The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

Mike Morley · Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2016 3:30 pm Post subject:

Name: MALONE, BLAIN
Initials: B
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 35974
Regiment/Service: The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, 1st Bn
Date of Death: 11/7/1917
Age: 39
Additional Information: Son of John and Grace Malone, of 19, High St., Wigtown. Native of Stoneykirk, Stranraer.
Grave Reference: I E 64
Cemetery: Coxyde Military Cemetery

Blain McCulloch Malone was born on 8/12/1876 at Laigh Flash [?], Stoneykirk, the son of John Malone, ploughman, and Grace Malone nee McCulloch. (GRoS via Scotland's People)
1881 Stoneykirk Census: High Culgroat: Blain Malone (4, born Stoneykirk), with father, John, ag lab, mother, Grace, + 1 brother and 1 sister. (Ancestry)
1891 Kirkcolm Census: Ervie Farm: Blaine Malone (14, born Stoneykirk, farm servant) on the McClymont's farm. (Ancestry)
1901 Sorbie Census: Cruggleton Cottage, Sorbie: Blain Malone (23, born Stoneykirk, Carter on Farm), with father, John, mother, Grace, + 5 brothers and 2 sisters. (Ancestry)
1911 Glasserton Census: West Drumrae Cottage: Blain Malone (33, born Stoneykirk, farm labourer, with wife of 2 years, Mary S Malone, and daughter, Grace McC Malone, 11 months. (Scotland's People)
Soldiers who Died in the Great War: Private Blain Malone, born Stoneykirk; resident in Wigtown; Died 12 July 1917, France & Flanders. Enlisted Glasgow, Private 35974, 1st Bn, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Formerly 175753, RFA.
Army Form B2513, Record of Service Paper, 28/9/1916. Blain Malone, 19 High Street, Wigtown. Aged 37. Labourer. Enlisted 2/3/1916. Presbyterian. Medical examination at Ayr, 28/9/1916: born Stoneykirk, 5 ft 6.5in tall, Above average physical development. Enlisted with Royal Regiment of Artillery (no 175753), transferred to 78th Training Reserve Bn (no 512543), then Loyal North Lancashire Regiment (no 35974). Embarked Folkestone/Disembarked Boulogne 12/1/1917. Joined 1st L N Lancs 9/2/1917. Wounded in action 11/7/1917, Died of Wounds 12/7/1917, Buried in cemetery 12/7/1917.
Register of Soldiers' Effects: Blain Malone. 1 Bn, Lethanes [?], Pte 35974. Died 12/7/1917, France or Belgium. £4 19s 6d paid to mother, Grace, the sole legatee on 28/3/1918 and War Gratuity of £3 to the same on 3/11/1919.
Galloway Gazette (11/8/1917): Mr & Mrs John Malone, 19 High Street, Wigtown have received official intimation that their eldest son, Private Blain Malone, Loyal North Lancs., has died of wounds received in action on 12 July. Private Blain Malone, who was 39 years of age, has four other brothers and a brother-in-law ob active service. One brother, Private James Malone, is in hospital in Alexandria suffering from wounds received in action in Egypt on 19th April and the brother-in-law, Lance-Corporal James McCulloch, has been posted as missing since 13th September last. The deceased was well known and much respected by all who knew him, and much sympathy is felt for his father and mother and other members of the family.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2016 3:37 pm Post subject:

Name: MALONE, DAVID
Initials: D
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Able Seaman
Service Number: Clyde Z/4680
Regiment/Service: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Drake Bn RN Div
Date of Death: 11/10/1918
Age: 21
Additional Information: Son of Grace Malone, of 19, High St., Wigtown.
Grave Reference: 712
Cemetery: Wigtown Cemetery

David Malone was born on 25/9/1897 at Cruggleton, the son of John Malone, ploughman, and Grace Malone nee McCulloch. (GRoS via Scotland's People)
1901 Sorbie Census: Cruggleton Cottage: David Malone (3, born Sorbie) with father, John Malone; mother, Grace Malone; + 5 brothers and 2 sisters. (Ancestry)
1911 Whithorn Census: Bridgehouse Farm Cottage: David Malone (13, born Sorbie), with father, John Malone, cattleman; mother, Grace Malone; + 2 brothers. (Scotland's People)
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Service Record: David Malone, Z/4680. Date of birth 25/9/1896. Date of Entry 25/5/1915. Address: Cotland, Bladnoch. Next of kin: John Malone, same address, later amended to Mrs Grace Malone, 19 High Street, Wigtown. Game keeper. Presbyterian. 5ft 6in tall, fresh complexion, brown hair, grey eyes. Promotions: AB 25/8/1915, AB HG 31/7/1918, Act LS 12/9/1918. October 1915 transferred to Howe Battalion as a Bomber with the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force. Returned to Marseilles 19/5/1916. Admitted to hospital in Rouen 14/11/1917 suffering from Bursitis and transferred to University War Hospital, Southampton. On leave in Wigtown January 1918. Wounded 23/8/1918 then again 6/10/1918 with gunshot wound right forearm and compound fracture to radius. Died at 6am 11/10/1918 at Southern General Hospital, Portsmouth.
Wigtown High Cemetery: Military headstone: CZ/4680 Able Seaman D Malone RNVR Drake Battn RND 11th October 1918 Age 21.
Wigtownshire Free Press (19/9/1918): Mr & Mrs Malone, High Street, Wigtown, have received intimation that their son, AB David Malone, was wounded in action on 23rd August; and also their son, Private Robert Malone, RSF, wounded on 22nd August.
Galloway Gazette (26/10/1918): Information was received by Mr & Mrs Malone, 19 High Street, Wigtown, that their youngest son, Lance-Sergeant David Malone, RN, who was severely wounded on 9th October, at Cambrai, had died in an hospital in Portsmouth. His remains were brought to Wigtown and buried in the cemetery on the 15th. Lance-Sergeant Malone enlisted in May 1915, and was sent to the Dardanelles, thence to France where he had been through some of the heaviest fighting, being twice wounded. He was much esteemed in the district and the news of his death has caused much sorrow and regret. Mr & Mrs Malone have lost two sons and a son-in-law and deep sympathy is felt for them in their bereavement.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2016 1:19 pm Post subject:

Name: MURRAY, ROBERT
Initials: R
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Corporal
Service Number: 1921
Regiment/Service: Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), 2nd Bn
Date of Death: 21/1/1916
Panel Reference: Panel 25 and 63
Memorial: Basra Memorial

Robert Taylor Murray was born 5/1/1883 at Greenock, the son of Alexander Murray and Maggie Millar Murray nee Ramage. (GRoS via Scotland's People)
1891 Kirkcowan Census: Robert T Murray (8, born Greenock), with father, Alexander Murray, woollen dyer; mother Maggie Murray. (Ancestry)
Soldiers Who died in the Great War: Corporal Robert Murray. Born and Enlisted Newton Stewart. Corporal 1921, 2nd Bn, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). Died 21/1/1916, Persian Gulf.
Medal Card: Private 1921 Robert Murray, Royal Highlanders. Promoted to Acting Corporal. Awarded Victory, British War and 1914 Star and clasp with Star. Entered theatre of war 12/10/1914. Died 21/1/1916.
Register of Soldiers' Effects. Robert Murray. Royal Hdrs, A/Cpl 1921. Died 21/1/1916, on or since, presumed. £25 19s 3d paid on 3/12/1918 to Uncle Matthew and War Gratuity of £9 to same on 27/10/1919. A separate ledger records a further 6s 1d paid to Uncle Matthew on 15/7/1919.
Galloway Gazette (19/1/1918): Mr & Mrs Matthew Murray, Torhousekie, Wigtown, have received official intimation that their nephew, Private Robert Murray, Black Watch, who has been missing in Mesopotamia since the 21st January 1916, is now reported to be dead. He was 32 years of age.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2016 1:27 pm Post subject:

Name: MCCASKIE, DAVID H
Initials: DH
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 32404
Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry, 12th Bn
Date of Death: 29/4/1918
Age: 25
Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Margaret McCaskie, of 22, Agnew Crescent, Wigtown. His brother Thomas also died.
Panel Reference: Panel 72
Memorial: Pozieres Memorial

David Henry McCaskie was born on 24/10/1892 at Dunragit Lodge, Old Luce, the son of Thomas McCaskie, creamery worker, and Maggie McCaskie, nee Edgar. (GRoS via Scotland's People)
1901 Wigtown Census: Bladnoch Village: David McCaskie (8, born Glenluce), with father, Thomas McCaskie, Creamery Milkman, mother, Margaret, + 2 brothers and 1 sister. (Ancestry)
1911 Wigtown Census: 4 High Vennel: David McCaskie (18, born Old Luce, Creamery Clerk), with father, Thomas McCaskie, Cheese Maker at Creamery; mother, Margaret McCaskie; + 2 brothers and 1 sister. (Scotland's People)
Photograph appears on Scottish Co-operative Society Roll of Honour as working at Bladnoch Creamery.
Soldiers who died in the Great War: Private David H McCaskie. Born: Old Luce. Residence: Wigtown. Enlisted: Newton Stewart. Regiment: Highland Light Infantry, 12th (Service) Bn. Regimental number: 32404. Killed in action 29/4/1918, France & Flanders.
Register of Soldiers' Effects: David McCaskie. 12th Bn, HLI. Pte 32404. Died 29/4/1918 in action, France. £6 3s 7d paid to father, Thomas and £3 1s 10d to sister, Mary J on 7/10/1918 and £3 1s 9d to brother, Robert E on 9/12/1918. War Gratuity of £8 10s to father, Thomas, on 16/3/1920.
Wigtown High Cemetery: "...Also his son Pte David H McCaskie, 12th Batt HLI killed in action in France on 29th April 1918 aged 25 years." Son of Thomas McCaskie and Margaret Edgar and brother, Thomas McCaskie, died at Netley Hospital.
Galloway Gazette (18/5/1918) reported: Mr McCaskie, Agnew Crescent, Wigtown, has received the following letter in regard to his son:-It is with very great regret I have to inform you that your son, David McCaskie, was killed in action yesterday. The Company were holding the line, and your son was gallantly holding his post with his Lewis gun, when a bomb fell beside him killing him instantaneously and smashing his gun besides wounding two others on the gun team. The German attack was repulsed, thanks to your son’s splendid work with his gun. He was buried last night is a small British cemetery near where he fell, as a true British hero. I collected all his personal effects and will post them to you tonight. I offer you my heartfelt sympathy in your very sad loss and also on behalf of the other officers, NCOs and men of the Company. He was very much respected in the Company, and I am extremely sorry to lose such an excellent soldier from my platoon. I was near him when he died, and he did not utter a word when he fell. Again offering you my dearest sympathy to yourself and family –
Yours etc
John Callan

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2016 1:33 pm Post subject:

Name: MCCASKIE, THOMAS
Initials: T
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 4102
Regiment/Service: Kings Own Scottish Borderers, 1st/5th Bn
Date of Death: 7/11/1915
Age: 25
Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Margaret McCaskie, of 22, Agnew Crescent, Wigtown. His brother David also died on service.
Grave Reference: 688
Cemetery: Wigtown Cemetery

Thomas McKenzie McCaskie was born on 13/2/1890 at Dunragit Lodge, Old Luce, the son of Thomas McCaskie, railway porter, and Margaret McCaskie, nee Edgar. (GRoS via Scotland's People)
1891 Old Luce Census: Dunragit (off Stranraer Road): Thomas Macaskie (1, born Old Luce), with grandmother, Jan Macaskie, father, Thomas Macaskie, railway porter, and mother, Maggie. (Ancestry)
1901 Wigtown Census: Bladnoch Village: Thomas McCaskie (11, born Glenluce), with father, Thomas McCaskie, Creamery Milkman, mother, Margaret, + 2 brothers and 1 sister. (Ancestry)
1911 Wigtown Census: 4 High Vennel: Thomas McCaskie (21, born Old Luce, Creamery Clerk), with father, Thomas McCaskie, Cheese Maker at Creamery; mother, Margaret McCaskie; + 2 brothers and 1 sister. (Scotland's People)
Named on Scottish Co-operative Society Roll of Honour: Bladnoch Creamery.
Soldiers who died in the Great War: Corporal Thomas McCaskie. Born: Old Luce. Residence: Wigtown. Enlisted: Wigtown. Regiment: Kings Own Scottish Borderers, 1st 5th Bn. Regimental number: 4102. Died 7/11/1915, "Home".
Wigtown High Cemetery: "...Also his son Corporal Thomas McCaskie, 1/5th KOSB who died at Netley Hospital on 7th Nov 1915 aged 26 years." Son of Thomas McCaskie and Margaret Edgar and brother, David McCaskie, killed in action in France.
Galloway Gazette (30/11/1915): Great regret was felt throughout Wigtown and district this week when word was received that Corporal Thomas McCaskie of the 1/5th KOSB had died at Netley Hospital on Sunday. He had been to the Front, and it is understood that he was suffering from dysentery. Corporal McCaskie, prior to mobilisation, was a clerk at the Creamery, Bladnoch, and was a great favourite of the district. He was about twenty five years of age. The funeral took place on Thursday, and was very largely attended, among those present being several of Corporal McCaskie’s comrades who are at present invalided home from the Dardanelles. The remains were accompanied to Wigtown Cemetery by the Town Band playing the Dead March from “Saul”. The utmost sympathy is felt for the bereaved parents and family. As a mark of respect all places of business were closed during the funeral service.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2016 5:13 pm Post subject:

Name: MCCHEYNE, THOMAS
Initials: T
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: Private
Service Number: 81625
Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry, 2nd Bn
Date of Death: 26/4/1916
Age: 25
Additional Information: Son of the late Tom McCheyne and of Elizabeth McCheyne, of Scotland.
Grave Reference: II C 11
Cemetery: Woods Cemetery

Thomas McCheyne was born on 18/8/1889 at Kirkinner village, the son of Thomas McCheyne, gamekeeper, and Elizabeth McCheyne, nee McClelland. (GRoS via Scotland's People)
1891 Kirkinner Census: Springwell Cottage: Thomas McCheyne (aged 2, born Kirkinner), with mother, Elizabeth McCheyne (22). Living at grandfather, Alexander McClelland's home. (Ancestry)
1901 Kells Census: High Street: Thomas McCheyne (aged 11, born Kirkinner), with mother, Elizabeth McCheyne, aged 31, Grocer's Shop Keeper, + 1 brother and 2 sisters. (Ancestry)
1911 Marquette, Manitoba Census: Village Merida: Thomas McChenne (21, born Scotland) lodging with the Stewart family. Immigrated in 1906.
Canadian Great War Project: Private Thomas McCheyne, 81625, 2nd Bn Canadian Infantry. Born 18/8/1889 Wigtown. Enlisted 12/12/1914 at Winnipeg, aged 25. Farmer. Next of kin MaggieLindsay, Miniota, Manitoba. Height 5 ft 7 inches. Dark complexion, brown eyes,dark brown hair. Presbyterian. Killed in action 26/4/1916. Buried Woods Cemetery, Belgium.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2016 5:22 pm Post subject:

Name: MCCLELLAND, ERNEST
Initials: E
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: S/17892
Regiment/Service: Cameron Highlanders, 1st Bn
Date of Death: 24/11/1916
Age: 25
Additional Information: Son of Andrew and Mary McClelland, of Redbrae, Wigtown.
Grave Reference: IV C 3
Cemetery: Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension

Ernest McClelland was born on 19/10/1891, the son of Andrew McClelland and Mary Broadfoot McClelland. (Ancestry: Selected Births)
1901 Wigtown Census: Glenturk: Earnest McClelland (9, born Wigtown), with father, Andrew McClelland, farmer; mother, Mary McClelland; + 5 brothers, 2 sisters and 3 others. (Ancestry)
1911 Wigtown Census: Glenturk, Newton Stewart Road: Ernest McClelland (19, born Wigtown, working on farm), with father, Andrew McClelland, farmer; mother, Mary McClelland; + 2 brothers, 2 sisters and 3 others. (Scotland's People)
Army records: 1/9/1914 attestation of Private 4108 Ernest McClelland with 1st Reserve Regiment of Scottish Horse. Farmer living at Croft-an-Righ, Wigtown. Declared a deserter on 10/5/1915. Absented himself from the Scottish Horse on 17/4/1915 and enlisted with the Cameron Highlanders on 20/4/1915 at Edinburgh, service number 17892. 5ft 8in tall and 160lbs. Joined battalion in war zone 27/6/1915; wounded, gunshot wound right foot 25/9/1915 and evacuated to England 10/10/1915. Admitted to Aberdeen Hospital 13/1/1916 to 11/3/1916 "Varicocele". Died of wounds 24/11/1916.
Soldiers who died in the Great War: Ernest McClelland. Born and resident in Wigtown. Enlisted: Edinburgh. Rank: Private. Regiment: Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, 1st Bn. Regimental number: S/17892. Died of wounds 24/11/1916, France & Flanders.
Register of Soldiers' Effects: Ernest McClelland. 1 Cameron Hdrs. Pte S/17892. Died of wounds 24/11/1916. £5 5d paid to mother, Mary, sole legatee on 16/2/1917 and War Gratuity of £7 to same on 16/10/1919.
Wigtown High Cemetery: "... Ernest died of wounds received in action in France 24th Nov 1916 aged 25 years." Son of Andrew McClelland and Mary Broadfoot McClelland.
Galloway Gazette (15/5/1915): Wigtown Utd Footballers Pte Ernest McClelland Scottish Horse.
Galloway Gazette : Mr & Mrs McClelland, Dunmore, Wigtown, have received a letter from their son, Private Ernest McClelland, 1st Cameron Highlanders, in which he states that he was wounded in action in France on 26th September, and is now in hospital suffering from a shot wound in the foot and slight shrapnel wounds in the legs and neck. Shortly after the outbreak of war he joined the Scottish Horse, and transferred to the 1st Cameron Highlanders in April last.
Galloway Gazette (2/12/1916): There was much regret in Wigtown and neighbourhood when the news was received on Wednesday that Private Ernest McClelland, Cameron Highlanders, son of Mr Andrew McClelland, late of Glenturk, had died on 24 November, at a Casualty Clearing Station in France, of wounds received in action some five days previously, and much sympathy was expressed for Mr & Mrs McClelland and family. It is not too much to say that Ernest McClelland (who was just 25) was one of the flower of the young men of the Machars. Bright, modest and manly he was a favourite of everybody, and his fine winsome figure will be much missed in the district. Some years ago, when a mere lad, his management of the farms at Glenturk and Carslae, during his father’s long illness evoked great admiration and was much talked about. Ernest and three brothers (two from South Africa and one from Australia), all joined the colours early in the war before compulsion was talked about. He was wounded in France in September 1915, and after recovering went back to the front. His three brothers are at present on active service, one in France, another in the Balkans, and a third in Egypt.

Mike Morley · Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 2:58 pm Post subject:

Name: MCCULLOCH, JAMES
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Lance Corporal
Service Number: S/8549
Regiment/Service: Gordon Highlanders, 1st Bn
Date of Death: 13/11/1916
Age: 34
Additional Information: Husband of Annie McCulloch of 21 Harbour Rd,
Wigtown.
Panel Reference:Pier and Face 15B and 15C
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial

James McCulloch was born on 20/10/1882 at Float Farm, Stoneykirk, the son of John McCulloch, dairyman, and Annie McCulloch, nee Wither. (GRoS via Scotland's People)
1891 Stoneykirk Census: Float Cottage: James McCulloch (8, born Stoneykirk), with father, John McCulloch, ag. lab.; mother, Annie McCulloch; + 3 brothers and 1 sister. (Ancestry)
1901 Aldershot Census: Stonhope & Wellington Lines: Gordon Highlanders: James McCulloch (18, born Scotland, soldier). (Ancestry)
1911 Sorbie Census: Doonhill Cottage: James McCulloch (24, born Stoneykirk, ploughman), with wife, Annie, aged 18. (Scotland's People)
Register of Marriages. St Rollox Parish, Glasgow. At 102 Parson Street, James McCulloch (24, Broadwigg Farm, Sorbie) married his cousin, Annie Malone (17, farm servant, Broadwigg Farm, Sorbie). Son of John and Annie McCulloch, nee Wither. (GRoS via Scotland's People)
UK Soldiers who died in the Great War: James McCulloch. Born Stoneykirk. Enlisted: Ayr. Rank: Lance Corporal. Regiment: Gordon Highlanders, 1st Bn. Regimental Number: S/8549. Killed in action 13/11/1916, France & Flanders.
Register of Soldiers' Effects: James McCulloch. 1 Gordon Highlanders. Pte 8549. Died on or since 13/11/1916, presumed dead. £4 3s 10d paid to widow, Annie, 10/2/1918 and War Gratuity of £8 10s to same on 31/10/1919.
Galloway Gazette (21/12/1916): Mrs McCulloch, Kilquhirn Road, High Street, Wigtown, has received intimation from the War Office that her husband, Pte James McCulloch, Gordon Highlanders, was wounded on the 13th November 1916, four times. Pte McCulloch enlisted two years ago. Prior to enlisting he was employed by Mr Nicholson, Kidsdale, Whithorn.
Galloway Gazette (10/3/1917): Considerable anxiety is felt as to the fate of Private Jas McCulloch, Gordon Highlanders, who has been missing for four months. He had been at the front for two years, and has come through some of the fiercest fighting. Previous to enlisting he was employed by Mr Nicholson, Kidsdale, Whithorn. Any information as to Private McCulloch will be thankfully received by Mrs McCulloch, High Vennel, Wigtown.
Galloway Gazette (29/12/1917): Mrs McCulloch, 21 Harbour Road, Wigtown, has received official intimation that her husband, Lance Corporal J McCulloch, Gordon Highlanders, was posted wounded and missing since 13th November 1916, is now reported to have been killed on that date. Lance Corporal McCulloch joined the colours on 7th January 1915. Previous to enlisting he was employed by Mr Nicholson, Kidsdale Farm, Wigtown. He was well known and much respected. Great sympathy is felt for his young widow and child.

Also named on Glasserton War Memorial and Glasserton Church Roll of Honour.

Mike Morley · Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 3:38 pm Post subject:

Name: MCGUFFIE, LOUIS
Initials: L
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Serjeant
Service Number: 240693
Regiment/Service: King's Own Scottish Borderers, 1st/5th Bn
Awards: VC
Date of Death: 4/10/1918
Age: 24
Additional Information: Son of Mrs. Catherine McGuffie, of 1, North Main St., Wigtown, Wigtownshire.
Grave Reference: I D 12
Cemetery: Zandvoorde British Cemetery

Louis McGuffie was born on 15/2/1893 at High Street, Wigtown, the son of Edward McGuffie, General labourer, and Catherine McGuffie, nee Gilmour. (GRoS via Scotland's People)
1901 Wigtown Census: 20 Low Vennel: Louie McGuffie (8, born Wigtown), with father, Edward McGuffie, ploughman; mother, Catherine McGuffie; brother Robert and half-brother Edward John. (Ancestry)
1911 Wigtown Census: 21 Low Vennel: Louie McGuffie (18, born Wigtown, general labourer), with father, Edward McGuffie, general labourer; mother, Catherine McGuffie; brother, Robert, and cousin, Agnes Mitchell. (Scotland's People)
Soldiers who died in the Great War: Lewis McGuffie. Born, resident and enlisted: Wigtown. Rank: Sergeant. Regiment: Kings Own Scottish Borderers, 1st 5th Bn. Regimental number: 240693. Killed in action 4/10/1918. Comments: VC.
Medal Roll: A/Sgt Louis McGuffie, 240693 (formerly 2255), 1/5th Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Register of Soldiers' Effects: Louis McGuffie. 1/5th Bn KOSB, a/Sgt 240693. Died 4/10/1918 in action, France. 4s 5d paid on 24/2/1919 to mother, Catherine.
Galloway Gazette (26/10/1918) (Births, Marriages & Deaths): On the 5th inst, killed in action in France, Sgt L McGuffie, eldest son of Mrs E McGuffie, North Main Street, Wigtown, aged 25 years- Sadly missed by his mother.
Also: Mrs E McGuffie, Low Vennel, Wigtown, has received official intimation of the death in action on 4th inst of her son, Sergt L McGuffie, KOSB. The Chaplain in writing to his mother says that the Commanding officer told him that in her son he had lost his best and bravest man. During the fighting recently Sergt McGuffie took 40 prisoners single-handed, and released ten men of a British regiment that had been taken prisoners by disarming the enemy escort that was leading them off. He was killed instantaneously by shell fire.
Galloway Gazette (21/12/1918): The Victoria Cross has been awarded to the late Louis McGuffie, 1/5th Battalion, KOSB (TF), Wigtown “for most conspicuous bravery and resourceful leadership under heavy fire near Wytschaete on September 18th 1918. During the advance on Piccadilly Farm, he single-handed, entered several dug-outs and took many prisoners, and during subsequent operations dealt similarly with dug-out after dug-out, forcing one officer and twenty-five other ranks to surrender. During consolidation of the first objective he pursued and brought back several of the enemy who were slipping away, and he was instrumental in releasing some British soldiers who were being led off as prisoners. Later in the day, when in command of a platoon, he led it with the utmost dash and resource, capturing many prisoners. This very gallant soldier was subsequently killed by a shell.”
Corporal McGuffie joined up early in the war, and went through the Gallipoli campaign being afterwards sent to France. He was unfortunately killed by shell fire on 4th October, soon after winning the greatest of honours, and the Chaplain, writing to his mother, said that the Commanding Officer had told him that in her son he had lost his best and bravest man. In the recent fighting he had taken forty prisoners single handed, and had, by disarming their escort, released British prisoners, who were being led away.
His three brothers all joined up early in the war. Thomas, the eldest, is in the RSF, and is still in France, where he has seen much service. John Edward, the second son, was in the Lochiel Cameron Highlanders, but some time ago got his discharge owing to ankle trouble. Louis was the third son, and the youngest is Robert, who is also in the RSF, and has been wounded at least half a dozen times, and in the Somme offensive last autumn he lost an arm. He is at present at home in Wigtown, but is to return to hospital for treatment in the New Year. The father, Edward McGuffie, died about a year ago, and the mother lives in Main Street, Wigtown.

Mike Morley · Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 3:45 pm Post subject:

Name: MCKINNA, C
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 276762
Regiment/Service: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 11th Bn
Date of Death: 1/8/1917
Age: 25
Additional Information: Son of William and Elizabeth McKinna, of Hillend, Torhousemuir, Wigtown.
Grave Reference: XVI J 28A
Cemetery: Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery

Charles McBride McKinna was born on 24/5/1892 at High Street, Wigtown, the son of William McKinna, joiner (master), and Elizabeth McKinna, nee Reed. (GRoS via Scotland's People)
1901 Wigtown Census: Charles McBryde McKenna (8, born Wigtown), with father, William McKenna; mother, Elizabeth McKenna; +1 brother and 1 sister. (Ancestry)
1911 Wigtown Census: Hillend: Charles McB McKinna (18, born Wigtown, crofter's son), with father, William McKinna, crofter and joiner; mother, Elizabeth McKinna. (Scotland's People)
Attestation Papers signed 10/12/1915 at Wigtown. Charles McKinna, Hillend, Torhousemuir. Ploughman. Age: 23 years 208 days. 5ft 10.75in tall. Next of kin: Mother, Mrs Elizabeth McKinna. Mobilised and posted 25/2/1916 to Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. In hospital 3/11/1916 to 13/12/1916 with injury to left arm. Posted to 11th Bn 25/4/1917. Died of Wounds 1/8/1917.
Soldiers who died in the Great War: Charles McKinna. Residence: Thornhousemuir, Wigtonshire. Enlisted: Stirling. Regiment: Princess Louise's (Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders), 11th Battalion. Regimental number: 276762. Died of Wounds 1/8/1917, France and Flanders.
Medal Card: Pte Charles McKinna, 4818 Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (later 276762). Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Register of Soldiers' Effects: Charles McKinna. 7 A7S Hdrs. Pte 276762. £2 4s 7d paid on 6/3/1918 to mother, sole legatee, Elizabeth and War Gratuity £6 to the same on 10/7/1919.
Galloway Gazette (18/8/1917): Died of wounds received in action on 1 August, Charles McBride McKinna, youngest son of William and Elizabeth McKinna, Torhousemuir, Wigtown, aged 25 years.

Mike Morley · Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 3:53 pm Post subject:

Name: MCNEIL, JAMES
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 993
Regiment/Service: King's Own Scottish Borderers, 1st/5th Bn
Date of Death: 14/7/1915
Age: 22
Additional Information: Son of Andrew McNeil, of Bladnoch, Wigtown.
Panel Reference: Panel 84 to 92 or 220 to 222
Memorial: Helles Memorial

James McNeil was born on 7/6/1893 at Bladnoch. The son of Andrew McNeil (mason) and Mary Jean McNeil (nee Johnston). (GRoS via Scotland's People)
1901 Wigtown Census: Bladnoch Village: James McNeill (7, born Wigtown), with father, Andrew; mother, Margaret; + 2 brothers and 1 sister. (Ancestry)
1911 Wigtown Census: 10 North Main Street: James McNeil (17, born Bladnoch, cooper at creamery), with father, Andrew McNeil; mother, Mary Jean McNeil. (Scotland's People)
Scottish Co-operative Society Roll of Honour: Bladnoch Creamery. James McNeil, Pte 5th KOSB. Killed.
Soldiers who died in the Great War: James McNeil. Born and resident in Wigtown. Rank: Private. Regiment: Kings Own Scottish Borderers, 1st 5th Bn. Regimental Number: 993. Killed in action 14/7/1915, Dardanelles.
Wigtown Free Press (5/8/1915): Wigtown Territorials Casualties: Private James McNeill has been killed. Previous to the war he was a motor lorry driver at the SCWS Creamery at Bladnoch. He was about 22 years of age, and was practically the sole support of his father.

Mike Morley · Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 4:00 pm Post subject:

Name: MCROBERT, JOSEPH
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 277165
Regiment/Service: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Date of Death: 28/10/1918
Age: 21
Additional Information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. John McRobert, of 4, Agnew Crescent, Wigtown.
Panel Reference: Panel 10
Memorial: Vis-en-Artois Memorial

Joseph McRobert was born on 3/6/1897 at 6 Agnew Crescent, Wigtown, the son of John McRobert, ironmonger, and Eliza McRobert, nee McKnaught. (GRoS via Scotland's People)
1901 Wigtown Census: 6 Agnew Crescent, Wigtown: Joseph McRobert (3, born Wigtown), with father, John, Ironmonger, plumber & Coal Merchant, mother, Eliza, + 2 brothers and 1 sister, + one other. (Ancestry)
1911 Wigtown Census: 6 Agnew Crescent, Wigtown: Joseph McRobert (13, born Wigtown), with father, John, Ironmonger; mother, Eliza McRobert; + 1 brother and 3 sisters. (Scotland's People)
UK Soldiers who died in the Great War: Joseph McRobert. Born and resident in Wigtown. Died 28/10/1918, France & Flanders. Enlisted Dumfries. Rank: Private. Regiment: 1st 7th Bn, Princess Louise's (Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders). Regimental number: 277165. Killed in action. Formerly 54644 R.G.A.
Medal Roll: Pte Joseph McRobert, 5357 7th Bn, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, then 277165 in 8th Bn before returning to 7th Bn. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Register of Soldiers' Effects: Joseph McRobert. 1/7 Bn Argyll & Suth Hldrs. Pte 277165. £24 2s (including War Gratuity) paid to mother, sole legatee, Eliza, on 10/6/1919.
Wigtown High Cemetery: "... Also his son Joseph killed in action in France 28th Oct 1918 aged 21 years." Son of John McRobert and Eliza McKnaught.
Galloway Gazette (23/11/1918): Mr & Mrs John McRobert, Agnew Crescent, Wigtown, were officially informed on Tuesday last that their youngest son, Private Joe McRobert, 7th A & SH (51st Division), was killed in action on 28th October. The first intimation of the sad news, all the more sad in that it reached his parents on the day intimation of the signing of the armistice was made, was contained in a letter from his CSM who gave the young soldier a grand character and complimented him highly on his courage and devotion. Private McRobert offered his services on the outbreak of hostilities but was refused on account of his youth. Early in 1915, although not 18, he enlisted and since then did his duty manfully only to fall at the last lap. Before enlisting he was a clerk in the Admiralty Office, London, and by his supreme sacrifice a promising career has been cut short. Much sympathy is felt for his parents in their bereavement.

Mike Morley · Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 4:55 pm Post subject:

Name: NEIL, HUGH
Initials: H
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: DM2/170788
Regiment/Service: Army Service Corps
Date of Death: 20/12/1917
Age: 32
Additional Information: Son of Helen Neil and the late Hugh Neil.
Memorial: United Kingdom Book of Remembrance

1891 Leswalt Census: 11 Sheuchan Street, Stranraer. Hugh Neil (6, born Stranraer) with mother Helen, house keeper marine fireman's wife + 1 brother. (Ancestry)
1901 Leswalt Census: 11 Sheuchan Street, Stranraer. Hugh Niel (16, born Stranraer), tinsmith's apprentice, with mother Ellen Niel + 1 brother and 2 sisters. (Ancestry)
1911 Wigtown Census: Bladnoch Village: Hugh Neil (26, born Stranraer, tinsmith at Creamery), boarding with 2 others at the home of Jeannie Rennie. (Scotland's People)
Scottish Co-operative Society Roll of Honour: Bladnoch Creamery. Hugh Neil, Pte Motor Transport, RASC. Died after Discharge.
Army Discharge Papers: Private Hugh Neil, 170788 ASC MT. Discharged 3/10/1917 at Woolwich Dockyard. 5ft 6in tall, fresh complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, tattoo on left arm "HNEIL". Trade: tinsmith. Intended place of residence, 11 Sheuchan Street, Stranraer. Discharged as no longer physically fit for war service. Service period 17/4/1916 to 3/10/1917. Cause of discharge: tubercular of lung. Tubercular laryngitis.
Record of Soldiers' Effects: Hugh Neil: ASC MT, Pte 170788. Died 20/12/1917 (discharged 3/10/1917). 2s 11d paid on 25/4/1918 to mother, Ellen B, and War Gratuity of £4 10s to the same on 25/11/1919.
Sheuchan Cemetery, Stranraer: "... Also their eldest son Hugh Neil who died at 11 Sheuchan Street 20th December 1917 aged 32 years." Son of Hugh Charles Neil and Helen Bingham.
Galloway Gazette (29/12/1917): Private Hugh Neil, motor mechanic, ASC, son of Mrs Neil, 11 Sheuchan Street, Stranraer, who was discharged some time ago through illness while serving in the Army, died on Thursday at his mother’s residence. Before joining the army he was in the employment of the Scottish Co-operative Society, Bladnoch. Mrs Neil’s youngest son was killed in action on 9th July.

Mike Morley · Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 5:03 pm Post subject:

Name: PATON, W
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: M/401864
Regiment/Service: Royal Army Service Corps
Date of Death: 19/2/1919
Age: 42
Additional Information: Eldest son of the late William Paton and of Mrs. Annie Paton, of 15, North Main St., Wigtown. Born at Barrachan.
Cemetery: Wigtown Parish Church

William Paton was born on 20/2/1876 at Bladnoch, the son of William Paton, tea dealer, and Annie Paton, nee McCulloch. (GRoS via Scotland's People)
1881 Wigtown Census: William Paton (5, born Wigtown), with father, William Paton, tea dealer, mother Annie Paton, 31, + 3 sisters and 2 others. (Ancestry)
1891 Wigtown Census: Bladnoch Village: William Paton (15, born Wigtown) with father, William Paton, tea merchant, mother, Annie, + 1 brother, 5 sisters, and 1 other. (Ancestry)
1901 Penninghame Census: Barrachan: William Paton (25, born Wigtown, farm ser (general) Farmer's son) with father, William Paton, farmer, mother, Annie, +1 brother, 4 sisters, + 3 others. (Ancestry)
1911 Penninghame Census: Barrachan: William Paton (35, born Wigtown, chauffeur (domestic)), with mother, Annie Paton, farmer; + 1 brother, 2 sisters, 3 others. (Scotland's People)
Register of Soldiers' Effects: William Paton. RASC (MT), Pte M/401864. Died 19/2/1919 at War HP Cambuslang. £12 13s 7d (including War Grant of £5) paid on 30/10/1919 to mother, Annie McCulloch Paton.
Wigtown Cemetery (family headstone): "... Also his son William Paton RASC who died at Cambuslang 19 February 1919 aged 43 years." Son of William Paton and Annie McCulloch.
CWGC Headstone: M/401864 Private W Paton. Royal Army Service Corps. 19th February 1919.
William Paton died at the Cambuslang War Hospital on 19th February 1919. Son of William Paton (deceased) and Annie Paton nee McCulloch. He was a chauffeur and his normal address was 15 North Main Street, Wigtown. Cause of death: "305 DAH, 2 months". [Disordered action of the heart - a combination of over exertion, mental stress and fatigue.] (GRoS via Scotland's People)
Galloway Gazette (22/2/1919) Death Notice: On the 19th inst at the War Hospital, Cambuslang William, the eldest son of the late Wm Paton, farmer, Barrachan, and Mrs Paton, 15 North Main Street, Wigtown.

Mike Morley · Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 5:10 pm Post subject:

Name: ROLFE, STANLEY
Initials: S
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Rifleman
Service Number: 2096
Regiment/Service: London Regiment (Queen's Westminster Rifles), 1st/16th Bn
Date of Death: 10/9/1916
Age: 25
Additional Information: Son of Henry and Susannah Rolfe, of 66, St. Stephen's Avenue, Shepherd's Bush, London. Enlisted Aug 1914.
Panel Reference: Pier and Face 13C
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial

1891 St Thomas (Hammersmith) Census: Infant (not named) (1mo, born Hammersmith) with father, Henry Rolfe, draper's assistant; mother, Susannah; + 1 brother, 1 sister and 3 others. (Ancestry)
1901 St Thomas (Hammersmith) Census: Stanley Rolfe (10, born Hammersmith) with father, Henry Rolfe, draper's assistant; mother, Susannah; + 3 brothers, 1 sister and 1 servant. (Ancestry)
1911 Wigtown Census: Broadfield farmhouse: Stanley Rolfe (20, born England, bank clerk), living with his aunt, Eliza Anderson, farmer. (Scotland's People)
Soldiers who died in the Great War: Stanley Davernor Rolfe. Born Hammersmith. Resident, Fulham. Died 10/9/1916, France & Flanders. Enlisted: Westminster. Rank: Rifleman. Regiment: 16th (County of London) Battalion (Queen's Westminster Rifles). Regimental Number: 2096. Killed in action.
Medal Card: Stanley T Rolfe, Pte 2096, 1/16 R London Reg. Awarded British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1914 Star. Entered theatre of war 1/11/1914. Killed in action 10/9/1916.
Register of Soldiers' Effects: Stanley Taverner Rolfe: 1/16th Bn Lon Reg, Pte 2096. Died 10/9/1916 in action. £4 4s 8d paid on 19/2/1917 to mother, sole legatee, Susannah, and War Gratuity of £9 to same on 10/10/1919.
Galloway Gazette (11/11/1916): Official intimation has been received that Private Stanley Rolfe, Queen’s Westminster Rifles, was killed in action on 10th September last. The first report received was to the effect that he was missing, but subsequently his body was found and was identified by means of his pay-book. Private Rolfe, who was a nephew of Mrs Anderson, late of Broadfield, was trained in the Clydesdale Bank, Wigtown, and previous to enlisting he was on the staff of a London Bank. Shortly after the outbreak of war, he joined the Queen’s Westminster Rifles, and was nearly two years in France. He was well known in Wigtown and neighbourhood, where his kindly disposition and pleasing manner made him a general favourite.