Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
The design of the window shows a knight standing at the foot of the Cross, on which can be seen the crown of thorns hanging upon a nail placed where the head of our Saviour had been. At the base are the inscriptions, supported by the Sutherland badge.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Shrink the title to match naming instructions (remove place name and type), amend date format. Remove duplicated inscription information from the description, also correct multiple spelling errors in the description SN 24 June 2019
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Cyne Parish Church
Street
Victoria Road
Town
Brora
District
Caithness
County
Highlands and Islands
Country
Scotland
Postcode
KW9 6QN
OS map ref
NC 90518 04487
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of Scotland

Captain G A Sutherland MC Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
In thankfulness to God for the memory of one who gave his life for King and country in the Great War — 1914-19. / G. A. Sutherland. M.C., captain, Seaforth. Highlanders, 51st Division. / This window given by and a sister and brother — 1921.
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?
initials, surnamee, honours, rank, regiment
Condition
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Presented
When did it take place?
12 February 1922
Who was present?
Mrs Dudgeon, Crakaig (sister) and Mr W. G. Sutherland (brother)
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
12 February 1922
Who was present?
Colonel E. G. Bink of Wick
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
12 February 1922
Who was present?
Rev. J. Spark-the Minister of the Parish. Rev. D. Thomson of Clyne United Free Church and Rev. A. B. Scott of Helmsdale
References
References
Aberdeen Press and Journal - Wednesday 15 February 1922 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000576/19220215/004/0003
BRORA MEMORIAL.
CLYNE PARISH CHURCH WINDOW UNVEILED.
A special service was held in Clyne Parish Church, Brora, on Sunday, when a memorial window was dedicated and unveiled to the memory of George A. Sutherland, M.C. captain, Seaforth Highlanders (51st Division). The church was crowded; and the Brora Territorials
and ex-soldiers were present; also officers and men from Helmsdale; Golspie. and Bonar. Colonel A. N. Macaulay, T.D., was present, representing the Duke of .Sutherland, and Mr Haig-Thomas and Mr Tysar, heritors of the parish,
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The design of the window shows a knight slanding at foot of the Cross, on whidh can be seen the crown of thorns hanging upon a nail placed where the head of our Saviour had been. At, the base are the inscriptions, supported by the Sutherland badge —
In thankfulness to God for the memory of one who gave his life for King and country in the Great War — 1914-19.
G. A. Sutherland. M.C., captain, Seaforth. Highlanders, 51st Division.
This window given by and a sister and brother — 1921.