The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

James Brown · Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 8:50 pm Post subject: Bryant, David Private

Bryant, David Private b. West Kilbride, Ayrshire. e. Ardeer, Ayrshire. r. Saltcoats, Ayrshire.
KIA F&F
In Memory of
DAVID BRYANT
Private
202723
6th/7th Bn.
Royal Scots Fusiliers
Who died on Monday 23 April 1917 .
Cemetery: ARRAS MEMORIAL
Pas de Calais, France
Grave or Reference Panel Number: Bay 5
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James Brown · Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 8:51 pm Post subject: Byng, George Rifleman

Byng, George Rifleman b. e. r.
Only "Byng, George" "Rifleman" on SDGW CD and CWGC
In Memory of
G BYNG
Rifleman
503
1st Bn.
Royal Irish Rifles
Who died on Monday 14 October 1918 .
Age 19 .
Additional Information: Son of Ephraim and Jean Muir Byng, of 77, Wellington St., Greenock.
Cemetery: DADIZEELE NEW BRITISH CEMETERY
Moorslede, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Grave or Reference Panel Number: IV. F. 31.
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James Brown · Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 8:51 pm Post subject: Caffrey, John J Private

Caffrey, John J Private b. Rathgar, Dublin e. West Kilbride, Ayrshire. r.
KIA F&F
In Memory of
JOHN CAFFREY
Private
11306
1st Bn.
Irish Guards
Who died on Friday 23 February 1917 .
Age 27 .
Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Sarah Caffrey, of Dublin; husband of Ellan Caffrey, of 31, Gateside St., West Kilbride, Ayrshire.
Cemetery: COMBLES COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
Somme, France
Grave or Reference Panel Number: II. C. 24.
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James Brown · Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 8:51 pm Post subject: Connell, Andrew L/Cpl

Connell, Andrew L/Cpl b. West Kilbride, Ayrshire, e. r. West Kilbride, Ayrshire.
KIA F&F
In Memory of
ANDREW CONNELL
Lance Corporal
18137
4th Regt.
South African Infantry
Who died on Friday 18 October 1918 .
Age 37 .
Additional Information: Son of Andrew and Elizabeth Connell, of West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland.
Cemetery: LE CATEAU MILITARY CEMETERY
Nord, France
Grave or Reference Panel Number: II. A 26
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James Brown · Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 8:52 pm Post subject: Connelly, James Smith L/Cpl

Connelly, James Smith L/Cpl b. Glasgow e. Glasgow r. West Kilbride, Ayrshire.
KIA F&F
In Memory of
JAMES SMITH CONNELLY
Lance Corporal
3083
9th (Glasgow Hds.) Bn.
Highland Light Infantry
Who died on Saturday 15 July 1916 .
Age 23 .
Additional Information: Son of Peter and Margaret Smith Connelly, of 14, Halfway St., West Kilbride, Ayrshire.
Cemetery: FLATIRON COPSE CEMETERY, MAMETZ
Somme, France
Grave or Reference Panel Number: X. C. 4.
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James Brown · Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 8:52 pm Post subject: Cornock, James Private

Cornock, James Private b. Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. e. Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. r. West Kilbride, Ayrshire.
Died F&F
In Memory of
JAMES CORNOCK
Private
8089
1st Bn.
Royal Scots Fusiliers
Who died on Thursday 12 November 1914 .
Age 28 .
Additional Information: Son of John Cornock, of Kilmarnock; husband of Agnes McLachlan Cornock, of Red Hill, Durban, Natal, South Africa.
Cemetery: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL
Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Grave or Reference Panel Number: Panel 19 and 33
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James Brown · Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 8:53 pm Post subject: Craig, John Private

Craig, John Private b. West Kilbride, Ayrshire. e. Liverpool, NSW r.
Carpenter
Embarked on HMAT A55 "Kyarra" 13th April 1915
KIA Gallipoli
In Memory of
JOHN CRAIG
Private
1929
3rd Bn.
Australian Infantry, A.I.F
5th Reinforcements
Who died on Friday 6 August 1915 .
Age 18 .
Additional Information: Son of the late William and Margaret Hendry Craig, Rosevale, West Kilbride, Ayrshire.
Native of West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland.
Cemetery: LONE PINE MEMORIAL
Turkey
Grave or Reference Panel Number: 19.
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James Brown · Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 8:53 pm Post subject: Craig, John Hendry Corporal

Craig, John Hendry Corporal b. e. r. Killingworth, New South Wales.
Only 1 with same name and initial and rank in the CWGC Website. Checked Australian War Memorial and birthplace was Glasgow Scotland.
In Memory of
JOHN HENRY D. CRAIG
Corporal
1912
17th Bn.
Australian Infantry, A.I.F
Who died on Sunday 17 November 1918 .
Age 22 .
Additional Information: Son of Andrew Craig and Margaret Clelland Craig, of Killingworth, New South Wales. Born in Scotland.
Cemetery: PORTSMOUTH (MILTON) CEMETERY
Hampshire, United Kingdom
Grave or Reference Panel Number: H. 19. 11.
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James Brown · Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 8:54 pm Post subject: Cunningham, John Private

Cunningham, John Private b. e. Kilmarnock r. Kilwinning, Ayrshire.
#Possible Only # 8614 RSF
KIA Gallipoli
Private
CUNNINGHAM, JOHN
Service Number 8614
Died 12/07/1915
Aged 35
1st/4th Bn.
Royal Scots Fusiliers
Son of John and Annie Cunningham, of Redcliff, Alberta, Canada; husband of Maggie Cunningham, of 122, Corsehill, Kilwinning, Ayrshire.
Commemorated at HELLES MEMORIAL
Location: Turkey (including Gallipoli)
Number of casualties: 20956
Cemetery/memorial reference: Panel 73 to 76.
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Cunningham, William Ritchie Private b. Stewarton, Ayrshire. e. r.
1 Possible 75741 Only one in the CWGC Website with exactly the same name.
Carpenter
MM
KIA F&F
In Memory of
WILLIAM RITCHIE CUNNINGHAM MM
Private
75741
29th Bn.
Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regt.)
Who died on Tuesday 26 September 1916 .
Cemetery: VIMY MEMORIAL
Pas de Calais, France
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James Brown · Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 8:55 pm Post subject: Currie, Frederick McLean Sergeant

Currie, Frederick McLean Sergeant b. Carnwath, Lanarkshire e. Winnapeg r.
Only one in the CWGC Website with exactly the same name.
NOK Mary K (Mother) Mossgiel, West Kilbride, Ayrshire.
Prev Occ Constable
Single
KIA F&F
In Memory of
FREDERICK MCLEAN CURRIE
Serjeant
420038
43rd Bn.
Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regt.)
Who died on Sunday 8 October 1916 .
Age 39 .
Additional Information: Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Currie, of Carnwath, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Served in South African Campaign with 2nd Gordon Highlanders.
Cemetery: VIMY MEMORIAL
Pas de Calais, France
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James Brown · Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 8:55 pm Post subject: Davidson, John L/Cpl

Davidson, John L/Cpl b. Stevenston, Ayrshire. e. Stevenston, Ayrshire. r. Stevenston, Ayrshire.
Possibles S/16535 Cameron Highlanders.
KIA F&F
Private
DAVIDSON, JOHN
Service Number S/16535
Died 28/03/1918
Aged 22
7th Bn.
Cameron Highlanders
Son of John and Elizabeth Davidson, of 38, Ardoch Crescent, Stevenston, Ayrshire.
Commemorated at ARRAS MEMORIAL
Location: Pas de Calais, France
Number of casualties: 34834
Cemetery/memorial reference: Bay 9.
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James Brown · Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 8:55 pm Post subject: Dickie, Donald Private

Dickie, Donald Private b. West Kilbride, Ayrshire. e. Ayr r.
# Formerly 23521 RSF, S/13641 Black Watch
KIA F&F
In Memory of
DONALD DICKIE
Private
S/41108
7th Bn.
Seaforth Highlanders
Who died on Sunday 30 December 1917 .
Age 37 .
Additional Information: Son of Mrs. Agnes Dickie, of 94, Main St., West Kilbride, Ayrshire.
Cemetery: FINS NEW BRITISH CEMETERY, SOREL-LE-GRAND
Somme, France
Grave or Reference Panel Number: III. D. 18.
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James Brown · Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 8:56 pm Post subject: Dickie, William Gunner

Dickie, William Gunner b. West Kilbride, Ayrshire. e. Ardrossan, Ayrshire. r.
KIA F&F
In Memory of
WILLIAM DICKIE
Gunner
82048
45th Bde. Ammunition Col.
Royal Field Artillery
Who died on Saturday 25 September 1915 .
Age 38 .
Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Barbara Dickie, of West Kilbride; husband of Elizabeth Dickie, of 40, Main St., West Kilbride, Ayrshire.
Cemetery: BREWERY ORCHARD CEMETERY
Nord, France
Grave or Reference Panel Number: III. B. 6.
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Donald, William Clark 2nd Lieutenant b. e. r.
KIA F&F
In Memory of
WILLIAM CLARK DONALD
Second Lieutenant
4th Bn., Cameron Highlanders
Who died on Tuesday 31 July 1917 .
Cemetery: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL
Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Grave or Reference Panel Number: Panel 38 and 40
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