The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

anne park · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 11:19 am Post subject: William Strachan

William Strachan Pte S/2212 9th Gordon Highlanders born Fraserburgh enlisted Aberdeen Died of Wounds F & F 15-Nov-15 Grandson of Mrs Connor, 10 Barry St; Londonderry. Fraserburgh Herald 23-9-19: 45 Kirkbrae. Occ: Cooper with Charles Addison, Fraserburgh. Lillers Communal Cemetery Fr 0201 Plot IV Row D Grave 47 Fraserburgh Herald Dec-15 & 23-9-19

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William Strachan Engineman 4347ES Royal Naval Reserve H.M. Drifter Spotless Prince Fraserburgh 05/06/1890 Age 23 Killed in Action At Sea 26/10/1916 Son of James and Elizabeth (nee Cardno) Strachan, of Fraserburgh; husband of Isabella Strachan, of 31, Shore St., Fraserburgh. 1901 Census: 23 Shore St; NoK: Wife: Isabella 31 Shore St; Fraserburgh. Portsmouth Naval Memorial Panel 23

anne park · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 11:21 am Post subject: James Stronach

James Stronach Sjt 2303 5th Gordon Highlanders born Huntly 11/03/1895 enlisted Fraserburgh Age 21 Killed in Action F & F 31-Jul-16 Son of James Stronach, Corskie, Garmouth & Ann Whyte. 1901 Census: Lower Pirriesmill, Drumblade. Buchan Observer: 1914: Crimondgate, Crimond. (Recruits). Morayshire Roll of Honour : 435 : Occ : Gardener. Son of James & Annie, The Glebe, Speymouth, Fochabers. MI: NE(S)1050. Thiepval Memorial M. R. 21 Pier 15B & 15C BA 17-08-16 5/5 Courant 18-08-16 1/1 Fraserburgh Garmouth Mosstodloch & Peterhead

anne park · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 11:22 am Post subject: Douglas Stuart

Douglas Stuart Pte 401963 2nd Canadian Inf (Eastern Ontario Regt) born Scotland 05/07/1888 enlisted London Age 27 Died of Wounds F & F 08-Jul-16 Son of James & Helen Stuart, Clifton House, Fraserburgh. Fraserburgh Herald 23-9-19. City Roll of Honour. Occ: Chauffer Driver. Etaples Military Cemetery Fr 0040 Plot II Row B Grave 66 Fraserburgh Herald 23-09-19 City & Fraserburgh

anne park · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 11:24 am Post subject: Alexander Sutherland

Alexander Sutherland Pte 52996 7th Highland Light Infantry born Aberdeen enlisted Peterhead residence Aberdeen Killed in Action F & F 27-Aug-18 City Roll of Honour: 57 School St; Fraserburgh. Fraserburgh Herald 23-9-19: 100 Charlotte St; Formerly 3022 Gordons. Vis-En-Artois Memorial M. R. 16 Panel 09 & 10 Fraserburgh Herald 23-09-19 City & Fraserburgh

anne park · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 11:25 am Post subject: Alexander S Sutherland

Alexander S Sutherland Deck Hand 6779/DA HM D Beneficient Royal Naval Reserve Age 38 Died 27-Mar-21 Son of George and Christina Sutherland, 33, Castle St., Fraserburgh. Husband of the late Helen Watt, of Sutherland. Fraserburgh (Kirkton) Cemetery U. K. Fraserburgh (Kirkton) 1884.5.851

anne park · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 11:27 am Post subject: John Sutherland

John Sutherland Pte 10815 6th Gordon Highlanders enlisted Keith Age 41 Killed in Action F & F 04-Aug-16 Son of John & Isabella Sutherland, late of Watermill, Fraserburgh. Fraserburgh Herald 23-9-19: 40 Victoria St: 10815 details are in Serre Road Cemetery Beaumont-Hamel No 2. Thiepval Memorial M. R. 21 Pier 15B & 15C Fraserburgh Herald 23-09-19

anne park · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 11:34 am Post subject: John Sutherland

John Sutherland Pte 10822 6th Gordon Highlanders enlisted Keith Age 41 Killed in Action F & F 04-Aug-16 Son of John & Isabella Sutherland, late of Watermill, Fraserburgh. Fraserburgh Herald 23-9-19: 40 Victoria St; 10822 details are on Thiepval Memorial. Serre Road Cemetery No 2, Beaumont-Hamel Fr 1890 Plot XXIX Row K Grave 16 Fraserburgh Herald 23-09-19

anne park · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 11:36 am Post subject: John Sutherland

John Sutherland Pte 242038 5th Gordon Highlanders b Fraserburgh 2 Jun 1880 enlisted Peterhead Age 37 Killed in Action F & F 20-Nov-17 Son of George Sutherland & Christina Skinner. Husband of Mrs Sutherland, 42 Manse St; Fraserburgh. Nellie Gordon Bain. Soldiers Effects:Wid: Nellie. Pension Ledgers: Nellie. Fraserburgh Herald 23-9-19: 42 Manse St; AWJ 28-12-17 P3 : Photo Ribecourt Road Cemetery, Trescault Fr 0712 Plot I Row B Grave 23 Fraserburgh Herald 23-09-19

anne park · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 11:38 am Post subject: John Rae Tarras

John Rae Tarras 2nd Lt 9th Royal Field Artillery X TMB born Fraserburgh Age 24 Killed in Action F & F 16-Oct-16 Son of the late Andrew Tarras (Solicitor) & Harriet Jane (nee Anderson)Tarras, St Modans, Strichen Rd; Fraserburgh. Probate Will Date 25 Jul 1917. Killed near Eaucourt, L'Abbaye. Officers Book page 36. City Roll of Honour: Fraserburgh. Fraserburgh MI Draft 13. Warlencourt British Cemetery Fr 0385 See card details Fraserburgh Herald 23-09-19 City & Fraserburgh
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Tarras John Rae 2nd Lt 9th Royal Field Artillery X TMB born Fraserburgh Serre Road Cemetery No 2 Beaumont-Hamel Fr 1890 Plot XXXII Row F Grave 2 Fraserburgh Herald 23-09-19 City & Fraserburgh

anne park · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 11:39 am Post subject: Alexander Taylor

Alexander E Taylor Pte 2301 5th Gordon Highlanders b 1887 enlisted Fraserburgh Age 29 Killed in Action F & F 31-Jul-16 Son of Mr & Mrs Taylor, 54 High St; Fraserburgh. Pension Ledgers: Wid: Eliza. Fraserburgh Herald 23-9-19: 54 High St; Occ Carter with J & G Gerrard. Buchan Observer: 1914: 23 Harbour St; Fraserburgh. (Recruits). Thiepval Memorial M. R. 21 Pier 15B & 15C Fraserburgh Herald 23-09-19 AWJ 11-8-16 P5

anne park · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 11:41 am Post subject: Alexander M Taylor

Alexander M Taylor Cpl 201920 1st Gordon Highlanders born Buchan enlisted Aberdeen Died of Wounds F & F 22-Apr-18 Fraserburgh Herald 23-9-19 97 Mid St; Lapugnoy Military Cemetery Fr 0088 Plot IX Row C Grave 28 Fraserburgh Herald 23-09-19

anne park · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 11:43 am Post subject: George Taylor

George Taylor Pte S/31512 5th Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders born Fraserburgh enlisted Aberdeen residence Fraserburgh Killed in Action F & F 25-Apr-18 Formerly 4183 Lovat Scouts. Tyne Cot Memorial M. R. 30 Panel 136 to 138

anne park · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 11:44 am Post subject: John B Taylor

John B Taylor Pte 1952 5th Gordon Highlanders born Fraserburgh enlisted Fraserburgh Age 29 Died of Wounds F & F 22-May-15 Son of John B & Bella Taylor, 16 Broad Street Lane, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire. Buchan Observer: 1914: 4 Castle Lane, Fraserburgh. G Coy. Fraserburgh Herald 23-9-19: 1 Broad Street Lane. Bethune Town Cemetery Fr 0080 Plot IV Row C Grave 58 Fraserburgh Herald 23-09-19

anne park · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 11:44 am Post subject: George Kidd Thain

George Kidd Thain Pte 7295 2nd Gordon Highlanders born New Pitsligo enlisted Aberdeen Age 34 Killed in Action F & F 31-Oct-14 Son of James Thain & Ann Kidd. Fraserburgh MI 250. Fraserburgh Herald 23-9-19: 231/2 Frithside. Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres M. R. 29 Panel 38 Fraserburgh Herald 23-09-19