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Kenneth Morrison
Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Posts: 7749 Location: Rockcliffe Dalbeattie
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Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 3:36 pm Post subject: |
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Name: LYELL, CHARLES ANTONY
Initials: C A
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Captain
Regiment/Service: Scots Guards
Unit Text: 1st Bn.
Age: 29
Date of Death: 27/04/1943
Service No: 57781
Awards: V C.
Additional information: 2nd Baron of Kinnordy. Son of the Hon. C. H. Lyell, M.P., and of the Hon. Mrs. Lyell (nee Watney); husband of Lady Lyell (nee Trafford), of Kinnordy, Kirriemuir, Angus. B.Sc. (Oxon.): Christ Church. County Councillor for Angus.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: V. H. 5.
Cemetery: MASSICAULT WAR CEMETERY (TUNISIA)
Citation: The citation in the London Gazette of 12th August, 1943, gives the following details; From 22nd April, 1943, Captain the Lord Lyell commanded his company with great courage, ability and cheerfulness. He led it down a slope under heavy mortar fire to repel a German counter-attack on 22nd April, and led it again under heavy fire on 23rd April in order to capture and consolidate a high point, which was held through a very arduous period of shelling, heat and shortage of water. In the evening of 27th April, Lord Lyell's company, while taking part in an attack, was held up by fire from a position which consisted of an 88-millimetre gun and a heavy machine-gun in separate pits. Lord Lyell led four men to attack this position; he was far in front of the others, and destroyed the machine-gun pit with a hand-grenade. Then, aided by covering fire from the only uninjured man of his party, he attacked the 88-millimetre gun pit before its crew could fire more than one shot. He killed a number of them before being overwhelmed and killed himself. The few survivors withdrew and his company was able to advance and take its objective. Lord Lyell's outstanding leadership, gallantry and self-sacrifice enabled his company to carry out its task, which had an important bearing on the success of the battalion and of the brigade. _________________ Ken |
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DelBoy
Joined: 12 Jul 2007 Posts: 4858 Location: The County of Angus
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 2:26 pm Post subject: 1.Eng. Alexander Brown Barrie |
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WW1
-ROYAL NAVY-
Barrie, Chief Engineer A.B.
(Glasgow Herald 25th April 1917)
"Lost at sea, while on government service, Alexander Brown Barrie, chief engineer, eldest son of the late John Barrie, Pluckerston, Kirriemuir, Forfarshire, to the inexpressible grief of his sorrowing wife, Isobell Wyllie."
Likely related in some way to the other Kirriemuir Barrie's. [edit] after a little research I've discovered this Barrie is an uncle of J.M.Barrie, a brother of his father John.
CWGC
BARRIE, A B
Rank: First Engineer
Date of Death: 12/04/1917
Age: 65
Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Lismore" (Cork)
Panel Reference:
Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL
Additional Information: Husband of Isobel W. Barrie, of 2, Waterloo Terrace, Cork. Born in Forfarshire.
SNWM
Surname: BARRIE
Firstname: A B
Date Death: 12/04/1917
Place of birth: Forfarshire
SNWM roll: THE MERCANTILE MARINE
Rank: 1st Engr
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FortyTwa
Joined: 12 May 2009 Posts: 128 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 2:09 pm Post subject: |
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Winter hangs on up Kirrie way...
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dalblair
Joined: 26 Aug 2010 Posts: 564 Location: coupar angus
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Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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Unveiled on Sunday 12th August 1923 by the Dowager Countess of Airlie |
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DelBoy
Joined: 12 Jul 2007 Posts: 4858 Location: The County of Angus
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Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 5:01 am Post subject: Sgt. George Bell |
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WW1
-SCOTS GUARDS-
Bell, Sgt G.
(The Scotsman 9th June 1915)
"Sergeant George Bell, 2nd Scots Guards, killed in action on 16th May, was thirty years of age, and a native of Kirriemuir. He was a Reservist, and when called up at the outbreak of war, he was in the employment of the North British Rail Company as a policeman at Queen Street Station. His widow, who resides at Keppochhill Road, has received official intimation."
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BELL, GEORGE
Rank: Serjeant
Service No: 4734
Date of Death: 16/05/1915
Regiment/Service: Scots Guards 2nd Bn.
Panel Reference: Panel 3 and 4.
Memorial: LE TOURET MEMORIAL
SNWM
Surname: BELL
Firstname: George
Service Number: 4734
Date Death: 16/05/1915
Place of birth: Kirriemuir
SNWM roll: SCOTS GUARDS
Rank: Sgt
Theatre of death: F.& F. |
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DelBoy
Joined: 12 Jul 2007 Posts: 4858 Location: The County of Angus
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Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2014 6:43 am Post subject: 2nd Lt David Rattray |
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WW1
-ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY-
Rattray, Lieut D.
(Glasgow Herald 28th September 1918)
"Died of wounds, on 21st September, David Rattray, aged 27, Second Lieutenant R.F.A., third son of David Rattray, draper, Kirriemuir. "
CWGC
RATTRAY, D
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Date of Death: 21/09/1918
Regiment/Service: Royal Field Artillery "D" Bty. 23rd Bde.
Grave Reference: II. F. 12.
Cemetery: BRIE BRITISH CEMETERY
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dalblair
Joined: 26 Aug 2010 Posts: 564 Location: coupar angus
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 12:05 pm Post subject: |
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Does anyone have the unveiling details? in particular the designer and sculptor?
The Scottish Dictionary of Architects indicates that it was designed by John Kinross with sculpture by the firm of Henry Hutcheson,Aberdeen.
However the Dictionary incorrectly attributes the Montrose WM to John Kinross(it was Washington Browne) so i`m wondering how much these entries can be relied on? |
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dhubthaigh Our first ever 1000-poster
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 5071 Location: Blairgowrie, Perthshire
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 4:29 pm Post subject: |
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DUNDEE COURIER: 04.08.1923
KIRRIEMUIR WAR MEMORIAL
TO BE UNVEILED BY DOWAGER COUNTESS OF AIRLIE
The structure, consisting of a base, pedestal with capital, surmounted by an eight-feet figure of a Highlander "On Guard", attains a height of about 25 feet, the stone being grey granite. The work has been carried out by the firm of Henry Hutcheon, Ltd., Aberdeen.
A later article reported that Mr and Mrs Hutcheon were in attendance at the unveiling. |
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Kenneth Morrison
Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Posts: 7749 Location: Rockcliffe Dalbeattie
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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LAMOND, James – age 32 – Private (2889307) Support Company, No.2 Medium Machine Gun Platoon. 7th (Galloway) Airborne Battalion, King's Own Sottish Borders.
Born 1912 in Forfar, Angus.
Son of Betsy Lamond, and stepson of James Small.
Husband of Mary Jane (Wyllie) Lamond, of Kirriemuir, Angus who he married in 1933 in Kirriemuir.
Killed 24 September 1944 and buried in Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery, Netherlands. _________________ 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: Sun Dec 07, 2014 9:38 am Post subject: William Martin Barrie GH |
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William Martin Barrie Pte S/9870 10th Gordon Highlanders b Kirriemuir,Forfar 17/04/1889 e Kirriemuir,Forfar Age 27 Killed in Action F&F 11/02/1916 Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Robertson Barrie, of Brooklyn, Blairgowrie, Perthshire. Mother: Agnes Davie Hutchison. 1891 Census: 14 Airlie St; Kirriemuir. 1901 Census: Glengate St 2 Wickie's Land, Kirriemuir. Loos Memorial M. R. 19 Panel 115 to 119 Dundee Courier 21-02-16 Page 6: Photo Kirriemuir & Kirriemuir UF Church _________________ Researching WWI info from Aberdeenshire, Banffshire, Kincardineshire & Morayshire. |
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anne park Our first ever 2000 poster
Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Posts: 21200 Location: Aberdeen
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Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2014 9:40 am Post subject: Peter Caird GH |
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Peter Caird Pte S/11197 8th/10th Gordon Highlanders b Kirriemuir,Forfar 27/02/1892 e West Linton Age 24 Killed in Action F&F 18/09/1916 Son of the late Peter and Sarah (nee McCue) Caird. "D" Coy. Coatbridge RoH: Photo: Address 36 Whiffet St; 1901 Census: 3 Newton Bank, Kirriemuir. Father's Occ: Shoemaker. 1911 Census: 4 Garfield Place, Kirkintilloch: Occ: Assistant Grocer. Thiepval Memorial M. R. 21 Pier 15B & 15C Coatbridge Kirriemuir & West Linton _________________ 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 Dec 07, 2014 9:42 am Post subject: John Peattie Cuthbert GH |
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John Peattie Cuthbert Private 28190 3rd Bn. Gordon Highlanders b Kirriemuir 11-6-1900 Age 19 Died Angus, United Kingdom 16/04/1919 Only son of Alexander Cuthbert Died 2nd Scottish General Hospital, Edinburgh. DUNDEE EASTERN NECROPOLIS U. K. Dundee FF. 5. 1825. People's Journal 19-04-19 Page 16 Dundee Perth Forfar & Fife edition. _________________ 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 Dec 07, 2014 9:44 am Post subject: Pte J Duncan GH |
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Could not find _________________ 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 Dec 07, 2014 9:45 am Post subject: Charles Suttie Grewar GH |
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Charles Suttie Grewar Lance Corporal 9867 1st Bn. Gordon Highlanders b Forfar Age 26 Died West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 20/05/1916 Son of William and Annie Grewar, of 32, Tillyloss, Kirriemuir, Forfarshire. Mother Ann Suttie. Brother David also died Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery B 017 Row M Grave 42 _________________ 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 Dec 07, 2014 9:46 am Post subject: David Reid Grewar GH |
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David Reid Grewar Pte S/9866 10th Gordon Highlanders b Kirriemuir,Forfar 18/04/1897 e Kirriemuir,Forfar Age 18 Died of Wounds F&F 08/12/1915 Son of William and Annie Grewar, of 32, Tillyloss, Kirriemuir, Forfarshire. Mother Ann Suttie. Brother Charles also died Vermelles British Cemetery Fr 0423 Plot I Row M Grave 02 Dundee Courier 17-12-15 Page 7 _________________ Researching WWI info from Aberdeenshire, Banffshire, Kincardineshire & Morayshire.
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