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Title: Broxburn War Memorial
Post by: Baird on Friday 20 March 15 07:28 GMT (UK)

I recently visited Broxburn and was very surprised to find that the only war memorial was erected in 2010 . Was there a reason why a place of that size had no war memorial erected following WW1?
The only record I can find on line for a war memorial in the area is for Abercorn Church.
Baird

Title: Re: Broxburn War Memorial
Post by: Caz1960 on Monday 23 March 15 23:49 GMT (UK)

Hi Baird,
This is best I could find re why Broxburn didn't have memorial until 2010 -
Until now there were memorials at all the churches, but not one in the community itself and the public chose the Strathbrock Partnership Centre as the best site.

Caz

Title: Re: Broxburn War Memorial
Post by: Baird on Tuesday 24 March 15 07:21 GMT (UK)

Many thanks for the info Caz.
Baird

Title: Re: Broxburn War Memorial
Post by: apanderson on Tuesday 24 March 15 11:19 GMT (UK)

Have a look here:
http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=5887&highlight=broxburn&mforum=warmemscot

Photos of the memorial, a newspaper report about the unveiling and some of the men's details.

Anne  :)

Title: Re: Broxburn War Memorial
Post by: Baird on Tuesday 24 March 15 11:36 GMT (UK)

Thank you for that I'll add my wifes' relatives to it.

Baird