Memorial of brave life given for others in the Great War
Hugh Watt was born in Glasgow and grew up in Saltcoats. He
was posted to the Western Front with the Cameron Highlanders and
died of wounds on 13th September 1917, aged 19. He is buried at
Harlebeke new British Cemetery, Belgium.
A plaquette, together with a letter and a scroll, was sent
by George V to the next-of-kin of all British and Empire service
personnel who died as a result of the conflict. The plaquette was
designed by Edward Carter Preston.
Object no :
EAWWI015a, b
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Bronze
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Copyright :
Private owner. Contact East Ayrshire Council for details
