The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

A Beattie · Last edited by A Beattie on Wed Mar 04, 2015 3:33 pm; edited 2 times in total

Brother of the previous listing - Pte. James Mellon.

The Glasgow Herald, Tuesday, 20th February, 1917.
"Deaths on Service.
MELLON.- Killed in action, Private Joseph Abbott Mellon, second son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Mellon, 16 Richardland Road, Kilmarnock.-R.I.P."

SNWM - no trace.

CWGC - MELLON, J.A.
Rank: Private.
Service No: 791100.
Date of Death: 29/01/1917.
Age: 36.
Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry 47th Bn. (Western Ontario Regt.)
Grave Reference: VII. A. 9.
Cemetery: VILLERS STATION CEMETERY, VILLERS-AU-BOIS
Additional Information: Son of Joseph Mellon and Janet Abbott Mellon, of 16, Richardland Road, Kilmarnock, Scotland.

1901 Census Ayrshire, Kilmarnock, 16 Richardland Road, recorded (transcription):- Joseph Mellon (19), Grocer Assistant, son, born Kilmarnock; Joseph Mellon (42), Tailor, born Lanarks., Glasgow; Janet Mellon (42), Wife, born Ayrs., Darvel; siblings, with the exception of James Mellon (see previous post) all born Kilmarnock.
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Andrew.

A Beattie · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 4:25 pm Post subject: Panel 4 - MERCER, John - Gordons.

SNWM - WW1
Surname MERCER
Forename John
Rank L Cpl
Service number S/13055
Decoration
Place of birth Kilmarnock
Date of death 17 June 1917
Theatre of death F&F
Cause of death Killed in action
SNWM roll THE GORDON HIGHLANDERS
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to THE GORDON HIGHLANDERS
Other detail 1st Bn.

CWGC - MERCER, J.
Rank: Lance Corporal.
Service No: S/13055.
Date of Death:17/06/1917.
Regiment/Service: Gordon Highlanders 1st Bn.
Panel Reference: Bay 8 and 9. (Bay 8.)
Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL
Additional Information:
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Andrew.

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SNWM - WW1
Surname MILLAR
Forename William
Rank L Cpl
Service number 88662
Decoration MM
Place of birth Kilmarnock
Date of death 29 October 1918
Theatre of death F&F
Cause of death Died of wounds.
SNWM roll MACHINE GUN CORPS
Unit name MACHINE GUN CORPS INFANTRY
Other detail formerly S4/184612 R.A.S.C.

CWGC - MILLAR, W.
Rank: Lance Corporal.
Service No: 88662.
Date of Death: 29/10/1918.
Regiment/Service: Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) 33rd Bn.
Awards: M M
Grave Reference: II. F. 15.
Cemetery: AWOINGT BRITISH CEMETERY
Additional Information: Son of Mr. W. Millar, of 6, Paxton St., Kilmarnock.
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Andrew.

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SNWM - WW1
Surname MILLER
Forename D
Rank Sgt
Service number 30348
Decoration
Place of birth
Date of death 12 October 1917
Theatre of death France
Cause of death Unknown
SNWM roll THE CAMERONIANS (SCOTTISH RIFLES)
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to THE CAMERONIANS SCOTTISH RIFLES
Other detail 9th Bn.

CWGC - MILLER, David John
Rank: Serjeant.
Service No: 30348.
Date of Death: 12/10/1917. Age: 23.
Regiment/Service: Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) 9th Bn.
Panel Reference: Panel 68 to 70 and 162 and 162A. (Stone 68.)
Memorial: TYNE COT MEMORIAL
Additional Information: Son of David Miller, of 36, Robertson Place, Kilmarnock; husband of Janet J. Miller, of 64, Douglas St., Partick, Glasgow.
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Andrew.

A Beattie

SNWM - WW1
Surname MILLER
Forename George
Rank Pte
Service number S/8222
Decoration
Place of birth Kilmarnock
Date of death 13 May 1917
Theatre of death F&F
Cause of death Killed in action
SNWM roll THE SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to THE SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS
Other detail 5th Bn.

CWGC - MILLER, George
Rank: Private.
Service No: S/8222.
Date of Death: 13/05/1917.
Age: 21.
Regiment/Service: Seaforth Highlanders 3rd Bn.
Panel Reference: Bay 8.
Memorial:ARRAS MEMORIAL
Additional Information: Son of David Miller, of 5, Sturrock St., Kilmarnock. One of seven brothers who served.
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Andrew.

A Beattie

SNWM - WW1
Surname MILLER
Forename Matthew
Rank Pte
Service number S/9487
Decoration
Place of birth Kilmarnock
Date of death 22 July 1915
Theatre of death F&F
Cause of death Killed in action
SNWM roll THE GORDON HIGHLANDERS
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to THE GORDON HIGHLANDERS
Other detail 1st Bn.

CWGC - MILLER, Matthew
Rank: Private.
Service No: S/9487.
Date of Death: 22/07/1915.
Regiment/Service: Gordon Highlanders 1st Bn.
Panel Reference: Panel 38.
Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL
Additional Information:
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Andrew.

A Beattie · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 5:23 pm Post subject: Pan el 4 - MILLOY, John - R.N.

SNWM - WW1
Surname MILLOY
Forename John
Rank Able Seaman
Service number Clyde Z/3021
Decoration
Place of birth
Date of death 21 November 1916
Theatre of death RNVR Anson Battalion RND
Cause of death Unknown
SNWM roll THE ROYAL NAVY
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to THE ROYAL NAVY

CWGC - MILLOY, John
Rank: Able Seaman.
Service No: ZC/3021.
Date of Death: 21/11/1916. Age: 23. (Died of wounds.)
Regiment/Service: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Anson Bn. R.N. Div.
Grave Reference: VIII. D. 202.
Cemetery: BOULOGNE EASTERN CEMETERY
Additional Information:Son of Jeanie A. and the late Adam Milloy, of 4, West George St., Kilmarnock.
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Andrew.

A Beattie

SNWM - WW1
Surname MILLOY
Forename John
Rank Pte
Service number 303397
Decoration
Place of birth Kilmarnock
Date of death 19 March 1917
Theatre of death F&F
Cause of death Killed in action
SNWM roll THE ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to THE ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS
Other detail 1/8th Bn.

CWGC - MILLOY, J.
Rank: Private.
Service No: 303397.
Date of Death: 19/03/1917.
Regiment/Service: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 1st/8th Bn.
Grave Reference: A. 23.
Cemetery: DOUAI COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Additional Information:
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Andrew.

A Beattie · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 5:32 pm Post subject:

SNWM - WW1
Surname MILNER
Forename John
Rank Pte
Service number 7247
Decoration
Place of birth Kilmarnock
Date of death 12 July 1915
Theatre of death Dardanelles
Cause of death Died
SNWM roll THE ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to THE ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS
Other detail 1/4th Bn.

CWGC - MILNER, John
Rank: Private.
Service No: 7247.
Date of Death: 12/07/1915. Age: 22.
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots Fusiliers 1st/4th Bn.
Panel Reference: Panel 72 to 75. (Stone 74.)
Memorial: HELLES MEMORIAL
Additional Information: Son of Helen Milner, of 116, Campbell St., Riccarton, Kilmarnock, and the late Anthony Milner.
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Andrew.

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SNWM - WW1
Surname MILNER
Forename Wm R
Rank Cpl
Service number 201786
Decoration
Place of birth Kilmarnock
Date of death 29 April 1918
Theatre of death F&F
Cause of death Killed in action
SNWM roll THE ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to THE ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS
Other detail 2nd Bn.

CWGC - MILNER, William R.
Rank: Corporal.
Service No: 201786.
Date of Death: 29/04/1918. Age: 23.
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots Fusiliers 2nd Bn.
Panel Reference: Panel 60 to 61. (Stone 60.)
Memorial: TYNE COT MEMORIAL
Additional Information: Son of Mrs. Helen Milner, of 24, Clark St., Kilmarnock, Ayrshire.
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Andrew.

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SNWM - WW1
Surname MITCHELL
Forename A J
Rank Pte
Service number 37763
Decoration
Place of birth Kilmarnock
Date of death 5 January 1919
Theatre of death Great Britain
Cause of death Unknown
SNWM roll THE CAMERONIANS (SCOTTISH RIFLES)
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to THE CAMERONIANS SCOTTISH RIFLES
Other detail 10th Bn.

CWGC - MITCHELL, Arthur Johnstone
Rank: Private.
Service No: 37763.
Date of Death: 05/01/1919. Age: 20. (Died of wounds.)
Regiment/Service: Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) 10th Bn.
Grave Reference: K. New section. 89.
Cemetery: KILMARNOCK CEMETERY
Additional Information: Son of Arthur J. and Jeanie Mitchell, of 49, Fullarton St., Kilmarnock.

Grave registration also records Father:- Arthur Johnstone Mitchell, 49, Fullarton St., Kilmarnock.
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Andrew.

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SNWM - no trace.

CWGC - MITCHELL, C.B.
Rank: Staff Serjeant.
Service No: SE/11589.
Date of Death: 22/01/1919
Regiment/Service: Royal Army Veterinary Corps Depot (Woolwich)
Grave Reference: 299. 90709.
Cemetery: CITY OF LONDON CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM, MANOR PARK
Additional Information:
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Andrew.

A Beattie

SNWM - WW1
Surname MITCHELL
Forename James
Rank Pte
Service number 922
Decoration
Place of birth Belfast
Date of death 9 April 1917
Theatre of death F&F
Cause of death Killed in action
SNWM roll THE HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to THE HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY
Other detail 10/11th Bn.

CWGC - MITCHELL, J.
Rank: Private.
Service No: 922.
Date of Death: 09/04/1917. (Killed in action.)
Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry 10th/11th Bn.
Grave Reference: XVII. K. 47.
Cemetery: CABARET-ROUGE BRITISH CEMETERY, SOUCHEZ
Additional Information: Son of James Mitchell, of 24, Braeside St., Kilmarnock.
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Andrew.

A Beattie · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 6:29 pm Post subject: Panel 4 - MITCHELL, John - H.L.I.

SNWM - WW1
Surname MITCHELL
Forename John
Rank Pte
Service number 30578
Decoration
Place of birth Kilmarnock
Date of death 27 August 1917
Theatre of death F&F
Cause of death Died of wounds.
SNWM roll THE HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to THE HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY
Other detail 15th Bn.

SNWM have wrong Cause of death.

CWGC - MITCHELL, John
Rank: Private.
Service No: 30578.
Date of Death: 27/08/1917. Age: 33. (Killed in action.)
Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry 10th/11th Bn.
Grave Reference: VI. B. 12.
Cemetery: TYNE COT CEMETERY
Additional Information: Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell, of 5, Elderslie St., Yoker, Glasgow; husband of Agnes Grahame Dinning Mitchell, of 63, Titchfield St., Kilmarnock.
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Andrew.

A Beattie

Panel appears to have wrong Christian name.

SNWM - WW1
Surname MONAGHAN
Forename James
Rank Pte
Service number S/40724
Decoration
Place of birth Gairloch Ross-shire
Date of death 23 April 1917
Theatre of death F&F
Cause of death Killed in action
SNWM roll THE GORDON HIGHLANDERS
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to THE GORDON HIGHLANDERS
Other detail 7th Bn.

CWGC - MONAGHAN, J.
Rank: Private.
Service No: S/40724.
Date of Death: 23/04/1917.
Regiment/Service: Gordon Highlanders 1st/7th Bn.
Grave Reference: I. H. 17.
Cemetery: BROWN'S COPSE CEMETERY, ROEUX
Additional Information:
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Andrew.