The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

dhubthaigh · Last edited by dhubthaigh on Tue Jun 14, 2016 9:09 pm; edited 2 times in total

On Dunblane War Memorial is commemorated Driver William McArthur.

He has been identified as William McArthur No. 22788, Royal Field Artillery who was discharged on the 7th May, 1918 through Diabetes Mellitus - attributable to nervous strain through active service.

He died on 14th March, 1919 through Diabetes Mellitus.

Details to Terry Denham this morning and a case to be forwarded for consideration.

Mark

apanderson · Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2016 11:28 pm Post subject:

Just as an 'aside' .....

It seems William McArthur's elder brother Duncan Kennedy McArthur served with the Canadians:

Canadian papers:
Duncan Kennedy McArthur, 1056 4th Avenue, N. W., Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Born 9th June 1888, Rothesay, Scotland
Attested 18th March 1916 at Moose Jaw (Apparent Age: 27 years 9 months)
210th O.B., C. E. F. No. 255207, Sgt.
Farmer. Single
NOK: Duncan McArthur, 8 Glasgow Road, St. Ninian’s, Stirling
Previously served 3 years 4th T. B., R.H.

Duncan’s middle name Kennedy was his mother Catherine’s maiden surname – Ref D.C.

1891 Census, Living at 10 Ladeside Street, Rothesay, Bute
Father Duncan McArthur, Blacksmith, age 29, born c1862, Glendaruel, Argyll
Mother Catherine McArthur, age 27, born c1864, Rothesay, Bute
Children, Archibald McArthur, age 6, Scholar, born c1885, Rothesay, Bute
Duncan McArthur, age 4, born c1887, Rothesay, Bute
John McArthur, age 2, born c1889, Rothesay, Bute

1901 Census, Living at Hydropathic Cottage, Dunblane (& Lecropt), Perthshire
Father Duncan McArthur, Blacksmith, age 40, born c1861, Glendaruel, Argyll
Mother Catherine McArthur, age 37, born c1864, Rothesay, Bute
Children, Archibald McArthur, age 16, Apprentice Plumber, born c1885, Rothesay, Bute
Duncan McArthur, age 14, Scholar, born c1887, Rothesay, Bute
John McArthur, age 12, Scholar, born c1889, Rothesay, Bute
William McArthur, age 9, Scholar, born c1892, Rothesay, Bute
Robert McArthur, age 7, Scholar, born c1894, Dunblane, Perthshire
James McArthur, age 4, Scholar, born c1897, Dunblane

Duncan Kennedy McArthur is listed in the British Columbia Death Index:
Died 11th January 1987, age 99, at Salmon Arm

Anne

dhubthaigh · Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2016 12:31 pm Post subject:

And his brother, James, was killed:

McARTHUR, JAMES MILLAR

Rank: Private
Service No: 202474
Date of Death: 28/06/1917
Age: 20
Regiment/Service: Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) 4th/5th Bn.
Grave Reference: I. L. 21.
Cemetery: BRANDHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Son of Duncan and Catherine McArthur, of Dunblane, Perthshire.

dhubthaigh · Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2016 6:57 pm Post subject:

Burial details at Ballengeich obtained by Anne Anderson. Thank you Anne.

Mark

dhubthaigh · Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 3:14 pm Post subject:

Added to CWGC today:

McARTHUR, WILLIAM PORTEOUS

Rank: Driver
Service No: 22788
Date of Death: 14/03/1919
Age: 26
Regiment/Service: Royal Field Artillery
Panel Reference:
Memorial: UNITED KINGDOM BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
Additional Information: Son of Duncan and the late Catherine McArthur of Dunblane.