Bainsford War Memorial: Poignant ceremony as the 224 men from community remembered

The community of Bainsford came together for a ceremony to dedicate their new war memorial.
Jill Buchanan
By Jill Buchanan
Published 13th Jun 2022, 13:14 BST
Updated 13th Jun 2022, 13:16 BST
Lord Lieutenant of Stirling and Falkirk Alan Simpson, Provost Robert Bissett and standard bearers at the dedication of Bainsford War MemorialLord Lieutenant of Stirling and Falkirk Alan Simpson, Provost Robert Bissett and standard bearers at the dedication of Bainsford War Memorial
Lord Lieutenant of Stirling and Falkirk Alan Simpson, Provost Robert Bissett and standard bearers at the dedication of Bainsford War Memorial

An impressive parade and ceremony took place in Dawson Park on Friday afternoon attended by dignitaries, service personnel, veterans and young people.

The names of the 224 men who died in two World Wars are inscribed on the Scottish whinstone memorial but on the day, were held aloft by schoolchildren, a poignant reminder of the selfless sacrifice of those who had lived in the streets surrounding the spot.

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The memorial was unveiled by the Lord Lieutenant for Stirling and Falkirk, Alan Simpson, along with Isobel Turnbull, daughter of Private David Allan, who was killed, aged only 20, in 1945 when she was only one year old.

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