The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

anne park · Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2014 6:13 am Post subject: Adam Moodie

Adam Kelty Moodie Pte 260101 5th Gordon Highlanders b Fettercairn 7 Aug 1885 e Largs Killed in Action F & F 23/06/1917 Son of Adam & Jane (nee Watson) Moodie, Fettercairn. 1891 Census: Inch. 1901 Census: Inch, Fettercairn. Father's Occ: Public Schoolmaster. B 1886. Soldiers Effects: Widow: Helen A. (Nee Duncan). Pension Ledgers: Wid: Helen. Soldiers Will 4 Pages. Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres M. R. 29 Panel 58 Dundee PJ 28-07-17 Page 10
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anne park · Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2014 6:21 am Post subject: Archibald Dow Jamieson

Archibald Don Jamieson L/sjt S/5374 10th Gordon Highlanders b Glass, Aberdeen. 19 Nov 1891 e Glasgow Age 23 Killed in Action F & F 25/09/1915 Son of Mrs Jamieson, 3 Kelvin St; Largs, Ayrshire. Son of Alexander Jamieson. Service Returns: 118 /AF 500. Age 24. Pension Ledgers: Mo: Jessie. ( nee McLaren. Loos Memorial M. R. 19 Panel 115 to 119 ADJ 06-10-16 RoH
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anne park · Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2014 6:42 am Post subject: William Forsyth Purves

William Forsyth Purves Private 288053 1st/6th Bn. Gordon Highlanders transf. to (56 Purves 9410) 54th Prisoners of War Coy. Labour Corps b Hutchesonton, Glasgow 18-1-1873 Age 49 Died Pas de Calais, France 09/11/1918 Son of John Elliot Purves and Isabella Forsyth Purves (nee Short),Some records have Mother as (Isabella Colville Forsyth) of Manseburn House, Largs, Ayrshire. Native of Glasgow. 1881 Census: 1891 Census: 6 Lamb St; Occ: Stableman. Les Baraques Military Cemetery, Sangatte Fr 0065 Plot VI Row F Grave 12A
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A Beattie

A Beattie

The Glasgow Herald, Saturday, 14th April, 1917.
"Died on Service.
CAMPBELL.- Died of wounds, on 10th April, John Fyshe Campbell, Second Lieutenant, A. and S. H., beloved and only son of John Campbell, Boyd Street, Largs."

Some service records exist for this soldier.
Born Largs, Ayrshire. Bank Clerk (Clydesdale Bank - Helensburgh). Single. 28, John Street.
Pte. 1103 9th. Bn. A. & S. H. 8th April, 1909. Dumbarton. (4 years enlist.)
Medical, 22nd April, 1909. Approved, 7th June, 1909, Helensburgh.
Lance-Corporal re-engaged Territorial Force for 1 year 7th April, 1914.
Promoted Corporal 9th September, 1914.

SNWM - WW1
Surname CAMPBELL
Forename John Fyshe
Rank 2nd Lieut
Service number
Decoration
Place of birth
Date of death 10 April 1917
Theatre of death Unknown
Cause of death Died of wounds.
SNWM roll THE ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to THE ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS
Other detail 9th Bn. (T.).

CWGC - CAMPBELL, John Fyshe
Rank: Second Lieutenant.
Date of Death:10/04/1917. Age: 28. (Died of wounds.)
Regiment/Service: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 8th Bn.
Grave Reference: VI. B. 1.
Cemetery: AUBIGNY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
Additional Information: Son of John and Annabella Campbell, of 42, Boyd St., Largs, Ayrshire.

1891 Census Ayrshire, Largs, 103 Main Street, recorded (transcription):- John F. Campbell (2), Grandson, born Largs; Margaret Fysh (63), born Largs; John Campbell (36), Ironmonger, son-in-law, born Lanarks., Glasgow; Annabella Campbell (39), Daughter, born Largs; 1 older sibling born Largs.

1901 Census Largs, 42, Boyd Street:- Campbell family, as 1891, with mother-in-law Margaret Fyshe (73) at 44, Boyd Street (Ice Cream Shop) - that's the way I read the Anc. transcript.

Also listed on the Largs Roll of Honour:- http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=6868
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A Beattie · Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 9:32 pm Post subject: WW1 - Pte. John H. Begg, H.L.I.

The Glasgow Herald, Friday, 27th. July, 1917.
"Deaths on Service.
BEGG.- Killed in action on 15th July, Pte. John Howat Begg, H.L.I., only surviving son of Mrs Begg, Cumberland House, John Street, Largs."

1901 Census Fife, Dunfermline, Mause Row, recorded (transcription):- John H. Begg (7), Scholar, son, born Fifeshire, Crossgates; Robert Begg (39), Minister U.F. Church, born Glasgow; Janet B.H. Begg (31), Wife,born Glasgow; siblings, all born Crossgates; grandmother, born Glasgow.

SNWM - WW1
Surname BEGG
Forename John H
Rank Pte
Service number 31594
Decoration
Place of birth Crossgates Fife
Date of death 15 July 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 15th Bn.

SDGW - Born Crossgates, Fife; enlisted Largs.
Service Medal and Award Roll records full name:- John Howat Begg, 15th. H.L.I., 31594 Pte.
Army register of soldier's backpay and War Gratuity records all monies paid to Janet B.H. (mother).
John H. Begg, 15th.Bn. H.L.I., Pte. 31594. Died 15.7.1917, France or Belgium in action.

CWGC - BEGG, John H.
Rank: Private.
Service No: 31594.
Date of Death: 15/07/1917 Age: 23.
Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry 15th Bn.
Grave Reference: VII. A. 4.
Cemetery: RAMSCAPPELLE ROAD MILITARY CEMETERY
Additional Information: Son of the late Rev. Robert Begg, B.D., and of Mrs. Begg, Cumberland House, John St., Largs, Ayrshire.

Also listed on Largs Roll of Honour and on the memorial within Largs Parish Church:- http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?p=70261#70261
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