The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

dalblair · Joined: 26 Aug 2010 Posts: 564 Location: coupar angus

I have a newspaper reference to this man who died from diptheria at Bedford in January 1915.Son of Mr David Low,Walmar,Downfield,Dundee.
He is listed in the People`s Journal as living at 282 Strathmartine Road,Dundee and is listed in the Dundee ROH.
I cannot find him on CWGC-SNWM is down at present for me so cannot check there.
Can anyone find him?

kinnethmont · Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1649 Location: Aberdeenshire

He is not listed by CWGC, so might be a non comm.

There is an Alexander Low aged 18 died in the first quarter of 1915 at Bedford. You would need to purchase his death certificate to see what details it provides.
It might confirm he was a serving soldier, but might not confirm any connection to Dundee.
Let me know if you obtain the DC, I may be able to get some money for you if it turns out to be a valid non comm case.
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Jim

If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

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Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2014 7:34 pm Post subject:

A POSSIBILITY

MacLEAN, D
Rank:Private
Service No:1675
Date of Death:06/01/1915
Regiment/Service:Cameron Highlanders
4th Bn.
Grave ReferenceI. 335.
CemeteryBEDFORD CEMETERY, BEDFORDSHIRE
Additional Information:

There is no death of a D Maclean (or any variation) in Bedford in Jan - Mar 1915.

The 1/4th Battalion Cameron Highlanders in August 1914 were at Inverness as part of Seaforth & Cameron Brigade in the Highland Division. They moved to Bedford and on 20 February they landed in France.
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Ken

dhubthaigh · Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2014 8:22 pm Post subject:

Eight pages of Alex Low's service record exist on Ancestry (not too much detail). Listed as No. 810, Highland Arm Coly.

I can also tell you that he had a military funeral and is buried at Balgay Cemetery, Dundee.

Mark

dhubthaigh · Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2014 8:33 pm Post subject:

kinnethmont · Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1649 Location: Aberdeenshire

Mark

I saw the file, but will still need the DC to confirm the death details. The image of the funeral is a great find.

Driver, 2nd Highland Ammunition Column

Dalblair
Definately a non comm if it can be proved. Well done in finding him.
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Jim

If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

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dhubthaigh · Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2014 8:53 pm Post subject:

Good news.

kinnethmont · Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1649 Location: Aberdeenshire

dalblair · Joined: 26 Aug 2010 Posts: 564 Location: coupar angus

Gents,
Thanks very much for the info and delighted to see he might be commemorated.
He`s one of the missing Dundee High boys-of which more sleuthing will doubtless be required in the months ahead!
Mark-if you could send me the details of the funeral pic that would be very helpful.
Hugh

kinnethmont · Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1649 Location: Aberdeenshire

I am now aware that Alexander Robertson Low died age 17 on 8 January 1915 and his funeral took place on the 13th. His unmarked grave at Balgray has been located.
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Jim

If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

www.kinnethmont.co.uk

DelBoy · Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 7:05 pm Post subject:

Good work everyone.

kinnethmont · Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1649 Location: Aberdeenshire

kinnethmont · Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1649 Location: Aberdeenshire

Hugh

The DC confirms that Bombadier Alexander Low, 2nd Highland Brigade of Dundee, NB died on 8th January 1915 at The Isolation Hospital, St. Mary, Bedford.
Cause of Death was 1. Diptheria ( 5 days ) 2. Broncho Pneumonia

His case is now in the system.

Again, well done in finding him.
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Jim

If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

www.kinnethmont.co.uk

dhubthaigh · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 3:08 pm Post subject:

Now on CWGC

LOW, ALEXANDER ROBERTSON

Rank: Bombardier
Service No:810
Date of Death: 08/01/1915
Age:18
Regiment/Service:Royal Field Artillery 2nd Highland Brigade
Grave Reference: Sec. D. Grave 429C.
Cemetery: DUNDEE (BALGAY) CEMETERY
Additional Information: Son of David and Alice Elsie Low of Dundee.
N.B.
Recent research has shown that Bombardier Low is buried here. The Commission is in the process of producing a headstone to mark his grave.

Adam Brown · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 8:22 pm Post subject:

Excellent news, well done all.

Thanks

Adam