ww2history #WW2 @S_M_R_G @largsnews @InverclydeHN
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In memory of Stoker Gabriel Ritchie, lost at sea on 25th November 1941. He was born at Bridgend Cottages, Inverkip and served in the Royal Navy onboard HMS Barham To read more: theiwm.co.uk/Gabriel-Ritchie #WW2 #hmsbarham @greenocktele @InverclydeHN @S_M_R_G
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In memory of Private Thomas McFarlane who was killed on this day in 1916. He was born at Ardgowan Place, Inverkip & emigrated to Australia in 1913. To read his story: theiwm.co.uk/Thomas-McFarlan… @InverclydeHN @S_M_R_G @discinverclyde #inverkip #ww1 #ww1history
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Details of the Remembrance Sunday service from Inverkip, Wemyss Bay and Skelmorlie Churches. #inverkip #remembrance #LestWeForget
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At 11am we pause to remember the 29 men listed on the war memorial and all those lost and injured while serving their country. #inverkip @InverclydeHN @S_M_R_G @greenocktele #LestWeForget
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Today's Act of Remembrance at the war memorial where the memorial was rededicated. Thanks to all involved. #inverkip #RemembranceSunday2024 #LestWeForget
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Details of the Remembrance Sunday service tomorrow
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In memory of Assistant Steward John Blaikie lost at sea on this day in 1941. He served in the Merchant Navy on the SS Gretavale. To read his story: theiwm.co.uk/John-Blaikie @InverclydeHN @discinverclyde @S_M_R_G @greenocktele #inverkip #ww2 #inverclyde
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In memory of 2nd Lieutenant John Hyslop who died on today day in 1917. Born in Greenock, he later moved to Inverkip and served in the Gordon Highlanders. To read more: theiwm.co.uk/John-Hyslop @InverclydeHN @discinverclyde @inverclyde_now @S_M_R_G #ww1 #Remembrance
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On this day in 1920 the war memorial was unveiled, with the names read out by Sir Hugh Shaw Stewart #inverkip #warmemorial #remembrance #ww1 #worldwarone
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In memory of Private George McIntosh killed on this day in 1917. He listed on the war memorial as it is likely he was a worker on the @ArdgowanEstate but was born @TheTaybank To read his story: theiwm.co.uk/George-McIntosh #ww1 #worldwarone #dunkeld #perthshire
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In memory of Private Peter Culligan who was killed on this day in 1917. He served in the Royal Dublin Fusiliers and was born in Co. Cavan. To read more on his story: theiwm.co.uk/Peter-Culligan #WW1 @DublinFusiliers @RoyalDubsFus @discinverclyde @greenocktele #Inverkip
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In memory of Sgt Edwarx Denny, killed on this day in 1918. He worked as a plate layer on the Caledonian Railway and is also remembered @NetworkRailGLC To read his story: theiwm.co.uk/Edward-Denny #ww1 #lestweforget #worldwarone #firstworldwar
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In memory of Private Michael Anderson, the youngest man on the war memorial, who died on this day in 1916 aged 17. To read his story: theiwm.co.uk/Michael-Anderso… #ww1
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In memory of William Kane who died on this day in 1943. He is remembered on a family headstone in Inverkip Cemetery but not on the war memorial. #WW2
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In memory of Private Daniel Boyle, who died on this day in 1917. He was born in Largs and initially served in the Royal Scots. To read his tragic story, please visit: theiwm.co.uk/Daniel-Boyle #WW1
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In memory of Private James Aitken, killed on this day in 1915. James was born in Moffat and was a pupil at Inverkip School but is not listed on the memorial - he is remembered in Dunoon. #ww1 #remembrance #inverkip
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Planning permission is being sought for a takeaway outlet situated in the car park next to the war memorial inverclydenow.com/food-outle…
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In memory of Private John Muir, killed at Gallipoli on 12th July 1915. He was born in Greenock but later lived in Inverkip and is remembered on the war memorial. theiwm.co.uk/John-Muir @discinverclyde @greenocktele @InverclydeHN @OnePlaceStudies #ww1 #Gallipoli
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In memory of Lance Corporal James Campbell, killed at Gallipoli on 12th July 1915. He was born in Inverkip and served in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. To read more on his story: theiwm.co.uk/James-Campbell
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