Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Stained Glass Window with accompanying brass plaque which also records other members of his family. This window depicts Our Lord on the cross with his mother and John on his right, and the Roman centurian and soldiers on his left. The women of Jerusalem weep at his feet. Note the artist’s portrayal of the head of Christ held high as he offered his life back to God, his work completed (description from a leaflet available in the church). Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name Haugh of Urr Church Street The Causey Town Haugh of Urr District Stewartry County Dumfries and Galloway Country Scotland Postcode DG7 3LB OS map ref NX 81671 65809 If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Church of Scotland Captain A D Young-Herries Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? ... AND OF HIS SON ALEXANDER DOBREE YOUNG-HERRIES CAPTAIN KOSB/TO WHOSE MEMORY THE EAST WINDOW OF THIS CHURCH/IS ALSO DEDICATED BY HIM/BORN 1ST MARCH 1892 KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE/IN THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME 23RD JULY 1916... War How many names are listed in total? 1 Which war or group does the memorial commemorate? First World War (1914-1918) 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, forenames, rank, regiment, date of birth, date of death, manner of death, place of death, relationships Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No Components Component 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 Component 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 History Sponsorship Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals? private If yes, what are the sponsor's details? His father Maker Maker Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial DR DOUGLAS STRACHAN LLD FRSA What role did they have in the making? Makers Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial DR DOUGLAS STRACHAN LLD FRSA What role did they have in the making? Designer Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Unveiled When did it take place? 1921 Who was present? Lt.-Col. Sir Joseph Fayrer Bart.. C.B.B., M.D. F.R.C.S.Ed, Superintendent of Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, and brother-in-law, of Colonel Herries. References References The Scotsman 11/4/1921 page 5 http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=2436 Image(s) Memorial Image Media ID 54860 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? Window Copyright Statement Copyright Paul Goodwin Who is it credited to? Paul Goodwin Date Taken September 2007 Who took or provided this image? Paul Goodwin What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 60307 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename urr_youngherries_1.jpg Media Image Height 800 Media Image Width 600 Media ID 54861 Image Priority 1 What is the image's caption? Plaque Copyright Statement Copyright Paul Goodwin Who is it credited to? Paul Goodwin Date Taken September 2007 Who took or provided this image? Paul Goodwin What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 60308 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Filename urr_youngherries_2.jpg Media Image Height 600 Media Image Width 800
Media ID 54860 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? Window Copyright Statement Copyright Paul Goodwin Who is it credited to? Paul Goodwin Date Taken September 2007 Who took or provided this image? Paul Goodwin What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 60307 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename urr_youngherries_1.jpg Media Image Height 800 Media Image Width 600
Media ID 54861 Image Priority 1 What is the image's caption? Plaque Copyright Statement Copyright Paul Goodwin Who is it credited to? Paul Goodwin Date Taken September 2007 Who took or provided this image? Paul Goodwin What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 60308 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Filename urr_youngherries_2.jpg Media Image Height 600 Media Image Width 800