The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 3:29 pm Post subject: WW1 - ALPHA

GRAHAM, WM. PTE. A.& S.H.
William Johnston Graham – age 21 – Private (S/5113) 1/8th (Argyllshire) Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
William was educated at Laurieknowe School, Maxwelltown and had been employed by the North British Railway Company when he enlisted in Edinburgh in 1915. He joined the 10th A&SH in France in October 1915 and was wounded on the Somme in July 1916. He transferred to the 1/8th Battalion and was killed at Bullecourt.
Born 1895 in Dumfries. Son of John James Waverley Graham and of Jane (Johnston) Graham of 11 Church Street, Maxwelltown.
Killed in Action on 13 May 1917 and buried in Brown's Copse Cemetery, Roeux, France.
Also named on the Maxwelltown United Free Church Memorial now Maxwelltown West Church and on the Laurieknowe School memorial.

GRAY, JAS. PTE. L'POOL SCOTTISH.
James Haining Gray – age 23 – Private (5968) 1/10th (Scottish) Battalion, The King's (Liverpool Regiment)
James was a steward on the “Empress of Britain” when he enlisted in Liverpool in December 1915. He joined his battalion in France on 4 September 1916 but he was wounded on 29 November and died a week later in the 12th Casualty Clearing Station at Hazebrouck.
Born 1892 in Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbrightshire. Son of James Andrew and Janet (Haining) Gray of Blackacre, King Street, Maxwelltown.
Died of Wounds on 6 December 1916 and buried in Hazebrouck Communal Cemetery, France.
Also named on the Laurieknowe Church Memorial now in Troqueer Parish Church.

GREEN, ROBT. DRUM MAJOR R.S.
Robert Green – age 36 – Sergeant (8878) 2nd Battalion, Royal Scots.
Robert was educated at St. John's School in Dumfries and was a message boy, aged 14 years and 10 months when he enlisted as Private (4922) in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in October 1893. Robert had served for 22 years in the Army including on the Punjab Frontier in 1897/8 with 2nd Battalion, A&SH. He transferred to the 2nd Royal Scots in Poona, India in January 1904 and was appointed as Sergeant Drummer. The battalion were at Plymouth when war was declared and they landed at Boulogne on 11 August 1914, one of the first British formations to move to France as part of the original British Expeditionary Force and one of the first into action. He was reported as missing on 26 August 1914 during the retreat from Mons and was reported killed by the Rev. James Tooke Hales, Army Chaplain* on 24 November 1914. He was buried by the Germans in Audencourt British Cemetery but re-interred in Caudry in September 1920.
Born 1879 in Kirkcudbright. Son of Robert Green who had been a Sergeant in the 93rd Highlanders and was a Crimean War and Indian Mutiny Veteran and of Sarah (Fincham) Green of 26 King Street, Maxwelltown. Husband of Margaret Hendry (Browning) Green of 28 King Street, Maxwelltown and of 27 Westfield Road, Edinburgh who he married in 1906 in Bombay, India.
Killed in Action on 26 August 1914 and buried in Caudry British Cemetery, France.
Also named on the St. John's School memorial now in St John's Episcopal Church and on the church memorial.
* Rev. James Tooke Hales was taken prisoner whilst serving with 3rd Division at Le Cateau, on 26 August 1914 after staying with the wounded. He was repatriated as a non-combatant in 1915.

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 3:51 pm Post subject: WW1 - ALPHA

GRIERSON, ROBT. LT.& Q.M. K.O.S.B.
Robert Grierson – age 56 – Lieutenant: 2/5th Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers.
Robert had enlisted in the Royal Scots Fusiliers in January 1879 and he fought in the 1st South African War in 1881. He then served in India for 14 years including the Burma campaign of 1885/87. After leaving the regular army he served with the Galloway Rifle Volunteers and fought in the 2nd South African War in 1901/2. He retired from the army in 1907 and became the “Compulsory Officer” for the Maxwelltown School Board. At the outbreak of war he offered his services and was appointed to the KOSB as “Robert Grierson (late Colour-Sergeant and Acting Sergeant-Major, Galloway Volunteer Rifle Corps) to be Quartermaster, with the honorary rank of Lieutenant. Dated 9th November, 1914.” He was with the 2/5th Battalion at Kinross when he died as the result of a self inflicted shooting.
Born 1859 in Castle Douglas, Kelton, Kirkcudbrightshire. Son of Marion Grierson and of Francis Wardrop of Ecclefechan, Dumfriesshire. Husband of Mary Jane Harvey (Hyslop) Grierson of “Carlingwark”, Victoria Avenue, Maxwelltown who he married in 1890 in Glasgow.
Died on Service on 14 February 1916 and buried in Troqueer Cemetery. (CWG)
Also named on the Laurieknowe Church Memorial now in Troqueer Parish Church.

GRIERSON, THOMAS. PTE. S.R.
Thomas Grierson – age 19 – Private (37906) 5th/6th Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Thomas was a farm servant, age 17, at Maxwellbank, New Abbey, KIrkcudbrightshire when he enlisted. He was posted to the 1st Battalion in France at the end of 1917.
Born 1899 in Dumfries.
Son of the late James Grierson and of Mary (Byers) Grierson.
Step-son of James Wilson and son of Mary (Byers) Wilson of 39 Church Street, Maxwelltown.
Missing in Action on 8 May 1918 and named on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

GUNNYEON, JOS. PTE. H.L.I.
Joseph Gunnyeon – age 37 – Private (38192) 10th/11th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry.
Joseph was a slater when he enlisted in December 1916 in the Cameronians. He was transferred to the HLI before being sent to France.
Born 1881 in Maxwelltown, Troqueer. Son of the John and Helen (Halliday) Gunnyeon of 7 Observatory Terrace, Maxwelltown. Husband of Mary Wilson (McKie) Gunnyeon of 19 High Street, Maxwelltown who he married in 1908 in Dumfries.
Missing in Action on 22 March 1918 and named on the Arras Memorial, France.
Also named on the Maxwelltown United Free Church Memorial now Maxwelltown West Church.

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 3:53 pm Post subject: WW1 ALPHA

HAINING ADAM CPL. CANADIANS.
Adam Haining – age 26 – Sergeant (451848) 26th Battalion, Canadian Infantry.
Adam was educated at Laurieknowe School in Maxwelltown and served his apprenticeship as a blacksmith before he emigrated to Canada in 1911. He was employed as a shed man by the Toronto Street Railway Company when he enlisted in June 1915 in Niagara, Ontario. He had almost two years of service in the Territorial 5th King's Own Scottish Borderers and over a year of service with the local militia the 48th Highlanders of Canada. He sailed from Montreal in November 1915 and joined his battalion in France in December 1915. He was killed at Courcelette.
Born 1890 in Troqueer. Son of the late George Haining and of Mary (Harkness) Haining of 576 Palmerston Avenue, and of 60 Close Avenue, Toronto.
Killed in Action on 15 September 1916 and buried in Adanac Military Cemetery, Miraumont, Somme, France.

HAMILTON, EDWARD. PTE. CYCLE C.
Edward Hamilton – age 21 – Private (19667) IX Corps Cyclist Battalion, Army Cyclist Corps.
Edward was an apprentice upholsterer with Dunbar, Pattie and Gibson, Auctioneers in Dumfries when he enlisted as Private (1086) in the Territorial 5th King's Own Scottish Borderers in September 1912. He was mobilised in August 1914 in 1/5th KOSB. He transferred as Private (91) to the 1/1st Lowland Division Cyclist Company in April 1915 and landed at Gallipoli in July where he was attached to his former battalion, 1/5th KOSB. He continued to serve with the 1/5th KOSB in Egypt and Palestine until November 1916 when he transferred as Private (19667) to the 52nd (Lowland) Divisional Cyclist Company and moved with them to France in April 1918. Here he was transferred again, this time to the IX Corps Cyclist Battalion in June 1918 and was killed at St. Quentin four months later.
Born 1897 in Maxwelltown, Troqueer. Son of John and Christina Munford (Clark) Hamilton of 4 West Park Terrace, Maxwelltown.
Missing in Action on 5 October 1918 and named on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France.
Also named on the Maxwelltown United Free Church Memorial now Maxwelltown West Church.

HANDLEY, WILLIAM. PTE. K.O.S.B.
William Handley – age 34 – Private (1900) 1/5th (Dumfries and Galloway) Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers.
William was employed at the Ironhirst Peatworks when he enlisted in September 1914. He landed with his battalion at Gallipoli in June 1915 but was killed a month later during the battle of Achi Baba Nullah.
Born 1880 in Castle Douglas, Kelton, Kirkcudbrightshire. Son of Samuel and Helen (Wright) Handley of 8 David Street, Maxwelltown. Husband of Mary (Stewart) Handley of 16 High Street, Dumfries who he married in 1902 in Dumfries.
Missing in Action on 12 July 1915 and named on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey.

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 3:51 pm Post subject: WW1 ALPHA

HANNAH, ROBERT. PTE. K.O.S.B.
Robert Hannah – age 21 – Private (751) 1/5th (Dumfries and Galloway) Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers.
Robert was educated at Laurieknowe School in Maxwelltown and was employed as a coach-smith by Sloan's of Whitesands, Dumfries. He landed with his battalion at Gallipoli in June 1915.
Born 1894 in Dumfries. Son of Mary Hannah and step-son of Thomas Harvey Jackson of 35 Church Street, Maxwelltown.
Killed in Action on 23 July 1915 and buried in Pink Farm Cemetery, Gallipoli, Turkey.
Also named on the Laurieknowe School memorial and on the Dumfries War Memorial.

HANNAY, ALBERT J. PTE. K.O.S.B.
Albert James Hannay – age 30 – Private (41919) 1st Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Albert was educated at St. John's School in Dumfries and he was working as a plasterer when he enlisted as Private (203228) in the King's Own Scottish Borderers. He was posted to the Cameronians in France and died in the 10th Casualty Clearing Station at Arneke.
Born 1888 in Maxwelltown, Troqueer. Son of John and Mary Jane (Smith) Hannay. Husband of Jane Dickson (Kirkpatrick) Hannay of 25 College Street, Maxwelltown who he married in 1912 in Glasgow.
Died of Wounds on 9 May 1918 and buried in Arneke British Cemetery, France.
Also named on the St. John's School memorial now in St John's Episcopal Church and on the church memorial.

HARRISON ALEX. C. PTE. K.O.S.B.
Alexander Cowan Harrison – age 26 – Private (1744) 1/5th (Dumfries and Galloway) Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers.
Alexander was educated at Laurieknowe School in Maxwelltown and had served his apprenticeship as a painter in Dumfries but was working as an attendant in the Crichton Royal Institution when he enlisted in August 1914. He landed with his battalion at Gallipoli in early June 1915 but was wounded less than three weeks later on 22 June and died on board the Hospital Ship “Somali”
Born 1891 in Closeburn, Dumfriesshire. Son of John and Elizabeth (Oney) Harrison of 6 Maxwell Street, Maxwelltown and later of Bellevue House, Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbrightshire.
Died of Wounds on 26 June 1915 and buried in Lancashire Landing Cemetery, Gallipoli, Turkey.
Also named on the Laurieknowe School memorial and on the Troqueer Parish Church Memorial.

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 4:10 pm Post subject: WW1 ALPHA

HELON, JOHN. L/C. R.S.F.
John Wilson Helon – age 22 – Private (40515) 12th (Ayr & Lanark Yeomanry) Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers.
John was educated at Glasgow Street School and at Laurieknowe School in Maxwelltown and was an apprentice in the drapery trade in Dumfries when he enlisted as Private (2284) in the 2/1st Lanarkshire Yeomanry in September 1914. He went to France in September 1916 and was posted to the 2nd Royal Scots Fusiliers on 4 October but was wounded eight days later. He was treated at 6th General Hospital at Rouen and evacuated to hospital in Tiverton, Devon on 20 October and remained there until December. He was posted to the 3rd Reserve Battalion before joining the 6th/7th RSF in France in October 1917. John was transferred to the 12th Battalion on 28 May 1918 but was killed six weeks later.
Born 1895 in Maxwelltown, Troqueer. Son of James and of Julia (Wilson) Helon of “Gilnockie”, Park Rd. Maxwelltown.
Killed in Action on 10 July 1918 and buried in Le Grand Hasard Military Cemetery, Morbecque, France.
Also named on the Laurieknowe School memorial and on the Laurieknowe Church Memorial now in Troqueer Parish Church.

HENDERSON, ANDREW PTE. CAMERONS.
Andrew Henderson – age 20 – Private (S/21512) 7th Battalion, Cameron Highlanders.
Andrew was educated at Laurieknowe School in Maxwelltown and was employed by Penman's Cycle Agents in Dumfries when he enlisted in November 1915.
Born 1896 in Maxwelltown,Troqueer. Son of Samuel McGeorge Henderson and of Helen Rebecca. (Laird) Henderson of 47 Glasgow Street, Maxwelltown.
Missing in Action on 17 August 1916 and named on the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme, France.
Also named on the Laurieknowe School memorial and on the St. Mary's Church Memorial in Dumfries.

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 4:35 pm Post subject: WW1 ALPHA

Three sons of the late David Henderson (a miller) and of Isabella (Sturgeon) Henderson of 9 Roseland Terrace, Maxwelltown.

HENDERSON, JAS. PTE. CANADIANS.
James Henderson – age 25 – Private (3106398) 78th Battalion, Canadian Infantry.
James was educated at Laurieknowe School in Maxwelltown and was an apprentice upholsterer with Dunbar, Pattie and Gibson in Dumfries before he emigrated to Canada just before the war. He was working as a furnace man and living at 211 Hunter Street East in Hamilton, Ontario when he was drafted in November 1917. He sailed from Canada in February 1918 and he was posted to his battalion in France on 26 August 1918. James was killed a month later at Douai, Cambrai.
Born 1892 in Clouden, Holywood, Dumfriesshire.
Killed in Action on 29 September 1918 and buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery, France.

and his brother

HENDERSON, JOS. PTE. CANADIANS.
Joseph Henderson – age 27 – Private (784259) 29th Battalion, Canadian Infantry.
Joseph was educated at Laurieknowe School in Maxwelltown. He was a member of the 5th KOSB Territorials until 1911 when he emigrated to Canada. He was a miller living at 146 Sophia Street North in Hamilton, Ontario when he enlisted in January 1916. He sailed in August 1916 and joined his battalion in France in May 1917. Joseph was killed at Rosieres during the advance on Cambrai.
Born 1890 in Clouden, Holywood, Dumfriesshire. Husband of Annie Fairlee (Kimm) Henderson of 63 Irish Street, Dumfries (later Mrs George Pugh of 36 Queen's Road, Brighton) who he married in January 1918 in Dumfries.
Killed in Action on 9 August 1918 and buried in Rosieres Communal Cemetery Extension, France.

and the third brother

HENDERSON, THOS. L/C. CAMERONS.
Thomas Sturgeon Henderson – age 29 – Private (S/21511) 6th Battalion, Cameron Highlanders.
Thomas was educated at Laurieknowe School in Maxwelltown. He was employed by Samuel Thomson, Bootmaker of Queensbury Street, Dumfries when he enlisted in November 1915. He was wounded in August 1916 and after a period in hospital returned to the Front in February 1917 but was killed near Arras.
Born 1887 in Clouden, Holywood, Dumfriesshire. Husband of Martha (Robertson) Henderson of 8 Woodside Terrace, Ryedale, Maxweltown and later of 6 Janefield Terrace, Maxwelltown who he married in 1917 in Troqueer.
Missing in Action on 11 April 1917 and named on the Arras Memorial, France.

All three brothers are named on the Laurieknowe School memorial and on the Maxwelltown United Free Church Memorial now Maxwelltown West Church.

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 4:37 pm Post subject: WW1 ALPHA

HUME, ALEX. PTE. R.S.F.
Thought to be:
Alexander Hume – age 33 – Private (41521) 16th Battalion (2nd Edinburgh), Royal Scots.
Alexander had served his apprenticeship as a grocer in Maxwelltown and was a grocer's vanman when he enlisted as Private (21872) in the Highland Light Infantry. He was posted to the Royal Scots in France.
Born 1884 in Greenhead, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire. Son of John and Elizabeth (Burnett) Hume of 65 Glasgow Street and of 2 Haddon's Place, Maxwelltown.
Missing in Action on 16 April 1918 and named on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium.
Also named on the Laurieknowe Church Memorial now in Troqueer Parish Church.

HUME, HUGH PTE. BLACK WATCH.
Hugh Hume – age 24 – Private (S/11428) 10th Battalion, The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Hugh was a nurseryman and gardener at Troqueer Holm when he enlisted. He joined the 9th Black Watch in France in December 1915 but was invalided home before he was transferred to the 10th Battalion in Salonika in early 1916.
Born 1893 in Keir, Dumfriesshire. Son of the late Samuel Hume and Elizabeth (Porter) Hume of 130 Greenbrae Terrace, Lockerbie Road, Dumfries.
Died of Wounds on 21 October 1917 and buried in Karasouli Military Cemetery, Greece.
Also named on the Troqueer Parish Church Memorial.

HUTCHISON, ALEX. CPL. K.O.S.B.
Alexander Hutchison – age 20 – Private (1192 & 240153) 1/5th (Dumfries and Galloway) Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers.
Alexander was educated at Laurieknowe School in Maxwelltown and was serving his apprenticeship with his father who was a shoe and clog maker in Nith Place, Dumfries. A member of the Territorials he was mobilised in August 1914. He landed with his battalion at Gallipoli in June 1915 and then served in Egypt and Palestine.
Born 1896 in Dumfries. Son of Alexander and Marion (Edgar) Hutchison of 3 Corberry Terrace, Maxwelltown.
Died of Wounds on 23 April 1917 and buried in Deir el Belah War Cemetery, Palestine.
Also named on the Laurieknowe School memorial.

HUTCHISON J. RIFLEMAN. N.Z.R.B.
John Gordon Hutchison – age 29 – Rifleman (80070) Reserve Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade.
John was educated at Lochfoot School, in Lochrutton Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire and worked on the nearby Dalskairth Estate, Troqueer where his father was the Steward. He emigrated to New Zealand in 1910 and was a mail-coach driver in Fairlie, Canterbury when he enlisted at Timaru in May 1918. John sailed from Wellington in July 1918 in the 41st Reinforcements, NZEF, arriving in England in October, and was based at the Rifle Brigade's training camp at Brocton in Staffordshire when he became ill. He died of diabetes in the 2nd New Zealand Hospital, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey.
Born 1890 at The Lodge, Skelmorlie, Largs, Ayrshire. Son of John and Gordon Glover (Chesney) Hutchison. Husband of Mary Agnes (King) Hutchison of Victoria Street, Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand who he married in 1915.
Died on Service on 3 January 1919 and buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey.

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:46 am Post subject: WW1 ALPHA

IRVING JAS. S. PTE. K.O.S.B.
James Scott Irving – age 34 – Private (28375) 6th Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers.
James enlisted as Private (8381) in the 1st KOSB in April 1904. He was posted to the 2nd KOSB in January 1905 and served in Burma and Aden before returning to the UK in December 1906. He was transferred to the army reserve April 1907 and he was employed at the Arrol Johnston Motor Works at Heathhall in Dumfries when he was recalled to his regiment in August 1914. He served at Mons, Cambrai and Ypres. He was wounded at La Bassee in October 1914 and evacuated to hospital in Colchester. In March 1915 he was posted to the 3rd and 9th Reserve Battalions but in January 1916 he was temporarily released from the army to work with Sage & Co. Ltd. of Walton, Peterborough.* James was discharged from the army after nearly 13 years of service in November 1916 but while still in Peterborough he re-enlisted at Nottingham in early 1917.
Born 1883 in Dumfries. Son of Robert and Margaret (Connell) Irving of 34 English Street, Dumfries. Husband of Margaret Rome (McQueen) Irving of Howgate Street,Maxwelltown, of Peterborough, and later of St. Michael's Building, Dumfries, who he married in 1908 in Dumfries.
Missing in Action on 20 October 1917 and named on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
*Sage’s shop fittings business was one of six selected by the Admiralty to build seaplanes for the war effort. The Walton factory also turned out wooden cabins for non-rigid airships.

JARDINE, WILLIAM J. PTE. K.O.S.B.
William John Jardine – age 19 – Private (29836) 2nd Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers.
William was educated at Laurieknowe School in Maxwelltown and was an apprentice with A.C. Penman, Dumfries Motor Company when he enlisted. Born 1898 in Dumfries. Son of Matthew and Jessie Murray (Currie) Jardine of Golf House, Maxwelltown.
Missing in Action on 6 May 1917 and named on the Arras Memorial, France.
Also named on the Laurieknowe School memorial.

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 9:10 am Post subject: WW1 ALPHA

The Johnston's and Johnstone's are listed here as they appear on the memorial.

JOHNSTON, ANDREW. PTE. CAMERONS.
Andrew Johnston – age 33 – Private (S/12769) 6th Battalion, Cameron Highlanders.
Andrew was educated at Laurieknowe School in Maxwelltown and served his apprenticeship as a plumber in Dumfries but he was employed as a brakeman by the Caledonian Railway Company, initially in Dumfries and later in Glasgow where he lived at 35 Elmfoot Street, Oatlands and at 170 Butterbiggins Road, Govanhill. Andrew enlisted in September 1914 and landed with his battalion at Boulogne in July 1915. He was wounded at the battle of Loos on 25 September 1915 and evacuated back to the UK. Andrew returned to his battalion in France in December 1915.
Born 1883 in Selkirk. Son of James and Mary Ann (Lauder) Johnston of 7 Woodside Terrace, Ryedale, Maxwelltown. Husband of the late Catherine (Reid) Johnston of Moniaive who he married in 1907 in Glencairn, Dumfriesshire. They were living at Elmfoot Street in Glasgow in 1911 when Catherine became ill and she died of tuberculosis at Dunreggan, Moniaive, Glencairn in 1912. Their son James was named as legatee.
Killed in Action on 30 June 1916 and buried in Vermelles British Cemetery, France.
Also named on the Laurieknowe School memorial, on the Caledonian Railway Company memorial in Glasgow Central Station and on the Glasgow Roll of Honour.

JOHNSTON, STEWART. PTE. K.O.S.B.
Stewart Johnston – age 18 – Private (2403) “B” Company, 1/5th (Dumfries and Galloway) Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers.
Stewart was a grocer with Lipton's in Dumfries when he enlisted. He landed with his battalion at Gallipoli in June 1915 but he contracted dysentery and was evacuated to the British Military Hospital in Gibraltar where he died.
Born 1896 in Dumfries. Son of Richard and Robina (Stevenson) Johnston of West Park House, and later of 15 King Street, Maxwelltown.
Died on Active Service on 7 November 1915 and buried in Gibraltar (North Front) Cemetery, Gibraltar.

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 9:57 am Post subject: WW1 ALPHA

JOHNSTONE ANDREW PTE. H.L.I.
Andrew Johnstone – age 40 – Private (7890) 2nd Battalion, Highland Light Infantry.
Andrew was educated at Laurieknowe School, Maxwelltown. He was living in Barnsley, Yorkshire when he enlisted and he joined his battalion in France in November 1914.
Born 1878 in Maxwelltown, Troqueer. Son of the late William and Margaret (Johnstone) Johnstone formerly of 14 Church Street, Maxwelltown. Husband of Annie (Black) Johnstone of 61 St. Michael's Street, Dumfries who he married in 1917 in Dumfries while he was on service with the 2nd HLI in France..
Died of Wounds on 12 September 1918 and buried in Vaulx Hill Cemetery, France.
Also named on the Laurieknowe School memorial.

JOHNSTONE, CHAS. PTE. RDC.
Not listed by CWGC/SNWM.
Charles Johnstone, Private (13729) 250th Protection Company, Royal Defence Corps.
Formerly Private (1504) 1st Battalion, Suffolk Regiment and Private (3015 & 20019) 2/5th Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers. Age 66. (This is the age given on his death certificate - but see below)
Born c. 1850 - place unknown. Son of Charles and Matilda (Kelly) Johnstone. Husband of Jane (McDonald) Johnstone of 2 Millbrae, Maxwelltown who he married in 1874 in Dumfries. Charles was a former soldier who initially enlisted in the Suffolk Regiment in 1870. He served in the Afghan War of 1879-1881 before being discharged, time expired, in 1882. He worked as a hammerman in a Glasgow foundry for a while but after losing the sight in one eye he returned to Maxwelltown. In spite of this injury he managed to enlist in the No.1 Supernumerary Company of the 2/5th KOSB in September 1914 and in April 1916 the Company was transferred to the RDC. In January 1918 he was admitted to the 2nd Scottish General Hospital in Edinburgh where his partial blindness was discovered and where his age was calculated to be 69 years rather than the 53 years he claimed. He was diagnosed with hardening of the arteries and was discharged from the army in March 1918.
He died in Dumfries Infirmary on 17 August 1918 and is buried in Troqueer Parish Churchyard.

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 10:28 am Post subject: WW1 ALPHA

JOHNSTONE, E. PTE. R.S.F.
Edward Johnston – age 24 – Private (10799) 2nd Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers.
Edward had been brought up in Stranraer, Wigtownshire and had served his apprenticeship as a draper with Agnes & Co. of George Street, Stranraer. He was working in Dumfries and boarding with the Paterson family of “Pleasance”, Troqueer Road, Maxwelltown when he enlisted. He landed with his battalion, which had returned from Gibraltar, at Zeebrugge on 6 October 1914 but he was killed two weeks later at Ypres.
Born c.1890 in Glasgow. Son of the late John and Grace (Kennedy) Johnston of 1 Woodvale Terrace, Maxwelltown who maried in Hutchesontown, Glasgow in 1889.
Missing in Action on 23 October 1914 and named on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.

JOHNSTONE GEO. PTE. K.O.S.B.
George Johnston – age 52 – Private (2519) 1/5th (Dumfries and Galloway) Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers.
George was a linesman with a telephone company. He had previously spent 17 years in the Seaforth Highlander and had served in India in the 1888 Hazara expedition and in the South African Wars. He tried to enlisted with his old regiment as Private (S/4896) in September 1914 but was found to be unfit for service. He joined the 2/5th KOSB in December and was selected to join the 1/5th Battalion in May 1915. He landed at Gallipoli in June and he served beside his son Charles but was killed a month later during the battle of Achi Baba Nullah.
Born 1863 in Coldstream, Berwickshire. Son of the late Thomas and Mary (Stuart) Johnston. Husband of Margaret (Crosbie) Johnston, formerly Howard, of 45 College Street, Maxwelltown.
Killed in Action on 12 July 1915 and buried in Redoubt Cemetery, Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey.

JOHNSTONE, PETER. CPL. CANADIANS.
Peter Johnstone – age 30 – Lance Corporal (28929) 16th (Scottish) Battalion, Canadian Infantry.
Peter was a Fire Warden and a member of the Legion of Frontiersmen in British Columbia when he enlisted in the 72nd Regiment, The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, in Vancouver. Men from this Regiment were transferred to the 16th Battalion, in September 1914 at Valcartier Quebec.
Born 1885 in Kirkmichael, Dumfriesshire. Son of the late Maxwell Johnstone of Stidriggs, Kirkmichael and of Jane (Charteris) Johnstone of 5 Braehead Terrace, Rosemount Street, Maxwelltown and later of "Seaforth", Chapel Street, Moniaive, Dumfriesshire.
Killed in Action on 22 April 1915 and buried in New Irish Farm Cemetery, Belgium.
Also listed on the Kirkmichael War Memorial and on the Troqueer Parish Church Memorial.

(Glasgow Herald 24th May 1915)
"The death of another Dumfries Canadian is also reported. This is Lance-Corporal P. Johnstone, of the 16th Battalion of the Canadian Seaforth Highlanders, youngest son of the late Mr Maxwell Johnstone, farmer, Stidriggs, Kirkmichael, and of Mrs Johnstone, 5 Braehead Terrace, Rosemount Street, Maxwelltown, who was killed in action on April 22. Lance-Corporal Johnstone held a government position in British Columbia."
(copied from Delboy's post on the Kirkmichael thread)

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 10:32 am Post subject: WW1 ALPHA

KEMPSELL, WILLIAM. L/C. K.O.S.B.
William Bailey Kempsell – age 35 – Sergeant (2721 & 240879) 1/5th (Dumfries and Galloway) Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers.
William was a blacksmith's fitter at A. C. Penman's Queensbury Motor Works when he enlisted as Private (S/7430) in the 8th Seaforth Highlanders in September 1914. He was discharged in December 1914 as “not likely to become an efficient soldier” but re-enlisted in the KOSB and joined his battalion in Egypt in 1916.
Born 1882 in Maxwelltown, Troqueer. Son of Thomas and Margaret (Gallocher) Kempsell. Husband of Jane (Howard) Kempsell of 171 High Street, Dumfries and of 45 College Street, Maxwelltown who he married in 1904 in Dumfries.
Jane was the step-daughter of George Johnston – see above.
Missing in Action on 19 April 1917 and named on the Jerusalem Memorial, Israel.
Also named on the St John's Episcopal Church Memorial in Dumfries.

KENNEDY, GEO. PTE. CANADIANS.
George William Kennedy, Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal – age 35 – Company Sergeant Major (418239) 42nd Battalion (Royal Highlanders), Canadian Infantry.
George (known as “Dod”) had been brought up in his grandmother's home at 14 Market Square in Maxwelltown after the death of his mother in 1884 and in 1901 was an apprentice plasterer, lodging in College Street. He became a professional footballer with Lincoln, Chelsea and, by 1911, with Brentford before he left for Canada in 1914. He was working as a plasterer when he enlisted in Montreal in March 1915. He arrived in England in June and went to France in October 1915. He was promoted to CSM in February 1916 and was awarded a M.M. in October 1916, a DCM in the following December, “for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has performed consistent good work throughout, and has at all times under fire set a splendid example”, and was Mentioned in Despatches in May 1918. George died in the 9th Canadian Field Ambulance.
Born 1882 at Dumfries. Son of the late Agnes (Dickson) Kennedy and of George William Kennedy of Auchenskeoch, Southwick, Kirkcudbrightshire. Step-son of Mary Ann (Clarke) Kennedy who had married George in 1895 in Dumfries.
Died of Wounds on 16 November 1917 and buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery,Ypres, Belgium.
Also named on the Southwick War Memorial.

KERR, ROBERT M. PTE. K.O.S.B.
Robert Murdoch Kerr – age 20 – Private (1201 & 240159) 1/5th (Dumfries and Galloway) Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers.
Robert worked at Rosefield Mills in Maxwelltown. He enlisted in October 1916, joined his battalion in Egypt and served in Palestine.
Born 1897 in Dumfries. Son of James and Barbara (Coupland) Kerr of 71 Loreburn Street, Dumfries. Husband of Mary (Black) Kerr of 1 Old Bridge Street, Maxwelltown who he married in 1915 in Dumfries.
Killed in Action on 8 November 1917 and buried in Gaza War Cemetery, Palestine.
Also listed on the Troqueer Parish Church Memorial.

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 3:12 pm Post subject: WW1 ALPHA

KIMM, JOHN. PTE. SCOTS GUARDS.
John Kimm – age 29 – Private (15719) 2nd Battalion, Scots Guards.
Born 1889 in Beattock, Kirkpatrick Juxta, Dumfriesshire. Son of Samuel and Annie (Newall) Kimm of Mabie, Troqueer.
Missing in Action on 31 July 1917 and named on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.

KIRK, JOHN. 2nd LT. K.O.S.B.
John Alexander Kirk – age 24 – Second Lieutenant: 1/5th (Dumfries and Galloway) Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers.
John was educated at Laurieknowe School in Maxwelltown and worked in his father's tobacco and stationery business. He enlisted as Private (4388) in June 1915 and joined his battalion at Gallipoli in September 1915. He later served in Egypt and Palestine where he was wounded at Gaza. John, by now Sergeant (241105) was selected for officer training and remained in Cairo when his battalion moved to France. He received his commission in June 1918 and rejoined his battalion in August 1918. He was killed at Gheluwe.
Born 1894 in Maxwelltown, Troqueer. Son of John and Agnes (Irving) Kirk of 44-45 Galloway Street, Maxwelltown.
Killed in Action on 13 October 1918 and buried in Hooge Crater Cemetery, Belgium.
Also named on the Laurieknowe School memorial, on the Laurieknowe Church Memorial now in Troqueer Parish Church and on the St. George's Church Memorial in Dumfries.

and his brother

KIRK, WILLIAM I. L/C. K.O.S.B.
William Irving Kirk – age 18 – Private (14889) 7th Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers.
William was educated at Laurieknowe School in Maxwelltown and was a keen amateur footballer. He was law clerk in Dumfries when he enlisted in September 1914 and he landed with his battalion at Boulogne in July 1915 but was killed just over two months later during the battle of Loos.
Born 1897 in Maxwelltown, Troqueer. Son of John and Agnes (Irving) Kirk of 44-45 Galloway Street, Maxwelltown.
Killed in Action on 25 September 1915 and buried in Dud Corner Cemetery, Loos, France.
Also named on the Laurieknowe School memorial and on the Laurieknowe Church Memorial now in Troqueer Parish Church.

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 3:36 pm Post subject: WW1 ALPHA

KIRKPATRICK, ALEX. PTE. R.S.
Alexander Kirkpatrick – age 35 – Private (40285) 12th Battalion, Royal Scots.
Alexander was an insurance agent in Castle Douglas when he married in 1907 and was employed by the Prudential Insurance Company when he enlisted as Private (25126) in the 7th/8th King's Own Scottish Borderers in June 1916. He transferred to the Royal Scots in France and was wounded and died at Arras.
Born 1881 in Dunscore, Dumfriesshire. Son of William and Janet or Mary (Currie) Kirkpatrick of Millbrae Terrace, Maxwelltown. Husband of Ethel (Govier) Kirkpatrick of 8 Devorgilla Terrace, Maxwelltown and later of 74 Charlwood Street, Victoria, London who he married in 1907 in Dumfries.
Died of Wounds on 27 January 1917 and buried in Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, France.
Also named on the Maxwelltown United Free Church Memorial now Maxwelltown West Church.

KIRKPATRICK, WM. M. SGT. K.O.S.B.
William Millar Kirkpatrick – age 34 – Sergeant (240838) 1st Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers.
William was educated at Laurieknowe School in Maxwelltown and served his apprenticeship as a joiner in Dumfries. He was employed at the Crichton Royal Institution when he enlisted in November 1914 in 2/5th KOSB. He was attached as Pioneer Sergeant to the 1st Battalion in France in June 1917 and served at Ypres, Hazelbrouch and Armentieres. He suffered gas shell poisoning and, after treatment in hospitals at Wimereaux and Boulogne, he was evacuated to Bagthorpe Hospital in Nottingham where he died.
Born 1884 in Dumfries. Son of the late Charles Kirkpatrick and of Jane Smith (Little) Kirkpatrick of 27 Bank Street, Dumfries. Husband of Florence (McKivet) Kirkpatrick of 2 David Street and later of 34 King Street, Maxwelltown who he married in 1912 in Dumfries.
Died of Wounds on 5 December 1918 and buried in Dumfries (St. Andrew's) Roman Catholic Cemetery.
Also named on the Laurieknowe School memorial.

KIRKPATRICK, WM. T. SGT. K.O.S.B.
William Thomas Kirkpatrick – age 19 – Private (2102 & 240741) 1/5th (Dumfries and Galloway) Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers.
William was educated at Glasgow Street School in Maxwelltown and was an apprentice joiner in his father's business when he enlisted in October 1914. He joined the 1/5th KOSB in Palestine at the end of 1916.
Born 1898 in Maxwelltown, Troqueer. Son of John and Janet (Craig) Kirkpatrick of “Elizafield”, Terregles Street, Maxwelltown.
Missing in Action on 19 April 1917 and named on the Jesusalem Memorial, Israel.
Also named on the Greyfriars Church Memorial in Dumfries and on an individual plaque in the church, as Sgt.Willie T. Kirkpatrick, 4th Reserve Battalion, KOSB.
The question of his rank (Private or Sergeant) is discussed at http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=618

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 4:01 pm Post subject: WW1 ALPHA

LAURIE, SAMUEL. PTE. S.R.
Samuel Kirk Laurie – age 39 – Private (2880) 1st Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Samuel was educated at Laurieknowe School in Maxwelltown. He joined the army and served as Sergeant (2880) with the 3rd Scottish Rifles in the South African War. He was living in Airdrie, Lanarkshire when, as a reservist, he was mobilised in August 1914 and he joined his battalion in France in September 1914. At some point he was reduced to Private due to “misconduct”.
Born 1879 in Dumfries as Samuel Marchbank Kirk. Stepson of the late Charles Laurie and son of the late Barbara (Kirk) Laurie of Hope Cottage, Troqueer Road, Maxwelltown. Husband of Elizabeth or Lizzie (Patterson) Laurie of 40 Church Street, Maxwelltown who he married in 1902 in Dumfries.
Killed in Action on 11 April 1918 and buried in Lapugnoy Military Cemetery, France.
Also named on the Laurieknowe School memorial as S. K. Laurie.

LAW, ALBERT G. PTE. K.O.S.B.
Albert George Law – age 27 – Private (28112) 6th Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers.
Albert was educated at Laurieknowe School in Maxwelltown and was a house painter to trade but was working in his father's business when he enlisted.
Born 1889 in Maxwelltown, Troqueer. Son of William and Elizabeth Douglas (Forsyth) Law of Abbey House, Maxwelltown and later of 6 Braemar Street, Langside, Glasgow.
Missing in Action on 3 May 1917 and named on the Arras Memorial, France.
Also named on the Laurieknowe School memorial and on the Troqueer Parish Church Memorial.

LILLY, TIMOTHY. DRUMMER. H.L.I.
Timothy Lilly – age 25 – Private (22147) 18th Battalion (4th Glasgow), Highland Light Infantry.
Tim was employed in the Troqueer Mills when he enlisted.
Born 1892 in Maxwelltown, Troqueer. Son of John and Ann (Cassiday) Lilly of Ivy Bank, Mill Road, Maxwelltown.
Husband of Janet Murray (Wilson) Lilly (later Mrs John Sivewright) of 75 Crown Street, Glasgow who he married in 1914 in Dumfries.
Died of Wounds on 19 August 1917 and buried in Tincourt New British Cemetery, Somme, France.