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PostPosted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 11:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

WWI NAMES:
Anderson Charles J. Royal Scots Private
Black William Royal Highlanders Private
Blair Duncan Lovat Scouts Private
Cameron Hugh Cameron Highlanders Private
Campbell Archibald Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders Private
Campbell Benjamin Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders Private
Campbell Duncan Royal Highlanders Private
Campbell James Scots Guards Private
Campbell John Australians Private
Clark Archibald Canadians Private
Clark Bertie McL. Gordon Highlanders Private
Clark John Seaforth Highlanders Private
Claye Geoffrey Royal Air Force Lieutenant
Dewar William Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders Private
Donald John W. Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders Private
Dow John Machine Gun Corps Private
Ferguson John Scottish Rifles Second Lieutenant M. in D.
Graham David Royal Highlanders Private
Jackson Peter Machine Gun Corps Gunner
Johnson Donald Royal Scots Private
Lawless Edward King's Own Scottish Borderers Second Lieutenant
Leitch John D. Highland Light Infantry Private
McBeth Peter Royal Scots Private
McColl David Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders Private
McColl Donald Canadians Private
McColl Duncan Seaforth Highlanders Private
McDonald Robert Royal Highlanders Private
McDougall Peter Royal Highlanders Private
McDowall William Gordon Highlanders Sergeant
McFarlane Harry Gordon Highlanders Sergeant
McGregor Dugald Scottish Rifles Private
McGregor Dugald Royal Field Artillery Private
McGregor James M. Machine Gun Corps Lance Corporal
McKenzie James New Zealanders Private
McKerracher John Black Watch Private
McKichan Alan McL. New Zealanders Lance Corporal
McLaggan John Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders Private
McLaggan William Royal Army Service Corps Driver
Mclaren Andrew Cameron Highlanders Private
McLaren Dan Royal Engineers Private
McLaren James A. Royal Field Artillery Driver
McLaren Walter Cameron Highlanders Lance Corporal
McMillan Angus Royal Highlanders Private Military Medal
Meek George Highland Light Infantry Private
Menzies Alexander Royal Highlanders Private
Rettie Norman S. Royal Fusiliers Private
Ross Robert Gordon Highlanders Private
Sharp John Gordon Highlanders Sergeant
Shaw Matthew Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders Private
Stenhouse James Gordon Highlanders Private
Stewart Duncan King's Own Scottish Borderers Private
Williamson A. Kennedy Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders Second Lieutenant
Wilson Archibald Canadians Corporal
Wilson Gavin Canadians Private
Wilson John Canadians Private
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 12:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Charles Anderson is also commemorated on the Alyth War Memorial, Perthshire

Name: ANDERSON
Initials: C
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment: Royal Scots
Unit Text: 3rd Bn.
Secondary Regiment: Labour Corps
Secondary Unit Text: transf. to (385894). 771st Div. Employment Coy.
Date of Death: 17/01/1918
Service No: 37237
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: IV. G. 10.
Cemetery: TINCOURT NEW BRITISH CEMETERY

ALYTH GUARDIAN: 01.02.18
Pte. Charles Anderson, Royal Scots, (nephew of Mr and Mrs Anderson, Hay Street), reported last week in these columns as seriously wounded, died of his wounds on 17th January.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 27, 2011 2:53 am    Post subject: The Wilson Brothers Reply with quote

jamiemcginlay wrote:
Wilson Archibald Canadians Corporal
Wilson Gavin Canadians Private
Wilson John Canadians Private


(Glasgow Herald 11th of December 1917)
"In loving memory of our dear brothers. Gunner G.H. Wilson C.F.A., killed in action on 11th December 1916: L.Cpl. J.M. Wilson killed on 13th June, 1916, also Sergt. Archie Wilson, killed on 15th August, 1917, both of Canadian Infantry, late of Braval, Aberfoyle."

The three Wilson brothers.

Archibald Wilson

Name: WILSON, ARCHIBALD
Initials: A
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: Sergeant
Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Unit Text: 16th Bn.
Age: 24
Date of Death: 16/08/1917
Service No: 420240
Additional information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Wilson.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Memorial: VIMY MEMORIAL

Gavin H. Wilson

CWGC
Name: WILSON
Initials: G H
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: Driver
Regiment/Service: Canadian Field Artillery
Unit Text: 3rd Div. Ammunition Col.
Date of Death: 11/12/1916
Service No: 311969
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. H. 13.
Cemetery: LOUEZ MILITARY CEMETERY, DUISANS

SNWM
Surname: WILSON
Firstname: Gavin H
Service Number: 311969
Date Death: 11/12/1916
Place of birth: Douglas Lanarkshire
Other: 3rd Canadian Division Trench Mortar Battery. Canadian Field Artillery.
SNWM roll: CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE
Rank: Gnr

John Miller Wilson

Name: WILSON
Initials: J M
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Unit Text: 16th Bn.
Date of Death: 13/06/1916
Service No: 420241
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Sp. Mem. H. 23.
Cemetery: RAILWAY DUGOUTS BURIAL GROUND

Surname: WILSON
Firstname: John Miller
Service Number: 420241
Date Death: 13/06/1916
SNWM roll: CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE
Rank: L/Cpl
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 10:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Glasgow Herald, 9th February 1917.

McBETH - Suddenly at Glencorse, on 6th inst., Bro. Private Peter McBeth, Royal Scots, of 89 Claythorn Street, Glasgow, husband of Margaret Scott and last surviving son of John McBeth, Frenich, Aberfoyle and grandson of the late John McBeth, schoolmaster and inspector of poor, Aberfoyle.

CWGC/SNWM:
Peter McBETH
Private
Royal Scots, 3rd Bn.
No. 38885
Date of Death: 6th February 1917
Additional Information: Born Glasgow. Died at Home
Buried: Glasgow Western Necropolis, Section R, Lair 291

See Scottish War Graves (Glasgow Western Necropolis, Page 17):
http://scottishwargraves.phpbbweb.com/viewtopic.php?t=129&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=western+necropolis&start=240&mforum=scottishwargraves


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PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 8:08 am    Post subject: Bertie McL Clark Pte GH Reply with quote

Robert McLew Clark Pte 260240 5th Gordon Highlanders b Aberfoyle 02/12/1897 e Peterhead Age 20 Died as PoW Germany 09/10/1918 Son of Robert Clark, Gardener & Jessie Clark, Alt-Skeith, Aberfoyle, Perthshire. Mother: Jean McLew. Roll of Honour Vol V: Page 32. Occ: Farm Servant. Soldiers Effects: Father: Robert. Brother: Peter. Niederzwehren Cemetery, Germany Gy 3 Plot VII Row B Grave 09 Stirling Observer 5-8-16 Page 4: Wounded 4-5-18 Page 4 & 7-12-18 Page 4
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William McDowall L/Sgt S/4177 9th Gordon Highlanders b Dunfermline,Fife e Aberfoyle Died of Wounds F&F 27/09/1915 Son of John and Mary McDowall,Ballabeg Farm,Port of Menteith, Stirling. Born Aberfoyle ,Perthshire(?) Soldiers Effects: Father: John. Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez Fr 0924 Plot XV Row Q Grave 32 Stirling Observer 24-11-17 Page 4
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Harry McFarlane Serjeant S/4180 8th Bn. Gordon Highlanders b Aberfoyle,Perthshire e Aberfoyle Age 27 Killed in Action Pas de Calais, France 27/09/1915 Son of Henry and Jane McFarlane, of Trossachs Rd., Aberfoyle, Perthshire. Husband of Mrs McFarlane, Trossachs Rd; Aberfoyle. Occ: employed at the local branch of Messrs D & J MacEwen, Merchants, Stirling. Loos Memorial M. R. 19 Panel 115 to 119 Evening Times 6-10-15 Page 6 Stirling Observer 09-10-15 Page 4
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Robert Ross Pte S/4178 9th Gordon Highlanders b Aberfoyle,Perth e Aberfoyle Age 30 Killed in Action F&F 28/03/1918 Son of Robert Ross, of Trossachs Rd., Aberfoyle, Stirling. Soldiers Effects: Sister: Lizza. Soldiers Will 6 Pages. Beaurains Road Cemetery, Beaurains Fr 0418 Row E Grave 26 Stirling Observer 18-05-18 Page 5: Photo
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‘Deaths on Service’, Glasgow Herald, March 22nd 1917

MEEK – Previously reported missing, now officially concluded killed in action on 1st July 1916, Private George Meek, No. 15400, H.L.I., beloved husband of Barbara Halliday Scott, The Pass, Aberfoyle and last surviving son of the late Wm. Meek and Mrs. Meek, 187 Eglinton Street, Glasgow.

CWGC:
George Meek
Private
Highland Light Infantry, 17th Bn.
No. 15460
Date of Death: 1st July 1916
Commemorated: Thiepval Memorial, Pier & Face 15C

SNWM:
George Meek
Private
Highland Light Infantry, 17th Bn.
No. 15400
Date of Death: 1st July 1916
Place of Birth: Edinburgh
Cause of Death: Killed in action

Soldiers 'Effects' confirms widow's name as Barbara.

MIC confirms No. 15400
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