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spoons
Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 4991 Location: St John's Town of Dalry
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David McNay Administrator
Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 11425 Location: Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 8:30 am Post subject: |
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The website you link to Spoons also has a photograph of the Second World War plaque which is inside the church. CLick on "Photo Tour" and then select "War Memorial" to see it. |
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Adam Brown Curator
Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 7312 Location: Edinburgh (From Sutherland)
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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David McNay wrote: | The website you link to Spoons also has a photograph of the Second World War plaque which is inside the church. CLick on "Photo Tour" and then select "War Memorial" to see it. |
Unfortunately you just can't make out the units.
Adam |
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Stewartry
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 274 Location: nr Nottingham
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Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 9:46 am Post subject: |
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Re: Private, 2535/240799, Alexander Marrs, 1/5th KOSB
This man is not listed on the CWGC's "Debt of Honour Register". He was discharged in May 1918 and died the year after. His file (now available on Ancestry) clearly states that his ill health was due to military service. I will send his details and a copy of his death certificate to the CWGC and see how it goes from there.
Searching through the WO 364 records over the weekend has uncovered a number of similar cases (which I will also submit to the CWGC). It makes me wonder how widespread was the non-commemoration (by CWGC) of discharged soldiers? _________________ www.sonsofgalloway.org.uk
5th KOSB
Stewartry RoH
ATC Auchencairn book |
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DerekR Moderator
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 3013 Location: Hawick, Scotland
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Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 11:56 am Post subject: |
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In my research I have found that the non-commemoration of discharged soldiers is widespread. I currently have 13 men on file who died and are not commemorated. _________________
Time but th' impression stronger makes, As streams their channels deeper wear. |
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DerekR Moderator
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 3013 Location: Hawick, Scotland
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Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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I spotted this fragile memorial casualty silk and now have it in my collection.
It is in memory of:
Name: NIVEN, JOHN
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Lanarkshire Yeomanry
Unit Text: 1st/1st
Age: 21
Date of Death: 13/12/1915
Service No: 2159
Awards: Mentioned in Despatches
Additional information: Son of Walter and Marion Niven, of Cormaddie, Holywood, Dumfries. Born at Barnmuir. Closeburn, Dumfriesshire.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: H. 72.
Cemetery: LANCASHIRE LANDING CEMETERY
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Time but th' impression stronger makes, As streams their channels deeper wear. |
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David McNay Administrator
Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 11425 Location: Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 1:30 pm Post subject: |
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I spotted that on a well-known auction site recently. Glad to see it has gone to a good home. |
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spoons
Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 4991 Location: St John's Town of Dalry
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Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 5:39 pm Post subject: |
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Good to see it in safe hands and a photo here for all to see
\Paul |
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spoons
Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 4991 Location: St John's Town of Dalry
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Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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The above link to rootsweb website is no longer working. The church is currently for sale and I will try and find out about the WW2 memorial which is inside the church.
\Paul |
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spoons
Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 4991 Location: St John's Town of Dalry
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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The church is still for sale and it is intended that the WW2 memorial will be moved to Dumfries North West Church (Lochside) but I don't have any concerns about the WW1 memorial as it stands in a churchyard with graves so access will be guaranteed.
\Paul |
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DelBoy
Joined: 12 Jul 2007 Posts: 4858 Location: The County of Angus
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 3:32 pm Post subject: Memorial Transcription |
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Barbour, Robert. Scots Guards - Steilson Farm
Burgess, David. R.F. Artillery - Sunnyhill
Callander, James. K.O.S.B. - East Cluden
Cluckie, John. Gordons - Steilson Farm
Craig, Ernest Leslie. Royal Scots - Kilness
Craig, George Lyell. K.O.S.B. - Kilness
Craig, James. Gordons - Kilness
Grierson, Andrew. K.O.S.B. - Birkhall
Henderson, Robert. K.O.S.B. - East Cluden
Henry, Thomas. Royal Marines - Kirkhouses
Kenning, James. Niorthumberland Fusilrs. - East Cluden
Mackenzie, John R. Gordons - Burnfoot
McLeod, William. Scottish Rifles - Kilness
Marris, Alexander. K.O.S.B. - Kirkhouses
Mathieson, James. K.O.S.B. - Slaethorncroft
Mundell, Robert. K.O.S.B. - Kirkhouses
Niven, John. Lanarkshire Yeomry. - Cormaddie
Poole, James. K.O.S.B. - Cowhill
Reilly, Andrew. Royal Scots - Birkhall
Wells, Daniel. Royal Scots - Muirside Cottages
Smith, Walter. K.O.S.B. - Poplar Cottage
Swan, William Robert. R.F. Artillery - Newhouse
Templeton, William Wyllie. Canad. Camerons - Blackpark
Wright, John Love. A.I.F. - Newington
Wright, Robert. Black Watch - Summerhill |
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spoons
Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 4991 Location: St John's Town of Dalry
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Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 8:13 pm Post subject: |
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Details and photos sent to UKNIWM 21 Jan 2012
\Paul |
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Kenneth Morrison
Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Posts: 7755 Location: Rockcliffe Dalbeattie
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Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 11:31 am Post subject: |
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3 brothers ?
Name: CRAIG, ERNEST LESLIE
Initials: E L
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots
Unit Text: 13th Bn.
Age: 20
Date of Death: 11/04/1917
Service No: 27822
Additional information: Son of Margaret Craig, of East Cluden, Holywood, Dumfries, and the late Joseph Craig.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Bay 1 and 2.
Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL
Name: CRAIG
Initials: G
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regiment/Service: King's Own Scottish Borderers
Unit Text: 1st Bn.
Age: 25
Date of Death: 06/06/1918
Service No: 22773
Additional information: Husband of Mrs. Craig, of 16, Galloway Street, Maxwelltown, Dumfries.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: G. 2.
Cemetery: CINQ RUES BRITISH CEMETERY, HAZEBROUCK
Name: CRAIG
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Gordon Highlanders
Unit Text: 9th Bn.
Age: 29
Date of Death: 27/09/1915
Service No: S/8269
Additional information: Son of Joseph and Margaret Craig, of East Cluden, Holywood, Dumfries.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. A. 27.
Cemetery: NOEUX-LES-MINES COMMUNAL CEMETERY _________________ Ken |
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DelBoy
Joined: 12 Jul 2007 Posts: 4858 Location: The County of Angus
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Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 2:21 pm Post subject: Craig brothers of Holywood |
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Indeed they were.
From the 1901 census and residing in the parish of Holywood.
Joseph Craig aged 49, a joiner, and his wife Margaret aged 43 with nine of a family including; James age 14, George age 8 and Ernest age 4.
Derek. |
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DelBoy
Joined: 12 Jul 2007 Posts: 4858 Location: The County of Angus
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:42 pm Post subject: L.Cpl. James Callander |
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WW1
Callander, James. K.O.S.B. - East Cluden
(Glasgow Herald 29th April)
"News has been received that Corporal James Callander, of the 2nd King's Own Scottish Borderers, who lived at 8 David Street, Maxwelltown, was killed on 17th inst. at the taking of Hill 60. Corporal Callander was a Reservist, and was engaged in all the fighting from Mons onwards. He was 33 years of age, and engaged as a signalman with the Glasgow and South Western Railway Company at the Cairn Valley Junction near Dumfries. He leaves a widow and three children."
CWGC
CALLANDER, JAMES
Rank: Lance Corporal
Service No: 8026
Date of Death: 18/04/1915
Regiment/Service: King's Own Scottish Borderers 2nd Bn.
Panel Reference: Panel 22.
Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL
SNWM
Surname: CALLANDER
Firstname: James
Service Number: 8026
Date Death: 18/04/1915
Place of birth: Dumfries
Other: 2nd Bn.
SNWM roll: THE KING'S OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS
Rank: L/Cpl
Theatre of death: F.& F. |
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