The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

BurtFHR · Joined: 22 Jun 2013 Posts: 46 Location: Culross, Fife

Neil CAMERON

SDGW
Regiment: Scots Guards
Name: CAMERON, Neil
Rank: Guardsman
Service No: 9652
Born: Port Ellen
Enlisted: Glasgow
Residence: Port Ellen
Died: 27/9/1915. Killed in action. France & Flanders.

CWGC adds:
Age: 19
Unit: "P" Coy. 1st Bn
Memorial: Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 8 & 9.
Additional information: Son of Charlotte Sinclair CAMERON and the late Allen CAMERON.

BurtFHR · Joined: 22 Jun 2013 Posts: 46 Location: Culross, Fife

Donald McDOUGALL

SDGW
Name: McDOUGALL, Donald
Rank: L/Cpl
Service No: S/41272
Regiment: Seaforth Highlanders
Battalion: 7th Battalion
Born: Port Ellen, Argyll
Enlisted: Stirling, Stirlingshire
Died: 16/6/1918. Died of wounds. France & Flanders.
Notes: Formerly S/19321 Private, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders

CWGC adds
Age: 19
Burried: Longueness (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France
Grave reference: V. B. 64
Additional information: Son of Donald and Margaret McDOUGALL of Distillery Cottages, Port Ellen.

BurtFHR · Joined: 22 Jun 2013 Posts: 46 Location: Culross, Fife

Archibald McLELLAN

SDGW
Name: McLELLAN, Archibald
Rank: Private
Service Number: 260204
Regiment: Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, the Duke of Albany's)
Battalion: 5th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders
Born: Port Ellen, Islay, Argyllshire
Enlisted: Stirling, Stirlingshire
Died: 22/9/1917. Killed in action. France & Flanders
Formerly: 1874, Private, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders.

CWGC adds
Age: 37
Memorial: Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panels 132 to 135 and 162A
Additional information: Son of Robert and Ann McLENNAN of Upper Craigabus, Port Ellen, Islay.

BurtFHR · Joined: 22 Jun 2013 Posts: 46 Location: Culross, Fife

John MORRISON

SDGW
Name: MORRISON, John
Rank: Private
Service Number: S/11324
Regiment: Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, the Duke of Albany's)
Battalion: 7th Battalion
Born: Kildalton, [Islay], Argyllshire
Enlisted: Greenock, Renfrewshire
Died: 16/10/1916. Died of wounds. France & Flanders.

CWGC adds
Age: 24
Buried: Bois Guillaume Communal Cemetery, Seine-Maritime, France
Grave reference: I. C. 12.
Additional information: Son of Mary and the late John MORRISON of Lotts, Kildalton, Islay.

BurtFHR · Joined: 22 Jun 2013 Posts: 46 Location: Culross, Fife

Neil LEITCH

CWGC
Name: LEITCH, N.
Rank: Captain
Regiment: Highland Light Infantry
Battalion: 11th Battalion
Died: 20/5/1916
Buried: Sailly-Labourse Communual Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France
Grave reference: P. 6.
Additional notes: Nephew of Mr A. McGIBBON of Duich Lotts, Port Ellen, Islay.

ODGW adds
Name: LEITCH, Neil
Rank: Capt (TP)
Died: 20/05/16, Killed in action.

BurtFHR · Joined: 22 Jun 2013 Posts: 46 Location: Culross, Fife

Donald SINCLAIR

SDGW
Name: SINCLAIR, Donald
Rank: Private
Service Number: 355315
Regiment: Highland Light Infantry
Battalion: 16th (Service) Battalion (2nd Glasgow)
Born: Port Ellen, Islay
Enlisted: Port eLLEN
Died: 29/11/1917. Killed in action. France & Flanders.
Formerly: 20416, Private, Scottish Rifles.

CWGC adds
Age: 20
Buried: Divisional Collecting Post Cemetery and Extension, West Vlaanderen, Belgium
Grave reference: I. E. 5.
Battalion: 21st Battalion
Additional Notes: Son of Neil and Margaret SINCLAIR of 107 Frederick Crescent, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay.

BurtFHR · Joined: 22 Jun 2013 Posts: 46 Location: Culross, Fife

Neil McDONALD

SDGW
Name: McDONALD, Neil
Rank: Private
Service Number: 14567
Regiment: Highland Light Infantry
Battalion: 16th (Service) Battalion (2nd Glasgow)
Born: Kildalton, [Islay], Argyllshire
Enlisted: Glasgow
Died: 1/7/1916. Killed in action. France & Flanders.

CWGC adds
Age: 24
Unit: "D" Company
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 15C.
Additional notes: Son of Malcolm and Mary B. McDONALD of 14, Elderpark Street, Govan, Glasgow.

apanderson · Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 4:59 pm Post subject:

Sergeant Peter McNeil.

Falkirk Herald, 1st July 1917, ‘Killed in Action’
On Wednesday, Miss Dougall, Woodlea House, Bonnybridge, received intimation that Sergeant Peter McNeil, who, prior to enlistment, was in her employment as a chauffuer, had been killed in action. Sergeant McNeil was 29 years of age and a native of Islay. He enlisted in the Black Watch eighteen months ago, and later was transferred to the Royal Engineers. A comrade, writing to Miss Dougall, states that Sergeant McNeil was killed while gallantly leading the men in a trench heavily shelled by the Germans.

As well on this memorial, he is also listed on Bonnybridge Civic Memorial, see (as Royal Highlanders):
http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=87&highlight=bonnybridge

A Beattie

Spelling/style surnames &c. as publication.
The Glasgow Herald, Monday, 23rd April, 1917.
"Deaths on Service.
MACDOUGALL.- At a military hospital abroad, on 12th April, of wounds received in action on the 9th, Private John MacDougall, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, dearly loved son of Allan and Mary MacDougall, Charlotte Street, Port-Ellen, Islay."

SNWM - WW1
Surname McDOUGALL
Forename John
Rank Pte
Service number 300838
Decoration
Place of birth
Date of death 12 April 1917
Theatre of death F&F
Cause of death Died of wounds.
SNWM roll THE ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to THE ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS
Other detail 1/8th Bn.

Medal Award Roll records previous Unit 2653 1/8 A&SH. Pte.
France, 1st May, 1915.

CWGC - MacDOUGALL, John
Rank: Private.
Service No: 300838.
Date of Death: 12/04/1917. Age: 28. (Died of wounds.)
Regiment/Service: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 1st/8th Bn.
Grave Reference: II. C. 4.
Cemetery: AUBIGNY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
Additional Information: Son of Allan and Mary MacDougall, of 13, Charlotte St., Port Ellen, Islay.

1901 Census Argyll, Kildalton, 12 Charlotte Street, recorded (transcription):- John McDougall (11), Scholar, son, born Kildalton; Allan McDougall (49), Saddler, born Kildalton; Mary McDougall (47), Wife, born Kildalton; siblings.

1891 Census family at 58, Frederick Crescent, Port Ellen, Islay.
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Andrew.

A Beattie · Last edited by A Beattie on Sun Mar 29, 2015 3:39 pm; edited 1 time in total

Spelling/style of names &c., as publication. The Subject Line designation "D.M." probably stands for Deck Man.

The Glasgow Herald, Wednesday, 1st. August, 1917.
"Deaths on Service.
MACALLISTER.- Lost at sea through the sinking of one of His Majesty's minesweepers, Hugh, aged 22 years, beloved youngest son of Mr and Mrs Macallister, Malbhuie (looks like), Kildonan, Islay; deeply mourned."

SNWM - WW1
Surname McALLISTER
Forename Hugh
Rank Deck Hand
Service number 3113 S.D.
Decoration
Place of birth
Date of death 20 July 1917
Theatre of death RNR HMS 'QUEEN OF THE NORTH'
Cause of death Unknown
SNWM roll THE ROYAL NAVY
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to THE ROYAL NAVY

R.N.R. Service records index records:-
Hugh McAllister; b.27th. June, 1895 at Mullhuie, Ardbeg, Islay; SD 3113. http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D8555948

1901 Census Argyll, Kildalton and Oa, Maol Bhine, recorded (transcription):- Hugh McAllister (5), Scholar, son, born Kildalton; Alexander McAllister (47), Blacksmith, born Kildalton; Isabella McAllister (49), Wife, born Kildalton; siblings all born Kildalton

CWGC - McALLISTER, Hugh
Rank: Deck Hand.
Service No: 3113SD.
Date of Death: 20/07/1917. (Killed by mine explosion off Orford Ness, Suffolk.)
Regiment/Service: Royal Naval Reserve H.M.P.M.S. "Queen of the North."
Panel Reference: 28.
Memorial: PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL
Additional Information:

Orford Ness is a cuspate foreland shingle spit on the Suffolk coast, linked to the mainland at Aldeburgh and stretching along the coast to Orford and down to North Wier Point, opposite Shingle Street.

H.M.P.M.S. "Queen of the North" was a Paddle Steamer used for excursions by the Blackpool Passenger Steamboat Company until 1916, when she was requisitioned for minesweeping duties.
http://www.maritimequest.com/daily_event_archive/2011/07_july/20_hms_queen_of_the_north.htm
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Andrew.

apanderson · Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 3:51 pm Post subject:

Not Listed on this Memorial:

LAMONT, Hen(d)ry McCuaig

CWGC:
Rank: Private
Regiment: Royal Scots, 2nd Bn.
No: 9410
Date of Death: 26th August 1914
Commmorated: La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial

SNWM:
Rank: Private
Regiment: Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment), 2nd Bn.
No: 9410
Place of Birth: Islay, Argyll
Date of Death: 26th August 1914
Theatre of Death: France and Flanders
Cause of Death: Killed in action

Commemorated: Killearn Civic Memorial

Service Record details:
Attested at Haddington, 30th October 1905
Royal Scots, No 9410
Born at Port Ellen, Islay, Argyll
Age 18 years. Height 5 feet 5 ins. Complexion Fresh. Eyes Grey, Hair Brown.
Occupation: Grocer
Soldiers’ Living Relatives Form, completed by mother, Maggie Lamont 2nd April 1919:
Father John Lamont decased. Mother Maggie, Brother John Lamont age 17 and sister Miss F Lamont age 23, residing at 125 Norfolk Street, Glasgow. Brother Donald Lamont age 20 serving with 5th Cameron Highlanders, British Expeditionary Forces, France, Sister Mrs. J. Scott, age 3434 Alford Street, Springburn.

Medal Card Index:
Henry Lamont, Private, 2nd Royal Scots, No. 9410, British War,Victory and 14 Star Medals.
Presumed dead 26th August 1914.

Soldiers Died in the Great War: Born Islay, Argyll, Enlisted Haddington. Killed in action.

Army Register of Soldier’s Effects (additional info): Father John, Mother Margaret

De Ruvigny’s Roll of Honour, (Volume 1):
LAMONT, Henry McCuaig, Private, No. 9410, D Coy, 1st Battn. The Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment), 2nd son of John Lamont of 125 Norfolk Street, Glasgow, by his wife Maggie, daughter of Henry McCuiag of Queensland, formerly of Islay; born Port Ellen, Kildalton, Islay, 18th April 1888; educated Kinning Park Public School, Glasgow; enlisted in October 1906, and served seven years with the colours and then passed into the Reserve, and obtained employment in the G.P.O., but on the outbreak of war rejoined his regiment; left for France with the Expditionary Force (9th Brigade, 3rd Division), and was killed in action at the Battle of Le Cateau, 26th August following.

Anne

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 5:51 pm Post subject:

Anne - This could be him on the Glasgow Roll of Honour

LAMONT H M Private Royal Scots 10 South Portland Street
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Ken

apanderson · Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 6:06 pm Post subject:

Thanks Ken,

I saw that entry wasn't sure it was definately the right one. The address put me off a wee bit.

I have no idea why he's commemorated at Killearn unless (as he worked for the G.P.O.) he was maybe a postie?

I haven't been able to find anything about Kinning Park School either.

Anne Confused

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 6:26 pm Post subject:

He was a Postie all right Smile

The London Gazette
Publication date:6 June 1913 Issue:28726Page:4003

Postmen, Willie Barrett (Sunderland),
Samuel Charles Byles (Poole), Robert Bevan
Birch (Whitchurch), Albert Victor Chidwick
(Margate), William Gilbertson (Haddington),
Samuel Harmer (Eastbourne),
John Hartley (Hyde), Percy Alfred Hussey
(Bristol), James Smith Johnston (Brechin),
Henry McCuaig Lamont (Glasgow),...........

and South Portland St joins Norfolk St. in the Gorbals
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Ken

anne park · Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 6:52 am Post subject: Update with Soldiers Effects info

Ronald Johnston Private 9199 2nd Bn. Gordon Highlanders b Kildaltme, Argyllshire e Glasgow Age 33 Died of Wounds Nord, France 10/01/1915 Son of Donald & Mary Johnston. 1891 Census: 88 Frederick Crescent, Kildalton, Argyllshire. Father's Occ: Joinrer. 1901 Census: Occ: General Labourer Distillery Worker. Husband of Martha F. Johnston, of 83, Taylor St., Glasgow. Born in Islay. Soldiers Effects: Martha. Merville Communal Cemetery Fr 0345 Plot I Row K Grave 49
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