The Yorkshire Regiment, Local War Memorials

War Memorials Elsewhere, -
Dallas (Morayshire)

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The Dallas War Memorial The Dallas War Memorial
Photo : Martin Briscoe (<martin@mbriscoe.me.uk>)

The Dallas War Memorial is located at the unction of Village Street and Knockando Road, Dallas.

The memorial is a hexagonal pillar on a triangular pillar surmounted by finely carved finial representing the eternal flame.

39 men who lost their lives in the First World War are commemorated on this memorial, together with 4 men from the Second World War. A transcription of the names is on the Imperial War Museum's Register of War Memorials website.

Originally, no soldiers who served with the Yorkshire Regiment were commemorated on this memorial. However, William Anderson who was born in Dallas and was awarded the Victoria Cross has subsequently been commemorated by a "VC Paviour" placed under the memorial. These VC paviours were specially made to commemorate all holders awarded the Victoria Cross in the First World War, and were issued on the centenary of the award being made.

Corporal William Anderson, VC. 8191. 2nd Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment. Native of Dallas, Elgin, Morayshire. Killed 13 March 1915. Aged 29.
Born Dallas (Elgin, N B), Enlisted London, Resided Forres (Morayshire)
Commemorated Panel 12, LE TOURET MEMORIAL.

The Paviour for Corporal William Anderso, VC, on the Dallas War Memorial The Paviour for Corporal William Anderso, VC, on the Dallas War Memorial
Photo : Martin Briscoe (<martin@mbriscoe.me.uk>)

First World War Commemorations and the Paviour for Corporal William Anderso, VC, on the Dallas War Memorial
Photo : Martin Briscoe (<martin@mbriscoe.me.uk>)

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