The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

A Beattie

The Glasgow Herald, Wednesday, 13th February, 1918.
"Deaths on Service.
URE.- On active service, Captain Ian Ure, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, eldest son of Mr and Mrs John G. Ure, Rockbank, Helensburgh, and grandson of ex-Lord Provost Ure, Glasgow."

Born Helensburgh, April, 1885.
1901 Census:- 140, Clyde Street, Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire.

SNWM - WW1
Surname URE
Forename Ian
Rank Capt
Service number
Decoration MC
Place of birth
Date of death 2 February 1918
Theatre of death Unknown
Cause of death Killed
SNWM roll THE ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to THE ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS
Other detail 9th Bn. (T.).

CWGC - URE, Ian
Rank: Captain.
Date of Death: 02/02/1918. Age: 32. (Died of accidental injuries.)
Regiment/Service: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 9th Bn. attd. "C" Coy. 1st/6th Bn.
Awards: M C
Grave Reference: Plot 1. Row F. Grave 4.
Cemetery: GIAVERA BRITISH CEMETERY, ARCADE
Additional Information: Son of John Gibb and Agnes Ross Ure, of Helensburgh, Dumbartonshire; husband of Elizabeth Winifred Ure, of 77, St. Vincent St., Glasgow.

Headstone schedules record Mrs. E.W. Ure, c/o Messrs. McClure, Naismith, Brodie & Company, 77, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow.

The Glasgow Herald - same publication dated as above, page 11 - "CASUALTIES. Notes on Officers. ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS.
Captain IAN URE.- Killed. Captain Ian Ure, son of Mr. John Ure, of Messrs. John Ure and Son, Crown Flour Mills, Glasgow, was 32 years of age. He was born in Helensburgh and educated at Larchfield and Loretto (1898-1903). On leaving school he entered his father's business, and later became a partner in the concern. He took a keen interest in matters connected with the Territorial Force, and rose to the rank of Captain. About two years ago he went to Flanders as an officer in a pioneer detachment of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, and in October last he was transferred to another front. He was recently awarded the Military Cross for distinguished service. Captain Ure was a nephew of Lord Strathclyde and a grandson of the late Lord Provost Ure of Glasgow."

His name also appears on the Loretto Roll of Honour (photo) together with a short school biography:-

http://www.lorettoniansociety.org.uk/memorial/ww1/biog47.htm

Captain Ure was killed by the explosion of a bomb.
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Andrew.

A Beattie

The Glasgow Herald, Friday, 14th December, 1917.
"Deaths on Service.
BLACK.- Killed in action, on the 25th November, Private James Black, Scottish Rifles, beloved husband of Catherine McFarlane and son of James Black, 19 West King Street, Helensburgh."

SDGW - Enlisted Glasgow.

SNWM - WW1
Surname BLACK
Forename J
Rank Pte
Service number 41359
Decoration
Place of birth Helensburgh
Date of death 25 November 1917
Theatre of death France
Cause of death Unknown
SNWM roll THE CAMERONIANS (SCOTTISH RIFLES)
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to THE CAMERONIANS SCOTTISH RIFLES
Other detail 1st Bn.

CWGC - BLACK, James
Rank: Private.
Service No: 41359.
Date of Death:25/11/1917.
Regiment/Service: Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) 1st Bn.
Panel Reference: Panel 68 to 70 and 162 and 162A. (Stone 68.)
Memorial: TYNE COT MEMORIAL
Additional Information:
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Andrew.

anne park · Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2016 9:40 am Post subject: J Robertson died 1916 GH

James Robertson Pte S/5790 9th Gordon Highlanders b Row, Dumbartonshire e Leven Killed in Action F&F 28/08/1916 Soldiers Effects: Mrs Elizabeth Robertson. Brother: William S. Soldiers Will 4 Pages. Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval Fr 0432 Plot VIII Row J Grave 22 AJ 23-09-16 P3: Helensburgh
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anne park · Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 6:31 am Post subject: Hugh McKellar GH

Hugh McKellar Pte S/44777 1st Gordon Highlanders b Helensburgh,Dumb. 16/01/1900 e Stirling Age 18 Killed in Action F & F 27/09/1918 Son of Annie McKellar, of Camis Egman Cottage, Helensburgh, Dumbartonshire, and the late Hugh McKellar. Roll of Honour Vol V Lowrie Cemetery, Havrincourt Fr 0357 Row F Grave 17 The Scotsman 06-11-18 P8: Helensburgh
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anne park · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 8:43 am Post subject: James Robertson died 1916

James Robertson Pte S/5790 9th Gordon Highlanders b Row, Dumbartonshire e Leven Killed in Action F&F 28/08/1916 Soldiers Effects: Mrs Elizabeth Robertson. Brother: William S. Soldiers Will 4 Pages. Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval Fr 0432 Plot VIII Row J Grave 22 AJ 23-09-16 P3 The Scotsman 23-09-16 P9: Helensburgh
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anne park · Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 6:12 pm Post subject: John G Don

John Gilchrist Don Private 278904 7th Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders b Helensburgh e Dumbarton r Gourdon Age 32 Died of Wounds F & F 15/09/1917 Son of John Don & Helen (nee Laing) Don. 1901 Census: Ardgare Cottage, Row. Occ: App Gardener. Husband of Mrs Don, Orkney Buildings, Gourdon. Soldiers Effects: Wid: Isabella Leach Gove. Married 1916 Row. Service Returns: 114/AF 172. Will 6 William St; Helensburgh. Occ: Gardener. Dozinghem Military Cemetery B 016 Plot VI Row D Grave 8 Stonehaven Journal 27-09-17 P2 The Scotsman 15-10-17 P8 + 30-05-17 P8: Wounded: Helensburgh
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Mike Morley · Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2020 4:55 pm Post subject:

Name: COLE, EMILY HELENA
Initials: EH
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Sister
Regiment/Service: Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service
Date of Death: 21/2/1915
Age: 32
Additional Information: Daughter of Mrs. E. H. Cole, of 46, Charminster Rd., Bournemouth.
Grave Reference: III Q 1
Cemetery: Wimereux Communal Cemetery.

Mike Morley · Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2020 11:12 am Post subject:

Name: BONNAR, JAMES CRAWFORD
Initials: JC
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 9th Bn
Date of Death: 22/5/1915
Age: 27
Additional Information: Son of James Dick Bonnar and Isabel Crawford Bonnar, of Cairnsmore, Helensburgh.
Grave Reference: 11 29
Cemetery: Helensburgh Cemetery.

Also named on Glasgow Academy War Memorial. Lt Bonnar was a victim of the Gretna Rail crash but is not named on the memorial to the crash at Rosebank Cemetery as he was travelling on the express train rather than the troop train. A biographical note about him can be found on the Helensburgh Heritage Trust website.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2020 7:42 pm Post subject:

Name: ROBB, RALPH GEORGE CAMPBELL
Initials: RGC
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), 10th Bn
Date of Death: 25/9/1915
Age: 20
Additional Information: Son of George H. and Grace Denholm Armour Robb, of Kintillo, Helensburgh, Dumbartonshire.
Panel Reference: Panel 57 to 59
Memorial: Loos Memorial.

Also named on Glasgow Academy War Memorial. Information from the Helensburgh War Memorial online webpage indicates that he is also named on Larchfield School and St Michael's and All Angels Church memorials.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2020 7:05 pm Post subject:

Name: WALKER, GEORGE BRUCE
Initials: GB
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force, and "D" Coy 17th Bn. Highland Light Infantry
Date of Death: 1/3/1919
Age: 26
Additional Information: Son of George John and Helen Mary Walker, of Elmtree, Helensburgh, Dumbartonshire.
Grave Reference: I 3 A
Cemetery: Cathcart Cemetery.

Also named on Glasgow Academy War Memorial.

George met with a serious accident while flying near Edinburgh early in 1917, when his machine nose-dived to the ground. He was then confined to bed for two years as a result of the very serious injuries to his spine he received in the accident, and which ultimately caused his death.

Mike Morley · Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 7:14 pm Post subject:

Name: FARQUHAR, IAN GORDON
Initials: IG
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Leading Aircraftman
Service Number: FX 77962
Regiment/Service: Royal Navy, HMS Daedalus
Date of Death: 14/7/1940
Age: 26
Additional Information: Son of Gordon Logan Farquhar and Eliza Farquhar; husband of Nancy Margaret Farquhar, of Ashtead, Surrey.
Cemetery: Netheravon (All Saints) Churchyard.

Also named on Kelvinside Academy and St Michael's Church (Helensburgh) War Memorials.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 10:45 am Post subject:

Name: HALL, DAVID SIDNEY
Initials: DS
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Captain
Regiment/Service: Royal Flying Corps, and Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Awards: Military Cross
Date of Death: 20/11/1917
Age: 25
Additional Information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hall, of Birkfell, Helensburgh.
Grave Reference: IV F 10
Cemetery: Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery.

Nomination for Military Cross: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While leading back his formation of five machines from a bombing raid he was attacked on eight different occasions by numerous enemy scouts. He himself shot down one in flames and another out of control, while his observer shot down two in flames. He has at all times, completed the task allotted to him, and set a splendid example.
Supplement to the London Gazette, 6 April 1918

Also named on Hillhead High School War Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2021 6:52 pm Post subject:

Name: BONNAR, JAMES CHRISTIAN
Initials: JC
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 9th Bn
Date of Death: 22/5/1915
Age: 27
Additional Information: Son of James Dick Bonnar and Isabel Crawford Bonnar, of Cairnsmore, Helensburgh.
Grave Reference: 11 29
Cemetery: Helensburgh Cemetery.

A victim of the Quintinshill Rail Crash.

Also named on Glasgow High School War Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 7:34 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 the Royal Technical College (Strathclyde University) and Glasgow High School War Memorials and in the University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel. 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