The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

anne park · Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 12:00 pm Post subject: Smith Duncan

Smith Duncan Lumsden Pte 687783 54th Canadian Inf (Central Ontario Regt) b Aberdeen 30-11-1898 e Vernon Age 19 01-Mar-17 Son of John Smith, of Lavington, British Columbia, and the late Margaret Smith (nee Geils). Can Records: John Smith, Lumly. Occ: Farmer. Vimy Memorial M. R. 23

anne park · Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 12:01 pm Post subject: Smith George

George Currie Smith Pte 430246 3rd Canadian Pioneers B Aberdeen 17/10/1892 E Victoria, BC Age 25 Killed in Action F & F 03/06/1916 Son of John Smith, of Lavington, Vernon, British Columbia. Mother: Margaret Smith Geils. Occ: Fireman. Brother of Alexander and Duncan, late of Bridgehall, Keig also died. Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres M. R. 29 Panel 32

kinnethmont · Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1649 Location: Aberdeenshire

KEIG
UKNIWM Ref: 8590

Address
PARISH CHURCH
KEIG
GRAMPIAN
SCOTLAND

Type: CROSS
Denomination: CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
OS Map Ref: NJ 611 193

This memorial is a rough hewn Celtic cross of Aberdeen granite, the work of Messrs Alex. Nicol & Co. It was unveiled by Lord Forbes in April 1921.

WW2
It can be seen that the text " THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE " has been removed from panel below the WW1 names to allow the four WW2 casualties to be added. These words have been added below on a new section of stonework.
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Jim

If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

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kinnethmont · Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1649 Location: Aberdeenshire

The missing Geo Smith is the brother of Alexander and Duncan, late of Bridgehall, Keig. All of them fell serving with the C.E.F.

Name: SMITH, GEORGE
Initials: G
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Canadian Pioneers
Unit Text: 3rd Bn.
Age: 25
Date of Death: 03/06/1916
Service No: 430246
Additional information: Son of John Smith, of Lavington, Vernon, British Columbia.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 32.
Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL

William Walker is the brother of Arthur Walker, Gordon Highlanders.

Name: WALKER
Initials: W
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)
Unit Text: 54th Bn.
Date of Death: 17/09/1916
Service No: 442505
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 18 - 24 - 26 - 30.
Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL

Name: WALKER, ARTHUR
Initials: A
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Gordon Highlanders
Unit Text: 1st Bn.
Date of Death: 14/12/1914
Service No: S/7203
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 38.
Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL

Sons of John and Mary Walker, Boginthort, Keig, Aberdeenshire
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Jim

If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

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anne park · Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 9:18 am Post subject: Andrew Tough GH

Andrew Tough L/cpl 202135 2nd Gordon Highlanders b Keig e Aberdeen Age 31 Died of Wounds F & F 07/10/1917 Son of Alexander & Isabella Tough, 16 Fraser St; Aberdeen. Native of Keig. City Roll of Honour : 2 Fraser St; Aberdeen. Husband of Jeannie Massie. Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery B 011 Plot XX Row I Grave 02 ADJ 15-10-17 1/1 ADJ 16-10-17 1/1 City & Keig
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anne park · Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 9:20 am Post subject: Arthur Walker GH

Arthur Walker Pte S/7203 1st Gordon Highlanders b Keith Hall e Aberdeen Age 27 Killed in Action F & F 14/12/1914 Son of John & Mary Walker, Boginthort, Keig. 1891 Census: Oldwood Croft, Keithhall. 1901 Census: Mcgregor's Croft, Keithhall. Brother William also died. Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres M. R. 29 Panel 38 AWJ 10-11-16 P8
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anne park · Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 9:22 am Post subject: William Walker Canadian

William Walker Pte 442505 54th Canadian Inf b Keig 28/12/1882 e Vernon Camp Age 33 Killed In Action F & F 17/09/1916 2nd Son of John & Mary Walker, Boginthort, Keig, Aberdeenshire. Occ: Labourer. Brother Arthur also died. 14-12-14. Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres M. R. 29 Panel 18-24-26-30 AWJ 10-11-16 P8
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anne park · Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 9:24 am Post subject: Alexander Watt GH

Alexander Watt Private S/4666 1st Bn. Gordon Highlanders b Midmar 20/04/1895 e Perth Age 19 Killed in Action Pas de Calais, France 13/11/1914 Youngest son of Arthur S Watt, of Cattie Keig, Whitehouse, Aberdeenshire. Mother Margaret Adam. 1901 Census: Fyvie: Westertown. Fa Occ: Horseman on Farm. Soldiers Effects: Fa: Arthur. Le Touret Memorial M. R. 22 Panel 39 to 41 EE 11-12-14 P 3 AWJ 18-12-14 P8
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anne park · Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 9:26 am Post subject: Andrew Jopp Wisely GH

Andrew Jopp Wisely Pte 291171 7th Gordon Highlanders b Inveramsay 12/08/1889 e Aberdeen Age 28 Died as PoW Germany 30/05/1918 Son of James & Jemima (nee Ingram) Wisely. B 1890 Chapel of Garioch. 1891 Census: Kinbroom, Fyvie. 1901 Census: b Chapel of Garioch. Soldiers Effects: Wid: Annie. Service Returns: 118/AF 427. Soldiers Will 4 Pages. Married Annie Tough 1910 Keig. Cologne Southern Cemetery, Germany Gy 1 Plot VIII Row G Grave 07 ADJ 21-05-18 P5: Peterculter. AWJ 07-06-18 P5: PoW: Keig
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anne park · Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2018 10:13 am Post subject: James McCombie USA Aero Sqdn

James McCombie Sjt 1070126 669th U.S A. Aero Squadron b Old Machar e Oswego, NY Age 26 Died of Pneumonia 05/10/1918 Eldest son of James McCombie, Wealthyton Croft, Keig by Whitehouse. NoK: Robert MacCombie, 146 West 8th St; Oswego, NY,USA. EE 07-11-18 P2: RoH Keig
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stuartn · Joined: 13 Dec 2016 Posts: 2551

By the way-This thread is a duplicate of http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/warmemscot-ftopic2872.html&highlight=keig