The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

Mike Morley · Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 1:36 pm Post subject:

Name; MCLEAN, JC
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 82026
Regiment/Service: Machine Gun Corps (Infantry), 34th Bn
Date of Death: 26/6/1918
Age: 30
Additional Information: Son of William and Mary Clapperton McLean, of Penicuik; husband of Catherine C. McLean, of 5, Newby Court, Peebles.
Grave Reference: A 3
Cemetery: Montigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme

Also named on Penicuik War Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 1:40 pm Post subject:

Name: MCLEAN, J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Corporal
Service Number: 12065
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots, 2nd Bn
Date of Death: 2/8/1915
Panel Reference: Panel 11
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 1:46 pm Post subject:

Name: MCLEMAN, JOSEPH
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 202529
Regiment/Service: Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), 5th Bn
Date of Death: 5/11/1916
Age: 21
Additional Information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. McLeman, of Avoch Cottage, Deanpark, Peebles.
Panel Reference: Pier and Face 4D
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial

Also named on Peebles Old Parish Church Memorial and Peebles Silver Band Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 3:25 pm Post subject:

Name: MCMORRAN, WILLIAM
Initials: W
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 335297
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots, 15th Bn
Date of Death: Between 9/4/1918 and 16/4/1918
Age: 20
Additional Information: Son of Mary McMorran, of 41, Rosetta Rd., Peebles, and the late Richard McMorran.
Panel Reference: Panel 1
Memorial: Ploegsteert Memorial

Mike Morley · Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 3:39 pm Post subject:

Name: MCNAUGHT, JAMES
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots, 2nd Bn
Date of Death: 7/1/1917
Grave Reference: I K 9
Cemetery: Serre Road Cemetery No 2

Also named on Walkerburn War Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 3:46 pm Post subject:

Name: MCVEY, HUGH
Initials: H
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: S/13818
Regiment/Service: Cameron Highlanders, 7th Bn
Date of Death: 25/9/1915
Panel Reference: Panel 119 to 124
Memorial: Loos Memorial.

Also named on Dailly War Memorial and the bronze plaque in Stobo kirk.

Mike Morley · Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 8:55 pm Post subject:

Name: MELROSE, ROBERT
Initials: R
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 10144
Regiment/Service: Scots Guards
1st Bn
Awards: MM
Date of Death: 15/9/1916
Panel Reference: Pier and Face 7D
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial

Mike Morley · Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 9:06 pm Post subject:

Name: MICHIE, A
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: Private
Service Number: 29365
Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry, 16th Bn
Date of Death: 23/4/1915
Panel Reference: Panel 24 - 26 - 28 - 30
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial

and his brother:

Name: MICHIE, WILLIAM
Initials: W
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 240177
Regiment/Service: Seaforth Highlanders, 1st/5th Bn
Date of Death: 7/9/1917
Age: 27
Additional Information: Son of Alexander Michie, of 94, Old Town, Peebles.
Grave Reference: VI A 2
Cemetery: Dozinghem Military Cemetery

Both are also named on Peebles Old Parish Church Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 9:14 pm Post subject:

Name: MILLAR, R
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 9447
Regiment/Service: Cameron Highlanders, 1st Bn
Date of Death: 26/3/1915
Age: 21
Additional Information: Son of Robert and Mary Millar, of 12, Waterside, Peebles.
Grave Reference: IV A 6
Cemetery: Niederzwhehren Cemetery, Kassel.

Also named on Peebles Old Parish Church Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2019 1:35 pm Post subject:

Name: MILLAR, THOMAS HIND
Initials: TH
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 351267
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots, 9th Bn
Date of Death: 23/4/1917
Age: 32
Additional Information: Son of the late James Millar, of Selkirk.
Grave Reference: I A 7
Cemetery: Level Crossing Cemetery, Fampoux

Also named on Selkirk War Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2019 8:30 pm Post subject:

MILLER, THOMAS ALEXANDER GRANT

Rank: Lieutenant
Date of Death: 26/04/1915
Age: 21
Regiment/Service: King's Own Scottish Borderers 1st Bn.
Panel Reference: Panel 84 to 92 or 220 to 222.
Memorial: HELLES MEMORIAL
Additional Information:
Son of the Rev. T. D. and Margaret Julia Miller, of Kirkurd Manse, Dolphinton, Peeblesshire and Inveraven, Bridgend, Perth. A noted Rugby football player.

MILLER, ARCHIBALD WILLIAM BUCHANAN

Rank: Lieutenant
Date of Death: 13/07/1917
Age: 21
Regiment/Service: Royal Flying Corps 29th Sqdn. and 1st Bn. King's Own Scottish Borderers
Grave Reference: Hollebosch Ger. Cem. Mem. 19.
Cemetery: HARLEBEKE NEW BRITISH CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Son of the Rev. Thomas Duncan Miller, M.A., and Margaret Julia Grant Miller, of Inveraven, Bridgend, Perth.

Both are also named on Kirkurd War Memorial, on Edinburgh Academy memorial and have a plaque in St John's Kirk, Perth. Both also attended Fettes College.

Mike Morley · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2019 8:34 pm Post subject:

Name: MILLER, JOHN LINDSAY
Initials: JL
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 351494
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots, 9th Bn
Date of Death: 21/4/1917
Age: 21
Additional Information: Son of Alexander and Isabella Milne, of 137, Broughton Rd., Edinburgh.
Grave Reference: I B 39
Cemetery: Level Crossing Cemetery, Fampoux

Mike Morley · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2019 8:39 pm Post subject:

Name: MIRTLE, H
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 13570
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots, 12th Bn
Date of Death: 22/10/1917
Age: 32
Additional Information: Son of Henry and Hannah Mirtle, of Innerleithen; husband of Margaret Mirtle, of Marmion Cottage, Innerleithen, Peeblesshire.
Grave Reference: I E 56
Cemetery: Duhallow ADS Cemetery

Also named on Innerleithen War Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2019 8:45 pm Post subject:

Name: MITCHELL, ADAM
Initials: A
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 203627
Regiment/Service: Cameron Highlanders, 6th Bn; formerly (7562) Royal Scots
Date of Death: 28/3/1918
Age: 19
Additional Information: Son of James and Marion Mitchell, of 2, Tweedgreen, Peebles.
Panel Reference: Bay 9
Memorial: Arras Memorial

Also named on Peebles Old Parish Church Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2019 8:49 pm Post subject:

Name: MITCHELL, ALEXANDER BAIN
Initials: AB
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 7772
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots, 1st/8th Bn
Date of Death: 22/5/1916
Age: 17
Additional Information: Son of James and Annie Mitchell, of Peebles.
Grave Reference: I E 6
Cemetery: Maroeuil British Cemetery.