What words are inscribed on the memorial?
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN /HONOUR OF THE MEN AND WOMEN/ OF THIS PARISH WHO SERVED IN/THE GREAT WAR 1939-1945/AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/[names in 3 columns]/"THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE
War
How many names are listed in total?
23
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
23
What information is listed for those commemorated?
forenames, surname
How is this information ordered?
surname
Please include any additional information here
Two women
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
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?
forename, surname
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Does it have listed status?
Yes
If yes, which organisation listed it?
Historic Environment Scotland
What is the listing reference?
LB22712
Please include any additional listing information here
Category B
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Mr. W. Wilson, R.S.A. designer of the window
What role did they have in the making?
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
2nd October 1949
Who was present?
Major-General Wimberley, C.B., D.S.O., M.C., D.L., who commanded the 51st (Highland) Division during a period of WW2.
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
2nd October 1949
Who was present?
Rev. A. H. Forbes, M.C., B.D.
References
Image- http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=4227&mforum=warmemscot
Leven Mail - Wednesday 12 October 1949 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002691/19491012/071/0004
Methil Parish Church Memorial Unveiled
Major-General Performs Ceremony
Methil Parish Church Memorial Unveiled
Major-General Performs Ceremony
HES LB22712 METHIL, WELLESLEY ROAD, METHIL PARISH CHURCH (CHURCH OF SCOTLAND) WITH BOUNDARY WALLS, GATEPIERS AND GATES http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB22712
Canmore ID 93697 https://canmore.org.uk/site/93697/methil-wellesley-road-methil-parish-church
Methil, Wellesley Road, Methil Parish Church
Methil, Wellesley Road, Methil Parish Church