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adb41
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 7:07 pm Post subject: Kilchoman Cemetery, Island of Islay |
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This cemetery stands on the west coast of Islay, grid reference NR212630, near the ruined church. It is situated 3 miles west of Bruichladdich, off the B8018 road. The cemetery is the last resting place of the victims of the sinking of the Otranto in the bay in 1918.
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adb41
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 10:02 pm Post subject: |
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Engineer Lieutenant Peter Brown
Son of Crawford and Jane Brown, of 35, West Holmes Gardens, Musselburgh. Born at Bonnyrigg.
Regiment/Service: Royal Naval Reserve, H.M.S. "Otranto."
Date of death: 6 October 1918 at the age of 32
Grave reference: 1. 5.
Picture courtesy S. Campbell, Islay
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adb41
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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I have been promised pictures of just over a dozen more wargrave stones in this cemetery, which I shall post upon receipt. |
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kenmorrison
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