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The Heriot War Memorial is situated in the wall outside of the local church. (About half a mile west of the main village on the B709) The First World War plaques are within the gate posts either side of the gate, and the Second World War plaque is set into the wall just to the right of the gate.

Heriot War Memorial

 

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1914 - 1919

 

Heriot First World War Dedication

TO
THE GLORY OF GOD
AND
IN PROUND MEMORY
OF THOSE
FROM
HERIOT PARISH
WHO FELL
IN THE GREAT WAR
1914 - 1919
AND
WHOSE NAMES
ARE HERE RECORDED
 
"FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH"

 

Heriot First World War Names

Pte William R. Anderson
2nd Btn Royal Scots
Rfn William Corner
P.O. Rifles
Pte James Lauder
15th Btn Royal Scots
Pte William Linton
2nd Btn Scots Guards
Pte Andrew Redpath
11th Btn Royal Scots
Pte Peter Smith
10th Btn Gordon Highrs
Sec Lt John W. Somerville
R.M.L.I.
Pte Robert Tod
5th Btn K.O.S.B.
Pte Francis B. Young
2nd Btn Black Watch

 

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1939 - 1945

 

Heriot Second World War Dedication and Names

IN MEMORY
OF THOSE OF THE PARISH OF HERIOT
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
1939 - 1945
 
Gunner Andrew F. Fortune
16th Division Field Artillery
Cadet Officer Johnnie Simpson
Merchant Navy
Captain Robert D. Somerville
Royal Engineers