The Scottish War Memorials Project

jamiemcginlay · Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 10:22 pm Post subject: Stewarton

Stewarton - Kilmarnock & Loudon District

The Stewarton war memorial is a grey granite obelisk standing on a square pedestal, with a wreath carved in heavy releif on the face, which rests on three steps. The commemoration and names of the WWI dead are recorded in lead lettering on the faces of the pedestal. The names of the WWII dead have been added to the faces of the lower section of the pedestal. The monument stands in a small garden area at the road junction, Standalane.
The memorial was by monumental masons Messrs. Scott & Rae of Glasgow. The company daybook had the following entry:
Order No. 5510, Stewarton, Grey obelisk, Erected June 1921, DayBook 335.

WWI ROLL OF HONOUR:
Barbour Andrew Royal Engineers Sapper
Barbour Andrew Royal Engineers Sapper
Barbour James Seaforth Highlanders Private
Barbour James Seaforth Highlanders Private
Barbour Matthew Seaforth Highlanders Private
Barbour Matthew Seaforth Highlanders Private
Barclay James Royal Scots Fusiliers L/Sergeant
Barclay James Royal Scots Fusiliers L/Sergeant
Barclay John South Staffords Private
Barclay John South Staffords Private
Beveridge Robert Seaforth Highlanders Private
Beveridge Robert Seaforth Highlanders Private
Black Robert Royal Scots Fusiliers Corporal
Black Robert Royal Scots Fusiliers Corporal
Boag John Highland Light Infantry Private
Boag John Highland Light Infantry Private
Borland Hugh Royal Scots Private
Borland Hugh Royal Scots Private
Bower Andrew Scottish Rifles Cameronians Private
Bower Andrew Scottish Rifles Private
Browning David Royal Scots Fusiliers Private
Browning David Royal Scots Fusiliers Private
Campbell Duncan F. West Riding Regiment (Duke of Wellington's) Lieutenant Colonel D.S.O. M.P.
Campbell Duncan F. West Riding Regiment (Duke of Wellington's) Lieutenant Colonel D.S.O. Duncan F. Campbell D.S.O. M.P.
Campbell Thomas S. Royal Scots Fusiliers Second Lieutenant
Campbell Thomas S. Royal Scots Fusiliers Second Lieutenant
Campbell William J. Gordon Highlanders Corporal
Campbell William J. Gordon Highlanders Corporal
Cunningham Andrew Royal Scots Lance Corporal
Cunningham Andrew Royal Scots Lance Corporal
Douglas William Royal Scots Private
Douglas William Royal Scots Private
Dunlop Andrew Royal Scots Fusiliers Private
Dunlop Andrew Royal Scots Fusiliers Private
Dunlop Malcolm Royal Engineers Corporal
Dunlop Malcolm Royal Engineers Corporal
Edgar Alexander Seaforth Highlanders Sergeant
Edgar Alexander Seaforth Highlanders Sergeant
Galt George S. Gordon Highlanders Private
Galt George S. Gordon Highlanders Private
Galt Hugh Seaforth Highlanders Corporal
Galt Hugh Seaforth Highlanders Corporal
Galt William Royal Scots Fusiliers Private
Galt William Royal Scots Fusiliers Private
Gemmell John Cameron Highlanders Private
Gemmell John Cameron Highlanders Private
Grant John Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders Private
Grant John Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Private
Grubb John Royal Scots Fusiliers Sergeant Major
Grubb John Royal Scots Fusiliers Sergeant Major
Haining Peter Royal Scots Fusiliers Private
Haining Peter Royal Scots Fusiliers Private
Highet Thomas Scottish Rifles Cameronians Lance Corporal
Highet Thomas Scottish Rifles Lance Corporal
Hill William H. Royal Army Service Corps Private
Hill William M. Royal Army Service Corps Private
Howat William H. Royal Scots Fusiliers Lance Corporal
Howat William W. Royal Scots Fusiliers Lance Corporal
Kerr Stephen Cameron Highlanders Private
Kerr Stephen Cameron Highlanders Private
Kerr Willaim Canadians Private
Kerr William Canadians Private
King James Royal Scots Fusiliers Corporal
King James Royal Scots Fusiliers Corporal
King Robert Royal Scots Private
King Robert Royal Scots Private
Lamberton John S. Royal Fusiliers Private
Lamberton John S. Royal Fusiliers Private
Laurie Robert Leicester Regiment Private
Laurie Robert Leicester Regiment Private
Laurie Thomas Leicester Regiment Lance Corporal
Laurie Thomas Leicester Regiment Lance Corporal
Lees Robert M. Royal Flying Corp Second Lieutenant
Lees Robert M. Royal Flying Corps Second Lieutenant
Lindsay James Royal Scots Fusiliers Lance Corporal
Lindsay James Royal Scots Fusiliers Lance Corporal
MacRae Charles Royal Engineers Sapper
MacRae Charles Royal Engineers Sapper
McCarrel George F. Highland Light Infantry Private
McCarrel George F. Highland Light Infantry Private
McCrossan William Canadians Private
McCrossan William Canadians Private
McNaught Charles Royal Scots Fusiliers Private
McNaught Charles Royal Scots Fusiliers Private
Mechan Harry Bedford Regiment Private
Mechen Harry Bedford Regiment Private
Miller Roger H. Royal Field Artillery Corporal
Miller Roger H. Royal Field Artillery Corporal
Miller William Durham Light Infantry Private Military Medal
Miller William Durham Light Infantry Private M.M.
Montgomery James Royal Scots Fusiliers Private
Montgomery James Royal Scots Fusiliers Private
Muir Alexander Royal Scots Private
Muir Alexander Royal Scots Private
Nairn John Royal Scots Private
Nairn John Scottish Rifles Cameronians Private
Nairn John Royal Scots Private
Nairn John Scottish Rifles Private
Nelson Daniel Royal Highlanders Private
Nelson Daniel Royal Highlanders Private
Nicolson Donald M. Kings Own Scottish Borderers Second Lieutenant
Nicolson Donald M. King's Own Scottish Borderers Second Lieutenant
Orr Andrew Canadians Private
Orr Andrew Canadians Private
Picken James Royal Highlanders Private
Picken James Royal Highlanders Private
Porter James Royal Scots Fusiliers Private
Porter James Royal Scots Fusiliers Private
Smith John Royal Scots Fusiliers Private 4th Battallion
Smith John Royal Scots Fusiliers Private 7th Battallion
Smith John Royal Scots Fusiliers Private 4th Battalion
Smith John Royal Scots Fusiliers Private 7th Battalion
Steel William Royal Scots Fusiliers Lance Corporal
Steel William Royal Scots Fusiliers Lance Corporal
Stewart Daniel Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Private
Stewart Daniel Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Private
Stirrat David Royal Scots Fusiliers Q.M. Sergeant
Stirrat David Royal Scots Fusiliers Q.M. Sergeant
Stirrat Robert Royal Scots Fusiliers Private
Stirrat Robert Royal Scots Fusiliers Private
Tennent David S. Highland Light Infantry Private
Tennent David S. Highland Light Infantry Private
Thomson James Royal Highlanders Private
Thomson James Royal Highlanders Private
Wardrop Oswald Canadians Private
Wardrop Oswald Canadians Private
Wardrope John Canadians Corporal
Wardrope John Canadians Corporal
Watt David Royal Scots Private
Watt David Royal Scots Private
Watt James Royal Highlanders Private
Watt James Royal Highlanders Private
Wilson Hugh W. Royal Scots Fusiliers Private
Wilson Hugh W. Royal Scots Fusiliers Private
Wilson John Royal Scots Fusiliers Private
Wilson John Royal Scots Fusiliers Private
Young Robert Royal Garrison Artillery Signaller
Young Robert Royal Garrison Artillery Signaller

WWII ROLL OF HONOUR:
Alexander Robert John Royal Air Force Wireless Operator
Allan James Royal Air Force Sergeant A/C
Allan William Royal Scots Fusiliers Sergeant
Andrews Albert Royal Air Force Sergeant
Barbour Andrew Durham Light Infantry Private
Barcaly James R.A.C. Captain M.C.
Chalmers Robert Merchant Navy
Dunlop James R.E.M.E. Driver
Dunn James K. Scots Guards Guardsman
Ferguson Angus Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Sergeant M.M.
Hears John Royal Air Force L.A.C.
Kerr Samuel Merchant Navy
McGavin George Royal Air Force Sergeant
McGrand Harper Royal Scots Fusiliers Corporal
Mills Horace Royal Scots Fusiliers Fusiliers
Morton Robert S. Royal Air Force Wireless Operator
Morton Thomas Royal Air Force Sergeant
Nelson James Royal Navy Stoker
Nicolson Don Royal Air Force Warrant Officer
Porter William Scots Guards Guardsman
Redmond William Royal Field Artillery Bombadier
Sim Alan B. F.A.A. L.A. Fleet Air Arm?
Sim Robert Royal Air Force Sergeant Pilot
Thomson Alexander Royal Scots Fusiliers Fusilier
Thomson George Royal Scots Fusiliers Fusilier

Adam Brown · Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 12:11 am Post subject:

From the Kilmarnock Academy Roll of Honour. Two Stewarton brothers

Alan Black Sim, of Stewarton, after two years as Kilmarnock Academy, went to work in his father's business. He later joined the Fleet Air Arm. While he was flying in the summer of 1944 from Machrihanish to Kirkwall to join H.M. Aircraft Carrier Victorious, the plane in which he was crew crashed near Crieff. He was twenty years old.

SIM, ALAN BLACK
Initials: A B
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Leading Airman
Regiment/Service: Royal Navy
Unit Text: H.M.S. Victorious.
Age: 20
Date of Death: 28/05/1944
Service No: FX87037
Additional information: Son of William and Annie Black Sim, of Stewarton.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Sec. D. Block 241. Grave 671.
Cemetery: STEWARTON CEMETERY

Robert Black Sim, elder brother of Alan, who also worked with his father in Stewarton, joined the R.A.F. (V.R.) at the beginning of the War. He became Sergeant Pilot. The aircraft which he commanded failed to return from operations over the North Sea, and he was posted missing, believed killed, on 11th August 1940.

SIM, ROBERT BLACK
Initials: R B
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Sergeant
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Unit Text: 111 Sqdn.
Age: 23
Date of Death: 11/08/1940
Service No: 742609
Additional information: Son of William W. and Annie Sim, of Stewarton, Ayrshire.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 19.
Memorial: RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

dhubthaigh · Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 3:54 pm Post subject:

Another unbelievable find for me here.
In Rattray Churchyard lies Col-Sergt. John Grubb, 4th R.S.F. His father was a flax dresser at Craigmill, Rattray and his wife lived in Blairgowrie.

Name: GRUBB, JOHN
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Colour Serjeant
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots Fusiliers
Unit Text: "C" Coy. 4th Bn.
Age: 38
Date of Death: 22/08/1914
Service No: 4518
Additional information: Husband of Jane Grubb, of 63, William St., Blairgowrie, Perthshire.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: In North-East corner.
Cemetery: RATTRAY PARISH CHURCHYARD

However, he does not appear on the Blairgowrie & Rattray War Memorial, which we know is not unusual in itself.

I recently copied his obituary from the Blairgowrie Advertiser, which read;

Deceased was within four months of completing 21 years' service in the Army. He held long service and good conduct medals. The headquarters of the 4th R.S.F. is at Kilmarnock, and Col.-Sergt. Grubb was stationed at Stewarton........

I looked at the Stewarton Memorial and he is commemorated - incredible.

dhubthaigh · Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 4:10 pm Post subject:

Col.-Sergt. Grubb

dhubthaigh · Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 6:03 pm Post subject:

Sgt. Grubb's brother-in-law who is commemorated on the Blairgowrie & Rattray War Memorial.

BLAIRGOWRIE ADVERTISER: 24.08.18

Observer Alex. Thom, Black Watch, third son of James Thom, 68 William Street, was killed in action on 28th July.
He enlisted in 1916 and had been over two years at the front. He served his apprenticeship as a hairdresser with Mr A. Steven, Allan Street, and was employed in Edinburgh when he joined up. His brother, James, is serving on H.M.S. Australia.
Observer Thom’s wife, who resides in Edinburgh, has received the following letter from his O.C.:- “It is with deep regret and tender sympathy that I write you regarding the great bereavement that you have sustained in the death of your husband, 9805 Pte. A. Thom, Black Watch. He was with the battalion during the recent heavy fighting in the south, and rendered excellent service as an observer. On the morning of 28th July last, while at his post of duty, a shell landed near, killing him and three of his companions. He suffered no pain, as death was instantaneous and his body was reverently buried on the field of battle. His in truth was a soldier’s death, and his a soldier’s final resting place. I can hardly tell you how greatly he is missed, especially by the officers, and the men of his company. He did noble work for the battalion. His life, though short in years, was full of fine service and crowned at last with self-sacrifice, which qualities, it is good to remember, count for most in the end. We realise something of your sorrow, and our hearts go out to you in fullest sympathy. We trust you will have the promised strength to bear so heavy a trial. May the Saviour, who himself died for us and rose again, be very near to you to comfort and sustain. God bless, guide, and help you and yours at all time”.