The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

James Brown · Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:11 pm Post subject: William McCracken

McCracken, William C.I.F.
b. 28th November 1879, Symington, Ayrshire e. 23rd May 1916, Calgary, Canada r.

NOK - William McCracken Snr (Father) Symington, Ayrshire.
Occ - Teamster
Marital Stat - Single
Age at Enlistment - 36
Height - 5ft 10inchs
Eyes - Brown
Hair - Dark
Relig Dom - Presbyterian

McCRACKEN, WILLIAM
Rank: Private
Service No: 435179
Date of Death: 07/06/1916
Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry
31st Bn.
Panel Reference: Panel 24 - 28 - 30.
Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL
Country: Belgium
Locality: West-Vlaanderen
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James Brown · Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:12 pm Post subject: Robert McGuffie

McGuffie, Robert Seaforth
b. Tynholm, Kirkcudbright Shire e. Ayr r. KIA F&F
Formerly # 7028 A&SH

McGUFFIE, ROBERT
Rank: Private
Service No: 260222
Date of Death: 21/11/1917
Age: 38
Regiment/Service: Seaforth Highlanders
5th Bn.
Panel Reference: Panel 10.
Memorial: CAMBRAI MEMORIAL, LOUVERVAL
Additional Information: Son of the late Anthony and Mary McGuffie; husband of Elizabeth Rennie McGuffie, of Symington Village, Kilmarnock.
Country: France
Locality: Nord
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James Brown · Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:13 pm Post subject: John McEwan

McEwan, John A.I.Y.
b. Ayr e. Ayr r. Irvine
DOW Gallipoli

# - POSSIBLE - Only "John""McEwan""Ayrshire Yeomnary" on SDGW and CWGC - POSSIBLE - #

McEWAN, JOHN
Rank: Private
Service No: 1836
Date of Death: 26/12/1915
Regiment/Service: Ayrshire Yeomanry
Grave Reference: IV. A. 16.
Cemetery: PINK FARM CEMETERY, HELLES
Country: Turkey (including Gallipoli)
Locality:
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James Brown · Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:14 pm Post subject: George McKelvie

McKelvie, George R.E.
b. Girvan e. Ayr r.
Died F&F

# - POSSIBLE - Only "George""McKelvie""RE" on SDGW and CWGC - POSSIBLE - #

McKELVIE, GEORGE
Rank: Sapper
Service No: WR/505030
Date of Death: 05/04/1918
Regiment/Service: Royal Engineers
Inland Waterways and Docks
Grave Reference: IV. B. 22.
Cemetery: DUNKIRK TOWN CEMETERY
Country: France
Locality: Nord
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James Brown · Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:14 pm Post subject: George Munro

Munro, George H.L.I.
b. Edinkellie, Moray e. Ayr r. Monkton, Ayrshire
Died At Home

# - POSSIBLE - Only "George""Munro""HLI""Ayrshire Connection on SDGW and CWGC - POSSIBLE - #

MUNRO, GEORGE
Rank: Private
Service No: 242006
Date of Death: 17/06/1917
Age: 37
Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry
2nd/6th Bn.
Grave Reference: Prot. 3. F. 3.
Cemetery: OLDCASTLE CEMETERY
Additional Information:Husband of Mary Hyslop Munro, of 70, Crosbie Rd.,

Troon, Ayrshire.
Country: Ireland, Republic of
Locality: County Meath
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James Brown · Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:15 pm Post subject: William Ness

Ness, William R.F.A. MM
b. West Kilbride, Ayrshire e. Larkhill r.
KIA F&F
MM award

# - POSSIBLE - Only "William""Ness""RFA""Military Medal" on SDGW and CWGC - POSSIBLE - #

NESS, WILLIAM
Rank: Driver
Service No: 831775
Date of Death: 14/04/1918
Regiment/Service: Royal Field Artillery
"A" Bty. 87th Bde.
Awards: M M
Panel Reference: Panel 4 to 6 and 162.
Memorial: TYNE COT MEMORIAL
Country: Belgium
Locality: West-Vlaanderen
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James Brown · Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:16 pm Post subject: David H Sillars

Sillars David H R.S.F.
b. Symington, Ayrshire e. Kilmarnock r. Symington, Ayrshire
DOW F&F

SILLARS, DAVID
Rank: Lance Corporal
Service No: 12142
Date of Death: 02/10/1915
Age: 19
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots Fusiliers
6th Bn.
Grave Reference: II. E. 8.
Cemetery: ABBEVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Additional Information: Son of David and Mary Sillars, of Park Cottage, Symington, Kilmarnock.
Country: France
Locality: Somme
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James Brown · Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:17 pm Post subject: William Norman Stewart

Stewart, William Norman DSO L & B Horse
b. e. r.
KIA F&F

# - POSSIBLE - Only "William""Norman""Stewart""L&B Horse""DSO" on SDGW and CWGC - POSSIBLE - #

STEWART, WILLIAM NORMAN
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Date of Death: 22/03/1918
Age: 44
Regiment/Service: North Somerset Yeomanry
attd. 6th Bn. Leicestershire Regiment
Awards: D S O
Panel Reference: Panel 6.
Memorial: POZIERES MEMORIAL
Additional Information: Son of the late James and Margaret Sandilands Stirling

Stewart. Formerly served with the Lothian and Border Horse.
Country: France
Locality: Somme
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James Brown · Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:18 pm Post subject: Archibald Trueman

Trueman, Archibald R.F.A.
b. Kirkmaiden e. Alloway, Ayrshire r.
DOW F&F

# - POSSIBLE - Only "Archibald""Trueman""Royal Field Artillery""Ayrshire connection" - POSSIBLE - #

TRUEMAN, ARCHIBALD
Rank: Driver
Service No: 831773
Date of Death: 27/08/1918
Age: 22
Regiment/Service: Royal Field Artillery
"A" Bty. 306th Bde.
Grave Reference: IV. C. 14.
Cemetery: AIRE COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Additional Information: Son of Mrs. Thorburn, of Drummuddloch, Cairmyan,

Stranraer. Born at Kirkmaiden.
Country: France
Locality: Pas de Calais
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James Brown · Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:29 pm Post subject: Angus Campbell - James Hunter

Campbell, Angus R.S.F.
Hunter, James R.S.F.

Cant find any trace of these casualties
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Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:28 am Post subject: Re: Archibald Trueman

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 4:30 pm Post subject: Re: Angus Campbell - James Hunter

James Brown · Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 10:02 pm Post subject: Angus Campbell

Hi Kenneth
I had a look at 40367 HLI. I think i need to get a couple of days off and go to the Carnegie Library in Ayr and the Dick institute in kilmarnock and have a good look through the newspapers. 2 days wont be near enough......2 weeks would be closer.
Im off to France in 2 weeks so Ill post see if anyone requires any photos etc.
So it will be mid May before I can get time off.

West Kilbride memorial is my next project...........all hands on deck Smile

Thanks for your reply Kenneth

Regards
James
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stuartn · Joined: 13 Dec 2016 Posts: 2551

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