Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Three light stained glass window with figures depicted in each light. Figure of Christ on the Cross in the centre light flanked by St.Michael(?) in the left and St.George, slaying the dragon, in the right light. Commemoration at the base of the left and central lights. A dedicatory brass plaque, mounted on a wooden backboard, nearby carries the names in a single column of engraved, black lettering.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St John's Church
Street
Burnside
Town
Moffat
District
Annandale And Eskdale
County
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland
Postcode
DG10 9DX
OS map ref
NT 08671 05207
Other Details
The Window is the east, altar window and the brass plaque is in the entrance
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Scottish Episcopal

St Ninian's School, Moffat - Boer War Location

Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
No
Building Name
St Ninian's School
Town
Moffat
District
Annandale And Eskdale
County
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland
If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why
School was closed and demolished
What year was it moved?
NOVEMBER 1987
Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Plaque: TO THE MEMORY / OF / THE BRAVE MEN / (10 NAMES) / THIS WINDOW IS PLACED HERE BY / THOSE WHOSE PRIDE IT WAS TO HAVE BEEN AT THE SAME SCHOOL / ADVENT SUNDAY, 1903. //
Window, left light: ( ...... ? ...... ) //
Window, centre light: Greater love hath / no man than this; / that a man lay down / his life for his friends. //
War
How many names are listed in total?
10
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
10
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname, rank, place of death, forename, manner of death, decorations
How is this information ordered?
Random
How many names are listed in total?
1
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname, rank, place of death, forename, manner of death, decorations
Please include any additional information here
The VC was awarded to D R Younger.
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Backboard
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Wood
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Plaque
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Brass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
War Memorials Online Reference number
155389
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
Advent Sunday 1903
Who was present?
UNKNOWN
References
References
http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/warmemscot-ftopic6810.html
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
56191
Overall View of Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Overall View of Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Paul Goodwin
Who is it credited to?
Paul Goodwin
Date Taken
January 2012
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Goodwin
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
61786
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
stninians1.jpg
Media Image Height
1024
Media Image Width
683
Media ID
56192
Plaque
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Plaque
Copyright Statement
Copyright Paul Goodwin
Who is it credited to?
Paul Goodwin
Date Taken
January 2012
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Goodwin
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
61787
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
stninians2.jpg
Media Image Height
1024
Media Image Width
683
Media ID
56193
Top half of names
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Top half of names
Copyright Statement
Copyright Paul Goodwin
Who is it credited to?
Paul Goodwin
Date Taken
January 2012
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Goodwin
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
61788
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
stninians3.jpg
Media Image Height
683
Media Image Width
1024
Media ID
56194
Bottom half of names
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Bottom half of names
Copyright Statement
Copyright Paul Goodwin
Who is it credited to?
Paul Goodwin
Date Taken
January 2012
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Goodwin
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
61789
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
stninians4.jpg
Media Image Height
683
Media Image Width
1024