The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

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Name: MAJOR
First Name: John
Rank: Private
Regiment: Royal Scots Fusiliers
Unit: 2nd Bn
Date of Death: 31/10/1914
Service No: 9865
Cemetery/Memorial reference: Panel 19 and 33
Cemetery: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL

De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour
"MAJOR, JOHN, Private, No. 9865, 2nd Battn. Royal Scots Fusiliers, s of Thomas Major, of Saltcoats; served with the Expeditionary Force; reported missing after the fighting at Ypres 31 Oct. 1914, and now assumed killed in action on that date"

A&S Herald

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govangirl · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 6:58 pm Post subject: Saltcoats Memorial - Thomas Major

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Name: MAJOR
Initial: T
Rank: Private
Regiment: Royal Scots Fusiliers
Unit: 1st/4th Bn
Date of Death: 23/04/1916
Service No: 8595
Cemetery/Memorial reference: F. 107
Cemetery: KANTARA WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY

The A&S Herald Intimations database shows Thomas was the son of Thomas and Jeanie Major, of Canal Street, Saltcoats
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govangirl · Last edited by govangirl on Mon Mar 02, 2015 3:09 pm; edited 1 time in total

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Name: MANSON
Initial: J
Rank: Private
Regiment: Canadian Infantry
Unit: 47th Bn
Date of Death: 07/02/1917
Service no: 790661
Cemetery/Memorial reference: II. D. 7
Cemetery: LAPUGNOY MILITARY CEMETERY

John's Attestation papers show he was born on 24th May 1884 in Beith; living at 321 6th Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada; next of kin was his mother Mrs A K Young, Saltcoats, Ayrshire; trade groceryman. Physical description 5’6½” tall; Complexion medium; Eyes Grey; Hair brown.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, intimations, 16 February 1917
"DEATHS
ON SERVICE
MANSON - Died at 18th Clearing Station, on 7th February(of pneumonia), Private John Manson, Canadians, beloved son of Mr and Mrs A.K. Young, Saltcoats"
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Name: MATTHEWS
First name: Joseph
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regiment: Scots Guards
Unit: 1st Bn
Date of Death: 01/05/1916
Service no: 10755
Cemetery/Memorial reference: I. M. 17
Cemetery: WIMEREUX COMMUNAL CEMETERY

The A&S Herald intimations database shows Joseph was the son of John Matthews, Saltcoats; brother of Edith Matthews and uncle of Theresa Stark
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Name: MEADOWS
First names: Christopher Bentley
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Regiment: King;s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
Unit: 1st Bn
Awards: M.C.
Age: 23
Date of Death: 19/05/1918
Additional information: Son of Christopher and Ada Meadows, of Abbotsford, Waverley Place, Saltcoats, Ayrshire
Cemetery/Memorial reference: I. E. 2
Cemetery: MONT-BERNANCHON BRITISH CEMETERY, GONNEHEM

"Glasgow Pals 1914-1918" record shows Christopher was originally with the Highland Light Infantry, service no 23015 and arrived overseas on 2/10/1917. He was later 5932 and 352536 L/Cpl 9th Royal Scots and was commissioned to the Lancaster Regt on 1/08/1917

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald 21 July 1916

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald 24 May 1918

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govangirl · Last edited by govangirl on Tue Apr 07, 2015 2:49 pm; edited 1 time in total

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Name: MELVILLE
First names: John Alexander
Rank: Private
Regiment: King's Own Scottish Borderers
Unit: 1st Bn
Age: 29
Date of Death: 30/01/1917
Service no: 26294
Additional information: Son of Charles and Isabella Melville; husband of Agnes Harper Melville, of 44, Quay St, Saltcoats, Ayrshire. Native of Barr, Ayrshire
Cemetery/Memorial reference: II. N. 3
Cemetery: GROVE TOWN CEMETERY, MEAULTE

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald 1 February 1918
In Memorium

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Mary

govangirl · Last edited by govangirl on Tue Apr 07, 2015 3:42 pm; edited 2 times in total

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Name: MILLER
First Names: James Brand Scott
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Regiment: Royal Garrison Artillery
Unit: 252nd Siege Bty
Age: 27
Date of Death: 14/03/1918
Additional information: Son of the late Thomas and Catherine Miller. Native of Saltcoats, Ayrshire
Cemetery/Memorial reference: XV. B. 15
Cemetery: THE HUTS CEMETERY

The 1901 census shows the family living at 13 Springvale Street, Saltcoats

James is also on the Ardrossan Academy Memorial

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald 22 March 1918

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govangirl · Last edited by govangirl on Thu Feb 05, 2015 12:23 pm; edited 1 time in total

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Name: MILLER
First Names: James Stuart
Rank: Private
Regiment: Royal Scots
Unit: 1st/4th Bn
Age: 21
Date of Death: 02/11/1917
Service no: 45811
Additional information: Son of Hugh Stuart Miller, of "Lonsdale", 35, Argyle Rd., Saltcoats, Ayrshire. An apprentice engineer
Cemetery/Memorial reference: VIII. A. 4
Cemetery: GAZA WAR CEMETERY

The A&S Herald Intimations database has various "In Memorium" entries for James from his family - "mother, brother Robert & sister Florence in Toronto, Canada"; sister Helen(Mrs James M Skinner), Toronto; son of Hugh.

James is also on the Ardrossan and Saltcoats Kirkgate Church Memorial
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Mary

govangirl · Last edited by govangirl on Sat May 30, 2015 6:50 pm; edited 1 time in total

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Name: MILLER
First name: William
Rank: Private
Regiment: Royal Scots Fusiliers
Unit: 8th Bn
Age: 21
Date of Death: 17/10/1918
Service no: 200840
Additional information: Son of David and Mary Miller, of Saltcoats, Ayrshire
Cemetery/Memorial reference: 339
Cemetery: KIRECHKOI-HORTAKOI MILITARY CEMETERY

The A&S Herald Intimations database shows William died at 42nd General Hospital, Salonica and his family lived at Nelson Cottage, Montgomerie Road, Saltcoats. It also mentions a brother James.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald 1 November 1918

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Name: MORGAN
First name: Thomas
Rank: Private
Regiment: Highland Light Infantry
Unit: 10th/11th Bn
Age: 29
Date of Death: 01/08/1917
Service no: 38349
Additional information: Son of William John and Hannah Morgan, of 7, Springvale St., Saltcoats, Ayrshire
Cemetery/Memorial reference: Panel 38
Cemetery: YPRES(MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL
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Mary

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Name: MURCHIE
First name: John
Rank: Rifleman
Regiment: London Regiment(Post Office Rifles)
Unit: 8th Bn
Age: 20
Date of Death: 09/09/1917
Service no: 373222
Additional information: Son of Alexander and Maggie Murchie, of 5, Caledonia Rd., Saltcoats, Ayrshire
Cemetery/Memorial reference: I. C. 16
Cemetery: DUHALLOW A.D.S. CEMETERY

The record of soldiers died in the Great War shows John was born in Ardrossan, enlisted in Ayr and resided in Mauchline. John is on the Mauchline Memorial

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald 28 September 1917

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govangirl · Last edited by govangirl on Wed Mar 04, 2015 12:17 pm; edited 1 time in total

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Name: MURPHY
First name: John
Rank: Private
Regiment: Royal Scots Fusiliers
Unit: 1st Bn
Date of Death: 16/06/1915
Service No: 8268
Cemetery/Memorial reference: Panel 19 and 33
Cemetery: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL

Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald 6 August 1915

Daily Record 4 September 1915
"ARDROSSAN
Mrs Murphy, 33 Glasgow Street, Ardrossan, has received official notice that her son, Pte. John Murphy, 1st Royal Scots Fusiliers, has died from wounds received on 16th June.
Pte. Murphy was previously reported as wounded and missing. He was a reservist and was called up in August, 1914. He was wounded at Ypres. Prior to mobilisation he was employed at Messrs Nobel's Factory, Ardeer"

The record of soldiers died in the Great War shows John was born in Stevenston, lived in Ardrossan and enlisted in Irvine.

John is also on the Saltcoats Memorial

The Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald has an article on John's brother Alexander who also died which mentions the death of a third brother Laurence, who fell at Ypres. Neither Alexander or Laurence are commemorated on either Saltcoats, Stevenston or Ardrossan or Irvine memorials. Details of Alexander and Laurence posted here to recognise the familys sacrifice.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald 1917

CWGC Information
Name: MURPHY
First name: Alexander
Rank: Private
Regiment: Royal Scots Fusiliers
Unit: 6th/7th Bn
Date of Death: 05/04/1917
Service no: 19211
Additional information: Son of John and Ellen Murphy, of Broadway, Co. Wexford
Memorial reference: Bay 5
Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL

The Ireland National Roll of Honour 1914-1921 Transcription shows Alexander was born in Bennettsbridge, County Kilkenny; enlisted at Ardrossan and lived in Saltcoats.

CWGC Information
Name: MURPHY
First name: Laurence
Rank: Private
Regiment: Royal Scots Fusiliers
Unit: 2nd Bn
Age: 22
Date of Death: 04/11/1914
Service no: 9774
Additional information: Son of John and Ellen Murphy, of Broadway, Co. Wexford. Native of Ayrshire
Grave reference: IV. C. 4
Cemetery: LARCHWOOD (RAILWAY CUTTING) CEMETERY

The Ireland National Roll of Honour 1914-1921 Transcription shows Laurence was born in Irvine in 1892 and enlisted in Saltcoats.
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govangirl · Last edited by govangirl on Tue Apr 28, 2015 3:04 pm; edited 1 time in total

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Name: McCAFFERTY
First names: Hugh Peter
Rank: Private
Regiment: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Unit: 11th Bn
Age: 33
Date of Death: 28/03/1918
Service no: S/16783
Additional information: Son of Mrs Agnes McCafferty, of 45, Burns Square, Ayr; husband of Isabella McCafferty, of 2, Gladstone Rd., Saltcoats, Ayrshire
Cemetery/Memorial reference: Bay 9
Cemetery: ARRAS MEMORIAL

Hugh's service record shows he was born in Cardiff and prior to enlisting was a Printer. He married Isabella Denholm in Leith on 27 December 1907 and they had three children George born 3rd Jan 1909 in Ayr; Elizabeth Agnes born 23rd December 1909 in Ayr and John Denholm born 31st January 1915 in Saltcoats. His siblings were George, age 32, living in Old Cumnock; Patrick, age 31, living with his mother at 45 Burns Statue Square, Ayr and Robert, age 28, living at 14 Garden Street, Ayr. Isabella was awarded a weekly pension of 29/7 for herself and 15/10 for the children.

Hugh is also on the Ardrossan Memorial

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald 26 April 1918

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Name: McCALLUM
Initial: D
Rank: Driver
Regiment/Service: Royal Army Service Corps
Date of Death: 24/07/1920
Service no: T3/026710
Additional Information: Husband of Grace McCallum, of 17, Canal St., Saltcoats, Ayrshire
Cemetery/Memorial reference: C. 93
Cemetery: ARDROSSAN CEMETERY
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govangirl · Last edited by govangirl on Sun Apr 05, 2015 10:09 am; edited 1 time in total

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Name: MILLER
Initial: J
Rank: Private
Regiment: Royal Scots Fusiliers
Unit: 12th (Ayr and Lanark Yeomanry) Bn
Date of Death: 28/12/1917
Service No; 32464
Cemetery/Memorial reference: D. 45
Cemetery: JERUSALEM WAR CEMETERY

John's service record shows he was living at 21 Canal St, Saltcoats and was a cordite worker. He was 21 years 1 month when he enlisted on 15th February 1916. His next of kin was his mother Grace and his siblings were James age 26; Robert age 15; Thomas age 12; Grace age 22;Jeanie age 18 and Janet age 11.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald 15 February 1918

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