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PostPosted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 11:42 am    Post subject: Sutherland's Great War Dead A-E Reply with quote

Over the past few years I have been collecting the names from the war memorials of Sutherland and also searching through databases, rolls of honour, old newspapers etc. for information on those who had a connection with Sutherland who have died in the wars of the 20th Century. I will post all the data I have here split into manageable chunks.

There are men listed here who enlisted in Golspie, the HQ of 5th Bn Seaforth Highlanders and have no connection to Sutherland other than that they enlisted in the county so they may well be listed on other Scottish war memorials.

I have also added those listed on the Reay and Edderton memorials. although one was is in Caithness and the other in Ross & Cromarty they are so closely connected to their nearest Sutherland communities and shared so many names it was worth including them as well.

I will update this list if I find out any more information and I would welcome any other information on these men and women.

Last updated 30th June 2009

ADAMS, William A.
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 512
Unit: 1/5th (Sutherland and Caithness) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. T.F.
Died: Killed in action 5.8.1916 Support Trenches, Bazentin–le-Grand
Age: 24
Father: Unknown
Mother: Betsy Adams (Brick factory Worker).
Spouse: Isabella Mackay Adams of Culmaily House, Golspie, Sutherland
Born: Clyne, 22.8.1892
Home: Badnellan, Clyne
Enlisted: Brora
Arrived in France: 1.5.15
Medals: 1914-1915 Star, War Medal, Victory Medal
Buried: Dantzig Alley British Cemetery, France.
Memorials: Listed on the Clyne War Memorial

ADAMSON, Neil Sinclair
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 4204
Unit: 1/5th (Sutherland and Caithness) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. T.F.
Died: Killed in action 13.11.16 Beaumont Hamel
Age: 25
Father: John Adamson of Ingimster, Wick
Mother: Christina Adamson
Born: Bilbster
Home: Caithness
Occupation: Farmer
Enlisted: Golspie. May 1915
Arrived in France: 27.9.15
Buried: Mailly Wood Cemetery, France
Memorials: Bilbster and Stirkoke War Memorial, Bilbster, Caithness

AIRD, George
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: S/9007
Unit: 8th (Service) Battalion Seaforth Highlanders
Died: Killed in action 14.10.16 Butte de Warlencourt?
Born: Ardgay
Enlisted: Lairg
Notes: Brother Alick awarded MM with 5th Seaforths
Commemorated: The Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
Memorials: Listed on the Kincardine and Croick War Memorial, Ardgay, Ardgay

AIRD, John Donald D.C.M.
Rank: Corporal
Regimental Number: 106052
Unit: 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles
Died: 26.10.17
Age: 25
Mother: Mrs H. Aird, Canada
Born: 16.1.1892, Lochinver
Home: Manitoba
Job: Locomotive Engineer
Enlisted: 1.12.14 Brandon, Manitoba
Notes: 6 months previous military service in 34th Fort Garry Horse
Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal (gazetted 17th April 1918)
DCM Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On many occasions he has made most difficult reconnaissances, at great personal
risk, and has been twice wounded while examining hostile wires, but completed his work. His courage and cheerfulness have been most marked.
Buried: Dozingham Military Cemetery, Belgium
Memorials: Listed on the Assynt War Memorial, Lochinver, without the DCM
Recorded on page 189 of the Canadian First World War Book of Remembrance, Ottowa

ALLARDICE, Alfred William
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regimental Number: 241225
Unit: 2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders
Died: Killed in action 4.10.17
Parents: William Allardice and Mary
Born: Hawick, 1885
Enlisted: Golspie
Notes: Formerly 4612 5th Bn Seaforth Highlanders.
In 1901 (aged 15) employed as a gardner at Streatlam Castle in Yorkshire.
Buried: Cement House Cemetery, Belgium.
Memorials: Not Known

ANDERSON, William Herbert
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Unit: 12th Bn Highland Light Infantry (formerly 5th Bn Scottish Rifles T.F.)
Died: Killed in action 25/03/1918
Age: 36
Father: W. J. Anderson, C.B.E., of Strathairly, Largo, Fife
Souse: Gertrude Campbell Anderson (nee Gilmour), of 23, Abingdon Court, Kensington, London. (formerly Rosehall, Sutherland)
Born: Glasgow, 29th December 1881
Home: Cardross?
Medals: Victoria Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War medal, British Victory Medal. [VC on loan to the Imperial War Museum, London]
Buried: Peronne Road Cemetery, Maricourt, France
Memorials: Commemorated on a family plaque in Glasgow Cathedral along with his three brothers who also died in the war.
Listed on Cardross War Memorial, Dunbartonshire;
Glasgow Academy War Memorial
Fettes College War Memorial in Edinburgh
Largo Parish War Memorial, Lundin Links, Fife
Upper Largo Church Memorial, Lundin Links, Fife
Commemorated on his wife's grave in Invershin Cemetery, Sutherland
VC Citation: An extract from the "London Gazette," dated 30th April, 1918, records the following:-"For most conspicuous bravery, determination, and gallant leading of his command. The enemy attacked on the right of the battalion frontage and succeeded in penetrating the wood held by our men. Owing to successive lines of the enemy following on closely there was the greatest danger that the flank of the whole position would be turned. Grasping the seriousness of the situation, Colonel Anderson made his way across the open in full view of the enemy now holding the wood on the right, and after much effort succeeded in gathering the remainder of the two right companies. He personally led the counter-attack and drove the enemy from the wood, capturing twelve machine guns and seventy prisoners, and restoring the original line. His conduct in leading the charge was quite fearless and his most splendid example was the means of rallying and inspiring the men during the most critical hour. Later on the same day, in another position, the enemy had penetrated to within three hundred yards of the village and were holding a timber yard in force. Colonel Anderson reorganised his men after they had been driven in and brought them forward to a position of readiness for a counterattack. He led the attack in person and throughout showed the utmost disregard for his own safety. The counter-attack drove the enemy from his position, but resulted in this very gallant officer losing his life. He died fighting within the enemy's lines, setting a magnificent example to all who were privileged to serve under him."

ARMSTRONG, James
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: S/17130
Unit: ‘C’ Company, 6th (Service) Battalion, Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders
Died: Killed in action. 12.5.16
Age: 33
Father: Gordon Armstrong of Blarbuie, Shinness, Lairg
Mother: Barbara Armstrong
Born: Lairg
Home: Lairg
Enlisted: Inverness 1915
Buried: Buried in Vermelles British Cemetery, France.
Memorials: Listed on the Lairg War Memorial

BADDON, Andrew George
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: M2/021753 M.T.
Unit: Third Army Troops Supply Column A.S.C.
Died: Killed in Railway Accident 24.11.16
Age: 22
Father: John Baddon (Sawmiller) of Balblair, Golspie
Mother: Catherine Baddon
Born: Evanton
Home: Golspie
Enlisted: London
Notes: Private Baddon was killed on his way home on leave
Commemorated: Loos Memorial, France
Memorials: Listed on the Golspie War Memorial, along with his brother Donald

BADDON, Donald
Rank: Sergeant
Regimental Number: 12879
Unit: 6th (Service)Battalion, King’s Own Scottish Borderers
Died: Killed in action 25.9.15 Loos.
Age: 19
Father: John Baddon (Sawmiller) of Balblair, Golspie
Mother: Catherine Baddon
Born: Golspie
Home: Greenock, Renfrewshire
Enlisted: Greenock
Notes: Check if on Muir of ord WM?
Commemorated: Loos Memorial, France
Memorials: Listed on the Golspie War Memorial, along with his brother Andrew

BAIKIE James
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regimental Number: 241527
Unit: 1/5th (Sutherland and Caithness) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. T.F.
Died: Killed in action 9.4.17 Arras
Age: 22
Parents: Alexenader and Isabella (Roberta) Baikie of Achreamie, Dounreay
Born: Achreamie
Enlisted: Aberdeen
Buried: St Aubin British Cemetery, France
Memorials: Listed on the Reay War Memorial

BAILLIE, John
Rank: Sergeant
Regimental Number: 400
Unit: 39th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force
Died: Killed in action 8.1.1917 Armentiers
Age: 48
Parents: John and Jean Baillie
Spouse: E Baillie of Johnstone Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia
Born: Rogart
Home: St Kilda, Victoria, Australia
Job: Gardener
Enlisted: 11.1.16 Melbourne, Australia
Notes: Emigrated to Australia aged 20. Formerly served in 34th Fortress Company, (Royal) Engineers and Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
Buried: Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentiers, France
Memorials: Listed on the Rogart War Memorial

BAIN Alexander James
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regimental Number: 63733
Unit: Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
Died: 19.4.1919 Morvich Farm, Rogart
Parents: Donald Bain (farm servant) and Margaret Bain of Rogart
Home: Morvich Farm, Rogart
Notes: Formerly Seaforth Highlanders
Buried: Rogart New Cemetery
Memorials: Listed on the Rogart War Memorial, as a Seaforth Highlander

BAIN, John
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regimental Number: S/20399
Unit: 5th (Service) Battalion, Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders
Died: Killed in action 13.3.1917
Parents: Mr Bain (shepherd) Clayside, Golspie
Born: Rosskeen, Ross-shire
Home: Dunrobin Glen, Golspie
Enlisted: Golspie 1915
Buried: Faubourg D’Amiens, Cemetery, Arras, France
Memorials: Listed on the Golspie War Memorial

BAIN, John
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: S/40859
Unit: 5th (Service) Battalion, Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders
Died: Killed in action 3.5.17 Arras
Age: 20
Parents: Mr and Mrs James Bain of Court Farm, Skelbo
Born: Culrain
Home: Culrain
Enlisted: Tain
Notes: Formerly 6484 Lovat Scouts
Commemorated: The Arras Memorial, France
Memorials: Listed on the Kincardine and Croick War Memorial, Ardgay

BAIN John Scott
Rank: Lieutenant
Unit: 13th (Quebec) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force
Died: 3.2.1919
Age: 23
Parent: David Bain of Hendon, London
Spouse: Margaret Bain of Pinchon Creek, Alberta, Canada
Buried: Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille
Memorials: Listed on the Reay War Memorial, Sutherland

BANNERMAN Angus
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 22015
Unit: 11th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force
Died: Accidentally killed in a motor accident 4.5.1915 Shorncliffe
Age: 24
Parents: Donald and Barbara (Sutherland) Bannerman of Bual, Helmsdale.
Born: Helmsdale 25.8.1890
Home: Canada (emigrated 1913)
Job: Policeman
Enlisted: 52nd (Canadian Scottish) Regiment. 23.9.14
Buried: Shorncliffe Military Cemetery, Kent, England
Memorials: Listed on the Kildonan War Memorial, Helmsdale
Commemorated on the family headstone in Helmsdale Burial Ground

BANNERMAN, Charles
Rank: Corporal
Regimental Number: 383
Unit: 1st Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders
Died: Killed in action 26.9.15 Loos
Parents: Hugh and Margaret Bannerman of Backies, Golspie
Born: Golspie
Job/Trade: Pre –war regular
Enlisted: 1909 Fort George, Inverness
Commemorated: Loos Memorial, France.
Memorials: Listed on the Golspie War Memorial, along with his brother John

BANNERMAN, Gilbert Gunn
Rank: Lieutenant
Unit: 110th Sqdn. Royal Air Force
Died: 8th June 1919
Parents: John Bannerman and Elizabeth Mollison (mother died before 1897).
Born: York Place Perth, 23rd October 1892
Job/Trade: Not known
Enlisted: Not known
Notes: Bannerman's father was from West Helmsdale. Gilbert grew up in Glasgow. John Bannerman and new wife Jemima Meiklejohn moved to 4 Grange Terrace, Broughty Ferry, Dundee at some point before 1921.
Buried: Belgrade Cemetery, Namur, France
Memorials: Commemorated on the Glasgow Sutherland Association Plaque, Dornoch Cathedral
(thanks to Shona Mackay and Shiela Mackay for helping identify Bannerman)

BANNERMAN, John
Rank: Sergeant
Regimental Number: 267652
Unit: 1/6th (Morayshire) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. T.F.
Died: Killed in action 9.4.1917
Age: 25
Parents: Hugh and Margaret Bannerman of Backies, Golspie
Born: Golspie 1892
Home: Backies, Golspie
Job: Carter
Enlisted: Golspie.26.4.10 in 5th Bn. Re-enlisted in 1/6th Bn
Arrived in France: 1.5.1915
Discharged: 28.4.1916
Notes: Formerly 358, 5th Bn Seaforth Highlanders
Buried: Highland Cemetery, Roclincourt, France
Memorials: Listed on the Golspie War Memorial, along with his brother Charles

BARNETSON, John
Rank: Company Quartermaster Sergeant
Regimental Number: 112269
Unit: ‘A’ Coy. No. 1 Special Battalion, Royal Engineers
Died: Wounds and Influenza 22.1.19 Melness
Age: 37
Parents: Alexander and Elizabeth Barnetson of Skinnit, Talmine
Born: Melness
Job: Regular Soldier
Enlisted: 1905 Royal Scots
Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal
Notes: Formerly Royal Scots
Special battalions were gas units
Buried: Melness Cemtery, Tongue
Memorials: Listed on the Melness War Memorial
Recorded in the Royal Engineers Roll of Honour, The Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh Castle

BARNIE, Donald
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 1007
Unit: 1/5th (Sutherland and Caithness) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. T.F.
Died: Killed by sniper 14.8.15
Age: 20
Parents: Mr and Mrs William Barnie of Shelligoe, Lybster
Born: Lybster 1895
Home: Invershin
Job/Trade: Farm Servant
Enlisted: Bonar Bridge. 25.12.1914
Arrived in France: 1.5.15
Buried: Buried in London Cemetery, Longueval, France
Memorials: Listed on the Lybster War Memorial, Caithness

BARNIE George
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: S/21627
Unit: 7th (Service) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders
Died: Killed in action 28.9.18 Bellewaarde Ridge
Age: 24
Parent: John Barnie of Ballachy, Dunbeath, Caithness
Born: Clyne 1896
Enlisted: Wick
Buried: Birr Cross Roads Cemetery, Zillebeke, Ypres, Belgium.
Memorials:Listed on the Dunbeath War Memorial, Caithness

BIRNIE, Arthur William
Rank: Ordinary Seaman, Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Number: VR/3187
Ship: H.M. Trawler ‘Redcar’
Died: 24.06.1917
Age: 29
Parent: Mrs Jane Birnie
Commemorated: Halifax Naval Memorial, Nova Scotia, Canada
Memorials: Listed on the Kincardine and Croick War Memorial, Ardgay

BIRNIE, George Leslie
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regimental Number: 225045
Unit: 10th (Lovat Scouts) Battalion, Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders
Died: Killed in action 6.12.16 Tumbitsa, Macedonia
Born: Airdens, Bonar Bridge
Home: Edinburgh
Enlisted: Edinburgh
Notes: Formerly 6520 Lovat Scouts
Commemorated: Doiran Memorial, Greece
Memorials:Listed on the Creich War Memorial, Bonar Bridge, as Trooper
Listed on the Gorgie War Memorial, Edinburgh

BLACK, Donald
Rank: Shoeing Smith
Regimental Number: 41375
Unit: City of London Yeomanry (Rough Riders)
Died: Killed in action 21.1.17 Palestine
Age: 29
Parent: Mrs Margaret Welsh (Formerly Black) of ‘Locanachuan’ Bonar Bridge
Spouse: Annie Black of 24 Murano Street, Firhill, Glasgow
Born: Plantation, Glasgow
Home: Airdens, Bonar Bridge
Enlisted: Bonar Bridge
Notes: Formerly Lovat Scouts
Commemorated: Jerusalem Memorial, Israel
Memorials:Listed on the Creich War Memorial, Bonar Bridge as a Lovat Scouts Private

BOWER, Robert
Rank: Lieutenant
Unit: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Home: Glencansip, Lochinver
Memorials: Listed on the Assynt War Memorial, Lochinver

BOWIE, James ‘Jim’ aka ‘Jamie’
Rank: Private (Stretcher bearer)
Regimental Number: S/40854
Unit: ‘A’ Company 5th (Service) Battalion, Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders
Died: Killed in action by artillery fire recovering wounded 21.3.18
Age: 27
Parent: James Bowie of Crakaig, Loth
Born: Loth
Enlisted: Crakaig October 1915 in Lovat Scouts
Notes: Formerly 6263 Lovat Scouts.
Known as Jamie to his family and Jim in the Army
Buried: Fins New British Cemetery, France
Memorials: Listed on the Loth War Memorial

BREMNER, Alexander James. M.M. C.deG.
Rank: Corporal
Regimental Number: S/40088
Unit: 8th (Service) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders.
Died: Pulmonary Tuberculosis 27.2.19 Camiers, France
Age: 31
Parents: John and Margaret Christina (Gunn) Bremner of Golspie
Born: 1888
Home: Blairmore, Rogart
Job/Trade: Shepherd, Gordonbush
Medals: Military Medal (Gazetted 13.11.18 ) , Croix de Guerre (France), War Medal, Victory Medal
Buried: Etaples Military Cemetery, France
Memorials: Listed on the Clyne War Memorial, Brora and the Rogart War Memorial
Listed on the Clyne United Free Church War Memorial, Brora
Commemorated on the family headstone in Clyne New Burial Ground.

BROWN, Robert
Rank: Private
Seaforth Highlanders
Died: Died overseas prior to Feb 1918
Notes: Bonar Bridge Connection

BRUCE, Angus
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 40820
Unit: 11th (Service) Battalion, Royal Scots
Died: Died of wounds 26.2.17.
Born: Helmsdale
Enlisted: Edinburgh
Buried: Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France.
Memorials: Listed on the Kildonan War Memorial, Helmsdale


BUCKWORTH, Charles Raymond
Rank: Lieutenant
Unit: 2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders attached Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
Died: 1.7.16 Somme
Age: 19
Parents: Mr and Mrs Buckworth of Ardgay
Buried: Serre Road Cemetery No. 2, Somme, France
Memorials: Listed on the Kincardine and Croick War Memorial, Ardgay

BURR, Charles Robertson
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: S/41285
Unit: 6th (Service) Battalion, Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders
Died: Killed in action 23.7.18 Berczy, France
Age: 19
Parents: Peter and Annabella Burr of Dunvarrich House, Tongue
Born: Aberdeen.
Home: Dunvarrich House, Tongue
Job: Driver in Father’s firm
Enlisted: Nairn 1918
Arrived in France: May 1918
Notes: Formerly 22247 Gordon Highlanders
Buried: Bouilly Cross Roads Military Cemetery, France
Memorials: Listed on the Tongue War Memorial, along with his brother Peter
Recorded in the Cameron Highlanders Roll of Honour, The Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh Castle

BURR, Peter
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regimental Number:
Unit: N0 3. Platoon, ‘A’ Company 11th (Service) Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Died: Killed in action 20.8.16 Sanderson Trench, Martinpuich, France
Age: 21.
Parents: Peter and Annabella Burr of Dunvarrich House, Tongue
Born: Aberdeen
Home: Dunvarrich House, Tongue
Job: Employed at Father’s firm
Enlisted: Tongue
Commemorated: Thiepval Memorial, France
Memorials:Listed on the Tongue War Memorial, along with his brother Charles
Recorded in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Roll of Honour, The Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh Castle

CADGER George Stephen.
Rank: Driver
Regimental Number: T4/214523
Unit: 122nd Company, Army Service Corps
Died: 19.10.18
Age: 34
Born: Altass, Creich
Home: Invershin
Enlisted: Inverness
Notes: Formerly 1694 Royal Army Medical Corps
Cousin of Isabella Cadger of Altass, Invershin
T4 in ASC = Horse Transport bods enlisting in New Armies. 122 Coy formed 28 Aug 14. Initially part of 'Divisional Train' of 11 Div, later to Salonika as part of 26 Div Train.
Buried: Doiran Military Cemetery, Greece.
Memorials:Listed on the Rosehall War Memorial, Creich, as Private Cadger.

CAIRNIE, David Dandie. M.C.
Rank: 2nd Lieutenant
Unit: 1/5th (Sutherland and Caithness) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. T.F.
Died: Killed in action 21.3.18.
Age: 31.
Parents: David Dandie and Mary Wilson Cairnie, Roselea, Rose St., Thurso, Caithness.
Born: Thurso, 1887
Home: Brora.
Job/Trade: Chemist and Druggist.
Enlisted: Golspie 6.1.16
Commissioned: 23.11.16
Notes: Member of The Brora Rifle Club 1913-14. Formerly 4716 5th Bn.
Medals: Military Cross (Gazetted 4.2.18, for action in Nov. 1917) 1914-1915 Star, War Medal, Victory Medal
Military Cross awarded: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was advancing up a communication at the head of his men when he suddenly encountered an enemy machine gun which was in action thirty yards away. He shot the gunners and rushed and captured the gun. He showed splendid courage and resource.
Commemorated: The Arras Memorial, France.
Memorials: Listed on the Clyne War Memorial, Brora and the the Thurso War Memorial, Caithness
Listed on the Clyne Parish Church War Memorial, Brora

CALDER, John
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regimental Number: 241360
Unit: 1/4th (Ross-Highland) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders T.F.
Died: Killed in action 23.11.17
Age: 33
Parents: Donald and Ellen (Helen Sutherland) Calder of Tannachy, Rogart
Born: Dornoch 1884
Enlisted: Rogart
Notes: Formerly 5th Bn Seaforth Highlanders
Commemorated: Cambrai Memorial, France
Memorials:Listed on the Rogart War Memorial.
Commemorated on the family headstone in St. Callan’s Old Churchyard, Rogart.


CALDER, William
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: The Royal Scots
Home: Airdens
Memorials:Listed on the Creich War Memorial, Bonar Bridge

CAMERON, Alexander Angus Ewan (Known as Angus)
Rank: Sergeant
Regimental Number: S/23773
Unit: ‘B’ Coy. 1st Battalion, Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders
Died: Killed in action 1st or 21st ?.9.18
Age: 23
Parents: John and Margaret Cameron of 44 Crown Street, Inverness
Born: Helmsdale.
Home: Inverness
Enlisted: Inverness in 1916 or 1917
Buried: Bellicourt British Cemetery, France

CAMERON, Angus
Rank: Corporal
Regimental Number: 241103
Unit: 1/5th (Sutherland and Caithness) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. T.F.
Died: Killed in action 31.7.17
Age: 27
Parents: Angus and Angusina Cameron of Portskerra.
Spouse: Elizabeth Mackintosh Cameron of 21 Halmyre Street, Leith
Born: Portskerra 1890
Home: Leith
Enlisted: Edinburgh
Buried: No Man’s Cot Cemetery, Ieper, Belgium
Memorials: Listed on the Portskerra and Melvich War Memorial, Farr

CAMERON, Donald MM
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regimental Number: 1024
Unit: 1/5th (Sutherland and Caithness) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. T.F.
Died: Killed in action 14.11.16 Beaumont Hamel
Age: 27
Parent: Hector and Annie (McDonald) Cameron of Woodside Cottage, Rosehall
Enlisted: Golspie.
Arrived in France: 4.12.15
Medals: Military Medal (Gazetted 27.5.16) For ‘Tosh’s Raid’ 16.5.16
Buried: Mailly Wood Cemetery, Mailly Maillet, France
Memorials: Listed on the Rosehall War Memorial, Creich as Sgt. Cameron D.C.M.
Commemorated on the family headstone, Tutim Burial Ground

CAMERON, Donald
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regimental Number: 240749
Unit: 1/5th (Sutherland and Caithness) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. T.F.
Died: Killed in action 9.4.17 Arras
Age: 28
Parents: Donald Cameron, The Schoolhouse, Gersa, Caithness
Spouse: Yes and child
Born: Watten, Caithness
Home: Brims Buildings, Castletown, Caithness
Enlisted: Golspie
Commemorated: Arras Memorial, France
Memorials: Listed on the Watten War Memorial, Caithness

CAMERON, Hugh
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regimental Number: 2766
Unit: 1/5th (Sutherland and Caithness) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. T.F.
Died: Killed in action 15.6.15 Givenchy, France
Age: 20
Parents: John and Mary Laing (Gillespie) Cameron of Balvallioch, Kildonan.
Born: Kildonan 1895
Home: Wick
Enlisted: Wick
Arrived in France: 1.5.15
Commemorated: Le Touret Memorial, France.
Memorials: Listed on the Kildonan War Memorial, Helmsdale, along with brother John
Commemorated on the family headstone in Helmsdale Burial Ground

CAMERON, John
Rank: Sergeant
Regimental Number: 434
Unit: 1/5th (Sutherland and Caithness) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. T.F.
Died: Killed in action 14.11.16. Beaumont Hamel, Somme.
Age: 24
Parents: John (Shepherd) and Mary Laing (Gillespie) Cameron of Balvallioch, Kildonan.
Born: Gower Street, Brora 1.5.1892
Home: Kildonan
Enlisted: Kildonan.
Arrived in France: 1.5.15
Commemorated: Thiepval Memorial, France
Memorials: Listed on the Kildonan War Memorial, Helmsdale, along with brother Hugh.
Commemorated on the family headstone in Helmsdale Burial Ground.

CAMERON, John Colin
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 6/2019
Unit: New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Died: 26.7.1915
Born: Sutherland
Memorials: Recorded in the New Zealand Roll of Honour, The Scottish National War Memorial

CAMERON, W. Matheson
Rank: Lieutenant
Unit: 2nd Battalion, 8th (Transvaal Scottish) South African Infantry Regiment
Died: Killed in action 26.4.15 Trekkopje Station, German South West Africa
Home: Balblair, Edderton
Notes: Killed during an attack by German Forces on South African Railway protection troops. Check M-A-A book
Buried: Trekkopje Cemetery, Namibia
Memorials: Listed on the Edderton War Memorial

CAMERON, William
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: S/12695
Unit: 8th (Service) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders
Died: Killed in action 9.9.16 High Wood, Somme
Born: Dornoch
Enlisted: Golspie
Buried: Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Somme, France
Memorials: Listed on the Dornoch War Memorial
Listed on the ?? Free Church Memorial Plaque, Dornoch Cathedral

CAMPBELL, Alexander Gunn
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 202492
Unit: 1/6th (Morayshire) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. T.F.
Died: Killed in action 9.4.17
Age: 24
Parents: George and Williamina Campbell of Laid, Durness
Home: Laid, Durness
Enlisted: Durness
Buried: Highland Cemetery, Roclincourt, France
Memorials: Listed on the Durness War Memorial

CAMPBELL, David
Rank: Lance Sergeant
Regimental Number: 420379
Unit: 16th (Manitoba) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force
Died: Killed in action between 25.9.1916 and 28.9.1916
Age: 21
Parents: Hugh and barbara Campbell of Skinnet, Talmine
Born: Tongue 10.9.1895
Job: Tenderman, Canadian Pacific Railway
Enlisted: Winnipeg 8.1.1915
Buried: Gordon Dump Cemetery, France
Memorials: Listed on the Melness War Memorial, Tongue
Recorded in the C.E.F. Roll of Honour, The Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh Castle
Recorded in CEF Book Ottawa?

CAMPBELL Donald
Rank: Ordinary Seaman, Royal Naval Reserve
Number: 8950/A
Ship: H.M.S. ‘Victory’
Died: 24.05.1916
Buried: Strathy Burial Ground, Farr
Memorials: Listed on the Portskerra and Melvich War Memorial, Farr

CAMPBELL Donald
Rank: Deck Hand, Mercantile Marine Reserve.
Number: 973810
Ship: H.M. Drifter ‘Ugie Bank’
Died: 10.12.18
Age: 34
Parents: Mr and Mrs Donald Campbell of 7 Shore Street, Portskerra
Job: Merchant Seaman
Buried: Kirkton Burial Ground, Farr
Memorials: Listed on the Portskerra and Melvich War Memorial, Farr

CAMPBELL Donald
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regimental Number: S/8778
Unit: 1st Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders
Died: Killed in action 12.10.15 Pietre, Loos
Age: 25
Parents: Donald Campbell of Stemster, Westfield, Thurso
Born: Thurso
Enlisted: Edinburgh
Memorials: Listed on the Reay War Memorial, Sutherland as a 5th Seaforth, and also the Thurso War Memorial, Caithness

CAMPBELL, Donald
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 204530
Unit: 8th (Service) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders
Died: Killed in action 2.4.18
Born: Coygeach, Ross-shire
Enlisted: Lochinver
Commemorated: The Arras Memorial
Memorials: Listed on the Assynt War Memorial, Lochinver

CAMPBELL, Donald
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: S/22895
Unit: 3rd (Special Reserve) Battalion, Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders
Died: Hospital 11.11.18 Ireland
Age: 22
Parents: Donald and Margaret Swanson Campbell of Culgower Farm, Loth. (Moved to Hilton, Embo after the war)
Born: Tullynessle, Aberdeenshire.
Home: Loth.
Enlisted: Golspie.
Buried: Loth Old Churchyard, Kilmote. ‘Peace After Strife’
Memorials: Listed on the Loth War Memorial, along with his brother George.
Commemorated on the family headstone, Loth Churchyard

CAMPBELL G.
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 9591
Unit: Depot, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Died: 20.9.17
Age: 23
Parents: George and Hughina Campbell of Esk Cottage, Invergordon
Born: Tongue
Buried: Creich Old Churchyard
Memorials: Not listed on the Creich War Memorial, Bonar Bridge

CAMPBELL, George
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regimental Number: 446408
Unit: 5th (Saskatchewan) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force
Died: Killed in action 11.9.16 France
Age: 23
Parents: Donald and Margaret Swanson Campbell of Culgower Farm, Loth. (Moved to Hilton, Embo after the war)
Home: Canada
Enlisted: Canada
Commemorated: Vimy Memorial, France.
Memorials: Listed on the Loth War Memorial, along with his brother Donald.
Commemorated on the family headstone, Loth Churchyard
Recorded on page 63 of the Canadian First World War Book of Remembrance, Ottawa.

CAMPBELL, Hugh
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: S/8619
Unit: 10th (Service) Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Died: Killed in action 14.7.16 Longueval, Somme
Age: 26
Parents: George Campbell
Born: Melnish?, Sutherland
Home: Tain
Enlisted: Glasgow
Notes: Pulrossie, Creich connection?
Commemorated: The Thiepval Memorial, France

CAMPBELL, James ‘Jamie’
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: S/40020.
Unit: 1st Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders
Died: Shot by sniper 5.11.17 Tekrit, Mesopotamia
Age: 21
Parents: John (Road Contractor) and Fanny Campbell of Sangomore, Durness
Born: Durness
Home: Laid, Durness
Enlisted: Durness May 1916
Notes: Served on Western Front until caught enteric fever 21.12.16. July 1917 drafted to Mesopotamia
Buried: 1 mile Southwest of Tekrit, Iraq. (along with two others from battalion killed on the same day)
Commemorated: Basra Memorial. Iraq
Memorials: Listed on the Durness War Memorial

CAMPBELL, John Duncan
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 8431
Unit: 1st Battalion, Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders
Died: 11.11.14
Age: 24
Parent: John Campbell of Craigton, Bonar Bridge
Home: Airdens, Creich
Job: Regular Soldier
Commemorated: Menin Gate Memorial, Ieper, Belgium
Memorials: Listed on the Creich War Memorial, Bonar Bridge

CAMPBELL, John
Unit: Canadian Expeditionary Force
Notes: See William Campbell?
Memorials: Listed on the Kincardine and Croick War Memorial, Ardgay

CAMPBELL, John Lorne M.M.
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 438564
Unit: 8th (Manitoba) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force
Died: Killed in action 29.9.18 Cambrai
Age: 35
Parent: Mr J.R. Campbell of Glencassley, Scotland
Born: 13.5.1884 Shinness
Home: Canada
Job/Trade: Trainman (ex Mountie)
Enlisted: 16.4.15 Port Arthur, Ontario (Re-enlisted 23.7.15 Shornecliffe, England)
Arrived in France:
Notes: 5 years service with North West Mounted Police
Medals: Military Medal
Buried: Haynecourt British Cemetery, France.
Memorials: Listed on the Lairg War Memorial and the Kincardine and Croick War Memorial, Ardgay
Commemorated on Memorial Plaque in Lairg Parish Church along with his brother (Colin Campbell who died in Canada after the war)
Commemorated on page 380 of the Canadian First World War Book of Remembrance, Ottawa

CAMPBELL, Kenneth
Rank: Gunner
Regimental Number: 82206
Unit: Anti-Aircraft Service, Royal Garrison Artillery
Died: 29.9.18
Age: 42
Parents: John Campbell and Janet Ross Campbell of Kirtomy, Bettyhill
Born: Farr
Buried: Farr Parish Churchyard
Memorials: Listed on the Bettyhill War Memorial, Farr

CAMPBELL, Lorne
Rank: Lieutenant
Unit: Canadian Mounted Rifles
Memorials: Listed on the Rosehall War Memorial
Listed on the Tain War memorial.

CAMPBELL, Peter
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: S/40021
Unit: 7th (Service) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders
Died: Killed in action 12.10.1917
Parents: Peter (Railway Surfaceman) and Elizabeth Campbell of Golspie
Spouse: Jane Campbell of 46, Wood Market, Kelso, Roxburghshire
Born: Golspie
Enlisted: Kelso
Commemorated: Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium
Memorials: Listed on the Golspie War Memorial, and listed on the Kelso War Memorial, Borders

CAMPBELL, William
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 267327
Unit: 1/6th (Morayshire) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. T.F.
Died: Killed in action 31.7.1917
Age: 24
Parents: Donald and Barbara Campbell of 7 Brabster Street, Thurso
Born: Golspie 1893
Job/Trade:
Buried: Artillery Wood Cemetery, Boezinge, Belgium
Memorials: Listed on the Thurso War Memorial, Caithness

CAMPBELL, William
Unit: Canadian Expeditionary Force
Age: 28
Parents: William Campbell and Janet (Sinclair) Campbell of the Post Office, Ardgay
Memorials: Commemorated on the family headstone, Kincardine Burial Ground, Ardgay

CARMICHAEL, Robert R.
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regimental Number: 50573
Unit: 12th (Service) Battalion, The Royal Scots
Died: Killed in action 1.10.18
Born: Milnathort, Kinross-shire
Enlisted: Golspie
Notes: Formerly 2/17542 Training Reserve
Commemorated: Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

CATTO, James
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: S/1537
Unit: 8th (Service) Battalion, Gordon Highlanders
Died: Killed in action 25.9.15 Loos
Born: Helmsdale
Enlisted: Aberdeen
Commemorated: Loos Memorial, France

CHALMERS, James Stewart M.A.
Rank: Temporary 2nd Lieutenant
Unit: 12th (Service) Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders attached to 1st Bn Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders.
Died: Died of head wounds 7.10.1916 Yorkhill Hospital, Glasgow
Age: 25
Parents: David and Jane Chalmers of 58, Barrack Street, Dundee
Born: Dundee 23.7.1891
Commisssioned: 24.12.1914
Notes: Resident in Brora with the Edwards, Victoria Road, at somepoint during or before the War
MA – Which Uni??
Buried: Dundee Western Necropolis, Scotland
Memorials: Listed on the Clyne War Memorial, Brora
Listed on the Clyne Parish Church War Memorial, Brora
Recorded in the A.& S.H. Roll of Honour, The Scottish National War Memorial

CHALMERS, William
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 2370
Unit: 2nd Battalion, Australian Imperial Force
Died: Died of wounds 12.11.17
Age: 33
Parents: William and Elizabeth Chalmers of Kemnay
Spouse: Agnes Chalmers (Ross) of Westend, Invershin
Born: Kemnay, Aberdeenshire
Home: Sydney, N.S.W.
Trade: Farmer
Enlisted: 8.5.15 Sydney, Australia
Notes: Emigrated aged 25
Buried: Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium
Listed on Panel 32 of the Australian War Memorial, Canberra

CHRISTIAN, Joseph
Rank: Lance Sergeant
Regimental Number: 10049
Unit: 2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders
Died: Died of wounds 19.10.14
Age: 25.
Parents: John (Gamekeeper) and Jane Christian of Sibell Road, Golspie
Born: Golspie
Job: Regular Soldier
Enlisted: Dornoch
Buried: Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentiers, France
Memorials: Listed on the Golspie War Memorial

CHRISTIE, Malcolm Ross
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 1518
Unit: 4th (Ross-Highland) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders T.F.
Died: 9.5.15
Age: 19
Parents: Malcolm Christie of Heath Cottage, Carrieblair, Edderton
Home: Carrieblair, Edderton
Commemorated: Le Touret Memorial, France
Memorials: Listed on the Edderton War Memorial

CHRISTIE, William
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: S/40135
Unit: 7th (Service) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders
Died: 10.4.18
Age: 19
Parents: Mr and Mrs D Christie of Woodside, Edderton
Home: Woodside, Edderton
Commemorated: Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium
Memorials: Listed on the Edderton War Memorial

CLARKE, Angus McLeod
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 1204
Unit: 2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders
Died: Died of gas wounds 3.5.15 Burnt farm Field Dressing Station (Gassed 2.5.15)
Age: 19
Parents: George and Christina McLeod Clarke of Braetongue
Born: Tongue
Enlisted: Fort George
Arrived in France: May 1915
Notes: Formerly 5th Battalion, Drafted to 2nd Bn. In early 1915 to replace casualties
Medals:
Commemorated: Menin Gate Memorial, Ieper, Belgium
Memorials: Listed on the Tongue War Memorial
Recorded in the Seaforth Highlanders Roll of Honour, The Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh Castle

CLARKE, Archibald McDonald
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 59
Unit: 25th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force
Died: 7.8.1916
Age: 28
Parents: James and Mary Clark of Kempy House, Tongue
Born: Erribol
Home: Erribol
Job: Car-driver / mechanic
Enlisted: Bundasberg, Queensland 24.2.1915
Arrived in France:
Notes: To Australia when he was 24
Buried: Puchevillers British Cemetery, France
Memorials: Listed on the Durness War Memorial
Commemorated on Panel 104 of the Australian National War Memorial, Canberra

CLARK, Duncan
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 1956
Unit: 1/5th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment T.F.
Died: Killed in action by sniper 17.5.15 On sentry duty in trenches
Age: 20
Parent: Mr John Clarke (painter) West End, Golspie
Born: Golspie
Home: Golspie
Job: In service with the Marquis and Marchioness of Londonderry
Enlisted: Oakham, Rutlandshire
Arrived in France: March 1915
Notes: Formerly a Cavalry Trooper – NT Golspie RoH early 1915
Battalion in 46th (East Midland) Div. Battalion History of this unit available
A former member of the Golspie Boys Brigade
Buried: Lindenhoek Chalet Military Cemetery, Belgium
Memorials: Listed on the Golspie War Memorial


CLARKE, William
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: S/17360
Unit: 1st Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders
Died: 7.3.18
Age: 37
Parent: Mrs Margaret Clark of Tutim, Rosehall
Enlisted: Tutim
Notes: Formerly 1008 5th Seaforth Highlanders
Buried: Amara War Cemetery, Iraq
Memorials: Listed on the Rosehall War Memorial as a 5th Seaforth Highlander

CLUNAS, Roderick
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 1121
Unit: 1/4th (Ross-Highland) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders T.F.
Died: Killed in action 8.11.15
Parents: John and Jessie Clunas of Lairg
Spouse: Johan McBain Clunas of 9 Grove Terrace, Paton Street. Inverness.
Born: Dornoch.
Enlisted: Alness.
Buried: Merville Communal Cemetery, France

CLYNE, William Sutherland
Rank: Corporal
Regimental Number: 240562
Unit: 1/5th (Sutherland and Caithness) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. T.F.
Died: Killed in action 15.3.17
Age: 20
Parents: George and Isabella Clyne of 39 Barrogill St. Wick
Born: Wick 1896
Home: Wick
Enlisted: Golspie
Arrived in France: 1.5.15
Buried: Maroeuil British Cemetery, France
Memorials: Listed on the Wick War Memorial, Caithness

COMMINS, John
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 241221 (Formerly 4608)
Unit: ‘D’ Coy 1/5th (Sutherland and Caithness) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. T.F.
Died: Killed in action 13.5.17.
Age: 23
Parents: Albert and Hannah Commins
Born: 1894.
Enlisted: Golspie
Commemorated: Arras Memorial, France


CORMACK Francis
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 240727
Unit: 1/5th (Sutherland and Caithness) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. T.F.
Died: Killed in action 16.5.17
Age: 20
Parents: John and Williamina Finlayson Cormack of Mains of Forse, Latheron
Enlisted: Golspie
Commemorated: Arras Memorial, France
Memorials:Listed on the Forse, Latheron and Latheronwheel War Memorial, Latheron, Caithness

CORMACK John S
Rank: Sergeant
Regimental Number: 240405
Unit: 1/5th (Sutherland and Caithness) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. T.F.
Died: Killed in action 9.4.18 Estaires, Lys
Age: 25
Parents: James and Ellen (Mowat) Cormack of Achreamie, Reay
Born: Reay
Home: Reay
Enlisted: Reay
Commemorated: Loos Memorial
Memorials: Listed on the Reay War Memorial, Sutherland

CORMACK John
Rank: Private (Corporal)
Regimental Number: S/40023
Unit: 8th (Service) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders
Died: Killed in action 9.5.18 / 28.8.1918 Double check SDGW
Age: 24
Born: Reay
Home: Reay
Enlisted: Reay
Memorials: Listed on the Reay War Memorial, Sutherland

COWIE, David
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 240326 (Formerly 1028)
Unit: 1/5th (Sutherland and Caithness) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. T.F.
Died: Killed in action 13.11.16 Beaumont Hamel
Age: 30
Parents: James and Isabella Cowie of Clahmore, Dornoch
Home: Dornoch
Buried: Hawthorn Ridge Cemetery No.1, Auchonvillers, France
Memorials: Listed on the Dornoch War Memorial
Commemorated on the Congregation Memorial Window, Dornoch Cathedral
Recorded on the Congregation Roll of Honour, Dornoch Cathedral

CRAIG, Thomas
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 4841
Unit: 1/5th (Sutherland and Caithness) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. T.F.
Died: Died of wounds 21.12.16.
Age: 32
Born: Dunfermline 1884
Enlisted: Lairg
Buried: Colchester Cemetery, Essex, England
Memorials: Listed on the Lairg War Memorial

CUMMING, Gabriel
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: S/19581
Unit: 8th (Service) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders
Died: Killed in action 22.8.17.
Born: Dornoch
Enlisted: Fort George
Buried: Dochy Farm New British Cemetery, Belgium
Memorials: Listed on the Dornoch War Memorial, as a 5th Seaforth.

CUTHBERT, Donald Gunn D.C.M.
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 3/4222
Unit: 2nd Battalion, The Royal Highlanders (Black Watch)
Died: Killed in action 21.1.1916
Age: 30
Parent: William Cuthbert of Helmsdale
Spouse: Roberta Gunn Cuthbert (Died pre-war)
Born: Kildonan
Home: N/K
Job: Journalist
Enlisted: Golspie
Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal (Gazetted 15.4.16)
Notes: D.C.M. Citation – For conspicuous gallantry in taking up an advanced position in a traverse, whence he held up the enemy’s advance with rifle fire till bombs (grenades) could be brought up.
Commemorated: Basra Memorial, Iraq
Memorials: Listed on the Kildonan War Memorial, Helmsdale.
Commemorated on the family headstone in Helmsdale Burial Ground

DALTON, William
Rank: Regimental Sergeant Major
Regimental Number: 5963
Unit: 22nd Battalion, Australian Infantry
Died: 3.10.1917
Age: 35
Spouse: Isabella Dalton of Dalchalm, Clyne
Born: Tockwith, North Yorkshire, England. 1882
Job/Trade: Farmer. Ex-regular Soldier
Enlisted: 12.9.16, Coburg, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Notes: King’s Own Scottish Borderer for 12 years. Emigrated to Australia 1912.
Commemorated: The Menin Gate Memorial, Belgium
Memorials: Listed on the Clyne War Memorial
Listed on the Clyne United Free Church War Memorial, Brora
Listed on Panel 96 of The Australian National War Memorial, Canberra
Listed in the 22nd Bn. A.I.F. Roll of Honour as Sergeant

DAVIDSON, Alexander Military Medal
Rank: Corporal
Regimental Number: 446853
Unit: 85th (Nova Scotia Highlanders) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force
Died: Killed in Action 30.10.17.
Age: 31
Parents: James Davidson and Catherine MacKay Davidson of Portgower.
Home: Nova Scotia
Enlisted: Canada
Medals: Military Medal.
Buried: Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium.
Memorials: Listed on the Loth War Memorial, as Sergeant.
Commemorated on the family headstone, Loth Churchyard
Recorded on page 225 of the Canadian First World War Book of Remembrance, Ottawa.

DAVIDSON, Robert William
Rank: Temporary Lieutenant
Unit: 10th (Service) Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Died: Killed in action 12.10.17
Age: 23
Parents: Robert William Davidson, (Fishcurer) and L.N. Davidson of West End, Main Street, Golspie
Born: September 1894, Burghead, Banff
Home: West End, Golspie
Trade: Cooper
Enlisted: Aberdeen 27.4.14. 2nd Highland Field Ambulance, R.A.M.C. T.F.
Arrived in France: 1.5.15
Commissioned: In the field as 2nd Lt. 23.9.15 in 28th Bn. London Regt. 7.11.15 to 10th Argylls
Notes: Home on sick leave Sept 1916.
Commemorated: Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium
Memorials: Listed on the Golspie War Memorial

DEEGAN, Richard
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: S/8332
Unit: 7th (Service) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders
Died: Died of wounds 18.12.15
Age: 19
Parents: Michael (Sergeant Instructor) and Mary (Hammond) Deegan of 21, Anstey Road, Camberwell, London
Born: Railway Terrace, Brora 6.7.1896
Enlisted: Hamilton, Lanarkshire
Arrived in France: 5.6.15
Notes: Formerly 3/7668, Scottish Rifles
Medals: 1914-1915 Star, War Medal, Victory Medal
Buried: Etaples Military Cemetery, France

DENOON, William
Rank: Sergeant
Regimental Number: S/14436
Unit: 2nd Battalion, Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders
Died: Killed in action 21 or 25.5.17. Struma Valley, Macedonia
Age: 40
Parents: Mr. And Mrs. John Denoon of Strathkyle, Culrain, Kincardine
Born: Kincardine
Home: Strathkyle
Enlisted: Glasgow
Buried: Struma Military Cemetery, Greece
Memorials: Listed on the Kincardine and Croick War Memorial, Ardgay

DINGWALL, William
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 8821
Unit: 2nd Battalion, Scots Guards
Died: Killed in action 12.3.15 Neuve Chapelle
Age: 20
Parents: Donald Dingwall (gardener) of Williams Cottage, Dornoch
Born: Tain
Job: Regular Soldier, ex-gardener
Enlisted: Dornoch, January 1914
Notes: Formerly 'B' Coy. 5th Seaforths
Commemorated: Le Touret Memorial, France.
Memorials: Listed on the Dornoch War Memorial
Commemorated on the Congregation Memorial Window, Dornoch Cathedral
Recorded on the Congregation Roll of Honour, Dornoch Cathedral

DONN, Benjamin M.M.
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regimental Number: 240537
Unit: 1/5th (Sutherland and Caithness) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. T.F.
Died: Killed in action 14.5.17
Age: 21
Parent: John Donn of Brough, Humprigs, Wick
Born: Wick 1896
Home: Ackergill
Job/Trade:
Enlisted: Golspie
Arrived in France: 1.5.15
Medals: Military Medal (Gazetted 18.6.17)
Memorials: Listed on the Wick War Memorial, Caithness


DOUGLAS, William
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: S/27447
Unit: 1/6th (Morayshire) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders T.F.
Died: Killed in action 25.10.18
Age: 21
Parents: Mrs Johan Cameron of Mid Fearn, Ardgay
Born: Kincardine
Enlisted: Inverness
Buried: Maing Communal Cemetery Extension, France
Memorials: Listed on the Kincardine and Croick War Memorial, Ardgay

DUCHART, Peter
Rank: Corporal
Regimental Number: 3072
Unit: 1/5th (Sutherland and Caithness) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. T.F.
Died: Killed in action 15.6.15 Givenchy
Parent: Alexander Duchart, 26 Nicholson Street, Wick
Born: Wick
Home: Wick
Job: Fisherman
Enlisted: Golspie
Arrived in France: 1.5.15
Commemorated: Le Touret Memorial, France
Memorials: Listed on the Wick War Memorial, Caithness

DUFF George
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: S/41714
Unit: 1/4th (Ross-Highland) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders T.F.
Died: Disease 23.11.18
Age: 19
Parents: Henry and Betsy Duff of Skelbo
Born: Dornoch
Enlisted: Nairn
Notes: Formerly 2466 Training Reserve
Buried: Terlinethun British Cemetery, Wimille, France
Memorials:Listed on the Dornoch War Memorial, as a 5th Seaforth Highlander
Commemorated on the Memorial Plaque in Dornoch Free Church
Commemorated on Memorial Plaque in Embo Village Hall

DUFF John
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 2483
Unit: 1/6th Battalion, Scottish Rifles T.F.
Died: 15.6.15
Age: 21
Parents: Alexander and Christina Duff of Birichen, Dornoch
Commemorated: Le Touret Memorial, France
Memorials: Listed on the Dornoch War Memorial
Commemorated on family headstone, Dornoch East Cemetery

DUFF, Walter
Rank: Private.
Regimental Number: 202716 (Formerly 5458)
Unit: 1/5th (Sutherland and Caithness) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. T.F.
Died: Killed in action 21.3.18 in defence of Beaumetz-Les-Cambria
Age: 22
Born: Kildonan 1896
Home: N/K
Job/Trade: N/K
Enlisted: Fort George, Ardersier, Inverness-shire.
Medals: War Medal, Victory Medal
Buried: Beaumetz-les-Cambrai Military Cemetery No1, France
Memorials: Listed on the Clyne War Memorial
Listed on the Clyne United Free Church War Memorial, Brora

DUFF, Walter David
Rank: Private.
Regimental Number: 29174
Unit: 16th (Manitoba) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force
Died: Killed in action 23.4.15
Age: 31.
Parents: David and Barbara (Leslie) Duff of Bonar Bridge
Born: Bonar Bridge 16.8.1885
Home: Canada (emigrated 1902)
Trade: Butcher
Enlisted: Valcarier, Canada 23.9.14, 4th Brigade
Medals: N/K
Notes: Previous Military service in Seaforths Territorials
Commemorated: Menin Gate Memorial, Belgium
Memorials:Listed on the Creich War Memorial, Bonar Bridge
Commemorated on family headstone in Creich Old Churchyard
Recorded on page 13 of the First World War Book of Remembrance, Ottawa, Canada

DUNBAR, William
Rank: Sergeant
Regimental Number: 9322
Unit: 1st Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders
Died: Killed in action 20.12.14
Born: Alves, Elgin, Morayshire
Home: (Not Morayshire)
Enlisted: Golspie
Commemorated: Le Touret Memorial, France

DUNCAN, Alexander ‘Alick’
Rank: Corporal
Regimental Number: 267266 (Formerly 5520)
Unit: 1/6th (Morayshire) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. T.F.
Died: Killed in action 9.4.17
Age: 20
Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Duncan, of Victoria Road, Brora
Born: Clyne 1897
Enlisted: Brora
Medals: War Medal, Victory Medal
Buried: Highland Cemetery, France
Memorials: Listed on the Clyne War Memorial
Listed on the Clyne Parish Church War Memorial, Brora

DUNCAN, Alfred Charles Robinson
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: S/40001
Unit: 2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders
Died: 22.12.16
Age: 19
Parents: William and Margaret C. Duncan of Balinoe, Ardgay
Born: Lairg.
Enlisted: Fort George
Buried: St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France
Memorials:Listed on the Kincardine and Croick War Memorial, Ardgay

DUNCAN, Robert George M.M.
Rank: Private.
Regimental Number: 761024
Unit: 43rd (Manitoba)(79th Cameron Highlanders of Canada) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force.
Died: Killed in action 8.10.16
Age: 26
Parents: John and Margaret (Sutherland)Duncan of Shoemaker Street. Brora.
Born: 1890
Medals: Military Medal
Buried: Regina Trench Cemetery, France.
Memorials: Listed on the Clyne War Memorial, Brora.
Recorded in the C.E.F. Roll of Honour, The Scottish National War Memorial
Recorded on page 80 of the First World War Book of Remembrance, Ottowa, Canada
Commemorated on the family headstone in Clyne New Burial Ground.

DUNDAS James W A
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regimental Number: 38319
Unit: 10th/11th (Service) Battalion, Highland Light Infantry
Died: Killed in action 22.3.18
Age: 33
Parents: John and Agnes (Rugg) Dundas of Isauld, Reay
Born: Thurso
Enlisted: Edinburgh
Commemorated: Arras Memorial
Memorials: Listed on the Reay War Memorial, Sutherland, along with his brothers Thomas and William

DUNDAS Thomas DCM
Rank: Company Sergeant Major
Regimental Number: 393
Unit: 7th (Service) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders
Died: Killed in action 9.4.16
Age: 24
Parents: John and Agnes (Rugg) Dundas of Isauld, Reay
Born: Thurso
Enlisted: Thurso
Medals awarded: Distinguished Conduct Medal
Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and ability on the 25th September 1915, near the Three Cabarets. After the first advance he displayed great bravery and powers of leadership in reorganising another attack Later, when his men were being relieved he saw a party of another regiment in difficulties, and, taking some men back, he bombed the Germans out of the trench under heavy fire. On the 27th September during an attack on the Redoubt, he went back and brought up bombs under very heavy fire. Throughout the operations his splendid example and devotion to duty were most marked
Buried: Nieppe Communal Cemetery, France
Memorials: Listed on the Reay War Memorial along with his brothers James and Thomas

DUNDAS William
Rank: Sergeant
Regimental Number: 267363
Unit: 1/6th (Morayshire) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. T.F.
Died: Killed in action 21.4.17 Arras
Age: 22
Parents: John and Agnes (Rugg) Dundas of Isauld, Reay
Born: Olrig
Enlisted: Thurso
Buried: St. Nicholas British Cemetery,
Memorials: Listed on the Reay War Memorial, Sutherland along with his brothers James and William

DUNN, Wilfred
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 2062
Unit: 5th (Angus and Dundee) Battalion, The Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) T.F.
Died: Killed in action 8.3.15. attached to Royal Engineer Field Company
Age: 20
Parents: Charles and Elsie Dunn of 11 St Peter’s Place, Montrose
Born: Helmsdale
Enlisted: Montrose, Angus
Buried: Rue-Petillon Military Cemetery, France
Memorials: Listed on the Montrose War Memorial, Angus

DUNNET, James
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 240965 (Formerly 4210)
Unit: 1/5th (Sutherland and Caithness) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. T.F.
Died: Died of wounds 28.7.18
Age: 32
Parents: James and Jessie Dunnet of Tongside, Halkirk
Home: Halkirk, Caithness
Enlisted: Golspie
Arrived in France: 27.9.15
Buried: Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France
Memorials: Listed on the Halkirk War Memorial, Caithness

EDWARDS, Robert
Rank: Sergeant
Regimental Number: 50
Unit: 1/5th (Sutherland and Caithness) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. T.F.
Died: Killed in action 15.6.15. Givenchy, France
Age: 39
Parents: James (Collier) and Isabella Edwards
Spouse: married with 4 children
Born: Clyne 8.3.1876
Home: Victoria Road, Brora
Job/Trade: N/K
Enlisted: Brora
Arrived in France: 1.5.15
Medals: 1914-1915 Star, War Medal, Victory Medal
Commemorated: Le Touret Memorial, France
Memorials: Listed on the Clyne War Memorial
Listed on the Clyne Parish Church War Memorial, Brora

ELLIOT Alistair
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regimental Number: 333212
Unit: 9th (Glasgow Highlanders) Battalion, Highland Light Infantry
Died: killed in action 12.4.18 Neuve Eglise, Belgium
Age: 24
Parents: John and Marion Elliot of Glendhu, Assynt (late of Glencoul)
Born: Eddrachilles
Home: Glasgow
Job: Bank of Scotland emloyee, Glasgow (Joined Bonar Bridge, then Invergarry)
Enlisted: Glasgow
Notes: His brother William also fell
Commemorated: Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium
Memorials: Listed on the Achfary Estate Memorial, Glencoul, Assynt
Listed on the Scourie War Memorial
Listed on the Invergarry War Memorial, Inverness-shire

ELLIOT, William M.M.
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: S/40678
Unit: 8th (Service) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders
Died: Killed in action 28.7.17
Born: Glasgow
Enlisted: Dornoch
Notes: Formerly 6366 Lovat Scouts and 26937 QOCH.
Medals: Military Medal
Commemorated: Menin Gate Memorial, Ieper, Belgium
Memorials: Listed on the Creich War Memorial, Bonar Bridge

ELLIOT, William
Rank: Corporal
Regimental Number: S/26523
Unit: 7th (Service) Battalion, Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders attached 2nd Entrenching Battalion
Died: Influenza 29.3.17
Age: 25
Parents: John and Marion Elliot of Glendhu, Assynt (late of Glencoul)
Born: Eddrachilles
Home: Glencoul
Job: Stalker on the Reay Estate
Enlisted: Beauly 1914
Arrived in France / Gallipoli:
Notes: Formerly 5261 Lovat Scouts. The 2nd Entrenching Battalion was a holding unit for men returning to the trenches after being in hospital.
His brother Alistair also fell
Medals:
Buried: Longueness Souvenir Cemetery, St. Omer, France
Memorials: Achfary Estate Memorial, Glencoul, Assynt
Listed on the Scourie War Memorial

EYEVAL, John Alexander
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regimental Number: S/16193
Unit: 1/6th (Morayshire) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders
Died: Died of wounds 26.4.1918 as a Prisoner-of-War in Roubaix Hospital
Age: 22.
Parents: David and Annie Ross Eyeval, of Gower Street, Brora
Born: Golspie
Home: Brora
Job/Trade: N/K
Enlisted: Brora, October 1915 in Lovat Scouts
Notes: Captured by Germans between 9th and 12th April 1918
In all official paperwork his family name is given as Ivel. Two other brothers served, William winning the Military Medal
Formerly Lovat Scouts
Medals: War Medal, Victory Medal
Buried: Laventie Military Cemetery, France (Originally buried in Place Chapel Communal Cemetery, near Tournai)
Memorials: Listed on the Clyne War Memorial

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