The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

spoons

I saw a thread on GWF about a roll of honour for this hospital and they are looking to research the names.

http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=129390

I have researched and posted a few of the Scots and have listed the others below. Anyone else fancy having a look see? Or anyone have photos or other info on any of them?

Serjeant David Watson (S/2931) of the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) died on 27th December 1916 and is buried at Cupar New Cemetery (K 120). He went to France on 10th May 1915 and was aged 29 at the time of his death. He was the son of William and Betsy Nicoll Watson of Cupar. Scottish National War Memorial reports that he was 8th Bn rather than 1st Bn as reported by CWGC. He was born at Leuchars in Fife.
He is listed on the Cupar War Memorial at http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=1368

Private William Gillespie (29892) of the Highland Light Infantry (18th Glasgow Yeomanry Bn) died on 13th November 1918 and is buried at Paisley (Hawkhead) cemetery (B 314). He was aged 29 at the time of his death. He was husband of Jeanie Smith Gillespie, of 7, Clavering St., Paisley. He was born in Paisley.

Lance Corporal James Brown (240966 – previous number 3182) of 1st/5th Gordon Highlanders died on 7th July 1917 and is buried at Crimond Cemetery, Aberdeenshire (North part of new ground). It was possible to identify him as the only J Brown Gordon Highlander with a UK burial apart from the other one on the Wharnecliffe Roll. Hew was aged 28 at the time of his death and was the son of Mrs Mary Brown. He went to France on 5th December 1915.

Private James Brown (S/10329) of 1st Bn Gordon Highlanders died on 17th March 1916 and is buried at Newmilns (or Loudoun) cemetery, Ayrshire (E 77). He was born in Newmilns and is listed on the Newmilns war memorial at http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=65&highlight=newmilns

GORDON HIGHLANDERS.
Balneaves. J.C. Died. Pte. 18170
Colvin. C. Died. Pte. S/15985
Irvine. J. Died. Pte. S/43376
Robertson. W. Died. Pte. 3657
CAMERON HIGHLANDERS.
McPhee. D. Died. Pte. 3/5049
ROYAL SCOTS.
Murray. A. Died. L/Cpl.
ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS.
Porteous. A. Died. L/Cpl. 9993
Bathgate. V. Died. Pte. 41370
KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORD.
Westwood. D.B. Died. L/Cpl. 28607
Cunningham. J. Died. Pte.

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Adam Brown · Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:43 am Post subject:

I have looked up some of the names on the CWGC and SNWM. If anyone would like to delve further please feel free.

CAMERON HIGHLANDERS.
McPhee. D. Died. Pte. 3/5049

Could be one of two, not just 3/5049. With Mc / Mac you have to be careful.

MacPHEE,Dugald
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Cameron Highlanders
Unit Text: 6th Bn.
Age: 22
Date of Death: 16/04/1919
Service No: 22711
Additional information: Son of Dugald and Mary Walker MacPhee, of Howmore, Isle of Uist.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: In North East corner.
Cemetery: HOWMORE OLD CHURCHYARD

SNWM - Born South Uist

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McPHEE, D
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Cameron Highlanders
Age: 20
Date of Death: 23/02/1920
Service No: 3/5049
Additional information: Son of Mrs. Mary Macpherson, of Chapel House, Kingussie, Inverness-shire.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Near North-West corner of Church.
Cemetery: LAGGAN PARISH CHURCHYARD

SNWM - Not listed on SNWM database

ROYAL SCOTS.
Murray. A. Died. L/Cpl.

For A Murray, only one in the Royal Scots and a Lance Corporal died in the UK

MURRAY, ALBERT
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots
Unit Text: 11th Bn.
Age: 24
Date of Death: 31/12/1915
Service No: 15229
Additional information: Son of William Murray, of "Holylee," March St., Peebles.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: B. 793.
Cemetery: INNERLEITHEN CEMETERY

SNWM - Born Walkerburn

ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS.
Porteous. A. Died. L/Cpl. 9993
Bathgate. V. Died. Pte. 41370

PORTEOUS, ADAM H
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots Fusiliers
Unit Text: 1st Bn.
Date of Death: 30/07/1915
Service No: 9993
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: N. 134.
Cemetery: EDINBURGH (NORTH MERCHISTON) CEMETERY

SNWM - Born Edinburgh

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BATHGATE, Victor
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots Fusiliers
Unit Text: Depot
Age: 20
Date of Death: 28/04/1919
Service No: 41370
Additional information: Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Bathgate, of 5, Dean St., Hexham.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: A. C. 102.
Cemetery: HEXHAM CEMETERY

SNWM - Born Hexham

KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORD.
Westwood. D.B. Died. L/Cpl. 28607
Cunningham. J. Died. Pte.

WESTWOOD, DAVID BRUCE
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regiment/Service: King's Own Scottish Borderers
Unit Text: 2nd Bn.
Age: 31
Date of Death: 16/05/1919
Service No: 28607
Additional information: Son of William and Jessie Bruce Westwood, of Pittenweem, Fife; husband of the late Maggie Fyall Reekie Westwood.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: 56. 24. Middle.
Cemetery: KIRKCALDY (DYSART) CEMETERY

Not listed on SNWM database

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Two possibilities for J Cunningham

CUNNINGHAM, James
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: King's Own Scottish Borderers
Unit Text: 1st/4th Bn.
Date of Death: 24/08/1918
Service No: 201117
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: A. 142.
Cemetery: SELKIRK (BRIERYLAW) CEMETERY

SNWM - Born Selkirk

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CUNNINGHAM, John
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: King's Own Scottish Borderers
Unit Text: 3rd Bn.
Date of Death: 22/02/1919
Service No: 23349
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: 340 2.
Cemetery: ST. NINIANS OLD CHURCHYARD, STIRLINGSHIRE

SNWM - Born N/K

spoons · Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:59 am Post subject:

David Westwood is listed on the Kirkcaldy war memorial http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=735&highlight=kirkcaldy

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

GORDON HIGHLANDERS.

Name: BALNEAVES
Initials: J C
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Gordon Highlanders
Unit Text: 1st/4th Bn.
Date of Death: 16/08/1919
Service No: 18170
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: 21.
Cemetery: WADSLEY CHURCHYARD

James C Balneaves,

Name: COLVIN, COLIN
Initials: C
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Gordon Highlanders
Unit Text: 8th/10th Bn.
Age: 28
Date of Death: 17/09/1917
Service No: S/15985
Additional information: Son of Robert and Barbara Colvin, of 82, Barclay St., Stonehaven. Was previously wounded.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: A. 155.
Cemetery: FETTERESSO CEMETERY, STONEHAVEN

Born Fetteresso Kincardineshire

Name: IRVINE, JOHN
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Gordon Highlanders
Unit Text: 1st Bn.
Age: 22
Date of Death: 11/11/1916
Service No: S/43376
Additional information: Son of James and Mary Irvine, of South Setter, Tingwall, Shetland.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: 4.
Cemetery: WADSLEY CHURCHYARD

Born Lerwick Shetland

Name: ROBERTSON, WILLIAM G R.
Initials: W G R
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Gordon Highlanders
Unit Text: 4th Bn.
Age: 31
Date of Death: 04/05/1916
Service No: 3657
Additional information: Son of William and Catherine Falconer Rennie Robertson, of 21, Kintore Place, Aberdeen.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: C. 16. 643.
Cemetery: INVERURIE CEMETERY
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James Croll Balneaves Pte 18170 4th Gordon Highlanders b St Cyrus 14 Apr 1897 Age 22 Died of illness Wharncliff War Hospital, Sheffield 16 Aug 1919 Son of Robert & Agnes Balneaves. 1901 Census 2675/5 Fa Occ: Ag Lab. Soldiers Effects. Pension Ledgers: Mo & Fa. Mo: Agnes Taylor Croll. ADJ 2-9-19 P7 Wadsley Churchyard Grave 21
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