Located in the Church Vestibule are three plaques – two commemorating the Great War (WW1) 1914-1919 and one commemorating the Second World War (WW2) 1939-1945.
Dedicated to the Glory of God and in loving memory of this from this church who gave their lives in the Second World War.
It contains the names of seven men who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving for their King and country during 1939-1945
The inscription bears the phrase Greater love Hath no man. From John 15:13
Thomas Watson, 483 Squadron RAAF, is the last name of the memorial.
Details about Thomas are also found on the war memorial Scotland website here
Here are three pictures of Thomas, his log book, and the plane he flew in.
BELLSHILL: CENTRAL PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND 