Memorial Plaque, Nairn Old Parish Church
51st (H) Recce Reg
Memorial Plaque, Nairn Old Parish Church
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The Plaque and Roll of Honour in Nairn Old Parish Church.
The inscription reads "To the glory of God and to the memory of the men of the 51st (Highland) Reconnaissance Regiment who fell at the Battle of El Alamein October 1942 and who worshipped in this church the previous winter"
The plaque was unveiled by Gen Wimberley, GOC 51st Highland Division from mid 1941 and throughout the Desert Campaign, during a Service of Remembrance held on Sunday 9th April 1950 (Easter Sunday). The service was conducted by the Padre Rev Thos. W. Topping and the Minister, Rev Donald M McDonald, 25 old comrades and relatives attending.
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Photographs provided by Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) R J Towns MBE
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Stained glass memorial window in Nairn Old Parish Church, dedicated to the 51st (Highland) Reconnaissance Regiment and Captain Leslie A Meek.