The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

David McNay · Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:54 pm Post subject: Law, South Lanarkshire

DSCN9360 by Scottish Military Research Group, on Flickr

DSCN9361 by Scottish Military Research Group, on Flickr

DSCN9363 by Scottish Military Research Group, on Flickr

DSCN9364 by Scottish Military Research Group, on Flickr

DSCN9362 by Scottish Military Research Group, on Flickr

David McNay · Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 11:22 am Post subject:

Carluke Historical Society have scanned the Law "Souvenir of the Great War" which lists all the men from the village who served, and all the details behind the War Memorial.

It can be found by following this link.

David McNay · Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 11:15 pm Post subject:

Until I do a bit more homework I am at a loss as to why this man is commemorated here:

Name: HARBINSON, JAMES
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry
Unit Text: 10th/11th Bn.
Age: 26
Date of Death: 10/04/1918
Service No: 17602
Additional information: Son of James and Mary Harbinson, of Larne, Co. Antrim; husband of Sarah D. Harbinson, of 17, Hardy St., Clowes St., West Gorton, Manchester.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Sp. Mem. 12.
Cemetery: HAVERSKERQUE BRITISH CEMETERY

SDGW has him residing in Manchester and enlisting in Dunoon. There's something not quite right, but I can't put my finger on it.

jamiemcginlay · Joined: 20 Dec 2006 Posts: 930 Location: Glasgow

David McNay · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 12:18 am Post subject:

I found out recently, by joining Carluke Historical Society, that this memorial used to be situated in Station Road. It was moved quite a number of years ago due to vandalism.

Adam Brown · Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 10:24 pm Post subject:

This obelisk is very similar in design to Cleland War Memorial

Regards

Adam

DelBoy · Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 8:07 am Post subject: Memorial Transcription

WW1

Cpl. Edward Allan, C.I.F.
Pte. William Boyd, 8 H.L.I.
Sgt. John Buchanan, 8 B.Watch
Pte. Edward Cummings, 12 H.L.I.
L.CPl. James Duffy, S.A. Sc.
Pte. John Gordon, 9 S.R.
Pte. Robert Haig, 7 R.S.
Pte. James Harbinson, 8 H.L.I.
Pte. Thomas W. Hislop, M.G.C.
Pte. William C. Jarvie, 8 H.L.I.
Pte. James Kennedy, C.I.F.
Pte. Thomas Kerr, 15 R.S.
Pte. Thomas Little, 8 H.L.I.
Cpl. William Mellon, 1 B.Watch
Pte. John Moffat, S.Guards
Cpl. James Murray, 6 Cam.H.
Pte. John MUrray, 8 H.L.I.
Cpl. Matthew Murray, C.I.F.
Pte. Thomas Park, 1 L.Yeo.
Bdr. Kenneth C. Ramsay, R.F.A.
Pte. William Ritchie, 8 R.S.
Pte. John Rogerson, M.G.C.
Cpl. Thomas Ross, 6 Gor.H.
Pte. Robert Shepard, 14 H.L.I.
Sig. George Simpson, R.N.V.R.
Gnr. William F. Veal, R.F.A.
Pte. Andrew Webb, 14 B.Watch
Sgt. John Webb, M.S.M. (Meritorious Service Medal) C.I.F.
Pte. James Willis, 7 R.S.

WW2

Lt.Cmdr. James C. Duncan, R.N.R.
Siter J. McF. Davidson
Pte. James C. Fraser, 2 B.W.
Spr. Anderson Brown, R.E.
F/Sgt. Thomas K. Durie, R.A.F. V.R.
Dvr. Joseph McGonigle, R.A.S.C.
Sgt. James Pringle, R.A.F. V.R.
Pte. Thomas L.J.B. Martin, 1 Gor.H.
L/Sgt. Wm. R. Anderson, R.E.
Pte. Wm. S. Yates, R.A.S.C.

DelBoy · Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 8:14 am Post subject: Sgt. John Webb M.S.M.

CWGC
Name: WEBB
Initials: J
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: Sergeant
Regiment/Service: Canadian Engineers
Unit Text: 1st Tunnelling Coy.
Age: 32
Date of Death: 12/08/1918
Service No: 79473
Awards: M S M
Additional information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. James H. R. Webb, of Helen Place, Law Junction, Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. AA. 2.
Cemetery: CAIX BRITISH CEMETERY

SNWM
Surname: WEBB
Firstname: John
Service Number: 79473
Date Death: 12/08/1918
Decoration: M.S.M.
Place of birth: Law, Carluke
Other: 1st Tunnelling Company, Canadian Engineers, C.E.F.
SNWM roll: CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE
Rank: Sgt.

DelBoy · Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 8:16 am Post subject: Sister Janet MacFarlane Davidson

Name: DAVIDSON, JANET MacFARLANE
Initials: J M
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Sister
Regiment/Service: Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service
Age: 29
Date of Death: 21/12/1942
Service No: 234420
Additional information: Daughter of Andrew and Helen Davidson, of Law Junction, Lanarkshire.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Plot E. Row D. Grave 27.
Cemetery: LE PETIT LAC CEMETERY

SNWM
Surname: DAVIDSON
Firstname: Janet MacF
Service number: 234420
Date of death: 21/12/1942
Place of birth: Lanarkshire
SNWM roll: WOMEN'S SERVICES
Rank: Sister

dhubthaigh · Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 5:10 pm Post subject:

ADP · Joined: 13 Jun 2008 Posts: 467 Location: Edinburgh

From The Scotsman 24 May 1920.

WAR MEMORIALS

UNVEILING AT LAW JUNCTION.— The unveiling af a war memorial to the fallen soldiers belonging to the village of Law Junction, near Carluke, took place yesterday, before a gathering of several thousand people. The monument is in the form of a granite obelisk, and bears the names of 29 men. Mr Matthew Richmond presided. The unveiling ceremony was performed by Captain Walter Elliot, M.C., M.P. After the ceremony Carluke Brass Band played "The Flowers of the Forest."

ADP

anne park · Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2014 7:15 am Post subject: Thomas Ross 6th GH

Thomas Ross L/Cpl S/40511 6th Gordon Highlanders b Cambusnethan,Lanark e Law-Carlake Age 24 Killed in Action F&F 25/03/1918 Soldiers Effects: Mo: Agnes S. Service Returns: 118/AF 387. Warlencourt British Cemetery Fr 0385 Plot IV Row K Grave 17 Hamilton Advertiser 25-05-18 P5: Law
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Mike Morley · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2022 7:25 pm Post subject:

Name: ALLAN, E
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: Private
Service Number: 901641
Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry, 85th Bn
Date of Death: 30/3/1918
Grave Reference: VI J 26
Cemetery: Orchard Dump Cemetery, Arleux-En-Gohelle.

Mike Morley · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2022 7:29 pm Post subject:

Name: BOYD, W
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 7480
Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry, 8th Bn
Date of Death: 20/10/1915
Grave Reference: F4
Cemetery: Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetery.

Mike Morley · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2022 7:33 pm Post subject:

Name: BUCHANAN, J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Sergeant
Service Number: S/3860
Regiment/Service: Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), 8th Bn
Date of Death: 18/7/1916
Age: 26
Additional Information: Son of Nathan and Isabella Buchanan, of View Park, Law, Carluke, Lanarkshire.
Grave Reference: IV B 3
Cemetery: Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval.