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A Beattie

The Glasgow Herald, Monday, 24th July, 1916.
"Deaths on Service.
GRAY.- Killed in action on 1st July, Lance-Corporal Gordon J. Gray, H.L.I., aged 21 years, elder son of Mr and Mrs James Gray, 60 Church Street, Ayr."

SDGW - Born, lived Ayr; enlisted Glasgow.

SNWM - WW1
Surname GRAY
Forename Gordon J
Rank L Cpl
Service number 15123
Decoration
Place of birth Ayr
Date of death 1 July 1916
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 16th Bn.

CWGC - GRAY, Gordon Jack
Rank: Lance Corporal.
Service No: 15123.
Date of Death: 01/07/1916 Age: 21
Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry 16th Bn.
Grave Reference: IX. K. 9.
Cemetery: SERRE ROAD CEMETERY No.2
Additional Information: Son of James and Marion Gray, of 60, Church St., Ayr.

1901 Census Ayrs., Ayr, 60 Church Street, recorded (transcription):- Gordon Gray (5), Scholar, born Ayr; James Gray (35), Grocer, born Largs; Marion Gray (32), Wife, born Irvine; 2 younger siblings.
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Andrew.

A Beattie · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 3:53 pm Post subject: WW1 - Pte. David McCreath, H.L.I.

The Glasgow Herald, Monday, 24th July, 1916.
"Deaths on Service.
M'Creath.- Killed in action on 1st July, David M'Creath, H.L.I. aged 21, only son of Mr and Mrs David M'Creath, 24 Ballantine Drive. Ayr."

SDGW - Born and lived Ayr; enlisted Glasgow.

SNWM - WW1
Surname McCREATH
Forename David
Rank Pte
Service number 2773
Decoration
Place of birth Ayr
Date of death 1 July 1916
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 17th Bn.

CWGC - McCREATH, David
Rank: Private.
Service No: 2773.
Date of Death: 01/07/1916. Age: 21.
Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry 17th Bn.
Panel Reference: Pier and Face 15 C.
Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Additional Information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. David McCreath, of 24, Ballantine Drive, Ayr.

1901 Census Ayrs., Ayr, 32, Park Circus, recorded (transcription):- David McCreath (6), Scholar, born Ayr; David McCreath (47), Manure & Seed Merchant, born Ayr; Jane C. McCreath (40), Wife, born Renfrewshire, Glasgow; siblings, all born Ayr.
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Andrew.

A Beattie

The Glasgow Herald, Monday, 9th October, 1916.
"Deaths on Service.
WRIGHT.- Died on 29th September from wounds received in action, Private William H. Wright, H.L.I., aged 21, nephew of Mrs Wright, 61 Prestwick Road, Ayr."

SDGW - Born Prestwick; enlisted Glasgow.

Inscription on panel clearly has "Hendrie" middle name:-

CWGC - WRIGHT, William Henry
Rank: Private.
Service No: 2770.
Date of Death:29/09/1916. Age: 21.
Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry 17th Bn.
Grave Reference: B. 15. 42.
Cemetery: ST. SEVER CEMETERY, ROUEN
Additional Information: Son of Robert Caldwell Wright and Jessie Wright, of 34, Fort St., Ayr.

Headstone schedules record Mr. R. Wright, c/o Cochrane, 34, Fort Street, Ayr.

1901 Census Ayrs., Monkton & Prestwick, Vennelhead, Sylvan Cottage, recorded (transcription):- William H. Wright (5), born New Prestwick; Robert Wright (44), Vegetable Farmer, born St. Quivox; Jessie M. Wright (42), Wife, born Tarbolton; siblings; Jane K. Hendrie (80), Mother-in-Law, Widow, Living on own means, born Ayr; siblings.

SNWM - WW1
Surname WRIGHT
Forename William
Rank Pte
Service number 2770
Decoration
Place of birth Prestwick Ayrshire
Date of death 29 September 1916
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 17th Bn.
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Andrew.

A Beattie

The Glasgow Herald, Friday, 27th October, 1916.
"Deaths on Service.
PICKEN.- Killed in action on the 5th inst., Private Archie Picken, H.L.I. (attached London Regiment), aged 22 (late of City Assessor's Office), beloved and only surviving son of Mr and Mrs Archibald Picken, 3 Argyle Street, Ayr."

1901 Census Ayr, 3 Argyle Street, recorded (transcription):- Archibald Picken (6), Scholar, son, born Ayr; Archibald Picken (44), Shoe Machine Operator, born Ayr; Sarah Picken (46), wife, born Lanarks., Ashby Magna; female siblings both born Ayr.

SNWM - WW1
Surname PICKEN
Forename Archibald
Rank Pte
Service number 8304
Decoration
Place of birth
Date of death 5 October 1916
Theatre of death F&F
Cause of death Killed in action
SNWM roll SCOTTISH CASUALTIES EXTRACTED FROM ENGLISH REGIMENTS
Unit name THE HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY INFANTRY. THE LONDON REGT. INNS OF COURT OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS.
Other detail 14th (County of London) Bn. (London Scottish), formerly 3945 9th H.L.I.

Some service records exist for this soldier.
Enlisted Glasgow, 6th March, 1915. 9th (G.H.) Bn. H.L.I. Age:- 19 years, 9 months.
Glasgow 6th March, 1915 to 30th August, 1916.
Trans. to London Scottish, Expeditionary Force, Embarked Southampton 31st August, 1916.
Le Harve 1st September, 1916.

Medal index ticket:- http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D4633462

CWGC - PICKEN, Archibald
Rank: Private.
Service No: 8304.
Date of Death: 05/10/1916.
Regiment/Service: London Regiment (London Scottish) 1st/14th Bn.
Panel Reference:Pier and Face 9 C and 13 C.
Memorial:THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Additional Information:
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Andrew.

A Beattie · Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2015 8:58 pm Post subject: WW1 - L/Cpl. Roy CAMERON, H.L.I.

The Glasgow Herald, Monday, 20th November, 1916.
"Deaths on Service.
CAMERON.- Reported killed in action, on 1st November, Lance-Corpl. Roy Cameron, aged 24, dearly beloved and youngest son of the late John Cameron and Mrs Cameron, Melford, St. Andrew Street, Ayr."

SNWM - WW1
Surname CAMERON
Forename Roy
Rank A/L Cpl
Service number 2281
Decoration
Place of birth Ayr
Date of death 1 November 1916
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 9th Bn. (T.).

CWGC - CAMERON, Roy
Rank: Lance Corporal.
Service No: 2281.
Date of Death: 01/11/1916. Age: 24.
Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry 9th (Glasgow Hdrs.) Bn.
Panel Reference: Pier and Face 15 C.
Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Additional Information: Son of John and Christina Cameron, of 28, Carrick Rd., Ayr.
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Andrew.

A Beattie

The Glasgow Herald, Tuesday, 21st November, 1916.
"Deaths on Service.
MOFFAT.- Killed in action, on 29th October, Lance-Corporal Robert C. E. Moffat, A. and S.H., son of Mrs Moffat, 25 Prestwick Road, Ayr."

SNWM - WW1
Surname MOFFAT
Forename Robert C
Rank L Cpl
Service number S/14936
Decoration
Place of birth Irvine Ayrshire
Date of death 29 October 1916
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 2nd Bn.

Also listed on Irvine War Memorial.

CWGC - MOFFAT, Robert Cuthbert Easton
Rank: Lance Corporal.
Service No: S/14936.
Date of Death: 29/10/1916. Age: 33.
Regiment/Service: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 2nd Bn.
Panel Reference: Pier and Face 15 A and 16 C.
Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Additional Information: Son of F Agnes Moffat, of 25, Prestwick Rd., Ayr, and the late William Moffat.
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Andrew.

A Beattie

The Glasgow Herald, Friday, 2nd March, 1917.
"Deaths on Service.
WALKER.- Officially reported killed, 4th February, 1917, while serving with Australian Forces, Neil Alexander, beloved son of Captain and Mrs Walker, 17 Northpark Avenue, Ayr, late of 4 Ralston Drive, Ibrox."

SNWM - no trace.

CWGC - WALKER, N.A.
Rank: Private.
Service No: 6608.
Date of Death: 04/02/1917.
Regiment/Service: Australian Infantry, A.I.F. 13th Bn.
Panel Reference:
Memorial: VILLERS-BRETONNEUX MEMORIAL
Additional Information:
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Andrew.

A Beattie

The Glasgow Herald, Saturday, 10th March, 1917.
"Deaths on Service.
RIDDALL.- Previously reported missing, now officially ??? as killed on 1st July, 1916, Private John George Riddall, Royal Scots, second son of the late Dr. Riddall, Ayr, and beloved husband of Margaret M'Nellie, 2 Bellesleyhill Road, Ayr."

SDGW - Born New Cumnock; enlisted Ayr.
Not listed at New Cumnock.

SNWM - WW1
Surname RIDDALL
Forename John George
Rank Pte
Service number 25267
Decoration
Place of birth New Cumnock Ayrshire
Date of death 1 July 1916
Theatre of death F&F
Cause of death Killed in action
SNWM roll THE ROYAL SCOTS (LOTHIAN REGIMENT)
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to THE ROYAL SCOTS LOTHIAN REGIMENT
Other detail 16th Bn.

CWGC - RIDDALL, John George
Rank: Private.
Service No: 25267.
Date of Death:01/07/1916
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots 16th Bn.
Panel Reference: Pier and Face 6 D and 7 D.
Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Additional Information:

Service records exist for this soldier.
John George Riddall. Age 38. 16, Dalblair Road, Ayr.
7th June, 1915.
Married 27th May, 1915.
Previous service R.S.F. Volunteers.
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Andrew.

A Beattie

The Glasgow Herald, Wednesday, 18th April, 1917.
"Deaths on Service.
WHITE.- At 24 General Hospital, on the 12th April (sic), as the result of wounds received in action, Matthew White, Lieutenant, R.S.F. and of W. Affleck & Son, cabinetmakers, Ayr."

Same publication, day, date (page 8 ):-
"CASUALTIES Royal Scots Fusiliers
Mr MATTHEW WHITE.- Died of wounds. Official intimation was received in Ayr yesterday that Lieutenant Matthew White, Royal Scots Fusiliers, who was dangerously wounded on the 11th inst., (sic) died the following day. He was a partner in the firm W. Affleck and Son, cabinetmakers, Ayr. He went on active service five weeks ago. He was 39 years of age and leaves a widow and two children, who reside at 32 Ashgrove Street, Ayr."

SNWM - WW1
Surname WHITE
Forename Matthew
Rank 2nd Lieut
Service number
Decoration
Place of birth
Date of death 13 April 1917
Theatre of death Unknown
Cause of death Died of wounds.
SNWM roll THE ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to THE ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS
Other detail 5th Bn. (T.).

CWGC - WHITE, M.
Rank: Second Lieutenant.
Date of Death: 13/04/1917. Age: 39.
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots Fusiliers 5th Bn. attd. 1st Bn.
Grave Reference: XVII. A. 3.
Cemetery: ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY
Additional Information: Son of William and Janet White; husband of Jessie White, of 32, Ashgrove St., Ayr.

1901 Census Ayrshire, Ayr, 8 Lancaster Terrace, recorded (transcription):- Mattw. White (24), Cabinet Maker, son, single, born Glasgow; William White (51), Retired Cabinet Maker, born Ireland; Janet White (51), Wife, born Ayrs., Fenwick; siblings.
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Andrew.

A Beattie

Not listed here - born and brought up in Ayr.
SNWM - no trace.

The Glasgow Herald, Tuesday, 17th April, 1917.
"Deaths on Service.
STRUTHERS.- At No. 13 Stationary Hospital, on 13th April, Private John Alexander Struthers, Canadian British Expeditionary Forces, aged 26, second son of Alex. W. Struthers, late of The Chalet, Ayr; sadly missed."

CWGC - STRUTHERS, John Alexander
Rank: Private.
Service No: 180883.
Date of Death: 13/04/1917. Age:26. (Died of wounds received at Vimy Ridge.)
Regiment/Service:Canadian Infantry 7th Bn. (British Columbia Regt.)
Grave Reference: IV. D. 14.
Cemetery: BOULOGNE EASTERN CEMETERY
Additional Information: Son of Alexander William and Jessie Jane McCall Struthers, of Wishaw, Lanarkshire, Scotland, late of Ayr, Scotland.

Headstone schedules record A.W. Struthers, Esq., c/o Messrs. W.B. Thomson & McLean, Wishaw, Lanarkshire.

1891 Census Ayrs., Ayr, 3 Barns Terrace, recorded (transcription):- John A. Struthers (7 mo.), son, born Ayr; Alexr. W. Struthers (39), Solicitor's, born Lanarks., Glasgow; Jessie J. Struthers (32), Wife, born West Indies; siblings born Ayr.

1901 Census Ayrs., Ayr, 8 Carrick Avenue, recorded (transcription):- John A. Struthers (10), Scholar, son, born Ayr; Alexander W. Struthers (49), Solicitor, Notary Public, born Glasgow; Jessie J. Struthers (43), Wife, born West Indies, Tobago; siblings all born Ayr.
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Andrew.

A Beattie

The Glasgow Herald, Monday, 7th May, 1917.
"Deaths on Service.
M'BURNIE.- At sea, on 15th April, Chief Officer Robert M'Burnie, beloved husband of Jessie Gibson, 6 Citadel Place. Ayr."

Page 8 of The Glasgow Herald issue of Monday, 21st. May, 1917, carries an interesting eye witness account of the sinking of S.S. Cameronia written by an officer in a letter to friends. Extract from story, The Lost Cameronia:- "As the ship tilted for the final plunge the captain blew her siren, and then with the officer commanding the troops and the chief officer," (this is Robert McBurnie), "who had remained till the last with him, went down a life-line to the torpedo-boat destroyer. The chief officer was the only naval officer, I think, to lose his life. He dived from the torpedo-boat destroyer to help two Tommies who were stuggling in the water, and was pulled down by them."

CWGC - McBURNIE, Robert Brown
Rank: Chief Officer
Date of Death: 15/04/1917. Age: 42. (Drowned as a result of an attack by an enemy submarine.)
Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Cameronia" (Glasgow)
Panel Reference:
Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL
Additional Information: Son of the late Robert and Margaret McBurnie (nee McMurtrie); husband of Jessie Abercrombie McBurnie (nee Gibson), of 6, Citadel Place, Ayr.
Born at Dalmellington, Ayrshire.

He is not listed at Dalmellington.

1881 Census Ayrshire, Monkton & Prestwick, recorded (transcription):- Robert McBurnie (6), Scholar, son, born Dalmellington; Robert McBurnie (41), Commercial Traveller (tea trade), born Ayrs., Crosshill; Margaret McBurnie (46), Wife, born Dalmellington; siblings.

1901 Census (not found, however deceased's parents are here) Ayrshire, Falkland Park, 3 Avondale, recorded (transcription):- Robert McBurnie (61), Resident, father-in-law, born Ayrs., Crosshill and his wife Margaret McBurnie (66), born Dalmellington, are both within the household of a Hugh Jamieson (43), Law Clerk, born Ayrs., Riccarton, with two of his children including a Margaret McMurtrie Jamieson (6), daughter, born Newton-on-Ayr.

1898, 18th. April. Master's and Mates Certificate 027623 issued at Ayr to Robert McBurnie following ordinary examination pass at Greenock 11th April, 1898.
Robert McBurnie. Born 1874, Dalmellington, Ayr. Address, 40, New Road, Ayr.
Certificate of Competency as First Mate of a Foreign-Going Ship (15th April, 1898).
Date of birth:- 7th. May, 1874. (Other certificates available online.)

SNWM - WW1
Surname McBURNIE
Forename R
Rank Ch Mate
Service number
Decoration
Place of birth Dalmellington
Date of death 15 April 1917
Theatre of death 'CAMERONIA' 129599
Cause of death Unknown
SNWM roll THE MERCANTILE MARINE
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to THE MERCANTILE MARINE

S.S. Cameronia (1911):- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Cameronia_%281911%29
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Andrew.

A Beattie

The Glasgow Herald, Saturday, 16th. June, 1917.
"Deaths on Service.
THOMSON.- Previously reported missing, 20th July, 1916, now officially presumed killed in action on or about that date, Rifleman Robert Thomson, Scottish Rifles, eldest son of Mr and Mrs David Thomson, Rosebank Cottage, Hawkhill Junction, Ayr."

SNWM - WW1
Surname THOMSON
Forename R
Rank Pte
Service number 201531
Decoration
Place of birth Glasgow
Date of death 20 July 1916
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 1/5th Bn.

SDGW - Born Glasgow; lived Ayr; enlisted Glasgow.
Medal index ticket records previous service:- Sco. Rif. Pte. 168.
Army register of backpay and War Gratuity records all monies to father, David.

1901 Census Ayrshire, Monkton & Prestwick, St. Quivox Road, recorded (transcription):- Robert Thomson (8 ), Scholar, son, born Glasgow; David Thomson (38 ), Law Clerk, born Prestwick; Susan Thomson (35), Wife, born Ayr; siblings.

CWGC - THOMSON, Robert
Rank:Private.
Service No: 201531.
Date of Death: 20/07/1916. Age: 23.
Regiment/Service: Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) 5th Bn.
Panel Reference: Pier and Face 4 D.
Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Additional Information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. David Thomson, of Rosebank Cottage, Hawkhill Junction, Ayr.
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Andrew.

A Beattie · Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:06 pm Post subject: WW1 - Pte. Neil Mackie, A. & S.H.

The Glasgow Herald, Wednesday, 4th. July, 1917.
"Deaths on Service.
MACKIE.- Previously reported missing, now officially reported killed on 23rd April, Private Neil Mackie, A. and S.H., aged 23, second son of Joseph Mackie, carriage hirer, Sandgate, Ayr."

1901 Census Dunbartonshire, Bonhill, Darleith Offices, recorded (transcription):- Neil Mackie (7), Scholar, son, born Dunbartons., Cardross; Joseph Mackie (38 ), Coachman (Domestic), born Lanarks., Symington; Margaret Mackie (38 ), Wife, born Renfrews., Mearns; siblings.

SDGW - Born Cardross, Dunbartons.; enlisted Ayr.

SNWM - WW1
Surname MACKIE
Forename Neil
Rank Pte
Service number S/43219
Decoration
Place of birth Cardross Dumbartonshire
Date of death 23 April 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 11th Bn.

CWGC - MACKIE, Neil
Rank: Private.
Service No: S/43219.
Date of Death: 23/04/1917.
Regiment/Service: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 11th Bn.
Panel Reference: Bay 9.
Memorial:ARRAS MEMORIAL
Additional Information:
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Andrew.

A Beattie

The memorial listing here may refer to this soldier who is commemorated at Kilmarnock War Memorial:- http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/warmemscot-post-70251.html#70251

The Glasgow Herald, Thursday, 12th. July, 1917.
"Deaths on Service.
DUFF.- Previously reported wounded and missing, now officially presumed to have been killed in action at Beaumont Hamel on 18th November, 1916, Second Lieut. W. Duff, H.L.I., aged 20 years, only and beloved son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Duff, 37 Park Circus, Ayr, and formerly of Kay Park Crescent, Kilmarnock."
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Andrew.

A Beattie · Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 5:56 pm Post subject: WW1 - Pnr. John L. Buchanan, R.E.

Also listed at Irvine War Memorial:- http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?p=70298#70298

Service records exist for this soldier.

The Glasgow Herald, Friday, 10th. August, 1917.
"Deaths on Service.
BUCHANAN.- Killed in action, on 20th July, 1917, John L. Buchanan, R.E., beloved husband of Hannah M'Arthur Holmes, 50 Bridgegate, Irvine, and elder son of the late John Buchanan, 12 Carrick Park, Ayr."

SNWM - WW1
Surname BUCHANAN
Forename John L
Rank Pnr
Service number 224909
Decoration
Place of birth Ayr
Date of death 20 July 1917
Theatre of death F&F
Cause of death Killed in action
SNWM roll THE ROYAL ENGINEERS
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to THE ROYAL ENGINEERS
Other detail 3rd Spec. Coy.

John L. Buchanan; 36 years, 7 months; 50, Bridgegate, Irvine; Chemist Druggist; Attested at Irvine, December, 1916.
Approved March, 1917, Royal Engineers No. 224909.

1891 Census Ayr, Carrick Park, recorded (transcription):- John L. Buchanan (11), Scholar, son, born Ayr; John Buchanan (52), Tobacconist, born Stirlings., Balfron; Janet Buchanan (51), Wife, born Lanarks., Glenmairs; siblings.

CWGC - BUCHANAN, John Loudon
Rank: Pioneer.
Service No: 224909.
Date of Death:20/07/1917. Age: 38.
Regiment/Service: Royal Engineers No. 3 Special Coy.
Panel Reference:Panel 9.
Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL
Additional Information: Son of John and Janet Eadie Buchanan; husband of Hannah McArthur Buchanan, of "Bar Loch," West Rd., Irvine, Ayrshire.
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Andrew.