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adb41
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 Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 12:21 pm Post subject: Lieutenant James P Anderson - Stornoway |
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Lieutenant James P Anderson is quoted on the school memorial for the Nicolson Institute in Stornoway. He is listed as serving with the Royal Scots during the First World War.
I have asked locally, but nobody knows any more about him beyond the fact he was an MA-qualified teacher - and there is apparently no trace of him at the Royal Scots. CWGC refers to a 2nd Lt J P Anderson who died in December 1918 and lies buried in Perth. He served with the Seaforth Highlanders. There is no indication of any link to the Western Isles.
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Adam Brown
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| Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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Guido
If he was an MA he should be in a University Roll of Honour. Even if he died after the war he may be listed under a list of those on active service.
I'd start looking there. I think some of the Scottish University Rolls are online or are available to download from online archives.
kind regards
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anne park
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| Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 4:18 pm Post subject: Aberdeen University info on-line |
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| I checked just in case he went to Aberdeen University sadly he is not mentioned. |
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adb41
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| Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for checking, Anne. I have also looked at Glasgow University, and similarly drew a blank.
I have contacted the Nicolson Institute with a request for further info on this chap - if they have any. |
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spoons
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| Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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Edinburgh University ROH shows a survivor James Parker Anderson MA 1908, 4th Seaforth Highlanders, 2Lt but no other info.
It could well be that this helps to show that the two in the first post are one and the same, but a bit to go yet I fear.
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kinnethmont
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| Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 12:24 am Post subject: 2nd Lt. James Parker Anderson |
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2nd Lt. James Parker Anderson, Teacher, 4th (Reserve) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders died at Edinburgh on 26th December 1918.
His usual residence was Glen House, Stornoway, Lewis.
His wife / NOK have not provided any details additional to those given by the Army.
Name: ANDERSON
Initials: J P
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Seaforth Highlanders
Date of Death: 26/12/1918
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: C. (P2). 25.
Cemetery: PERTH (WELLSHILL) CEMETERY
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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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adb41
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| Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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Excellent work, Jim, many thanks.
Have relayed and included this man on my listings. |
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JessieDenholm
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| Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 7:37 pm Post subject: James P Anderson |
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james P Anderson is also on the Moray House war memorial in Edinburgh- see posting on the Edinburgh Schools Board
Jessie Denholm |
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