The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

[mhomac]

The plaque to James and Robert Anderson is located within Douglas Valley Church in Douglas. My thanks to Mrs Jean Cronin for allowing us access.



ANDERSON, ROBERT COVENTRY

Rank: Second Lieutenant
Date of Death: 04/11/1917
Age: 38
Regiment/Service: Royal Field Artillery, 282nd Bde.
Grave Reference XIII. A. 12.
Cemetery DOZINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY
Additional Information: Son of James and Agnes Campbell Willison Anderson. Native of Glasgow.

I have tried to find some information on James Anderson but nothing concrete so far.

[Kenneth Morrison]

I haven't back-tracked this site yet but I think it's to do with railways in Argentina.
http://www.diaagency.ca/railways/OtherCasualties.htm
ANDERSON, ROBERT COVENTRY. Native of Glasgow, son of James and Agnes Campbell Willison Anderson. Died of wounds. Had served in South African War. Was the owner of La Caledonia. Estancia La Caledonia, Colonia Alvear 2nd Lieut. ... 04/11/1917 38 Royal Field Artillery

He is also listed on the Kelvinside Academy memorial togther with a relative (cousin?) Charles Coventry Anderson, Lieutenant Anson Battalion RN Division, killed at Gallipoli 8/5/1915.
http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/warmemscot-post-46667.html
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Ken