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mikky
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Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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Have still to identify
Sgt Duncan McCallum RAMC
L/Cpl Duncan MacDougall ASC
Are they WW2 casualties?
That's it for the moment, any corrections, or any extra information welcome.
Mike |
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Adam Brown The Boss

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Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 8:49 am Post subject: |
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Mike
Excellent work, thanks for posting all the information. The two names in the last post will be for the Great War.
Sgt Duncan McCallum RAMC
L/Cpl Duncan MacDougall ASC
It may be that they died after the August 1921 cut-off for the GWGC or it may be they are non-commemorations? It's probably worth posting them in the non-commemoration section of the forum to see if they can be indentified.
Regards
Adam _________________ Scottish Monuments & Memorials |
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dhubthaigh Our first ever 1000-poster

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Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 9:52 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for posting Mike.
I have reprised my file for Sgt Duncan McCallum RAMC & L/Cpl Duncan MacDougall ASC, both of whom died after 1919.
I have tried to think 'out of the box' - the following men are certainly not concrete and some further work will be required to confirm one way or another.
I have a DC for Duncan MacDougall, (30), Army Pensioner, died 22nd November 1921 at 7 The Square, Aberfeldy. (Pulmonary Tuberculosis).
I have a DC for Duncan McCallum, (33), Cabinet maker, died 21st June, 1921 at Hillside Home, Perth (usual address 12 Dunkeld Street, Aberfeldy). (phthisis pulmonalis). |
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mikky
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Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 5:58 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks guys. Duncan MacDougall is the man I had in mind. Am fairly certain it is him, I have been in touch with a relative.
The Duncan MacCallum is probably right too.
I will do a bit more research, and post when find any more information.
Meanwhile, any definite proof of :
Robert Campbell Pte Black Watch
James Reid Pte HLI
Would be appreciated.
Mike |
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Keptie
Joined: 24 Feb 2009 Posts: 350 Location: Angus
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Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 6:21 pm Post subject: aberfeldy |
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Hi Mike & colleagues
What about Pte 1692 Robert McFarlane CAMPBELL , 2nd Bn BW , kia F & F 25 Sept 1915 ..................... Born ABERFELDY
He is listed in my copy of the SNWM - Black Watch Great War roll of honour
hope he is your man Mike .
kind regards
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mikky
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Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 6:25 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Keptie
Pte 1692 is the one we already have mate. Now if you can identify the other Robert Campbell, then there are some definite 'brownie points' for you.
Not from Arbroath are you by any chance
Cheers Mike |
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Keptie
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Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 8:04 pm Post subject: aberfeldy |
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Mike
thanks for that , did not realise that you had found the other Robert Campbell
Yes Im from Arbroath originally but not lived there since the late 1960s as I moved away to join the Police but recently came back home to Angus after my retiral
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gary thomson
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Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 7:54 pm Post subject: aberfeldy memorial |
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did a bit of research regarding the canadian names on the memorial
lieutenant DAVID CLARK GRIEVE 13TH BATT CANADIAN INFANTRY
DOB OCTOBER 1890 ABERFELDY
OCCUPATION - BANK CLERK
SINGLE
DIED APRIL 9TH 1917. BURIED ECOIVRES MILITARY CEMETERY PLOT VI.C. 17
SON OF ALEXANDER AND MRS GRIEVE OF ABERFELDY.
CAPTAIN ALEXANDER MACGREGOR 28TH BATT CANADIAN INFANTRY
DOB 22 FEB 1887 ABERFELDY
OCCUPATION - BANKER
MARRIED - GERTRUDE ELEANOR MACGREGOR
DIED AUG 9TH 1918.BURIED ROSIERES COMMUNAL CEMETERY PLOT I.D. 13
SON OF DUNCAN AND MARY MACGREGOR HUSBAND OF GERTRUDE OF 2150 OSLER STREET ST, REGINA SASKATCHEWAN.
PRIVATE HUGH DOUGLAS 439201 52ND BATT CANADIAN INFANTRY
DOB 28 AUG 1880 GLASGOW
OCCUPATION - FIREMAN
SINGLE
DIED DEC 16TH 1916.BURIED MAROEUIL BRITISH CEMETERY.PLOT III.K.3
SON OF MAJOR AND MRS DOUGLAS, OF GARDEN VILLA ,ABERFELDY.
PRIVATE CHARLES MCKENZIE CAMPELL 639112 41ST BATT CANADIAN INFANTRY
DOB NOV 3RD 1893 DUNKELD
OCCUPATION - FARMER
SINGLE
LIVED IN LYNDHURST ONTARIO.
MOTHER MARGARET CAMPBELL 185 CROCKSTON ST GLASGOW.
I CAN FIND NO TRACE OF A PRIVATE ALEX NAUGHTON.
HOPE THIS INFO IS OF USE TO YOU.
ALL THE BEST GAZ T. _________________ REMBERING L/CPL WILLIAM HARVEY 51190 PRINCESS PATRICIAS CANADIAN LIGHT INFANTRY KIA 4/5/15 AND PRIVATE ANDREW HOOD 22440 ROYAL SCOTS KIA 26/9/17. |
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mikky
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Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 6:35 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Gaz.
Alexander MacNaughton 52nd CEF # 438737
I have more information on a lot of these men. The only ones I'm struggling with are Pte Robert Campbell Black Watch & Pte James Reid HLI.
There are possible James Reid HLI men, not sure which one yet, and Robert Campbell may well be an error. Unsure.
Unless anyone can find any other candidates for any of the men.
Cheers Mike |
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dhubthaigh Our first ever 1000-poster

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Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:26 pm Post subject: |
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| mikky wrote: | | The only ones I'm struggling with are Pte Robert Campbell Black Watch & Pte James Reid HLI. Cheers Mike |
PEOPLE'S JOURNAL: 30.01.1915
BLAIR ATHOLL POSTMAN KILLED IN ACTION
Information has been received in Blair Atholl that Corporal George Reid, of the 1st Black Watch, has died from wounds received at the front on 30th December. Corporal Reid, who was 32 years of age, rejoined the 42d on the outbreak of the war, having previously served in the famous corps. He was unmarried, and for the last five or six years had been a postman at Blair Atholl. A brother, Private James Reid, of the H.L.I., in postal service at Aberfeldy, has been missing since the 20th September last. Both belong to Kirriemuir, and it is understood that four other brothers are serving their King and country.
Name: REID, JAMES
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry
Unit Text: 2nd Bn.
Age: 25
Date of Death: 20/09/1914
Service No: 10704
Additional information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Reid, of 3, Tillylass Kirriemuir.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Memorial: LA FERTE-SOUS-JOUARRE MEMORIAL
James & George Reid also commemorated at Kirriemuir;
http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=904&start=0 |
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mikky
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Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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Hats off to THE MAN
Well done, what can I say.
That's several Pints I owe you.
Good Lad, and good work.
Cheers Mike |
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dhubthaigh Our first ever 1000-poster

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Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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| mikky wrote: |
Hats off to THE MAN
Well done, what can I say.
That's several Pints I owe you.
Good Lad, and good work.
Cheers Mike |
Pleased to help.
Mark |
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mikky
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Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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This makes Pte James Reid, the first man ( on Aberfeldy Memorial )
To have died in the Great War.
Mike |
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mikky
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Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 9:35 pm Post subject: Robert Campbell |
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A slight new twist in the Robert Campbell man of mystery
The story so far.
On the Aberfeldy Memorial are two Robert Campbells Black Watch.
On Breadalbane Academy Memorial, likewise two Robert Campbells Black Watch. One Breadalbane Terrace, the other Factory buildings ( aka Chapel st.
One of them has been positively identified as Pte 1692 Robert McFarlane Campbell 2nd Bn Black Watch KIA 25/3/1915 Mother Margaret Campbell
His address on birth cert is Chapel st, on census Breadalbane terrace.
The other Robert Campbell is a mystery so far.
There is a Pte 2451 Neil McGregor Campbell 2nd Black Watch on Memorial KIA 7/1/1916 Father Neil Mother Ann. The Father Neil Campbell was killed in an accident in 1894, she remarried Adam Kerr.
Neil had a brother Robert Campbell born in Chapel st ( aka Factory buildings ) on 2/7/1890.
Could this be the missing Robert Campbell?
The possibilities are.
1/ Robert Campbell brother of( Neil McGregor Campbell kia 7/1/16 )
is a non comm.
2/ He survived the war and it is a mistake on the Memorial.
3/ He never served during war
4/ He died before the war started
5/ Or some other possibility.
I can find no definite link to an Aberfeldy Robert Campbell, other than Pte 1692 2nd Black Watch KIA 25/3/1915
Can anyone find a death certificate for an Aberfeldy Robert Campbell that fits the bill. I can't find one.
Where did Robert Campbell brother of Neil McGregor Campbell die?
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mikky
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Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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Have recently been given new information from Dhubthaigh. The John Menzies I had identified was the wrong man.
Well done again to him.
Mike |
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