The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

David McNay

Francis Dunbar appears to be buried in Cowie (SS. Mary And Nathan) Churchyard.

http://scottishwargraves.phpbbweb.com/viewtopic.php?p=21733&mforum=scottishwargraves#21733

No service record found. Death certificate lists him as a Private in the 2/7 Gordon Highlanders.

Soldiers Effects corroborates the date and place of death on both gravestone and death certificate.

I've not submitted one without a service record before - do we have enough evidence to put this forward for submission?

I have both documents saved down if anyone would like to see them.

David McNay · Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2016 8:32 pm Post subject:

Dunbar is listed on the Stonehaven war memorial.

jrah60 · Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2016 9:11 pm Post subject:

Anne Park wrote

Dunbar Francis John Pte 2/7th Gordon Highlanders b Dunnottar 28-Mar-16 Son of Francis & Mary Dunbar, General Labourer, Uras Cottage. 255/6/3 age 10 scholar

dhubthaigh · Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2016 9:21 pm Post subject:

David,

From the information you have stated plus the following;

ABERDEEN DAILY JOURNAL: 11.04.1916
STONEHAVEN
GORDON'S SUDDEN DEATH

The death took place suddenly, at Westport, Cowie, Stonehaven, on Tuesday, of Private Francis J. Dunbar, of the 2/7th Gordon Highlanders. Deceased had obtained a short furlough in order to assist his father, Mr William Dunbar, on the farm at Westport, when he was taken seriously ill, and died as stated. Previous to joining the Gordons he was employed on his father's farm, and was about 22 years of age.

It would seem Frank Dunbar is an 'in service' death and should be good to go forward.

Mark

dhubthaigh · Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2016 9:29 pm Post subject:

ABERDEEN WEEKLY JOURNAL: 31.03.1916
DEATHS

DUNBAR - Suddenly, at Westport, Cowie, Stonehaven, on 28th March, Private John Francis Dunbar, 2/7th Gordon Highlanders, third son of William Dunbar, farmer, aged 22 years. Funeral on Friday, 31st March, at 1 o'clock, to Cowie Churchyard. Friends please accept this intimation and invitation.

dhubthaigh · Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2016 9:37 pm Post subject:

Buried Section 4 Lair 4. Cowie Churchyard.

David McNay · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 4:53 am Post subject:

Case submitted to CWGC today.

David McNay · Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2016 10:49 am Post subject:

Confirmation received from the relevant service authority that Dunbar qualifies for inclusion by the CWGC.

Adam Brown · Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2016 11:01 am Post subject:

Great news David.

Thanks

Adam

anne park · Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2016 12:38 pm Post subject: Great news

I am glad to hear the news.
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jrah60 · Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2016 9:36 pm Post subject:

Excellent news!

John

apanderson · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 2:03 pm Post subject:

I was about to add Pte Dunbar's details to my 'non-comm' spreadsheet but I don't see him listed on either CWGC or IFTC?

Am I looking too quickly?

Anne

David McNay · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 8:31 pm Post subject:

Yes, he qualifies for inclusion but hasn't been added yet.

apanderson · Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2016 7:46 am Post subject:

Thanks David.

I previously thought once a name had been accepted, it was added to the Book of remembrance right away.

Anne

dhubthaigh · Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2016 3:39 pm Post subject:

Added to CWGC today;

DUNBAR, FRANCIS JOHN

Rank: Private
Service No: 3634
Date of Death: 28/03/1916
Age: 22
Regiment/Service: Gordon Highlanders 2nd/7th Bn.
Panel Reference:
Memorial: UNITED KINGDOM BOOK OF REMEMBRANCEAdditional Information:Son of William and Christina Dunbar (nee Douglas).