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DelBoy · Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 1:56 pm Post subject: Pte. James Kelly

WW1
James Kelly

(Glasgow Herald 5th July 1915)
"Private James Kelly, 1-5th Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers, has been killed in action at the Dardanelles. Private Kelly was a time expired Territorial, but on the outbreak of war he re-enlisted. He resided in St. John Street, Stranraer."

CWGC
KELLY, J
Rank: Private
Service No: 7404
Date of Death: 10/06/1915
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots Fusiliers 5th Bn.
Grave Reference: XII. B. 10.
Cemetery: REDOUBT CEMETERY, HELLES

SNWM
Surname: KELLY
Forename: James
Rank: Pte
Service number: 7404
Place of birth: Leswalt Wigtownshire
Date of death: 9 June 1915
Theatre of death: Gallipoli
Cause of death: Killed in action
SNWM roll: THE ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS
Other detail: 1/5th Bn.

A Beattie · Last edited by A Beattie on Sat Mar 07, 2015 7:07 pm; edited 1 time in total

The Glasgow Herald, Friday, 27th April, 1917.
CASUALTIES. Notes on Officers. ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS.
"Mr. ALAN HILL WHYTE.- Killed. Second Lieutenant Alan Hill Whyte was the son of the late Mr. J. Whyte, The Park, Stranraer. He was educated in Stranraer High School and Merchiston College, Edinburgh. Afterwards he entered the service of the Clydesdale Bank, and held a position in the West-End Branch, Edinburgh."

Same publication, Friday, 20th April, 1917.
"Deaths on Service.
WHYTE.- Killed in action, on 9th April, Alan Hill Whyte, Second-Lieut., Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, younger son of Mrs John Whyte, The Park, Stranraer."

CWGC - WHYTE, Alan Hill
Rank: Second Lieutenant.
Date of Death: 09/04/1917. Age: 29. (Killed in action.)
Regiment/Service: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 11th Bn.
Grave Reference: XVII. J. 45.
Cemetery: CABARET-ROUGE BRITISH CEMETERY, SOUCHEZ
Additional Information: Son of Isabella Victoria Whyte, of The Park, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, and the late John Whyte.

Headstone schedules record Mrs. I.V. Whyte, The Park, Stranraer.

Medal index ticket records previous service:-
Inns of Court, Private 9459.
A. & S.H. 2/Lieut.
France, 28th October, 1916.

SNWM - nothing to add.

1901 Census Wigtownshire, Stranraer, Leswalt Road, The Park, recorded (transcription):- Alan H. Whyte (12), Scholar, son, born Stranraer; John Whyte (60), Living on own means, born Ayrshire, Ballantrae; Isabella V. Whyte (45), Wife, born Stranraer; siblings.
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Andrew.

A Beattie

The Glasgow Herald, Saturday, 25th May, 1918.
"Deaths on Service.
KYLE.- Died in hospital on the 22nd inst., Lieut. John Kyle, R.F.A., D.S.O., M.C. (with Bar), only son of Thomas Kyle, draper, Stranraer."

CWGC - KYLE, John Stott
Rank: Lieutenant.
Date of Death: 22/05/1918. Age: 22.
Regiment/Service: Royal Field Artillery 123rd Bde.
Awards: M C and Bar
Grave Reference: II. C. 11.
Cemetery: DOULLENS COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION NO.2
Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Stott Kyle, of Seaforth, Stranraer, Wigtownshire. Enlisted Sept., 1914. Twice wounded.

SNWM - no trace.
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Andrew.

A Beattie

The Glasgow Herald, Friday, 14th June, 1918.
"Deaths on Service.
McCREDIE.- Previously reported missing on the 30th November, 1917, now officially reported killed in action on that date, John Forrest McCredie, Second Lieutenant, Machine Gun Coy., aged 21 years, elder son of the late Thomas McCredie and of Mrs McCredie, 18 Academy Street, Stranraer."

CWGC - McCREDIE, John Forrest
Rank: Second Lieutenant.
Date of Death: 30/11/1917. Age: 21.
Regiment/Service: Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) 235th Coy.
Panel Reference: Panel 12 and 13. (Panel 12.)
Memorial: CAMBRAI MEMORIAL, LOUVERVAL
Additional Information: Elder son of Agnes Aitken McCredie, of 18, Academy St., Stranraer, Wigtownshire, and the late Thomas McCredie.

SNWM - WW1
Surname McCREDIE
Forename John Forrest
Rank 2nd Lieut
Service number
Decoration
Place of birth
Date of death 30 November 1917
Theatre of death Unknown
Cause of death Killed in action
SNWM roll MACHINE GUN CORPS
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to MACHINE GUN CORPS

Born Parish of Inch, Wigtownshire. 1901 census records family living 22, Academy Street, Stranraer. Head of household is Thomas McCredie, Watchmaker, married to Agnes.
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Andrew.

A Beattie

The Glasgow Herald, Friday, 14th December, 1917.
"Deaths on Service.
MARSHALL.- Died of dysentery, at 31 Station Hospital, Baghdad, John William Marshall, younger and beloved son of Matthew and Jessie Marshall, Bridge Bank, Stranraer."

CWGC - MARSHALL, John William
Rank: Private.
Service No: M/318303.
Date of Death: 06/12/1917. Age: 31. (Died of dysentery.)
Regiment/Service: Army Service Corps 911th M.T. Coy. 39th Motor Amb. Convoy.
Grave Reference: XII. G. 8.
Cemetery: BAGHDAD (NORTH GATE) WAR CEMETERY
Additional Information: Son of Matthew Marshall, of Fairview House, Stranraer; husband of Jessie Marshall. Jessie Marshall was his mother's name.

Headstone schedules record Mr. W.H. Marshall, Fairview House, Stranraer.

SDGW - Born Inch; lived Stranraer; enlisted Ayr.

SNWM - WW1
Surname MARSHALL
Forename John William
Rank Pte
Service number M/318303
Decoration
Place of birth Inch Wigtownshire
Date of death 6 December 1917
Theatre of death Mesopotamia
Cause of death Died
SNWM roll ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS

Backpay of £20 4s 6d including £3 War Gratuity paid to his father, Matthew and elder brother, Albert James (circa 1918/1919).

1901 Census Wigtowns., Stranraer, London Road, 2, Clifton Terrace, recorded (transcription):- John Marshall (15), Scholar, born Stranraer; Head of household, Matthew Marshall (44), Farmer, born Ayrs., Irvine; Jessie Marshall (38 ), wife, born Stranraer.
(1891 Census records the father's occupation as Horse Dealer.)
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Andrew.

A Beattie · Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 6:28 pm Post subject: WW1 - Pte. Peter Collins - H.L.I.

The Glasgow Herald, Wednesday, 24th January, 1916.
"Deaths on Service.
COLLINS.- Killed in action, on 12th inst., Pte. Peter Collins, aged 20 (sic), Yeomanry, attached H.L.I., youngest son of Charles Collins, grocer, Stranraer."

SNWM - WW1
Surname COLLINS
Forename Peter
Rank Pte
Service number 43410
Decoration
Place of birth Stranraer
Date of death 12 January 1917
Theatre of death F&F
Cause of death Killed in action
SNWM roll THE HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to THE HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY
Other detail 12th Bn.

CWGC - COLLINS, Peter
Rank: Private.
Service No: 43410.
Date of Death: 12/01/1917. Age: 21.
Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry 12th Bn.
Panel Reference: Pier and Face 15 C.
Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Additional Information: Son of Charles Collins, of "Allanbank". London Rd., Stranraer, Wigtownshire.

1901 Census Wigtowns., Stranraer, 21 Agnew Crescent, recorded (transcription):- Peter Collins (4), son, born Stranraer; Charles Collins (38 ), Grocer (shopkeeper), born Stranraer; Margaret Collins (42), Wife, born Wigtowns., Stoneykirk; siblings.

Can't find anything about the Yeomanry reference.
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Andrew.

Mike Morley · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 2:26 pm Post subject:

This week's (29/10/2015) edition of the Wigtownshire Free Press repoduces reports on the war from the 4/11/1915 edition. It contains a long report on Herbert Dunn's death and includes a photograph of him. In summary: Herbert Dunn died on 25/10/1915 of gastro-entiritis in hospital at Alexandria. He was a native of Glasgow and "a member of a well-known commercial family" there. Educated at Glasgow Academy and Sedburgh and hence to the Arts and Divinity classes at Glasgow University. Before becoming minister of Sheuchan Parish in Stranraer he was an assistant in West Kirk, Greenock. He enlisted in 1914 as a private in the Sportsman's Battalion before getting a commission in March 1915 in the 8th Scottish Rifles, sailing for Gallipoli in July.

spoons · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 3:42 pm Post subject:

Herbert Dunn was of course one of the 'Fighting Ministers of South West Scotland'. http://scottishmilitary.blogspot.co.uk/2011/05/fighting-ministers-of-south-west.html

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anne park · Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2015 6:46 am Post subject: John Baillie Murray GH

John Baillie Murray Pte S/202200 1st Gordon Highlanders b Stranraer,Wigtown e Ayr Age 19 Killed in Action F & F 16/06/1917 Son of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Murray, of 48, Fisher St., Stranraer, Wigtownshire. 1901 Census: Fa Occ: Ostler. Mother: Annabella (nee Baillie). Soldiers Effects: Fa: John L. Arras Memorial M. R. 20 Panel 8 & 9
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anne park · Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2015 7:00 am Post subject: William McKillops GH

William McKillops L/Cpl S/7339 8th/10th Gordon Highlanders b Portpatrick,Wigtown e Stranraer Age 26 Died of Wounds F&F 02/05/1917 Husband of Janet McNaughton Clement (formerly McKillops), of 3, Lindsays Buildings, St. Catherine's Rd., Perth. Native of Stranraer, Wigtownshire. Soldiers Effects: Widow: Janet. Died 41 CCS. Occ: Employed at Dunragit Railway Station. Soldiers Will 4 Pages. Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun Fr 0113 Plot II Row Q Grave 10 Dumfries & Gallow Standard 12-5-17 Page 2 Leswalt & Stranraer
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Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 11:04 am Post subject:

Name: GALLOWAY, W
Initials: W
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots Fusiliers, 1st/5th Bn
Date of Death: 30/12/1915
Service Number: 7408
Grave Reference: II B 15
Cemetery: Twelve Tree Copse Cemetery

Note: Also named on Stranraer Parish Church Memorial.

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Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 11:06 am Post subject:

Name: GIBB, ADAM
Initials: A
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots Fusiliers, 5th Bn
Date of Death: 30/12/1915
Age: 21
Service Number: 6714
Additional Information: Son of the late David Gibb
Grave Reference: II B 17
Cemetery: Twelve Tree Copse Cemetery

Note: Also named on Stranraer Parish Church Memorial.

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and his brother:

Name: GIBB, D
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 40031
Regiment/Service: King's Own Scottish Borderers, 7th/8th Bn
Date of Death: 16/9/1916
Age: 19
Additional Information: Son of David Gibb, of Stranraer, Wigtownshire.
Grave Reference: II A 18
Cemetery: Dartmoor Cemetery, Becordel-Becourt.

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Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 11:08 am Post subject:

Name: MCCLUMPHA, MATTHEW NELSON
Initials: MN
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots Fusiliers, "C" Coy 1st/5th Bn
Date of Death: 30/12/1915
Age: 21
Service Number: 8112
Additional Information: Husband of Isabella Morgan (formerly McClumpha), of 15, Aylesbury Rd., Brynmill, Swansea. Of Kilumpha, Stranraer.
Grave Reference: II A 1
Cemetery: Twelve Tree Copse Cemetery

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Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 11:09 am Post subject:

Name: SMALL, H
Initials: H
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots Fusiliers, "A" Coy, 1st/5th Bn
Date of Death: 29/12/1915
Age: 27
Service Number: 6715
Additional Information: Son of Agnes Wilson, of 56, Glebe St., Stranraer.
Grave Reference: II C 15
Cemetery: Twelve Tree Copse Cemetery

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Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 11:11 am Post subject:

Name: WALLACE, T
Initials: T
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots Fusiliers, 5th Bn
Date of Death: 1/1/1916
Age: 24
Service Number: 7398
Additional Information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Wallace, of 36, High St., Stranraer, Wigtownshire.
Grave Reference: J89
Cemetery: Lancashire Landing Cemetery.

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