The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

spoons · Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 5:35 pm Post subject:

Transcription checked against hi-res originals and amended where necessary.

Memorial reported to UKNIWM with photos today

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Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 5:06 pm Post subject:

Brothers Thomas and William Nelson, both of 18th Canadian Infantry (Pte. 54356 and Pte. 54340) both died 13 October 1915 at the same location ( http://data2.collectionscanada.ca/e/e044/e001099239.jpg ) and are buried in adjacent graves in Ridge Wood Military Cemetery, Belgium.
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Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 1:58 pm Post subject:

The kind of odd alphabetical sequence of the Patterson names
Jack Patterson, R. S.
William Patterson, G. H.
John Patterson, K. O. L. R.
George Patterson, R. H.
Henry Patterson, R. S.
Tom Patterson, R. S. F.

John, George, Henry and Tom were brothers.
Tom died in 1920 and there appears to be insufficient evidence to include him on the CWGC Register.
Jack (John) was a cousin - as was George Alfred Fisher, whose birth name was Patterson.
The relationship of William to the other Pattersons is still not clear.
I will post the details later.
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Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 9:56 am Post subject:

The town of Gatehouse-of-Fleet was, in the main, the creation of a local land owner, James Murray, and developed on the banks of Fleet Water between the late 1700's and mid 1800's.
The west side of the river was Anwoth Parish and the east side Girthon.
For convenience I have used Gatehouse to mean either.
Thanks again to Stuart Wilson (Stewartry) and especially to two new pals, Margaret and Graham Wright of Gatehouse.
http://www.gatehouse-folk.org.uk/index.asp

SAM. ADAMSON, L.CPL. C.H.
Samuel Adamson, Lance Corporal (S/10986) 1st Bn. Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. Age 21.
Samuel was a groom with Sir William Maxwell at Cardoness, Gatehouse when he enlisted in September 1914. He joined his battalion in France in January 1915 and was wounded three times, in 1915, again in 1916, and the last at Bethune where he died of his wounds in the 23rd Casualty Clearing Station.
Born 1896 in New Galloway, Kells, Kirkcudbrightshire. Son of Samuel and Agnes (Clark or Roan) Adamson of Bush O' Bield, Gatehouse.
Died of wounds on 18 April 1918 and buried in Lapugnoy Military Cemetery, France.
Also named on the Anwoth Parish Church memorial, now in Gatehouse-of-Fleet Parish Church.

JAMES BENNETT, R.S.F.
James Bennett, Private (61471) 4th (Reserve) Bn. Royal Scots Fusiliers. Age 18.
James was a farm servant at Barley Farm Gatehouse and he claimed to be over 17 years of age when he enlisted as Gunner (4367) in the 2nd Lowland Reserve Brigade (the Kirkcudbrightshire Battery) of the Royal Field Artillery in October 1914. He was later discovered to be under age (about 14 years old when he enlisted) and was discharged in March 1916. He re-enlisted in July 1918 but died of influenza and pneumonia at Dunfermline while in training.
Born 1900 in Gatehouse. Son of Robert and Margaret (McGeoch) Bennett of Roseberry Terrace, Swan Street, Gatehouse.
Died on active service 30 October 1918 and buried in Girthon Parish Cemetery (CWG)
Also named on the Girthon Parish Church memorial, now in Gatehouse-of-Fleet Parish Church.

J. G. BENSON, C.H.
John George Benson, Private (S/22105) 5th Bn. Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. Age 20.
John enlisted in January 1916 and served on the Somme and at Arras. He was reported missing during the 3rd Battle of the Scarpe, at the chemical works in Roeux.
Born 1896 in Gatehouse. Son of William and Helen (Glencross) Benson of Castle Cottage, of Fleet Street, and of Ornockenoch, Gatehouse.
Missing in action on 3 May 1917 and named on the Arras Memorial, France.
Also named on the Anwoth Parish Church memorial, now in Gatehouse-of-Fleet Parish Church.

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 10:13 am Post subject:

JOHN BENSON, K.O.S.B.
John Benson, Private (1540 & 240315) 1/5th (Dumfries & Galloway) Bn. King's Own Scottish Borderers. Age 21.
John worked in Walker's Bobbin Mills in Gatehouse when he enlisted in August 1914 and he landed with his battalion at Gallipoli in June 1915. He then served in Egypt and Palestine.
Born 1896 in Colton, Ulverston, Lancashire - as John Houston. Son (?) of John and Margaret (Houston) Benson of Catherine Street, Gatehouse.
Although the grave inscription shows that John was their son, records indicate that he was the nephew of John and Margaret.
Killed in action on 8 November 1917 and Buried in Gaza War Cemetery, Palestine.
Also named on the Girthon Parish Church memorial, now in Gatehouse-of-Fleet Parish Church.

Wm. McM. BLACK, CAPT.& ADJT. INDIAN ARMY.
William McMillan Black, Captain: 58th Vaughan's Rifles (Frontier Force) Age 31.
William was educated at Edinburgh Academy and enlisted in the Royal Scots Fusiliers Militia in 1901. He was commissioned in May 1902 and served with the 2nd Royal Scots Fusiliers in South Africa. A year later he transferred to the Indian Army and served with the 114th Mahrattas in Hong Kong. He transferred to Vaughan's Rifles in June 1906 and was promoted to Captain in 1911 He was killed in action near Festubert.
Born 1883 in Anwoth Manse, Gatehouse. Son of the Rev. William McMillan Black and his second wife Amy (Greenshields) Black.
Killed in action on 31 October 1914 and buried in Bethune Town Cemetery, France.
Also named on the Anwoth Parish Church memorial, now in Gatehouse-of-Fleet Parish Church and on the Edinburgh Academy memorial.

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 10:33 am Post subject:

JOHN BLACK, R.S.F.
John Black, Private (40875) 1st Bn. Royal Scots Fusiliers. Age 35.
John was a clerk in the Cally Estate office in Gatehouse-of-Fleet when he enlisted as Private (34110) and he joined the 13th Battalion of the Royal Scots. He then served with the 6th/7th Battalion of the Royal Scots Fusiliers before joining the 1st RSF. He was wounded for the third time in August 1918. John died of aortic disease and heart failure the Edinburgh War Hospital at Bangour, West Lothian.
Born c.1885 in Edinburgh. Son of Hugh and Catherine (Gray) Black of Angle Park Terrace, Edinburgh.
Died on 9 September 1920 and buried in Edinburgh (Dalry) Cemetery (CWG)

JAMES CAIG, G.H.
James Caig, Private (S/11589) 1st Bn. Gordon Highlanders. Age 29.
James was a rabbit-catcher, living at Brewery Cottage, Gatehouse-of-Fleet when he enlisted in November 1915. He was mobilised in March 1916 and joined his battalion in France in July 1916. He was wounded at Beaumont-Hamel and died in the 44th Casualty Clearing Station, Puchevillers.
Born 1887 in Rerrick, Kirkcudbrightshire. Son of John and Margaret (Marshall) Caig of Earleston, Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire. After his wife's death in 1905, John Caig move to Bruachmore, Gatehouse and then to Brewery Cottage.
Died of wounds on 14 November 1916 and buried in Puchevillers British Cemetery, Somme, France.
Also named on the Anwoth Parish Church memorial, now in Gatehouse-of-Fleet Parish Church.

Wm. CAMPBELL, LIEUT. R.F.A.
Possibly: (this is the only Lt. W. Campbell RFA listed by CWGC)
William Campbell, Lieutenant: 2nd Squadron, Royal Flying Corps and Royal Field Artillery. Age 26.
Born c.1891 (but cannot trace)
Son of David and Isabella Campbell.
Killed in action 6 July 1917 and buried in Bully-Grenay Communal Cemetery, British Extension, France.
(William was the Observer in the aircraft)

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 10:58 am Post subject:

ALEXr. CARSWELL, S.MJR. CANADIANS.
Alexander Hannay Carsewell, Private (192459) 15th Bn. Canadian Infantry. Age 38.
Alexander had served with the Galloway Rifle Volunteers in1895/6 and from 1904 to 1910 he was a Sergeant and Instructor with the Liverpool Scottish, a Territorial Battalion of The King's (Liverpool Regiment) He and his family emigrated to Canada in 1910 and in August 1915 he enlisted in the 92nd Battalion in Toronto. This was a reinforcement battalion for the 48th Highlanders of Canada, which became the 15th CIF. He sailed from Halifax, Nova Scotia in August 1916 and on arrival in England was appointed Company Sergeant Major but he reverted to the rank of Private so that he could join the 15th Battalion in France in October 1916.
Born 1878 in Gatehouse. Son of Thomas and Agnes (Hannay or Messenger) Carswell of Fleet Street, Gatehouse. Husband of Ellen Jane (Moore) Carswell of Wallasay, Wirral, Cheshire and, later, of 87 Rawlinson Avenue and of 198 Roehampton Avenue, Toronto, who he married in 1901 in Ballycastle, Co. Antrim, Ireland.
Missing in action on 7 April 1917 and listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.
Also named on the Anwoth Parish Church memorial, now in Gatehouse-of-Fleet Parish Church.

Wm. CHALMERS, S.G.
Wiliam Chalmers, Private (13324) 1st Bn. Scots Guards. Age 19.
William enlisted in January 1915 and joined his battalion in France in October 1915.
Born 1897 in Selby, Yorkshire. Son of Thomas (Gamekeeper) and Rachel (Simpson) Chalmers of Auchenskeoch, Southwick, of Glenlair, Parton and of High Ardwell, Gatehouse-of-Fleet.
Killed in action on 16 September 1916 and buried in Corbie Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France.
Also named on the Anwoth Parish Church memorial, now in Gatehouse-of-Fleet Parish Church, on the Roll of Honour in Crossmichael Parish Church, and on the Crossmichael and Southwick War Memorials.

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 11:15 am Post subject:

W. A. CLIFF McCULLOCH, LIEUT. IR. RIFLES.
Walter Alexander Cliff-McCulloch, Lieutenant: 7th Bn. Royal Irish Rifles. Formerly Trooper (11/221) Wellington Mounted Rifles. Age 29.
Walter had been sheep farming with his brother John at Hawke's Bay, New Zealand since 1909. He enlisted as Trooper (11/221) in the Wellington Mounted Rifles in August 1914 and sailed from Wellington in the October. Walter had been a Lieutenant in the King's Own Scottish Borderers (Militia) in 1908 and in May 1915 he was granted a commission as a Lieutenant in the RIR.
Born 1887 in Birkenhead, Cheshire - as Walter Alexander Cliff. Son of Edward Adam Cliff and of his first wife Janet McCulloch Brown, who became Mr & Mrs Cliff-McCuloch when they inherited Kirkclaugh House, Gatehouse. Killed in action 27 February 1916 and buried in Vermelles British Cemetery, France.
Also named on the Anwoth Parish Church memorial, on the Girthon and Anwoth United Free Church memorial and on an individual memorial plaque, all now in Gatehouse-of-Fleet Parish Church.

D. K. CLYNE, C.H.
Don Keith Clyne, Lance Corporal (S/10988) 1st Bn. Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. Age 24.
Don was employed in Cally Gardens, Gatehouse-of-Fleet when he enlisted in August 1914. He joined his battalion in France in January 1915 where he was wounded in May and evacuated to hospital in the UK. He returned to the Front in September 1915.
Born 1891 in Menmuir, Brechin, Forfarshire. Son of William and Isabella (Keith) Clyne of Tigerton, Menmuir, Brechin.
Died of wounds on 4 September 1916 and buried in Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbe, Somme, France.
Also named on the Girthon Parish Church memorial, now in Gatehouse-of-Fleet Parish Church, and on the Menmuir Parish War Memorial and on the Menmuir School Roll of Honour.

Wm. CRAICK, R.S.F.

Not yet identified.

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 11:16 am Post subject:

ROBt. DALRYMPLE, S.H.
Robert Dalrymple, Private (7120 & 293155) 1/7th (Fife) Bn. Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Age 27.
In 1911 Robert was a groom at Ardwall House, near Gatehouse. He enlisted as Trooper (5339) in the 1/2nd Scottish Horse Yeomanry and landed with his battalion at Gallipoli in September 1915 where they fought as dismounted troops. In October 1916 the Scottish Horse were absorbed into the Black Watch and Robert was posted as Private (7161) to the 4th/5th Battalion, Black Watch in France before transferring to the 1/7th Battalion.
Born 1889 in Bargrennan, Minnigaff, Kirkcudbrightshire. Son of Robert and Mary Jessie (Montieth) Dalrymple of 60 Queen Street, Newton Stewart. Missing in action on 17 April 1917 and named on the Arras Memorial, France.

Four brothers - the sons of James and Jessie (Turner) Davidson of Boatgreen, Gatehouse and later of Fleet Street, Gatehouse.
The four brothers are also named on the Anwoth Parish Church memorial and on the Girthon and Anwoth United Free Church memorial, both now in Gatehouse-of-Fleet Parish Church.

JAMES DAVIDSON, G.H.
James Davidson, Private (S/11730) 1st Bn. Gordon Highlanders. Age 23.
James was employed by T.H.McGaw, Builders, in Gatehouse when he enlisted in January 1915 in the KOSB. He was posted to the Gordons in 1916 and served with them in France until he was killed near Courcelles.
Born 1893 at Boatgreen in Gatehouse.
Killed in action on 4 January 1917 and buried in Courcelles-au-Bois Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France.

ROBt. T. DAVIDSON, CANADIANS.
Robert Turner Davidson, Private (75680) 29th Bn. Canadian Infantry. Age 26.
In 1911 Robert was a wood cutter and was living with his family at Fleet Street, Gatehouse. He was working as a labourer when he enlisted in Vancouver, British Columbia in November 1914. He had previously served for 2 years with the Galloway Rifles. He sailed from Montreal in May 1915 and landed in France in September 1915. He was killed near Fresnoy.
Born 1890 in Gatehouse.
Killed in action on 5 May 1917 and buried in Orchard Dump Cemetery, Arleux-en-Gohelle, France.

PETER C. DAVIDSON, R.S.
Peter Carson Davidson, Private (26974) 15th Bn. (1st Edinburgh) Royal Scots. Age 22.
Peter had served his apprenticeship at Cally Gardens, Gatehouse before moving to Ecclefechan in Dumfriesshire. He was a gardener at Inglewood House in Alloa, Clackmannanshire when he enlisted in November 1915 and he joined his battalion in France in July 1916. He was fatally wounded near Douai and died in a German prisoner of war hospital, the Kriegsgefangen, Lazarett - St. Clotilde.
Born 1895 in Gatehouse.
Died of wounds on 29 April 1917 and buried in Douai Communal Cemetery, Nord, France.

NELSON DAVIDSON, K.O.S.B.
Nelson Davidson, Private (2950 & 240977) 1/5th (Dumfries & Galloway) Bn. King's Own Scottish Borderers. Age 26.
Nelson enlisted in January 1915 and served in Egypt and Palestine. He was killed at el Mughar.
Born 1891 in Gatehouse.
Killed in action on 13 November 1917 and buried in Ramleh War Cemetery, Israel.

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 2:04 pm Post subject:

ROBERT DAVIDSON, K.O.S.B.
Robert Davidson, Private (1239 & 240177) "C" Company, 1/5th (Dumfries & Galloway) Bn. King's Own Scottish Borderers. Age 21.
In 1911 Robert, aged 13, was a fisherman with his father. He served in Egypt, Palestine, France and Belgium.
Born 1897 in Sorbie, Wigtownshire. Son of Robert and Elizabeth (Airdrie) Davidson of Fleet Street, Gatehouse and later of Lanefoot Cottage, Cardoness, Gatehouse.
Killed in action on 31 October 1918 and buried in Harlebeke New British Cemetery, Belgium.
Also named on the Anwoth Parish Church memorial and on the Girthon and Anwoth United Free Church memorial, both now in Gatehouse-of-Fleet Parish Church.
Having served at Gallipoli in 1915, in Egypt, and then in Palestine, the 1/5th KOSB were moved to France, arriving in June 1918. They fought as part of a French Army on the Aisne and then with the British through France and into Belgium. One of their last actions was at Tieghem on 31 October 1918.

JAMES DOCHERTY, G.H.
Possibly: (the only Pte. James Docherty, Gordons on SNWM).
James Docherty, Private (S/14495) 1st Bn. Gordon Highlanders.
Born ???? in Greenock (SNWM)
The Stewartry Roll of Honour has "of Gatehouse"
Killed in action 14 July 1917 and buried in Grevillers British Cemetery, France.

HENRY DOUGAN, CANADIANS.
Harry Dougan, Private (152363) 1st Bn. Canadian Mounted Rifles. Age 25.
Harry or Henry had been a gardener at Cardoness, Gatehouse-on-Fleet before emigrating to Canada in 1911. He was farm labourer near Kelwood in Manitoba when he at Brandon in November 1915. He sailed from Halifax, Nova Scotia in April 1916 and was posted to the 1st CMR in France in June.
Born 1891 (as Henry) in Minnigaff, Kirkcudbrightshire. Son of James and Mary (Dorian) Dougan of Cauldside, Skyreburn, Gatehouse and later of Clonhie Cottage, Penpont, Dumfriesshire.
Missing in action on 15 September 1916 and named on the Vimy Memorial, France.
Also named, as Harry, on the Anwoth Parish Church memorial, now in Gatehouse-of-Fleet Parish Church, on the Penpont Parish War Memorial and on the Kelwood War Memorial in Manitoba.
(My thanks to Gladys Cuttle (Teddy) for family information)

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 2:25 pm Post subject:

R. McG. DOWNIE, R.A.F.
Robert McGaw Downie, Air Mechanic 2nd Class (44942) Royal Flying Corps. Age 20.
Robert was serving at the No.4 Aircraft Repair Depot at Ebury Bridge Road, Chelsea, London. He died of pneumonia in the family home at West Lodge, Donibristle Park, Dalgety, Fife.
Born 1897 in Toxteth Park, West Derby, Lancashire. Son of John and Mary (Dalrymple) Downie of 29 Catherine Street, Gatehouse and later of West Lodge, Donibristle Park, Dalgety, Fife.
Died on Service on 8 January 1918 and buried in the Dalgety Parish Churchyard (CWG)
Also named on the Dalgety Parish War Memorial.

The No.4 ARD was based in the Gamage-Bell Taxi cab and Sperry Gyroscopic Company premises in Chelsea.

CECIL FARMER, B.W.
Cecil Farmer, Private (S/11606) 8th Bn. Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Age 19.
Cecil was employed as a cheese-maker at Auchelarie Farm, Gatehouse when he enlisted in September 1915. He was killed at Ploegsteert.
Born 1896 in Gatehouse. Son of James and Elizabeth (Allan) Farmer of Woodfoot, Gatehouse.
Killed in action on 19 March 1916 and buried in Rifle House Cemetery, Belgium.
Also named on the Anwoth Parish Church memorial, now in Gatehouse-of-Fleet Parish Church.

and his brother

EUGENE A. FARMER, K.O.S.B.
Eugene Allan Farmer, Private (240634) 7th/8th Bn. King's Own Scottish Borderers. Age 38.
Eugene had served for 7 years with the Galloway Rifle Volunteers. He enlisted in October 1914 in the 2/5th KOSB and was later posted to the 7th/8th KOSB. He was wounded at Hulloch.
Born 1884 in Gatehouse. Son of James and Elizabeth (Allan) Farmer of Woodfoot, Gatehouse. Husband of Margaret Ann (McNaught) Farmer of Ornochenock, Gatehouse and, later, of “Seagate” Carsluith, Kirmabreck, Kirkcudbrightshire, who he married in 1917 in Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire.
Missing in action on 17 September 1918 and listed on the Loos Memorial, France.
Also named on the Anwoth Parish Church memorial, now in Gatehouse-of-Fleet Parish Church.

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 2:44 pm Post subject:

A. L. FERGUSSON, R.A.M.C.
Alexander Livingstone Fergusson, Private (53531) 38th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Age 34.
In 1911 Alexander was a farmer at Culreoch Farm with his brother Samuel Kelly Fergusson and his family. He enlisted in January 1915 and went to France with the 73rd Field Ambulance in September 1915. Due to illness he was evacuated to England in January 1917 but returned to France in December 1917 and joined the 38th FA. He had served at Loos, on the Somme and during the German Spring offensive of 1918 when he suffered a shrapnel wound in the face. He was evacuated to England but died in the Queen's Hospital, Frognal Avenue, Sidcup in Kent.
Born 1883 in Gatehouse. Son of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Kelly) Fergusson of Nether Rusko, Gatehouse.
Died of wounds 12 April 1918 and buried in Girthon Parish Cemetery (CWG)
The staff at the Queen's Hospital specialised in facial reconstructive surgery.

GEORGE FISHER, R.F.A.
George Alfred Fisher, Gunner (33393) 71st Battery, 36th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Age 30.
George enlisted in 1904 and was transferred to the Army Reserve in 1907. He was a waiter at the Glasgow and South West Railway's Station Hotel in Ayr when he was recalled to his regiment and went with his Brigade to France in August 1914. He died in the 22nd Casualty Clearing Station after an accident.
Born 1885 in Gatehouse - as George Alfred Patterson. Son of Margaret Anne Patterson of High Street, Gatehouse. George lived with his grandparents John Fisher and Margaret (Robertson) Fisher (formerly Patterson), and thereafter used their surname.
Husband of Jeanie (Brown) Fisher of 68 Mill Street, Ayr who he married in 1911 in Ayr.
Died on active service on 18 April 1916 and buried in Bruay Communal Cemetery Extension, France.
Also named on the Ayr War Memorial and on the G&SW Railway memorial now in Ayr Station.

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 2:46 pm Post subject:

J. FROST, H.L.I.
Joseph Frost, Private (37827) "C" Company 2nd Bn. Highland Light Infantry. Age 36.
Joseph was a butler at Rusko House, Gatehouse-of-Fleet when he enlisted in December 1916 in the KOSB. He was posted to the 2nd HLI in France and served at Arras, Guivenchy and Cambrai.
Born 1883 in Wadworth, Doncaster, Yorkshire. Son of Walter and Mary (Garritt) Frost of Wadworth. Husband of Mary Elizabeth (Wilson) Frost of Fleet Street, Gatehouse who he married in 1912 in Gatehouse.
Missing in action 24 March 1918 and named on the Arras Memorial, France.
Also named on the Anwoth Parish Church memorial, now in Gatehouse-of-Fleet Parish Church and on the Wadworth War Memorial.

ALEXr. GILLONE, K.O.S.B.
Alexander Gillone, Private (23718) 1st Bn. King's Own Scottish Borderers.
Age 20.
Alexander served his apprenticeship in the Bank of Scotland in Gatehouse-of-Fleet, and was a prizeman of the Institute of Bankers' Associates in May 1916. He enlisted that month. He was wounded at Cambrai and killed near Laventie.
Born 1897 in Edinburgh. Son of James McKie Gillone and of Jane (Kennedy) Gillone of Fleet Street, Gatehouse.
Missing in action on 11 April 1918 and named on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium.
Also named on the Anwoth Parish Church memorial, on the Girthon and Anwoth United Free Church memorial, both now in Gatehouse-of-Fleet Parish Church and on the Bank of Scotland memorial in Edinburgh.

At the end of the action (the Battle of Estaires 9-11 April) the 1st KOSB were down to 47 men with 17 known killed, 207 wounded and 243 missing.

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 3:45 pm Post subject:

ROBt. GORDON, K.O.S.B.
Robert Gordon, Private (83481) 228th Company, Machine Gun Corps. Age 25.
“Bobby Roy” was a well known local footballer who was a joiner in Gatehouse when he enlisted as Private (2993) in the 5th King's Own Scottish Borderers in January 1915. He had previously served for 4 years with the Kirkcudbrightshire Battery of the Royal Field Artillery. He served in various training battalions before he transferred to the newly formed 228th MGC at Grantham, Lincolnshire in January 1917 and went to the Front on 12 July. Less than two weeks later Robert died of gas poisoning in the 133rd Field Ambulance.
Born 1893 in Lauchentyre Farm, Gatehouse-of-Fleet. Son of Grace Gordon of Lochfergus, Kirkcudbright and of John Milroy of Boatgreen, Gatehouse. Husband of Margaret (Lamont) Gordon of Boatgreen, Gatehouse who he married in 1914 in Gatehouse.
Killed in action on 24 July 1917 and buried in Gwalia Cemetery,Belgium.
Also named on the Anwoth Parish Church memorial and on the Girthon and Anwoth United Free Church memorial, both now in Gatehouse-of-Fleet Parish Church.

THOMAS GREENSHIELDS, CANADIANS.
Thomas Greenshields, Private (187584) 8th Bn. Canadian Infantry. Age 20.#
Tom and his brother Hugh (Private, 187583) were farming near the village of Crystal City in Manitoba when they enlisted at Winnipeg in November 1915. They sailed from Halifax, Nova Scotia in May 1916 and Tom was posted to the 8th Battalion in France on 8 September 1916. Hugh had been posted to the 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles a few days earlier but they were both wounded on the Somme in October 1916. Thomas, however, died of his wounds in the 9th Casualty Clearing Station in Contay.
Born 1896 in Dromore Cottages, Anwoth. Son of Walter and Maggie (Paton) Greenshields of Dromore Station Cottages, now known as Gatehouse Station.
Died of wounds on 18 October 1916 and buried in Contay British Cemetery, Somme , France.
Also named on the Anwoth Parish Church memorial, now in Gatehouse-of-Fleet Parish Church, on the Kirkmabreck Parish War Memorial in Creetown and on the Crystal City War Memorial.

Hugh Greenshields was posted to the 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles on 28 August 1916. He was wounded on 3 October 1916 and evacuated to hospital in England. On his return to France he was posted to the 28th Battalion but was wounded again in August 1917. He was treated in hospitals in France and England before he was evacuated to Canada where he was treated in the Manitoba Military Hospital in Winnipeg until April 1919. He was discharged from the army on 15 April 1919.
Hugh died on 19 July 1974 in the Queen Mary Veterans Hospital, Montreal, Quebec.

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 4:23 pm Post subject:

JAMES HERON, CYCLE CORPS.
James Heron, Private (310020) 4th/5th Bn. Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Age 38.
James had lived in Paisley since 1904 and was the manager of a Spirit Merchants in Glasgow when he married in 1915. He enlisted as Private (2581) Highland Cyclist Battalion but was posted to the Black Watch.
Born 1877 in Gatehouse. Son of Elizabeth Heron of Catherine Street, Gatehouse. Husband of Mary Flora (McFadyen) Heron of 1055 Duke Street, Glasgow and later of Tobermory, Mull who he married in 1915 in Glasgow.
Missing in action on 1 April 1918 and named on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France.
Also named on the Girthon Parish Church memorial, now in Gatehouse-of-Fleet Parish Church.

Two brothers, the sons of William James Hewitt and of Evelyn Frances (Carey) Hewitt. Until 1904 the family lived at Cally House, Gatehouse where William was the Factor to his uncle's estates of Broughton and Cally. Thereafter he became factor to the Earls of Moray Estates and the family lived at St. Colme House, between Dalgety Bay and Aberdour in Fife. The brothers are also named on the War Memorials for Dalgety Parish and for Aberdour Parish, both in Fife, and on individual memorials in St Fillan's Church in Aberdour. James is named on the Hailebury College Memorial while William is named on the Edinburgh Academy Memorial and on the Christ Church Memorial in Oxford.

JAMES F. HEWITT, LIEUT. S.R.
James Francis Hewitt, Lieutenant: 1st Bn. Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Age 26.
James was educated at Winton House, Winchester and at Hailebury College in Hertfordshire (1903 -1906) before attending the Royal Military College at Sandhurst. He was commissioned in the 1st Cameronians in February 1908 and served in India and in South Africa. He was promoted to Lieutenant in March 1910. At the outbreak of war the 1st Battalion was based in Glasgow and by August 1914 had landed at Rouen in France. In mid-October it was allocated to the 6th Division just as the whole army was moved north into Flanders. James was killed at La Boutillerie
Born 1888 in Gatehouse.
Missing in Action on 26 October 1914 and named on the Ploegseert Memorial, Belgium.

Wm. G. HEWITT, SEC. LIEUT. R.S.
William George Hewitt, Second Lieutenant: 3rd Bn. attached to 2nd Bn. Royal Scots. Age 22.
William was educated at Edinburgh Academy and, from 1911, at Christ Church, Oxford. He was commissioned from the Officers’ Training Corps as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Scots on 15 August 1914. He went to France on 10 October. On 13 October his parents received a telegram to say he was “missing”; on 16 October a further telegram informed them that he was “wounded”; on 18 October a third telegram said he was “found dead”. He had been killed in action near Neuve Chapelle on 13 October 1914 whilst helping a wounded soldier. On 26 October his parents received a fourth telegram to say that William’s elder brother, James, had been “killed in action”.
Born 1892 in Gatehouse.
Killed in action on 14 October 1914 and buried in Vieille-Chapelle New Military Cemetery Lacouture, France.

ROBERT HOOD, K.O.S.B.
Robert Hood, Private (25770) 2nd Bn. King's Own Scottish Borderers. Age 36.
Born 1881 in Minnigaff, Kirkcudbrightshire. Son of John and Mary (Murchie) Hood of Boreland of Anwoth Cottage and of Low Barlay Cottage, Gatehouse-of-Fleet, and of Pringleton, Borgue.
Missing in Action on 4 October 1917 and named on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.