The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

David McNay · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:47 pm Post subject:

Name: BLACK, ADAM
Initials: A
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Stoker 2nd Class
Regiment/Service: Royal Navy
Unit Text: H.M.S. Imperieuse II.
Age: 19
Date of Death: 29/07/1944
Service No: P/KX 708348
Additional information: Son of David R. Black and Margaret Campbell Black, of Crosshill, Glasgow.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Compt. R. Main Cty. Grave 1077.
Cemetery: CATHCART CEMETERY

COMPARTMENT: R

David McNay · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:48 pm Post subject:

Name: BLACK, WILLIAM
Initials: W
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment)
Unit Text: 11th Bn.
Age: 27
Date of Death: 18/02/1941
Service No: 3325861
Additional information: Son of Henry and Ann Paterson Black, of Glasgow; husband of Mary Black, of Glasgow.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Compt. R. Main Cty. Grave 766.
Cemetery: CATHCART CEMETERY

COMPARTMENT: R

David McNay · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:49 pm Post subject:

Name: BODIN, HUGH ALEXANDER ANDREW
Initials: H A A
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Flight Sergeant (Nav./Bomber)
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Age: 23
Date of Death: 02/09/1944
Service No: 1050107
Additional information: Son of the Revd. William Bodin and Elizabeth Patterson Marr Bodin, of Lochee, Dundee.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Compt. 2.B. Linn Extn. Grave 905.
Cemetery: CATHCART CEMETERY

COMPARTMENT: 2B

David McNay · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:50 pm Post subject:

Name: BOLE, SAMUEL
Initials: S
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Aircraftman 2nd Class
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Age: 35
Date of Death: 16/07/1941
Service No: 1140857
Additional information: Son of Samuel and Margaret Bole, of Glasgow.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Compt. R. Main Cty. Grave 960.
Cemetery: CATHCART CEMETERY

COMPARTMENT: R

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David McNay · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:50 pm Post subject:

Name: BORLAND, JOHN
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Unit Text: 30th Bn.
Age: 25
Date of Death: 21/06/1919
Service No: 41643
Additional information: Son of John and Jeanie Borland, of 94, Stanmore Rd., Mount Florida, Glasgow. Born at Glasgow.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Q. 707.
Cemetery: CATHCART CEMETERY

COMPARTMENT: Q

David McNay · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:51 pm Post subject:

Name: BROWN, JOHN GIBB
Initials: J G
Force: United Kingdom
Rank: Flying Officer (Pilot)
Unit Text: 502 Sqdn.
Regiment: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Age: 28
Date of Death: 25/04/1942
Service No: 60572
Additional Information: Son of William James Brown and Annabella Brown, of Glasgow.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave Reference: Compt. 2.A. Linn Extn. Grave 2038.
Cemetery: CATHCART CEMETERY

INSCRIPTION READS:
ALSO OUR SON
FLYING OFFICER JOHN G. BROWN
R.A.F.V.R.
DIED IN ACTION 25TH APRIL 1942
AGED 28 YEARS

COMPARTMENT: 2A

David McNay · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:52 pm Post subject:

Name: BROWN, ROBERT
Initials: R
Force: United Kingdom
Rank: Lieutenant
Unit Text: 1st/7th Bn.
Regiment: Highland Light Infantry
Age: 26
Date of Death: 06/02/1919
Additional Information: Son of Robert and Cecilia Brown, of North Lodge, Stapleton Tower, Arman, Dumfriesshire; husband of Margaret V. Whiteside Brown, of 120, Renfrew St., Glasgow. Born at Glasgow.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave Reference: L. 2250.
Cemetery: CATHCART CEMETERY

COMPARTMENT: L

David McNay · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:55 pm Post subject:

Name: BROWNING, ROBERT
Initials: R
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Sapper
Regiment/Service: Royal Engineers
Date of Death: 23/03/1946
Service No: 1982972
Additional information: Husband of Alice Browning, of Higher Crumpsall, Manchester.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Compt. L. Main Cty. Grave 420.
Cemetery: CATHCART CEMETERY

COMPARTMENT: L

David McNay · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:56 pm Post subject:

Name: BRUCE, DAVID
Initials: D
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Corporal
Regiment/Service: Royal Marines
Unit Text: 1 H.A.A. Regt.
Age: 33
Date of Death: 14/06/1944
Service No: CH/X 101557
Additional information: Son of John Orton Bruce and Ellen Park Bruce, of Glasgow; husband of Grace Newlands Bruce, of Glasgow.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Compt. 2.F. Linn Extn. Grave 44.
Cemetery: CATHCART CEMETERY

COMPARTMENT: 2F

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David McNay · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:57 pm Post subject:

Name: BRUCE, FINLAY MATHESON
Initials: F M
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Northumberland Fusiliers
Unit Text: 16th Bn.
Age: 22
Date of Death: 08/08/1916
Service No: 16/133
Additional information: Son of Catherine Matheson Bruce, of 438, Cathcart Rd., Govanhill, Glasgow, and the late Donald Bruce.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: 2A. 995.
Cemetery: CATHCART CEMETERY

COMPARTMENT 2A

David McNay · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:57 pm Post subject:

Name: BRYCE
Initials: J L
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: King's Own Scottish Borderers
Unit Text: 3rd Bn.
Date of Death: 06/11/1918
Service No: 46336
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: M. 601.
Cemetery: CATHCART CEMETERY

COMPARTMENT: M

David McNay · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:58 pm Post subject:

Name: BUCHANAN, JAMES MCKENZIE
Initials: J M
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Royal Engineers
Unit Text: 180th Coy.
Age: 25
Date of Death: 18/02/1918
Additional information: Son of Mr. J. M. Buchanan, of Westby House, Forfar.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: C. 12A.
Cemetery: CATHCART CEMETERY

COMPARTMENT: 2A

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David McNay · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:59 pm Post subject:

Name: BURNS, DAVID
Initials: L D
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force
Date of Death: 05/10/1918
Service No: 298392
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Q. 963.
Cemetery: CATHCART CEMETERY

COMPARTMENT: Q

David McNay · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 9:00 pm Post subject:

Name: CAIRD
Initials: J C L
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Unit Text: 5th Bn.
Date of Death: 23/12/1916
Service No: 7416
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: F. 475.
Cemetery: CATHCART CEMETERY

COMPARTMENT: F

David McNay · Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2015 7:31 pm Post subject:

Name: CALDER, ROBERT
Initials: R
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Sapper
Regiment/Service: Royal Engineers
Unit Text: Inland Waterways and Docks
Age: 32
Date of Death: 24/08/1918
Service No: 149556
Additional information: Son of Andrew and Elizabeth Calder, of Glasgow.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: 2A. 1335.
Cemetery: CATHCART CEMETERY

COMPARTMENT: 2A