The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

john hendry · Joined: 01 Jul 2007 Posts: 77

Visited June 2007. This is in the round white church at the top of the main street. I didn't find any cross type memorial in the town.

There are two plaques inside. I photo'd them (film not digital) and with luck one of admin team can scan and post it here.

If not possible, I can type them out.

DerekR · Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 7:02 pm Post subject:

Photographs courtesy of John:

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Time but th' impression stronger makes, As streams their channels deeper wear.

DerekR · Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 7:07 pm Post subject:

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Time but th' impression stronger makes, As streams their channels deeper wear.

DerekR · Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 7:08 pm Post subject:

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Time but th' impression stronger makes, As streams their channels deeper wear.

john hendry · Joined: 01 Jul 2007 Posts: 77

Well, that photo didn't scan as well as I'd hoped.

Transcription of left hand column is (all Argylls unless stated)

Capt Murdoch A Mactaggart of Bowmore
Lt John Cullen, of Bridgend
Lt Bruce Forbes Eallabus
Sgt Walter Mackay Bowmore
Sgt John Mackay Bowmore
Sgt Angus Shaw Carnain Scottish Horse
Bomdr Andrew Barrr, Gartbreck RGA
Cpl Duncan Bell Bowmore Canadian Hdrs
L/cpl James Anderson Carnain
L/cpl William Campbell, Newhouses HLI
Pte John Anderson, Carmain.
Bso
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jfurlong · Joined: 20 Aug 2008 Posts: 9

Just to say this memorial is to the Parish of Kilarrow, not Kilcarrow

Cheers

Jane

Adam Brown · Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 11:42 pm Post subject:

Jane

Thanks for the correct parish name. I have now amended the title.

Regards

Adam

DelBoy · Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 4:08 pm Post subject: Memorial Transcription

WW1

Capt. Murdoch A. MacTaggart, Bowmore, A.&.S.H.
Lieut. John Cullen, Bridgend, A.&.S.Hrs.
Lieut. Bruce Forbes, Eallabus, A.&.S.Hrs.
Sgt. Walter Mackay, Bowmore, A.&.S.Hrs.
Sgt. John Mackay, Bowmore, A.&.S.Hrs.
Sgt. Angus Shaw, Carnain, A.&.S.Hrs.
Bomr. Andrew Barr, Gartbreck, R.G.A.
Cpl. Duncan Bell, Bowmore, Canadian Hrs.
L/Cpl. James Anderson, Carnain, A.&.S.Hrs.
L/Cpl. William Campbell, Newhouses, A.&.S.Hrs.
L/Cpl. Angus McKechnie, Redhouses, M.G.C. (M.M. but not mentioned on memorial)
Pte. John Anderson, Carnain, A.&.S.Hrs.

Pte. John Cameron, Newhouses, Royal Hrs.
Pte. Neil M. Cameron, Newton, R.S. Fusiliers
Pte. Arch. J. Campbell, Bowmore, Seaforths
Pte. Willm. Campbell, Balitarsin, Royal Hrs.
Gnr. Robert D. Currie, Bowmore, R.N.V.R.
Pte. James Dunlop, Raw, A.&.S.Hrs.
Pte. John Gilchrist, Bowmore, A.&.S.Hrs.
Pte. John Grant, Gartachossan, A.&.S.Hrs.
Pte. James Gray, Gartmain, American Army
Pte. Donald Gray, Knockanbiorch, Royal Hrs.
Pte. James Gray, Knockanbiorch, Royal Hrs.
Gnr. Neil Hamilton, Bowmore, R.F.A.
Pte. Dugald Johnston, Bowmore, A.&.S.Hrs

Pte. Donald Logan, Bowmore, Seaforths
Pte. Duncan MacDougall, Bowmore. S.R.
Pte. John MacArthur, Bowmore, S.R.
Pte. Gilbert MacIndeor, Lyrabus, M.G.C.
Pte. John McKinnon, Bunanuilt, H.L.I.
Pte. Angus McLellan, Blue House, A.&.S.Hrs.
Pte. Willm. McMillan, Bowmore, A.&.S.Hrs.
Pte. Arch. McNiven, Knockanbiorch, A.&.S.Hrs.
Pte. Alex. McPhail, Gartnatra, Austn. Army
Pte. James McVorran, Bowmore, A.&.S.Hrs.
Pte. Alex. Shaw, Islay House Sq., R.S.F.
Pte. Neil Shaw, Monachorra, H.L.I.
Pte. George Weir, Bowmore, A.&.S.Hrs.

DelBoy

Name: MACTAGGART, MURDOCH ARCHIBALD
Rank: Captain
Date of Death: 16/05/1917
Age: 22
Regiment/Service: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders "B" Coy., 8th Bn.
Panel Reference: Bay 9.
Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL
Additional Information: Son of Col. M. Mactaggart, of Bowmore, Islay, Argyllshire, and the late Flora MacGilchrist Mactaggart.

DelBoy · Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 4:21 pm Post subject: 2nd Lt. John Cullen

CWGC
Name: CULLEN, J
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Date of Death: 15/09/1916
Age: 21
Regiment/Service: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 13th Bn.
Grave Reference: VI. H. 18.
Cemetery: ADANAC MILITARY CEMETERY, MIRAUMONT
Additional Information: Son of Robert Cullen, of Bridgend, Islay, Argyllshire.

SNWM
Surname: CULLEN
Firstname: John
Date Death: 15/09/1916
Other: 13th Bn.
SNWM roll: THE ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS
Rank: T/2/Lt

DelBoy · Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 4:25 pm Post subject: 2nd Lt. (Alexander) Bruce Forbes

CWGC
Name: FORBES, A B
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Date of Death: 29/10/1918
Age: 30
Regiment/Service: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 1st/8th Bn.
Grave Reference: G. 15.
Cemetery: RAMILLIES BRITISH CEMETERY
Additional Information: Son of James Forbes, M.V.O., and Barbara Donald Forbes (nee Jackson). Native of Islay, Argyll.

SNWM
Surname: FORBES
Firstname: Alexander Bruce
Date Death: 29/10/1918
Other: 8th Bn. (T.).
SNWM roll: THE ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS
Rank: 2/Lt

DelBoy · Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 4:29 pm Post subject: Sgt. Walter Mackay

CWGC
Name: MACKAY, WALTER
Rank: Serjeant
Service No: 300215
Date of Death: 12/04/1918
Age: 27
Regiment/Service: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders "A" Coy. 1st/8th Bn.
Panel Reference Panel 9 and 10.
Memorial PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL
Additional Information: Son of Neil and Jessie Mackay, of The Seaview Hotel, Bowmore, Islay.

SNWM
Surname: MACKAY
Firstname: Walter
Service Number: 300215
Date Death: 12/04/1918
Place of birth: Kilarrow Argyllshire
Other: 1/8th Bn.
SNWM roll: THE ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS
Rank: Sgt

DelBoy · Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 4:37 pm Post subject: Sgt. John Mackay

CWGC
Name: MACKAY, J
Rank: Serjeant
Service No: 300039
Date of Death: 18/12/1918
Regiment/Service: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders transf. to (345591) Labour Corps
Grave Reference: In South-West part.
Cemetery: BOWMORE NEW PARISH CHURCHYARD, ISLE OF ISLAY

SNWM
unlisted

DelBoy · Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 4:40 pm Post subject: Sgt. Angus Shaw

CWGC
Name: SHAW, ANGUS
Rank: Serjeant
Service No: 415
Date of Death: 17/12/1915
Age: 36
Regiment/Service: Scottish Horse 1st/3rd
Grave Reference: I. D. 20.
Cemetery: LALA BABA CEMETERY
Additional Information: Son of Mrs. Ann Morrison, of Dock House, Bridgend, Islay.

SNWM
Surname: SHAW
Firstname: Angus
Service Number: 415
Date Death: 17/12/1915
Place of birth: Killraw (Kilarrow) Argyllshire
SNWM roll: SCOTTISH HORSE YEOMANRY
Rank: A/Sgt

DelBoy · Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 4:44 pm Post subject: Bomb. Andrew Barr

CWGC
Name: BARR, ANDREW
Rank: Bombardier
Service No: 300332
Date of Death: 14/12/1918
Age: 29
Regiment/Service: Royal Garrison Artillery 5th Reserve Bty.
Grave Reference: 976.
Cemetery: MIKRA BRITISH CEMETERY, KALAMARIA
Additional Information: Son of Robert and Jane Leggat Barr, of Gartbreck, Bowmore, Islay.

SNWM
Surname: BARR
Firstname: Andrew
Service Number: 300332
Date Death: 14/12/1918
Place of birth: Bowmore Islay
SNWM roll: ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY
Rank: Bdr