The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2021 3:47 pm Post subject:

Name: BLUE, DOUGALL
Initials: D
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Captain
Regiment/Service: Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), 2nd Bn, "A" Coy
Date of Death: 11/5/1915
Additional Information: Son of Dugald and Mary Blue, of Glasgow; husband of Katharine A. Blue, of 30, Montgomerie St., Kelvinside, Glasgow.
Grave Reference: I L 5
Cemetery: Merville Communal Cemetery.

Also named on Glasgow High School, Hutcheson's Grammar School and Arlington Baths War Memorials. A short biographical note about Capt Blue can be seen on the University's Roll of Honour: https://universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=1485

Mike Morley · Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 2:11 pm Post subject:

Name: BOYD, ROBERT MITCHELL STEWART
Initials: RMS
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry, 6th Bn
Date of Death: 12/7/1915
Age: 24
Additional Information: Son of James and Emily Boyd, of 1, Bute Gardens, Glasgow.
Panel Reference: Panel 174 to 178
Memorial: Helles Memorial

And his brother:

Name: BOYD, REGINALD RUSSELL
Initials: RR
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), 9th Bn, attd. 7th Bn. Border Regiment
Date of Death: 4/5/1917
Additional Information: Son of James Boyd, of 1, Buckingham Street, Glasgow.
Panel Reference: Addenda Panel 1
Memorial: Arras Memorial.

Both brothers are named on Glasgow High School War Memorial, Reginald Boyd is also named on Glasgow Academy War Memorial. Short biographical notes are on the University's Roll of Honour. Robert at https://universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=1383 and Reginald at https://universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=1390

Mike Morley · Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 2:16 pm Post subject:

Name: BRECHIN, ROBERT HOOD
Initials: RH
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Seaforth Highlanders, 5th Bn, attd. 1st Bn. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Date of Death: 30/9/1916
Age: 21
Additional Information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Brechin, of Glasgow.
Grave Reference: V A 5
Cemetery: Struma Military Cemetery.

Also named on the memorials at Glasgow High School, Whitehill Secondary School and the Church of Scotland, Pollokshields. A short biographical note about Robert Brechin can be seen on the University's Roll of Honour: https://universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=1372

Mike Morley · Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 7:18 pm Post subject:

Name: BROWN, JOHN STEVENSON
Initials: JS
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Corporal
Service Number: 14614
Regiment/Service: Highland LIght Infantry, 16th Bn
Date of Death: 3/4/1917
Age: 34
Additional Information: Son of William Stevenson Brown and Mary Gillies (his wife) of Viewfield, Giffnock, Glasgow.
Grave Reference: I Y 27
Cemetery: Savy British Cemetery.

Also named on Glasgow High School and Giffnock War Memorials. A short biographical note about Cpl Brown can be seen on the University's Roll of Honour: https://www.universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=1582

Mike Morley · Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 4:13 pm Post subject:

Name: BRYAN, ALFRED
Initials: A
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry, 3rd Bn attd 2nd Bn
Awards: Military Cross
Date of Death: 23/8/1918
Age: 25
Additional Information: Son of Peter and Harriet Bryan, of 62, Grant St., Glasgow. M.A.
Grave Reference: XIX F 12
Cemetery: Bienvillers Military Cemetery.

Also named Glasgow High School War Memorial. A short biographical note about Lt Bryan can be found at: https://www.universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=319

Mike Morley · Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 7:25 pm Post subject:

Name: CALDERWOOD, WILLIAM SEWELL
Initials: WS
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), 8th Bn, attd. 10th/11th Bn. Highland Light Infantry
Date of Death: 31/7/1917
Age: 20
Additional Information: Son of the Rev. R. S. Calderwood, of "The Manse," Cambuslang, Glasgow, and the late Annie Calderwood. Law Student, Glasgow University. O.T.C.
Panel Reference: Panel 22
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial.

also named on Glasgow High School, Cambuslang Old Parish Church and George Watsons College War Memorials. A short biographical note about Lt Calderwood can be found on the University's Roll of Honour: https://universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=1521

Mike Morley · Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 7:26 pm Post subject:

Name: COWPER, RONALD MACPHAIL
Initials: RM
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry, 14th Bn
Date of Death: 27/4/1916
Age: 21
Additional Information: Son of the Rev. J. J. M. Cowper, Chaplain to the Forces, and Mary Cowper, of Lothian Bank, Eskbank, Midlothian.
Grave Reference: II G 23
Cemetery: Vermelles British Cemetery.

Also named on Glasgow High School War Memorial. A short biographical note about Lt Cowper can be seen on the University's Roll of Honour: https://www.universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=2402

Mike Morley · Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 7:33 pm Post subject:

Name: CURRIE, JOHN EUGENE HAVELOCK
Initials: JEH
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots Fusiliers, 8th Bn attd 1st Bn
Date of Death: 11/9/1915
Panel Reference: Panel 12 and 13
Memorial: Le Touret Memorial.

Also named on Helensburgh, the Royal Technical College (Strathclyde University) and Glasgow High School War Memorials. A short biographical note about Lt Currie can be seen on the University's Roll of Honour: https://universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=2393

Mike Morley · Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 11:21 am Post subject:

Name: DAVIE, RC
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Captain
Regiment/Service: Royal Army Medical Corps
Date of Death: 4/2/1919
Grave Reference: Q 27
Cemetery: Largs Cemetery.

Also named on Glasgow High School War Memorial. A short biographical note about Capt Davie can be seen on the University's Roll of Honour: https://www.universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=1961

Mike Morley · Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 2:40 pm Post subject:

Name; DOWNIE, NELSON
Initials: N
Nationality: Indian
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Indian Army Reserve of Officers, attd. 1st Bn. 4th Gurkha Rifles
Date of Death: 17/5/1917
Panel Reference: Face 23
Memorial: Delhi Memorial (India Gate).

Also named on War Memorials at Glasgow High School, the Royal Technical College (Strathclyde University), Newton Mearns, and Whitecraigs Golf Club. A short biographical note about Lt Downie can be seen on the University's Roll of Honour: https://www.universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=1939

Mike Morley · Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2021 2:50 pm Post subject:

Name: DUNNACHIE, WJN
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Royal Engineers, 250th Tunnelling Coy
Date of Death: 15/4/1916
Age: 34
Additional Information: Son of Mrs. and the late R. D. Dunnachie, J.P., of "Newlands," North Mount Vernon, Glasgow; husband of Agnes Hood Duncan Dunnachie, of "Edgerton," Sandyhills, Shettleston, Glasgow.
Grave Reference: I S 7
Cemetery: Ridge Wood Military Cemetery.

Also named on Glasgow High School and the Royal Technical College (Strathclyde University) War Memorials. A short biographical note about Lt Dunnachie can be seen on the University's Roll of Honour: https://universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=2092

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 3:28 pm Post subject:

Name: FLEMING, CHARLES ELPHINSTONE
Initials: CE
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Major
Regiment/Service: Royal Army Medical Corps
Date of Death: 2/3/1915
Age: 40
Additional Information: Son of the late John and Isabella Fleming; husband of Hilda Fleming, of 2, St. Helen's Towers, Southsea, Hants.
Grave Reference: E 840
Cemetery: Rutherglen Cemetery.

Also named on Rutherglen and Glasgow High School War Memorials. A short biographical note about Major Fleming can be seen on the University's Roll of Honour: https://universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=652

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 4:03 pm Post subject:

Name: FORREST, THOMAS
Initials: T
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Royal Army Medical Corps, attd. Patiala (Rajindra) Lancers
Date of Death: 28/5/1918
Age: 23
Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Jemima Ronaldson Forrest, of "St. Aidan's," 59, Station Rd., Shotts, Lanarkshire. M.B., Ch.B. (Glasgow).
Grave Reference: XIV A 1
Cemetery: Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery.

Also named on Glasgow High School War Memorial. A short biographical note about Lt Forrest can be found on the University's Roll of Honour: https://universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=838

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 7:25 pm Post subject:

Name: FRASER, ANGUS MCINTYRE
Initials: A. M.
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 1st/6th Bn.
Date of Death: 19/06/1918
Age: 25
Additional information: Third son of the Rev. James and Mrs. Fraser, of Greenbank Manse, Clarkston, Glasgow.
Grave Reference: IV A 2
Cemetery: Les Baraques Military Cemetery, Sangatte.

Also named on Glasgow High School and Clarkston Greenbank Parish Church War Memorials.

Mike Morley · Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2021 3:57 pm Post subject:

Name: FREW, D T C
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Captain
Regiment/Service: Royal Army Medical Corps
Date of Death: 29/09/1916
Grave Reference: K. 596.
Cemetery: Glasgow Western Necropolis.

Also named on Glasgow High School and Arbroath War Memorials and the Physicians & Surgeons Memorial in the Elder Chapel. A short biographical note about Captain Frew can be found on the University's Roll of Honour.