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PostPosted: Sat Feb 07, 2015 2:53 pm    Post subject: WW1 - Pte. 47853 Andrew Dunlop, R.S.F. Reply with quote

CWGC - DUNLOP, Andrew
Rank: Private.
Service No: 47853.
Date of Death: 04/04/1918.
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots Fusiliers 1st Bn.
Grave Reference: X. A. 8A.
Cemetery: WIMEREUX COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Additional Information:

SDGW - Born & Enlisted Stewarton.

SNWM - WW1
Surname DUNLOP
Forename Andrew
Rank Pte
Service number 47853
Decoration
Place of birth Stewarton Ayrshire
Date of death 4 April 1918
Theatre of death F&F
Cause of death Died of wounds.
SNWM roll THE ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to THE ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS
Other detail 1st Bn.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 4:50 pm    Post subject: Re: Cpl. Hugh Galt Reply with quote

DelBoy wrote:
WW1
SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS
Cpl. Hugh Galt

Born on January the 3rd 1880 to James Galt, a general labourer, and Mary Graham.
The War Return states "Death Presumed" aged 34, which is 4 years younger than his CWGC entry, and a year less than he actually was (35).

CWGC
GALT, HUGH
Rank: Corporal
Service No: S/5467
Date of Death: 25/09/1915
Age: 38
Regiment/Service: Seaforth Highlanders 8th Bn.
Panel Reference: Panel 112 to 115.
Memorial: LOOS MEMORIAL
Additional Information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Galt, of 28, Rigg St., Stewarton, Ayrshire.

SNWM
Surname: GALT
Firstname: Hugh
Service Number: S/5467
Date Death: 25/09/1915
Place of birth: Stewarton Ayrshire
Other: 8th Bn.
SNWM roll: THE SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS
Rank: A/Cpl
Theatre of death: F.& F.


Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald 21 July 1916

CORPL. HUGH GALT, SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS
Mrs James Galt, Brown Street, Stewarton, yesterday morning received official intimation that her son, Corpl. Hugh Galt, 8th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders, who has been missing since the Loos engagement, is now presumed to be dead. Enclosed with the intimation is a letter of sympathy from the King and Queen. Although hopes regarding his safety have been slight for a long time, the official intimation comes as a severe blow to his sorrowing relatives, to whom we extend our deep sympathy. A cheery, good-natured, obliging lad, he will be much missed by a circle of friends"
(there is also a photograph which has unfortunately been cut off in the printing from the microfiche. Will get it as soon as I can)
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 11:13 am    Post subject: WW1 - Pte. William W. HOWAT, R.S.F. Reply with quote

Memorial lists soldier with rank of Lance Corporal - elsewhere he is a Private.

The Glasgow Herald, Wednesday, 5th December, 1917.
"Deaths on Service.
HOWAT.
- Died from wounds received in action on 14th November, William Wyllie, R.S. Fus., second and dearly beloved son of John Howat, ironmonger, High Street, Stewarton; deeply mourned."


SNWM - WW1
Surname HOWAT
Forename William
Rank Pte
Service number 200196
Decoration
Place of birth Stewarton Ayrshire
Date of death 14 November 1917
Theatre of death Palestine
Cause of death Died of wounds.
SNWM roll THE ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to THE ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS
Other detail 1/4th Bn.

SDGW - Born & enlisted Stewarton.
Medal index ticket records previous service:- 1/4 R.S.F. (Bugler) Pte. 7356.
Theatre of War first served in (2B) Balkans, 6th. June, 1915.


from Volume 3, de Ruvigny's Roll of Honour.

CWGC - HOWAT, W.W.
Rank: Private.
Service No: 200196.
Date of Death: 14/11/1917. Age: 21. (Died of wounds.)
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots Fusiliers 1st/4th Bn.
Grave Reference: Q. 26.
Cemetery: RAMLEH WAR CEMETERY
Additional Information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Howat, of 12, High St., Stewarton, Ayrshire.

1901 Census Ayrshire, Stewarton, 41, Lainshaw Street, recorded (transcription):- William Howat (4), son, born Stewarton; John Howat (38 ), Cooper, born Stewarton; Mary Howat (30), Wife, born Stewarton; siblings.
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 10:04 pm    Post subject: WW1 - Lance-Corporal Thomas Highet, Scottish Rifles. Reply with quote

Memorial and death notice both say Lance-Corporal - elsewhere the rank is Private.

The Glasgow Herald, Monday, 25th. June, 1917.
"Deaths on Service.
HIGHET.-
Killed in action, on 20th May, Lance-Corporal Thomas Highet, Cameronians (S.R.), aged 39, husband of the late Jane Armstrong and fourth son of John Highet, Ailsa View, Stewarton, and late of Paisley Road West, Ibrox."

SNWM - WW1
Surname HIGHET
Forename T
Rank Pte
Service number 30163
Decoration
Place of birth Glasgow
Date of death 20 May 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 1st Bn.

SDGW - Born Govan; lived Stewarton; enlisted Glasgow.
Army register of soldier's backpay and War Gratuity records all payments to executor nominate, Robert (brother).
Thomas Highet, 1st. Scottish Rifles, Pte. 30163.


CWGC - HIGHET, T.
Rank: Private.
Service No: 30163.
Date of Death: 20/05/1917. Age: 38.
Regiment/Service: Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) 1st Bn.
Grave Reference: XXX. A. 78.
Cemetery: CABARET-ROUGE BRITISH CEMETERY, SOUCHEZ
Additional Information: Son of John and Janet Stewart Highet, of Stewarton, Ayrshire; husband of Jane Armstrong Highet.

Headstone schedules record Miss C. McWatt Highet, Ailsa View, Stewarton, Ayrshire.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 8:58 am    Post subject: WW1 - Pte. Hugh Borland, Royal Scots. Reply with quote

The Glasgow Herald, Tuesday, 7th. August, 1917.
"Deaths on Service.
BORLAND.-
Died of wounds received in action, on 20th July, Pte. Hugh Borland, son of the late Robert Borland, clothier, Stewarton."

SNWM - WW1
Surname BORLAND
Forename Hugh
Rank Pte
Service number 24814
Decoration
Place of birth Stewarton Ayrshire
Date of death 20 July 1917
Theatre of death F&F
Cause of death Died of wounds.
SNWM roll THE ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS
Unit name Unknown Unit attached to THE ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS
Other detail latterly 36808 13th Bn. The Royal Scots.

SDGW - Born Stewarton; enlisted Edinburgh.
Medal Award Roll records previous service:- 11th. Royal Scots, Pte. 36808.
Army register of soldier's backpay and War Gratuity records payments to Widow, Minnie.
Hugh Borland, 13th.Bn. R.Scots, Pte. 36808. Died of wounds 20.7.1917, France or Belgium, of wounds.

1891 Census Ayrshire, Stewarton, Lainshaw Street, recorded (transcription):- Hugh Borland (14), Apprentice Tailor, son, born Stewarton; Robert Borland (74), Clothier, born Stewarton; Jane Borland (57), Wife, born Stewarton; two older siblings.


CWGC - BORLAND, H.
Rank: Private.
Service No:36808.
Date of Death: 20/07/1917. (Died of wounds.)
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots 13th Bn.
Grave Reference: XVI. D. 19.
Cemetery:LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY
Additional Information: Son of Robert and Jean Borland, of Stewarton, Ayrshire; husband of Minnie Borland, of 8, Kent Rd., Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 15, 2017 4:22 pm    Post subject: Dead Gordon Highlanders Reply with quote

The below mentioned Soldiers were named in "The Journal of Private Fraser",page 167.
ISBN 1 - 896979-28-9 Published by CEF Books P.O.Box 29123,Nepean,Ontario,K2J 4A9,Canada.

" There was much evidence of the fight that took place last February,when the enemy captured the International
Trench, but were driven back a few weeks later.In the counter-attack, the British entrenched themselves in a
new line about fifty yards ahead of the International Trench, which received its name on account of it having
changed hands so often. The International Trench was almost levelled to the ground. In parts it appeared to
have been blown in on the German occupants.The ground in the vicinity was pitted with shell holes, betoken
-ing much strife, while graves in ones and twos dotted the landscape. The crosses were, however, almost
rotten, and the inscriptions scarcely legible. It is one place the Graves Commission should visit, if they want
to keep the graves from being lost sight of. At the back of the front line, within two yards of a dug-out, was
a wooden cross with the inscription thereon: " James Young, 1st Gordon Highlanders, Mar.3/16, killed in
action." The Gordons, as usual, seem to be in every fight that is happening, and their slain always appear in
the van. Another Gordon, Glen Dey, by name, is buried in the parapet of "Lovers Lane" the communication
trench between the front and support lines. G.Dunne, a third Gordon Highlander, is interred at the bottom
of "The Drive." Behind a sentry post, near the southern end of the support line, were a couple of crosses in
memory of L/Cpl.Etheridge and Pte. Deverall of the 13th Canadian Battalion. Behind the supports were
numerous graves. One contained the bodies of 18 soldiers. Several had the familiar notice " Unknown
British Soldier " buried here."
Young,James S.,3431,L/Cpl.,1st bn.G.H.,MIA,The Bluff,02/03/1916.
b.1883-84,w.Margaret Lindsay Young,140 Low Waters,Hamilton.
name on Menin Gate Memorial.
Young,James,B1884,M1906 647 218,parents M.Stewarton,23/11/1880.
b.05/03/1884 at Flush Cottage,Stewarton,f.Laurence(general labourer),m.Maggie MS Murray.
Married Margaret Lindsay at a C.of Scotland service,Quarryhall Terr.,Hamilton,13th July,1906.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 4:01 pm    Post subject: WMR (ex UKNIWM) report Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 8:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The memorial was unveiled in June 1921.
Pte Andrew Orr of the Canadians died 26th May 1921 at Kirkford, Stewarton. This explains why his name is not listed under the main Canadian list but doesn't explain why his name is listed on the memorial as he died of cardiac disease.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 10:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Derek - though this might be a non-com case as the Canadian Great War Project has "Died after the war of related injuries/illness" but his service record (Pte.420660) shows that although he was treated for anaemia he recovered with "no disability resulting"
He was discharged from the army in 1919 under King's Reg. 392 (xxv) "His services no longer required" and he returned to his birthplace of Stewarton.
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