The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

Mike Morley · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 8:06 pm Post subject:

Name: RICHARDSON, JAMES CLELLAND
Initials: JC
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: Private (Piper)
Service Number: 28930
Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry, 16th Bn
Awards: VC
Date of Death: 9/10/1916
Age: 20
Additional Information: Son of David and Mary Prosser Richardson, of Princess Avenue, Chilliwack, British Columbia. Native of Bellshill, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Grave Reference: III F 36
Cemetery: Adanac Military Cemetery, Miraumont

An extract from "The London Gazette," No. 30967, dated 18th Oct., 1918, records the following

"For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty when, prior to attack, he obtained permission from his Commanding Officer to play his company
over the top". As the Company approached the objective, it was held up by very strong wire and came under intense fire, which caused heavy casualties and demoralised the formation for the moment. Realising the situation, Piper Richardson strode up and down outside the wire, playing his pipes with the greatest coolness. The effect was instantaneous. Inspired by his splendid example, the company rushed the wire with such fury and determination that the obstacle was overcome and the position captured. Later,after participating in bombing operations, he was detailed to take back a wounded comrade and prisoners. After proceeding about 200 yards Piper Richardson remembered that he had left his pipes behind. Although strongly urged not to do so, he insisted on returning to recover his pipes. He has never been seen since, and death has been presumed accordingly owing to lapse of time."

Also named on Bellshill and Rutherglen War Memorials, Rutherglen Old Parish Church Memorial, and Stonelaw High School Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 8:39 pm Post subject:

Name: RICHARDSON, J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Corporal
Service Number: 7510
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots, 1st/8th Bn
Date of Death: 25/7/1916
Grave Reference: I C 16
Cemetery: Flatiron Copse Cemetery, Mametz

and his brother

Name: RICHARDSON, RICHARD
Initials: R
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Sapper
Service Number: 422692
Regiment/Service: Royal Engineers, 227th Field Coy
Date of Death: 30/3/1918
Panel Reference: Panel 10 to 13
Memorial: Pozieres Memorial

Both are also named on Innerleithen War Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 8:45 pm Post subject:

Name: RIDDELL, MALCOLM
Initials: M
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Corporal
Service Number: SPTS/1488
Regiment/Service: Royal Fusiliers, 23rd Bn
Date of Death: 27/7/1916
Panel Reference: Pier and Face 8C, 9A and 16A
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial

Also named on Innerleithen War Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 8:51 pm Post subject:

Name: RITCHIE, J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Rifleman
Service Number: 2733
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots, 5th Bn (Queen's Edinburgh Rifles)
Date of Death: 1/9/1916
Age: 29
Additional Information: Son of James Ritchie, of Midlothian; husband of Mary McCulloch Stirling (formerly Ritchie), of 688, Shettleston Road, Shettleston, Glasgow.
Grave Reference: R2
Cemetery: Cambrin Churchyard Extension

Also named on Innerleithen War Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 8:57 pm Post subject:

Name: RITCHIE, WILLIAM LANCELOT
Initials: WL
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Cambridgeshire Regiment
Date of Death: 1/8/1917
Age: 29
Additional Information: Son of William Ritchie, of Umhlali, Natal.
Grave Reference: II E 17
Cemetery: Dozinghem Military Cemetery

Mike Morley · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 9:12 pm Post subject:

Name: ROBERTS, ANDREW
Initials: A
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: S/7513
Regiment/Service: Gordon Highlanders, 2nd Bn
Date of Death: 11/3/1915
Age: 24
Additional Information: Son of Richard Roberts, of 12, Wallogate Place, Hawick, Roxburghshire.
Panel reference: Panel 39 to 41
Memorial: Le Touret Memorial

Mike Morley · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 9:18 pm Post subject:

Name: ROBERTSON, JAMES A
Initials: JA
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 20161
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots, 15th Bn
Date of Death: 1/7/1916
Age: 18
Additional Information: Son of Elizabeth Robertson, of 21, Leopold Place, Edinburgh, and the late James E. Robertson.
Panel Reference: Pier and Face 6D and 7D
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 3:22 pm Post subject:

Name: ROBSON, WILLIAM
Initials: W
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: S/18610
Regiment/Service: Cameron Highlanders, 5th Bn
Date of Death: 11/10/1916
Age: 20
Additional Information: Son of John Robson, of Hall St., Walkerburn, Peebleshire.
Panel Reference: Pier and Face 15B
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial

Also named on Walkerburn War Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 3:24 pm Post subject:

Name: RODGER, ALEXANDER
Initials: A
Nationality: Australian
Rank: Lance Corporal
Service Numebr: 686
Regiment/Service: Australian Infantry, AIF, 42nd Bn
Date of Death: 10/6/1917
Age: 33
Additional Information: Son of John and Christina Rodger. Native of West Linton, Scotland.
Grave Reference: E 7
Cemetery: Bethleem Farm East Cemetery

Also named on West Linton War Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 3:34 pm Post subject:

Name: ROSS, ROBERT THOMAS
Initials: RT
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots Fusiliers, 5th Bn
Date of Death: 29/9/1918
Age: 22
Additional Information: Son of Agnes Ross, of Glasphein, Staffin, Skye, and the late William Ross.
Grave Reference: III E 17
Cemetery: Pont-D'Achelles Military Cemetery, Nieppe

Also named on Tweedsmuir and Oban War Memorials and the University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 3:47 pm Post subject:

Name: RUSSELL, CHARLES L
Initials: CL
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 46278
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots, 15th Bn
Date of Death: 22/3/1918
Age: 23
Additional Information: Son of Robert and Helen Mason Russell, of "Bavelaw," Peebles.
Panel Reference: Bay 1 and 2
Memorial: Arras Memorial

and his brother:

Name: RUSSELL, WM
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 38292
Regiment/Service: Royal Army Medical Corps
Date of Death: 18/2/1919
Additional Information: Son of Robert M. and Helen Russell, of Bayelaw, Peebles.
Grave Reference: 146
Cemetery: Peebles Cemetery

Both are also named on Peebles Old Parish Church Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 3:52 pm Post subject:

Name: RUSSELL, ERIC
Initials:
Nationality: New Zealand
Rank: Serjeant
Service Number: 12/3147"
Regiment/Service: Auckland Regiment, NZEF, 2nd Bn, 16th Waikato Coy
Date of Death: 30/9/1918
Age: 22
Additional Information: Son of James Scott Russell and Violet Foulis Russell, of "The Chase," Thundersley, Essex, England. Native of Peebles, Scotland.
Grave Reference: II A 6
Cemetery: Marcoing British Cemetery

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 3:58 pm Post subject:

Name: RUSSELL, G
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 6973
Regiment/Service: Cameron Highlanders, 1st Bn
Date of Death: Between 22/10/1914 and 24/10/1914
Grave Reference: Weidendreft German Cem Mem 96
Cemetery: Perth Cemetery (China Wall)

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 6:42 pm Post subject:

Name: SANDEMAN, DR
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: Major
Regimant/Service: Canadian Infantry, 5th Bn
Date of Death: 24/4/1915
Age: 35
Additional Information: Son of Richard and Elizabeth Gill Sandeman.
Panel Reference: Panel 18 - 26 - 28
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial

Mike Morley · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 6:45 pm Post subject:

Name: SANDERSON, AW
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Major
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots, 7th Bn
Date of Death: 28/6/1915
Age: 35
Additional Information: Son of William Sanderson and Charlotte Milne Dalrymple Sanderson; husband of Ethel Catherine Watson Sanderson, of Lyne Villa, 252, Ferry Rd., Edinburgh. Of Leith.
Grave Reference: Sp Mem C7
Cemetery: Twelve Tree Copse Cemetery

Also named on West Linton War Memorial.