Inverkip War Memorial

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

[Inverkip War Memorial @InverkipWM]

In memory of Lance Sergeant Archibald Stewart who died on this day in 1943.

To read his story visit:

https://t.co/wqYvBoHnOy

#inverkip #ww2history #WW2

@S_M_R_G @largsnews @InverclydeHN

[Inverkip War Memorial @InverkipWM]

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:

https://t.co/kqZMkKZWHD

#WW2 #hmsbarham
@greenocktele @InverclydeHN @S_M_R_G

[Inverkip War Memorial @InverkipWM]

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:

https://t.co/OAzgrATDK2

@InverclydeHN @S_M_R_G @discinverclyde #inverkip #ww1 #ww1history

[Inverkip War Memorial @InverkipWM]

Details of the Remembrance Sunday service from Inverkip, Wemyss Bay and Skelmorlie Churches.

#inverkip #remembrance #LestWeForget

[Inverkip War Memorial @InverkipWM]

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

[Inverkip War Memorial @InverkipWM]

Today's Act of Remembrance at the war memorial where the memorial was rededicated.

Thanks to all involved.

#inverkip #RemembranceSunday2024 #LestWeForget

[Inverkip War Memorial @InverkipWM]

Details of the Remembrance Sunday service tomorrow

[Inverkip War Memorial @InverkipWM]

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:

https://t.co/MbqajzMYY3

@InverclydeHN @discinverclyde @S_M_R_G @greenocktele

#inverkip #ww2 #inverclyde

[Inverkip War Memorial @InverkipWM]

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:

https://t.co/pyTcdUiRzU

@InverclydeHN @discinverclyde @inverclyde_now @S_M_R_G

#ww1 #Remembrance

[Inverkip War Memorial @InverkipWM]

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

[Inverkip War Memorial @InverkipWM]

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:

https://t.co/7lKA5zVBdp

#ww1 #worldwarone #dunkeld #perthshire

[Inverkip War Memorial @InverkipWM]

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:

https://t.co/MTFBBFQff2

#WW1 @DublinFusiliers @RoyalDubsFus @discinverclyde @greenocktele #Inverkip

[Inverkip War Memorial @InverkipWM]

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: https://t.co/WEu1i2Mlzd

#ww1 #lestweforget #worldwarone #firstworldwar

[Inverkip War Memorial @InverkipWM]

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:

https://t.co/ibiI5kD9fs

#ww1

[Inverkip War Memorial @InverkipWM]

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

[Inverkip War Memorial @InverkipWM]

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: https://t.co/cPdoCWGy79

#WW1

[Inverkip War Memorial @InverkipWM]

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

[Inverkip War Memorial @InverkipWM]

Planning permission is being sought for a takeaway outlet situated in the car park next to the war memorial
https://t.co/wWoJM7iB5Z

[Inverkip War Memorial @InverkipWM]

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.

https://t.co/HOQIr5GcBt

@discinverclyde
@greenocktele @InverclydeHN @OnePlaceStudies
#ww1 #Gallipoli

[Inverkip War Memorial @InverkipWM]

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:

https://t.co/wpvW3WPQbM