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PostPosted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:13 pm    Post subject: Dunscore Reply with quote

UKNIWM Ref: 44274

OS Map Ref: NX 978 743








I make an apology now because the next picture is a little off-topic (and apologies if you have already read it elsewhere). This is the photo of William Charteris's war grave in Dunscore churchyard. He is listed on this memorial. I spoke to a very elderly relative about the sad state of the grave and she commented "Charteris? aye, they're all gone" so it seems that this soldier is in more need of commemoration than most. I have written to the Highlanders association to make them aware of it but I am equally sure that they will not have any funds for such a project.

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I read somewhere recently that the village were planning to add Jane Hainings name to the war memorial. Any news on this?
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 2:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Haven't heard anything.
I might be down that way in the next few days, will try and find out.

I will be in Dumfries academy later today or tomorrow, will check to see if they have an unlisted memorial to her.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 11:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I had a very nice letter today from a former colleague now working at the Highlanders Regimental Association thanking me for bringing the state of Pte Charteris's grave to their attention. The information will go to the highest level but generally Regimental Associations only spend money on those still living so it is unlikely they can do anything unless a benefactor turns up, but at least they are aware and some are thinking about the man which is what we are all about after all.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 6:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

David McNay wrote:
I read somewhere recently that the village were planning to add Jane Hainings name to the war memorial. Any news on this?

I spoke to the keyholder for Dunscore church today, there are no plans to add Jane Haining to the local war memorial. There is however a new memorial to Jane close to the church on an area of grass beside the car park for the graveyard. The memorial was dedicated in 2005 - I photographed it today but unfortunately, due to incompetance on my part, the photos failed so I will have to go back and try again.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The new memorial to Jane is now posted under individuals, Jane Haining New Memorial
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 2:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Surname ARMSTRONG
Firstname James
Service Number 104189
Date Death 31/12/1917
Decoration
Place of birth Dunscore Dumfries
Other Egypt Ex. Force. (52nd T.R. Batt.).
SNWM roll THE ROYAL AIR FORCE
Rank Air Mechanic. 2nd Class
Theatre of death At Sea
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Time but th' impression stronger makes, As streams their channels deeper wear.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 1:01 am    Post subject: Memorial Transcription Reply with quote

WW1

James S.E.G. Fergusson, 2nd Lieut. Middlesex Regt.
Randall W. McD. Johnston, Midshipman. R.N.
George Dobie, Sergt. K.O.S.B.
Hugh Hume, Sergt. R.S.F.
James F. Maxwell, Sergt. H.L.I.
John Fergusson, L/Cpl. London Scottish
Alexander McColm, L/Cpl. Black Watch
Robert McKnight, L/Cpl. S.R.
James Armstrong, Mechanic. R.F.C.
Willaim Bell, Pte. K.O.S.B.
Thomas Boan, Pte. R. Scots.
James Boyes, Pte. K.O.S.B.
Samuel J. Brown, Driver. Tank Corps
William J. Charteris, Pte. Cam. Highrs.
Robert Clachrie, Pte. K.O.S.B.
William Cringean, Pte. K.O.S.B.
George Grierson, Pte. Canadain Highrs.
Robert D. Halliday, Driver. A.S.C.
Andrew Halliday, Pte. K.O.S.B.
James Hamilton, Pte. New Zealand Reg.
John Hiddlestone, Pte. M.G.C.
Matthew B Hyslop, Pte. R.M. Artillery
David Irving, Pte. H.L.I.
Robert Jardine, Pte. K.O.S.B.
John J. Murdie, Pte. A. & S.H.
James Marchbank, Pte. A. & S.H.
James McCall, Bombardier. R.G.A.
David McLelland, Pte. Gordon Highrs.
James McLeod, Pte. K.O.S.B.
Thomas McAdam, Pte. S.R.
John J. Paterson, Pte. K.O.S.B.
William Paterson, Pte. R.S.F.
Robert J. Rae, Pte. M.G.C.
Thomas Rae, Pte. Scots Guards.
John C. Ross, Pte. K.O.S.B.
James D. Stott, Pte. Australians
David Tait, Pte. R.S.F.
Joseph Telfer, Pte. K.O.S.B.
James Todd, Pte. Canadains

WW2

Ivy C.H. Black, Ac/1. R.A.F.
Kenneth S. Clelland, Sergt. R.A.F.
Harold Ewen, L.Cpl. K.O.S.B.
William Ewen, Pte. A.&.S.H.
Robert J. Keaning, Pte. K.O.S.B.
James H. Laurie, Fl.Sgt. R.A.F.
Thomas McQueen, Stoker. R.N.
David K. Milligan, Major. Burma Frontier Force
Thomas McBride, Pte. K.O.S.B.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 1:21 am    Post subject: James Scott Elliot Gillon-Ferguson Reply with quote

CWGC
Name: GILLON-FERGUSSON, JAMES SCOTT ELLIOT
Initials: J S E
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Middlesex Regiment
Unit Text: 5th Bn. attd. 3rd Bn.
Date of Death: 27/04/1915
Additional information: Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Gillon-Fergusson, of Isle, Dumfriesshire.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 49 and 51.
Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL

SNWM
Surname: FERGUSON
Firstname: James Scott Elliott Gillon
Date Death: 27/04/1915
Other: 5th Bn. (att. 3rd Bn.).
SNWM roll: SCOTTISH CASUALTIES EXTRACTED FROM ENGLISH REGIMENTS
Rank: Lt
Theatre of death: Unknown
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 1:26 am    Post subject: Randal William McDonnell Johnston Reply with quote

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Name: JOHNSTON, RANDAL WILLIAM MCDONNELL
Initials: R W M
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Midshipman
Regiment/Service: Royal Navy
Unit Text: H.M.S. "Vanguard."
Age: 17
Date of Death: 09/07/1917
Additional information: Son of Brig. Gen. T. K. E. Johnston, C.B. of Glynn, Co. Antrim, and Margaret his wife.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: 20.
Memorial: CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

SNWM
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 1:33 am    Post subject: George Dobie Reply with quote

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Name: DOBIE, GEORGE
Initials: G
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Lance Serjeant
Regiment/Service: King's Own Scottish Borderers
Unit Text: 6th Bn.
Age: 22
Date of Death: 25/09/1915
Service No: 12161
Additional information: Son of Caleb and Elizabeth Dobie, of Through Gate, Dunscore, Dumfries.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 53 to 56.
Memorial: LOOS MEMORIAL

SNWM
Surname: DOBIE
Firstname: George
Service Number: 12161
Date Death: 25/09/1915
Place of birth: Holywood, Dumfries
Other: 6th Bn.
SNWM roll: THE KING'S OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS
Rank: Cpl
Theatre of death: F.& F.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 1:37 am    Post subject: Hugh Hume Reply with quote

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Name: HUME, HUGH
Initials: H
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Serjeant
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots Fusiliers
Unit Text: 6th/7th Bn.
Age: 23
Date of Death: 18/04/1918
Service No: 11343
Additional information: Son of George Hume, of Stenriesgate, Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 1.
Memorial: PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL

SNWM
Surname: HUME
Firstname: Hugh
Service Number: 11343
Date Death: 18/04/1918
Place of birth: Dumfries
Other: 6/7th Bn.
SNWM roll: THE ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS
Rank: Sgt
Theatre of death: F.& F.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 1:40 am    Post subject: James Farrow Maxwell Reply with quote

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Name: MAXWELL, JAMES FARROW
Initials: J F
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Serjeant
Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry
Unit Text: 12th Bn.
Age: 22
Date of Death: 26/04/1918
Service No: 21634
Awards: M M (Military Medal)
Additional information: Son of Edward and Agnes Maxwell, of Allanton Mill, Auldgirth, Dumfriesshire.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. A. 26.
Cemetery: MESNIL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION

SNWM
Surname: MAXWELL
Firstname: James F
Service Number: 21634
Date Death: 26/04/1918
Decoration: M.M.
Place of birth: Dumfries
Other: 12th Bn. formerly 22863 K.O.S.B.
SNWM roll: THE HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY
Rank: Sgt
Theatre of death: F.& F.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 1:46 am    Post subject: John Ferguson Reply with quote

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Name: FERGUSON, JOHN
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regiment/Service: London Regiment (London Scottish)
Unit Text: 2nd/14th Bn.
Age: 28
Date of Death: 04/10/1918
Service No: 528131
Additional information: Son of William and Elizabeth Ferguson, of Glenesslin Cottage, Dunscoe, Dumfriesshire.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. E. 1.
Cemetery: DERRY HOUSE CEMETERY No.2

It should read Dunscore.

SNWM
Surname: FERGUSON
Firstname: John
Service Number: 528131
Date Death: 04/10/1918
Place of birth: Glencairn
Other: 14th (County of London) Bn. (London Scottish), formerly 23089 3rd K.O.S.B.
SNWM roll: SCOTTISH CASUALTIES EXTRACTED FROM ENGLISH REGIMENTS
Rank: L/Cpl
Theatre of death: F.& F.
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Name: McCOLM, ALEXANDER
Initials: A
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regiment/Service: Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Unit Text: 8th Bn.
Date of Death: 09/07/1916
Service No: S/6551
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 10 A.
Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

SNWM
Surname: McCOLM
Firstname: Alexander
Service Number: S/6551
Date Death: 09/07/1916
Place of birth: Inch, Wigtownshire
Other: 8th Bn.
SNWM roll: THE BLACK WATCH (ROYAL HIGHLANDERS)
Rank: L/Cpl
Theatre of death: F.& F.
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