Scotland: The Commando Memorial
Nov 17, 2019 15:32:45 #
The Commando Memorial is a Category A listed monument in Lochaber, Scotland, dedicated to the men of the original British Commando Forces raised during World War II. Situated around a mile from Spean Bridge, it overlooks the training areas of the Commando Training Depot established in 1942 at Achnacarry Castle. Unveiled in 1952 by the Queen Mother, it is one of Scotland’s best-known monuments, both as a war memorial and as a tourist attraction offering views of Ben Nevis and Aonach Mòr.
The monument consists of a cast bronze sculpture of three Commandos in characteristic dress complete with cap comforter, webbing and rifle, standing atop a stone plinth. A Garden of Remembrance, which was subsequently added to the site, is used by many surviving World War II Commandos as the designated final resting place for their ashes. It has also been used as a place where many families have scattered ashes and erected tributes to loved ones who belonged to contemporary Commando units and who have died in more recent conflicts such as the Falklands War or in Afghanistan and Iraq.
It was very moving to read the inscriptions on the monuments and gave us a sense of the tremendous pride the Scottish people have in their country, their History and their Military. The surrounding landscape was breathtaking as well.
Mark
The monument consists of a cast bronze sculpture of three Commandos in characteristic dress complete with cap comforter, webbing and rifle, standing atop a stone plinth. A Garden of Remembrance, which was subsequently added to the site, is used by many surviving World War II Commandos as the designated final resting place for their ashes. It has also been used as a place where many families have scattered ashes and erected tributes to loved ones who belonged to contemporary Commando units and who have died in more recent conflicts such as the Falklands War or in Afghanistan and Iraq.
It was very moving to read the inscriptions on the monuments and gave us a sense of the tremendous pride the Scottish people have in their country, their History and their Military. The surrounding landscape was breathtaking as well.
Mark
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Nov 17, 2019 15:41:05 #
Nov 17, 2019 15:53:17 #
What an incredibly well done set. It is to honor to an incredible group of men who brought honor to their country. The Commandos were an exceptional group of brave group of soldiers and, of course, the forerunners of todays Special Operations Forces. May They Rest In Peace.
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Nov 17, 2019 16:02:05 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
What an incredibly well done set. It is to honor to an incredible group of men who brought honor to their country. The Commandos were an exceptional group of brave group of soldiers and, of course, the forerunners of todays Special Operations Forces. May They Rest In Peace.
Amen to that Curmudgeon and thank you so much for your kind comments.
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Bob Mevis wrote:
An excellent set of pics. May they never be forgotten.
Thank you very much Bob. Sorry I didn't post these on Veteran's Day.
Nov 17, 2019 16:57:02 #
Cmbtvet wrote:
Excellent set
Thanks Combat Vet. I appreciate your service.
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