St. Andrews Church of Scotland, Geneifa, Egypt Scottish Soldiers Build Church in Desert, A Scottish memorial church , designed and constructed by soldiers of Scottish regiments , has recently been dedicated in the desert of Geneifa. Pte. Arthur Dow, 5/7th Bn Gordon Highlanders WIA 24th October 1942 (2890407) Brigadier J.C. Campbell, Victoria Cross (KIA) with Padre Aberdeen Press and Journal 23 July 1943 At Geneifa recently, there took place a quiet but impressive ceremony. It was the opening of St. Andrews Church, Geneifa, and the inauguration service which followed. The service was conducted by Col. A.J. Wilcox, D.C.G., M.E.F., assisted by Col. F.P.W. Alexander, A.C.G., B.T.E., Capt, T. Lowe and Maj McMannaway, senior chaplain to the forces. Lt-Gen. R.G. Stone G.O.C., B.T.E., and the personnel of the Maj-Gen. Cmdr. 18 Area, Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders and Scottish Highlanders from an I.T.D., filing into the church for the inauguration. Canal Zoners - Just Reminiscing
Architect: Capt. J. Wingate, H.L.I. Troon Capt. D.H. McCrohan, Seaforth Pte. John Dickson, Gordons from Aberdeen (architects assistant before the war) Artist: Lt. I.G.M. Eadie, Gordon Highlanders, Dundee designed stain glass windows Masonry Pte. A. Dow, Gordon Highlanders from Cults Pte. J. Black, Black Watch from Edinburgh Joinery Pte. McPherson, Cameron Highlanders Pte. Kelly, Cameron Highlanders Laying tiles Pte. Cattanach, Gordon Highlanders from Keith Plasterer L/Cpl. D. Kennedy, Seaforth Highlanders Glasgow The communion table, pulpit and lectern are memorials to the Reverends. Peter Hamilton, Vernon Clarke and W.G. Mills three Chaplains KIA
