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Anna Ward
Joined: 05 Aug 2012 Posts: 2
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Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 8:30 pm Post subject: James Bonnyman |
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According to the Attestation in Short Service Record for James Bonnyman his age in 1915 is 27, which makes his birth year 1888. Also, it states his father as James Bonnyman and that he was posted to the Royal Engineers/Gordon Highlanders
He is recorded in the 1901 census as living with his parents Eliza and James and his sister. Census of Scotland, Registration District 152, Enumeration District 5.
Name: James William Bonnyman
Age: 12
Occupation: Scholar
City/County: Banff
Civil Parish: Rathven
Village/Hamlet: Clochan
GROS Data: 152/00 005/00 007 |
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anne park Our first ever 2000 poster
Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Posts: 21200 Location: Aberdeen
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Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 6:39 am Post subject: James William Bonnyman |
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James William Bonnyman Pioneer 129667 Royal Engineers born Enzie, Banffshire enlisted Edinburgh Killed in Action F & F 14-Jul-16 Son of James & Eliza Bonnyman. Lived at Dykehead, Clochan. 1891 Census: Mains of Cowfurach, Enzie. Age given as 2. 1901 Census: Age given as 10. Formerly S/13732, Gordon Highrs. 4th Battn., Spec. Bde., R.E. Berles Position Military Cemetery Fr 0503 Row D Grave 8 BA 24-8-16 5/5 Buckie
Can anyone check the paper I only have use of the Libindx?
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kinnethmont
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1649 Location: Aberdeenshire
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Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 7:46 pm Post subject: James Bonnyman |
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He is James William Morrison Bonnyman as Anna has already confirmed. Birth record supports this. _________________ Jim
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
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anne park Our first ever 2000 poster
Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Posts: 21200 Location: Aberdeen
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 7:33 am Post subject: Reading of local papers |
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I was only asking if anyone out there could read the Banffshire papers as there be info in BA - Banffshire Advertiser 24-8-1916 as according to the index there is info on page 5/5 column.
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anne park Our first ever 2000 poster
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Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 10:16 am Post subject: John William Bremner |
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JOHN WILLIAM BREMNER,
Rank:Seaman
Service No:LT/JX 170565
Date of Death:25/10/1944
Age:24
Regiment/Service:Royal Naval Patrol Service
H.M.B.Y. Minesweeper 2077.
Panel ReferencePanel 14, Column 1.
MemorialLOWESTOFT NAVAL MEMORIAL
Additional Information: _________________ Researching WWI info from Aberdeenshire, Banffshire, Kincardineshire & Morayshire. |
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dalblair
Joined: 26 Aug 2010 Posts: 564 Location: coupar angus
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 12:16 pm Post subject: |
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Does anyone have the unveiling details.in particular the designer?
The Scottish Dictionary of Architects lists John Kinross with Birnie Rhind but it would be good to have newspaper/other confirmation. |
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dhubthaigh Our first ever 1000-poster
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 4:19 pm Post subject: |
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Memorial unveiled Sunday 12th April, 1925.
It was reported that Mr William Birnie Rhind, R.S.A., who designed the memorial, was present at the ceremony.
An earlier article reported that the memorial cost in excess of £3000.
ABERDEEN PRESS AND JOURNAL: 13.04.1925
THE MEMORIAL
In the design for the monument, the sculptor, Mr W. Birnie Rhind, R.S.A., shows what he considers an appropraite combination of architecture and sculpture to suit the site. The sculptural group represents a Gordon Highlander and an R.N. Reservist. The flag is placed in the soldier's hand as a symbol of patriotism, and also as a hand to the artistic effect of the monument.
The pedestal is executed in Leoch freestone, which was highly commended by the sculptor; in the front on the cartouche are carved the Seal and Arms of Buckie, and the names of the fallen are inscribed on the other three panels. The pedestal is 13 feet high and 10 feet square under the base, while the figures of the group stand 8 feet high above the plinth. To the top of the flag from the plinth measures between 10 and 11 feet. |
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DelBoy
Joined: 12 Jul 2007 Posts: 4858 Location: The County of Angus
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2014 1:24 pm Post subject: |
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WW1
GORDON HIGHLANDERS
James Ingram
Also on the Glasgow Police memorial.
(Glasgow Herald 2nd July 1915)
"The following casualties were reported at Buckie yesterday:-
Private James Ingram, 1st Gordon Highlanders, was killed in action. He was the son of Mrs James Ingram, Land Street, Buckie, and was a mason to trade. He joine dthe Glasgow police force."
CWGC
INGRAM, JAMES
Rank: Private
Service No: 3/7011
Date of Death: 18/06/1915
Regiment/Service: Gordon Highlanders 1st Bn.
Panel Reference: Panel 38.
Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL
SNWM
Surname: INGRAM
Forename: James
Rank: Pte
Service number: 3/7011
Place of birth: Rathven Banffshire
Date of death: 18 June 1915
Theatre of death: F&F
Cause of death: Killed in action
SNWM roll: THE GORDON HIGHLANDERS
Other detail: 1st Bn. |
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A Beattie
Joined: 26 Mar 2013 Posts: 1123 Location: Huntly, Aberdeenshire.
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Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2015 12:46 pm Post subject: Re: Ad Reaich |
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anne park wrote: | Ad Reaich Royal Naval Reserve |
anne park wrote: | W Reaich Sundry Services At Sea |
I expect these will be the two WW2 Reaich names. All Reaich names at this memorial are "W" Reaich's and only the two WW2 are correct with that initial.
WW1 name was George Reaich (see page 11 of this thread).
SNWM - WW2
Surname REAICH
Forename William
Rank Seaman
Service number
Decoration
Place of birth Buckie
Date of death 11 November 1940
Theatre of death Unknown
Cause of death Unknown
SNWM roll MERCHANT NAVY & FISHING FLEETS (Part 1)
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to MERCHANT NAVY & FISHING FLEETS Part 1
Other detail S.S. "THE DUCHESS"
CWGC - REAICH, William
Rank: Seaman.
Date of Death: 11/11/1940. Age: 25.
Regiment/Service: Merchant Navy S.S. The Duchess (Glasgow)
Panel Reference: Panel 107.
Memorial:TOWER HILL MEMORIAL
Additional Information: Son of John and Jessie Jane Reaich.
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SNWM - WW2
Surname REAICH
Forename William
Rank Wartime 2nd Hand
Service number LT/X18850A
Decoration
Place of birth Buckie
Date of death 6 March 1945
Theatre of death RNR HMT Chiltern North Russia
Cause of death Unknown
SNWM roll ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL MARINES
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL MARINES
CWGC - REAICH, William
Rank: Second Hand
Service No: LT/X 18850A
Date of Death: 06/03/1945
Regiment/Service: Royal Naval Reserve (Patrol Service) H.M. Trawler Chiltern.
Panel Reference: Panel 16, Column 3.
Memorial: LOWESTOFT NAVAL MEMORIAL
Additional Information: _________________ Andrew. |
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Kenneth Morrison
Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Posts: 7750 Location: Rockcliffe Dalbeattie
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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2015 6:52 am Post subject: |
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I suspect that this is the SMITH G in the RAF section of the WW2 panel.
SMITH, GEORGE.
Rank:Pilot Officer
Trade:Flight Engineer
Service No:53583
Date of Death:26/11/1943
Age:25
Regiment/Service:Royal Air Force 97 Sqdn.
Grave Reference:8. G. 30.
Cemetery:DURNBACH WAR CEMETERY
Additional Information:Son of James and Jeannie Smith of Buckie, Banffshire; husband of Dorothy Vivien Smith (nee Hamilton).
N.B.
Please note that this casualty has yet to be buried, however this is scheduled to take place soon. His previous commemoration on the Runnymede Memorial (Panel 133) will remain until the panel is next replaced. Please contact the Commission for further information if required.
http://www.selkirkweekendadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/evelyn-set-to-bury-uncle-72-years-after-his-death-1-3918088 _________________ Ken |
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anne park Our first ever 2000 poster
Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Posts: 21200 Location: Aberdeen
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Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2015 3:20 pm Post subject: James MacDonald Henderson MC Argyll & Sutherland Highlan |
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James MacDonald Henderson Major S/2803 M.C. and Bar 4th Bn. Gordon Highlanders attd. 7th Bn. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders b Rosskeen 06/01/1891 Age 27 Killed in Action Pas de Calais, France 11/04/1918 Son of Catherine Isabella Henderson, of 6, High St., Invergordon, and the late James Henderson, of Culcairn, Alness; husband of Ellen Turner McNaughton Henderson, of Rosemount, Buckie, Banffshire. Assistant in English at Aberdeen University. Loos Memorial M. R. 19 Panel 115 to 119 _________________ Researching WWI info from Aberdeenshire, Banffshire, Kincardineshire & Morayshire. |
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anne park Our first ever 2000 poster
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Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2015 7:51 pm Post subject: W Lobban DCM |
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William Wilson Lobban Deck Hand 4831/DA DCM HMD Frigate Bird Royal Naval Reserve b Buckie, Banffshire 27/07/1873 Age 44 Died Home 21/11/1918 Son of George Lobban, Shoemaker and Isabella (nee Pirie) Lobban. Born at Buckie. Husband of Helen Jane (nee Reid) Lobban, of 61, Seatown, Buckie. MI Bu1003. Buckie New Cemetery U.K. Buckie 285 _________________ Researching WWI info from Aberdeenshire, Banffshire, Kincardineshire & Morayshire. |
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Kenneth Morrison
Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Posts: 7750 Location: Rockcliffe Dalbeattie
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Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2016 7:43 pm Post subject: Re: James Alastair Culbard MacKay |
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anne park wrote: | James Alastair Culbard MacKay MC 6th Seaforth Highlanders Age 25 Died of Wounds F & F 22-Jul-16 Son of Robert Young Mackay, Procurator Fiscal of Dumfriesshire and Edith Culbard, or Mackay, Dumfries. Medal Card: Mayfield, Maxwelltown, Dunfries. Will Probate date 14 Oct 1916: of Banff. La Neuville British Cemetery, Corbie Fr 0066 Plot I Row D Grave 33 |
Named on the St' George's Church Memorial in Dumfries as J. ALASTAIR C. MACKAY.
http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=1407&highlight=
James Alastair Culbard MacKay, Military Cross – age 25 – Captain: 1/6th (Morayshire) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders.
James enlisted in the Territorial Army in 1908 and served with the 6th Seaforths, becoming a Sergeant by 1913. In September 1914 he was commissioned and was promoted to Captain as the battalion was posted to France in May 1915. He was awarded the M.C. in May 1916.
James had been educated at Banff, at Fettes College in Edinburgh and at Edinburgh University where he was a Student of Law 1913-1914. He had served a legal apprenticeship in Elgin and in Edinburgh. His father was appointed Procurator Fiscal of Dumfriesshire in November 1917.
Born 1891 in Rathven, Banffshire. Son of Robert Young MacKay and of Edith (Culbard) MacKay of Mayfield, Maxwelltown, Kirkcudbrightshire.
Died of Wounds on 22 July 1916 and buried in La Neuville British Cemetery, Corbie, France. _________________ Ken |
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anne park Our first ever 2000 poster
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Posted: Thu May 12, 2016 8:20 pm Post subject: Thomas Gordon L/cpl GH |
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Thomas Gordon Lance Corporal 266266 1st/6th Bn. Gordon Highlanders b Buckie e Keith Age 24 Killed in Action Nord, France 23/11/1917 Youngest son of Alexander Gordon, of 10, Cross Lane, Buckie. 1901 Census:11 Gordonsburgh. Fa Occ: General Labourer. Anneux Britsh Cemetery Fr 0256 Plot III Row F Grave 83 AJ 14-12-17 Page 7: Buckie. _________________ Researching WWI info from Aberdeenshire, Banffshire, Kincardineshire & Morayshire. |
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anne park Our first ever 2000 poster
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Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2016 7:51 pm Post subject: John Riddoch GH |
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John Riddoch 266132 5th Gordon Highlanders e Keith Age 22 Killed in Action F & F 21/03/1918 Son of Maggie Riddoch, 3 Nelson Terr; Fife Keith, Keith, Banffshire & the late James Riddoch. Date maybe 21-3-18 to 2-4-18. Pozieres Memorial M. R. 27 Panel 73 AJ 29-05-18 P5: Buckie _________________ Researching WWI info from Aberdeenshire, Banffshire, Kincardineshire & Morayshire. |
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