McCrae's Battalion Great War Memorial

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McCrae's Battalion Great War Memorial, World War I memorial cairn in Contalmaison, France

The stone memorial cairn stands in the French countryside, marking the location where Edinburgh soldiers fought during the First Battle of the Somme.

The memorial honors the 16th Royal Scots Battalion, formed in 1914 by Sir George McCrae with volunteers from Scottish football clubs and sports organizations.

Professional players from Hearts of Midlothian, Hibernian, Raith Rovers, and other Scottish football clubs joined the battalion to serve in World War I.

The memorial site receives regular visits from football supporters, school groups, and history researchers studying the connection between sports and military service.

The structure, completed in 2004, represents the final Great War memorial constructed from original 1919 plans proposed by battalion survivors.

Location: Somme

GPS coordinates: 50.02240,2.72970

Latest update: March 25, 2025 03:59

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