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dhubthaigh · Last edited by dhubthaigh on Fri Oct 04, 2013 8:39 am; edited 1 time in total

Perth Golden Book, Lieut. Black Watch.

SNWM
Surname MORGAN
Firstname Archibald John
Service Number
Date Death 29/06/1918
Decoration
Place of birth
Other 6th Bn. (T.F.).
SNWM roll THE BLACK WATCH (ROYAL HIGHLANDERS)
Rank Lt
Theatre of death Unknown

MIC shows award of SWB. Died 29.06.1918 at home - septic endocarditis 6 months.

I assume his service record would be available ?

Keptie

Lieut Archibald John MORGAN, is listed in my copy of the SCOTTISH NATIONALWAR MEMORIAL - roll of honour : Black Watch Great War casualties

MORGAN , ARCHIBALD JOHN

LIEUT Died 29 JUNE 1918

6th Bn ( T.F.)

hope this extra info for you

patrick anderson

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

Mark

Not so good with this one.
Although 21, Morgan is shown as " retired " on the DC with no link to service for the cause of death. It is likely that if endocarditis was the cause of his retirement it was not caused by his service.
A service or pension record would be required to prove this and it appears, neither exists.

Do you know if this family are still in Perth? They may have paperwork. If so, let me know as they may be able to help.
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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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dhubthaigh · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:24 pm Post subject:

Wasn't sure about this man. No further info to provide at this time. Thanks

Keptie · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 10:01 pm Post subject: Lt A J Morgan , 6th Bn BW

Officers of the Black Watch page 88 shows:

MORGAN , A. J., ( T F ) , 6th Bn BW , 2nd Lieut 23 Sept 1915, wounded 18 July 1916

No entry on death

Also

A History of the Black Watch in the Great War edited by Wauchope : 6th Bn pages

Record of Officers ( page 210 ):

MORGAN , A . J., 2nd Lieut Joined from 3rd Line 1st June 1916 ,
w 18th July 1916

Note there is no mention of Lt Morgan in the pages of the 6th Bn BW , not even an entry on his wounding . The original war diary pages of the 6th Bn BW may have a mention of his wounding but nothing for the 18th July 1916 in the pages of this Volume Two .

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patrick w anderson

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

Lt. Archibald John Morgan, 6th Battalion Black Watch ( attached 16th Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders ) has been forwarded as a case, on Mark's behalf, to CWGC / MOD as a non comm death due to service related causes. He died of Septic Endocarditis - 6 months but hopefully MOD will accept my case that this was continually linked to heart problems dating from service in France in 1916.

His details are now in the system. Will advise if he passes the first test.

I am making further enquiries regarding his place of burial.
Will update when further details available.

Well done Mark in finding him.
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Jim

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

www.kinnethmont.co.uk

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

The name of Lt. Archibald John Morgan was added to the CWGC Debt of Honour register today.

MORGAN, ARCHIBALD JOHN

Rank: Lieutenant
Date of Death: 29/06/1918
Age: 21
Regiment/Service: Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
6th Bn.

Panel Reference
Memorial UNITED KINGDOM BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
Additional Information: Son of John and Annie Morgan, of Perth.

MISSING NO MORE
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Jim

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

www.kinnethmont.co.uk

DerekR · Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 5:16 pm Post subject:

Well done to all concerned
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kinnethmont · Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1649 Location: Aberdeenshire

His grave has now been located at Perth Jeanfield Cemetey
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Jim

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

www.kinnethmont.co.uk

dhubthaigh · Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 7:25 pm Post subject:

THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL: 06.07.1918
FALLEN PERTHSHIRE HEROES - PERTH

Lt. A. J. Morgan, Black Watch, only son of Mr John Morgan, grocer and wine merchant, passed away at his parents' residence, 2 Kincarrathie Cres., on Saturday evening. An old Perth Academy boy, he was prior to enlistment for three years at Dollar Academy, and had been a member of the O.T.C. there, holding the rank of quartermaster-sergeant. He received his commission in the Black Watch in September, 1915, and went to France early in 1916. He was wounded at the Somme, and was invalided home some time ago. Keenly interested in all forms of outdoor recreation, he had distinguished himself in cricket, golf, and tennis. Lt. Morgan was 21 years of age.

Also commemorated on Dollar Academy War Memorial;
http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=2812&highlight=dollar

and

Perth Academy War Memorial
http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=1664

Keptie

Will the CWGC index show his grave location now that its been traced to Perth or will they just leave it listed as being recorded as UK book of Remembrance in berkshire HQ ??

Maybe their Iain Anderson in the CWGC Scotland based office could check out this info and get them to update it fully

Thanks to all who did the research necessary to cover this fallen soldier of the Black watch. Mark and Jim especially

Pat w anderson

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

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

Stewartry · Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 274 Location: nr Nottingham

Well done Mark and Jim. Good to see Lt Morgan's service fully remembered.

As an aside, his sister's husband, Graham Conacher Young, appears to have served during WW1 as an officer with the Seaforth Highlanders and the Royal Flying Corps. There is more detail at Dictionary of Scottish Architects.

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Keptie · Posted: Thu Dec 19, 2013 3:50 pm Post subject: Lt Morgan at Perth

Well done and thanks for the hard work involved to you Mark and Jim

bestwishes Pat w anderson