The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

dhubthaigh · Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 6:09 pm Post subject: Glasgow - Q for David McNay

David,

Looking for Edward Fitzsimmons Pvt. Royal Scots KIA 27/09/1915.

He was a native of Blairgowrie but removed to Glasgow. CWGC gives mothers address at 113 Burnside St, Glasgow.

Any ideas of where he might be commemorated if address is relevant?

regards,
Mark

dhubthaigh · Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 7:06 pm Post subject:

Another Blairgowrie native - commemorated where possibly?

Name: McFARLANE
Initials: W P
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Unit Text: 8th Bn.
Age: 24
Date of Death: 14/10/1918
Service No: S/43601
Additional information: Son of John and Mary McFarlane, of 8, Mathieson Rd., Glasgow.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: II. D. 7.
Cemetery: YPRES RESERVOIR CEMETERY

David McNay · Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 11:30 pm Post subject:

W P McFarlane is listed in the Glasgow City Roll of Honour. Listed as a Private in the Royal highlanders, address 8 Mathieson Road.

Edward Fitzsimmons is also listed in the Glasgow Roll of Honour. Private, royal Scots, address 113 Burnside Street.

The next name on the Roll, Hugh J Fitzsimmons, Private Black Watch, has the same address.

I think the answer to this is that their "Glasgow" place of commemoration is the Cenotaph in George Square.

Regards,

David