The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

Mike Morley · Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2021 4:13 pm Post subject:

Name: GIBSON, ROBERT
Initials: R
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Captain
Regiment/Service: King's Own Scottish Borderers, 2nd Bn
Date of Death: 5/5/1915
Age: 26
Additional Information: Son of James and Grace Gibson, of 28, Victoria Park Gardens North, Broomhill, Glasgow. Fellow and Tutor, Balliol College, Oxford.
Panel Reference: Panel 22
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial.

Also named Glasgow High School War Memorial. A short biographical note about Captain Gibson can be seen on the University's Roll of Honour: https://universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=219

Mike Morley · Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 1:34 pm Post subject:

Name: GUNN, CHARLES MORTIMER AUSTIN
Initials: CMA
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Captain
Regiment/Service: Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), 5th Bn, "A" Coy
Date of Death: 20/5/1917
Age: 21
Additional Information: Son of Richard and Thomasina Gunn, of 49, Camarvon St., Glasgow. Commissioned to 11th Bn. in Nov., 1914. Wounded at Mametz, Oct.,.
Panel Reference: Bay 6
Memorial: Arras Memorial.

And his brother:

Name: GUNN, THOMAS STANLEY
Initials: TS
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 2244
Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry, 9th (Glasgow Hdrs) Bn
Date of Death: 26/2/1915
Age: 24
Additional Information: Son of Richard and Thomasina Munro Gunn. Born at Glasgow.
Grave Reference: I G 3
Cemetery: Gorre British and Indian Cemetery.

Both are also named on Glasgow High School War Memorial. Brief biographical notes for both can be seen on the University's Roll of Honour:

Charles Gunn: https://www.universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=1162
Thomas Gunn: https://universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=1158

As the sons of a tailor both also appear on the Tailors' Roll of Honour.

Mike Morley · Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 1:49 pm Post subject:

Name: HAMILTON, ARCHIBALD LINDSAY
Initials: AL
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Durham Light Infantry, 13th Bn
Date of Death: 10/6/1917
Age: 27
Additional Information: Husband of Mrs. C. Hamilton, of 48, Leven St., Pollokshields, Glasgow.
Grave Reference: VII N 3
Cemetery: Railway Dugouts Burial Ground (Transport Farm).

Also named on Rutherglen and Glasgow High School War Memorials. A brief biographical note about Lt Hamilton can be seen on the University's Roll of Honour: https://www.universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=1365

Mike Morley · Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 7:08 pm Post subject:

Name: HENDERSON, ARTHUR
Initials: A
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Army Cyclist Corps, 52nd (Lowland) Div. Cyclist Coy.
Date of Death: 4/8/1916
Age: 23
Additional Information: Son of Alexander and Sarah Smith Henderson, of 35, Newark Drive, Pollokshields, Glasgow.
Grave Reference: E 389
Cemetery: Kantara War Memorial Cemetery.

Note: SNWM states Regiment as the 9th Bn, Highland Light Infantry. The biographical note about him on the University of Glasgow Roll of Honour explains that he served with both the HLI and the Cyclists Corps: https://universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=1294

Also named Glasgow High School War Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2021 7:27 pm Post subject:

Name: HOLDSWORTH, WESLEY COPE
Initials: WC
Nationality: united Kingdom
Rank: Surgeon Probationer
Regiment/Service: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, HMS Begonia
Date of Death: 6/10/1917
Panel Reference: 28
Memorial: Portsmout Naval Memorial.

Also named on Glasgow High School and Bristol Grammar School War Memorials. A short biographical note about Wesley Holdsworth and the mysterious disappearance of HMS Begonia can be seen on the University's Roll of Honour: https://universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=985

Mike Morley · Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2021 7:33 pm Post subject:

Name: HORNE, ROBERT STEVENSON
Initials: RS
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 9th Bn, attd. 5th/4th King's African Rifles
Date of Death: 29/7/1918
Age: 24
Additional Information: Son of Thomas L. and Janet R. Horne, of Glenaine, Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Grave Reference: 8 D 9
Cemetery: Dar-Es-Salaam War Cemetery.

Also named on Glasgow High School War Memorial. A short biographical note about Lt Horne can be seen on the University's Roll of Honour: https://universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=1120

Mike Morley · Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2021 2:31 pm Post subject:

Name: HUTCHISON, GEORGE
Initials: G
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Corporal
Service Number: S/16064
Regiment/Service: Cameron Highlanders, 2nd Bn
Date of Death: 16/6/1915
Age: 22
Additional Information: Son of George and Amelia Hutchison, of Wellpark, Glen Rd., Shotts, Lanarkshire. M.A. Glasgow University, and Assistant Schoolmaster.
Grave Reference: D 26
Cemetery: Chapelle-D'Armentieres Old Military Cemetery.

Also named on War Memorials at Shotts, Glasgow High School and Jordanhill Teacher Training College. A short biographical note about Cpl Hutchison can be seen on the University's Roll of Honour: https://universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=1059

Mike Morley · Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 1:59 pm Post subject:

Name: JACK, WILLIAM BOYD
Initials: WB
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Captain
Regiment/Service: Royal Army Medical Corps, attd. 1st/5th Bn. Leicestershire Regiment
Date of Death: 11/10/1918
Age: 38
Additional Information: Son of Alexander Hunter Jack and Elizabeth Bowman Jack; husband of Jean Garven Jack, of "Laurel Mount", Kendal. Medical practitioner at Kendal. Born at Harelaw, Musselburgh, Midlothian.
Grave Reference: A 7
Cemetery: Fresnoy-Le-Grand Communal Cemetery Extension.

Also named on Glasgow High School and Glasgow Royal Infirmary War Memorials. A short biographical note about Captain Jack can be seen on the University's Roll of Honour: https://universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=1153

Mike Morley · Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2021 2:24 pm Post subject:

Name: JONES, ARTHUR MEREDYDD
Initials: AM
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Machine Gun Corps (Infantry), 50th Bn, formerly 17th Bn Durham Light Infantry
Awards: Military Cross and Bar
Date of Death: 10/4/1918
Age: 24
Additional Information: Son of Sir Henry Jones and Lady Jones, of Tighnabruaich, Argyll. Eduvated at Glasgow High School, Glasgow Academy and Glasgow University.
Panel Reference: Panel 11.
Memorial: Ploegsteert Memorial

Also named on Glasgow Academy, Glasgow High School, Dunoon and Kilfinan Parish (Kames) War Memorials. A short biographical note about Lt Jones can be seen on the University's Roll of Honour: https://universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=590

Mike Morley · Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2021 12:03 pm Post subject:

Name: KING, WILLIAM GALBRAITH
Initials: WG
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots Fusiliers, 8th Bn, attd. 1st Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers
Date of Death: 6/7/1916
Age: 19
Additional Information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. David King, of 32, Dalkeith Avenue, Dumbreck, Glasgow.
Grave Reference: I J 36
Cemetery: Philosophe British Cemetery, Mazingarbe.

Also named on Glasgow High School War Memorial. A short biographical note about Lt King can be seen on the University's Roll of Honour: https://universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=650

Mike Morley · Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2021 12:15 pm Post subject:

Name: KIRKLAND, JT
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Captain
Regiment/Service: Royal Army Medical Corps, 141st Field Amb, attd. 1st Bn. Gloucestershire Regiment
Awards: Military Cross
Date of Death: 18/9/1918
Grave Reference: F 21
Cemetery: Hancourt British Cemetery.

Also named on Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Glasgow High School War Memorials. A short biographical note about Captain Kirkland can be found on the University's Roll of Honour: https://www.universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=575

Mike Morley · Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2021 8:38 pm Post subject:

Name: LEITCH EOIN
Initials: E
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Captain
Regiment/Service: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Bn
Date of Death: 31/7/1917
Additional Information: Son of John Leitch, of Greenock.
Panel Reference: Panel 42 and 44
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial.

Also named on Glasgow High School and Royal Technical College (Strathclyde University) War Memorials. A short biographical note about Capt Leitch can be seen on the University's Roll of Honour: https://universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=639

Mike Morley · Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2021 7:07 pm Post subject:

Name: LINDSAY, WILLIAM ARCHIBALD
Initials: WA
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 2631
Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry, 9th (Glasgow Hdrs) Bn
Date of Death: 3/2/1915
Age: 37
Additional Information: Only son of Archibald M. and Margaret 0. Morrison Lindsay, of 1, Park Gate, Glasgow. Qualified as Law Agent.
Grave Reference: III B 80
Cemetery: Boulogne Eastern Cemetery.

Also named on Glasgow High School War Memorial. A short biographical note about Pte Lindsay can be seen on the University's Roll of Honour: https://universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=3786

Mike Morley · Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 4:28 pm Post subject:

Name: MCCALLUM, GEORGE
Initials: G
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Royal Army Medical Corps, attd. 5th Bn. Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Date of Death: 31/7/1915
Age: 25
Additional Information: Son of the late John and Emma McCallum, of Thornby Park Terrace, Paisley.
Panel Reference: Panel 56
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial.

Also named on Glasgow High School War Memorial. A short biographical note about Lt McCallum can be seen on the University's Roll of Honour: https://universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=3706

Mike Morley · Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 4:34 pm Post subject:

Name: MCCHLERY, JAMES MORRISON
Initials: JM
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force, 6th Sqdn
Date of Death: 8/10/1918
Age: 20
Additional Information: Son of George and Ellen Hood Patrick McChlery, of 20, Hamilton Drive, Pollokshields, Glasgow.
Grave Reference: III M 14
Cemetery: Cerisy-Gailly Military Cemetery.

There is a personal memorial to Lt McChlery at Glasgow (Maryhill) Crematorium. He is also named on Glasgow High School War Memorial. A short biographical note about him can be seen on the University's Roll of Honour: https://www.universitystory.gla.ac.uk/ww1-biography/?id=3678