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weejock
Joined: 09 Feb 2007 Posts: 15 Location: SUNNY GLESGA
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Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 6:50 pm Post subject: Lost Bible of the HLI |
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I was recently handed a bible found on the streets in Glasgow, It was issued to 15992 Cpl James Reid of the 17th Batt Highland Light Infantry.
Inside written in pencil is his name rank and number and the date August. in print at the bottom is the words "On Active Service 1916.
A quick check I discovered he was KIA 2 months later on 13th October 1916 and has no known grave and remembered on the Loos memorial. I also managed to get a foto of his name on the panel and a copy of his medal card. I would like to try and trace a living relative and hopefully return the bible. Can anyone do a check for me on "Soldiers that Died in the Great War" so I have a place to start..? |
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Adam Brown Curator
Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 7312 Location: Edinburgh (From Sutherland)
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Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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REID, James
b. Glasgow, e. Glasgow, 15992, CPL.,
Killed in action, France & Flanders, 13/10/16, Highland Light Infantry, 17th (Service) Battalion (3rd Glasgow).
Cheers
Adam |
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weejock
Joined: 09 Feb 2007 Posts: 15 Location: SUNNY GLESGA
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Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:48 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the reply and info Adam. I was hoping for his age at death but beggars cant be choosers!! managed to download his medal card which gave his name as James William McP Reid hopefully this will help in finding his birthlines.
Thanks again
weejock |
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kinnethmont
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1649 Location: Aberdeenshire
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Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 10:35 pm Post subject: James W McP Reid |
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The MIC gives James W McP Reid.
I believe he will be :
James Watson McPhail Reid, born 31st March 1893 at 16 Kirkpatrick St., Glasgow
Parents were : Robert Reid ( Baker JY) and Jane Reid ms McPhail.
Married 28th June 1892 at Glasgow.
Hope this assists with an appeal in the press _________________ Jim
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
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weejock
Joined: 09 Feb 2007 Posts: 15 Location: SUNNY GLESGA
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Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:58 pm Post subject: Re: James W McP Reid |
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kinnethmont wrote: | The MIC gives James W McP Reid.
I believe he will be :
James Watson McPhail Reid, born 31st March 1893 at 16 Kirkpatrick St., Glasgow
Parents were : Robert Reid ( Baker JY) and Jane Reid ms McPhail.
Married 28th June 1892 at Glasgow.
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Jim.. your a star!!! that saved me a visit to Park Circus in Glasgow, did you get these details from Scotlandspeople by any chance?.
John |
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kinnethmont
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1649 Location: Aberdeenshire
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Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:04 am Post subject: James W McP Reid |
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John
Yes, only man to suit all names, so fairly certain he is correct _________________ Jim
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
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weejock
Joined: 09 Feb 2007 Posts: 15 Location: SUNNY GLESGA
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Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:08 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Jim. would you believe I was on the site an hour ago and ran out of credits!! I will send an email to the daily record and see if they can assist.
Thanks again.
John |
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kinnethmont
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1649 Location: Aberdeenshire
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Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:15 am Post subject: James W McP Reid |
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You're welcome. I hope you find the family, keep us posted. _________________ Jim
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
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weejock
Joined: 09 Feb 2007 Posts: 15 Location: SUNNY GLESGA
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Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:30 am Post subject: |
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Will do Jim
thanks. |
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David McNay Administrator
Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 11425 Location: Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 6:09 am Post subject: |
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City of Glasgow Roll of Honour lists a James W McP Reid as a Corporal in the HLI, and his address as 149 Bellfield Street, Dennistoun. |
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weejock
Joined: 09 Feb 2007 Posts: 15 Location: SUNNY GLESGA
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Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:50 am Post subject: |
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Thanks David. That address is around the corner from where I live myself, Hopefully I wont have to wait long to return it to a family member. |
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