The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

anne park · Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 7:05 am Post subject: Edwards A

Alexander Edwards Pnr 47232 18th Royal Engineers (Sig. Coy) b Aberdeen e Glasgow Age 20 Killed in Action F & F 13/07/1916 1901 Census: 33 Richmond St; Aberdeen. B 1896. Brother Gregory also died. Glasgow City Roll of Honour: 25 Lambhill St; Soldiers Effects: Mother: Mary Forbes. Brother: Gregory. Brother Albert. Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres M. R. 29 Panel 09 The Scotsman 07-08-16 P3: Glasgow. Plantation Cornwall Street Church & Glasgow & RE Memorial & Ferryhill Church
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anne park · Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 7:07 am Post subject: Findlay R

Robert C Findlay Spr/Pnr 237764 42nd Royal Engineers (Sig Coy) b Fraserburgh e Aberdeen r Fraserburgh Age 22 Killed in Action F & F 29/09/1918 Son of James Watt Findlay, Cooper, & Elizabeth Carle Findlay. Fraserburgh MI Part A 235. Fraserburgh Herald 22-7-19: 5 Charlotte St; Service Reurns: 133/AF 103. City Roll of Honour: 167 Victoria Rd; Torry. Ribecourt Road Cemetery, Trescault Fr 0712 Plot III Row B Grave 08 EE 10-12-18 P2: Photo Fraserburgh Herald 22-07-19 City & Fraserburgh & RE Memorial & Ferryhill Church
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anne park · Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 7:13 am Post subject: Forbes A

Alexander W Forbes L/cpl 95810 32nd Royal Engineers (Base Park Coy) b Aberdeen e Aberdeen Age 38 Died Home 14/10/1916 Youngest son of John Forbes, Walk End, Leochel-Cushnie. City Roll of Honour: 23 Prospect Terr; Husband of Jane Forbes, 11 Ferryhill Terr; Aberdeen. Occ: Employed by Aberdeen Corporation at Duthie Park. Prior was engaged as a mason with Mr P Leslie, Torphins. Aberdeen (Allenvale) Cemetery U. K. Aberdeen (Allenvale) S.156 EE 16-10-16 P4 City & St George in the West Church & RE Memorial & Ferryhill Church
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anne park · Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 7:27 am Post subject: Fyfe J

James Fyfe Spr 406420 51st Royal Engineers (Signal Coy) b Midmar e Aberdeen Age 24 Killed in Action F & F 23/07/1916 Son of James & Anne Fyfe, Roughaugh, Midmar. 1901 Census: Skybrae. Fa Occ: Horseman on Farm. Soldiers Effects: Also 844: Fa: James. Service Returns: 133/AF 49. Thiepval Memorial M. R. 21 Pier 08A & 008D Midmar & RE Memorial & Ferryhill Church
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anne park · Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 7:29 am Post subject: Garden L

Lewis Grace Garden Spr 401 64th Royal Engineers (High Div Signal Corps) b Aberdeen e Aberdeen Age 18 Died Home 21/09/1915 Son of James & Charlotte (nee Cardno) Garden, 22 Holland St; Aberdeen. 1901 Census: 33 Charles St; Fa Occ: General Labourer. Soldiers Effects: Fa: James. Bro: Donald. Mo: Charlotte. Died Perth Infirmary. Aberdeen (Trinity) Cemetery U. K. Aberdeen (Trinity) F.3.11 EE 21-09-17 P3 City & RE Memorial & Ferryhill Church
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anne park · Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 7:31 am Post subject: Gilchrist J

James Duncan Gilchrist Spr 76510 Royal Engineers VI Corps Signal Coy b Aberdeen e Glasgow Age 21 Killed in Action F & F 24/09/1915 Son of Andrew & Jessie Ann Riddel Gilchrist, 8 Burnbank Terr; Glasgow. Born at Aberdeen. Service Returns: 133/AF 12. Ypres Reservoir Cemetery B 084 Plot XI Row C Grave 15 Evening Times 1-10-15 Page 7 14-10-15 Page 3: Photo RE Memorial & Ferryhill Church
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anne park · Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 7:34 am Post subject: Gray D

David Alexander Gray Cpl 406298 51st Royal Engineers Div Signal Coy b Old Machar e Aberdeen Age 30 Killed in Action F & F 24/05/1917 Son of Thomas Gray, 50 Springbank Terr; Aberdeen. Mother Jane Sutherland Maitland. 1891 & 1901 Census: 50 Springbank Terr; 1901 Census: Occ: Assistant Grocer. City Roll of Honour. Service Returns: 133/AF 45. Level Crossing Cemetery, Fampoux Fr 0545 Plot I Row C Grave 07 AJ 31-05-17 Page 5: Aberdeen Cas. City & RGC & RE Memorial & Ferryhill Church
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anne park · Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 7:37 am Post subject: Greig W

William Spence Greig Dvr 75333 M Royal Engineers Signal Coy b Aberdeen 09/09/1881 e Glasgow Age 37 Drowned - St Hythe Turkey 28/10/1915 Son of Alexander Greig & Isabella Spence. Husband of Agnes Doherty. Soldiers Effects: Wid: Agnes. Service Returns: 133/AF 14. Helles Memorial Panel 24 to 26 or 325 to 328 RE Memorial & Ferryhill Church
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anne park · Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 7:39 am Post subject: Higgins T could this be the man?

Henry Thomas Higgins A/cpl 23527 Royal Engineers St Nicholas Aberdeen Killed in Action F & F 29/10/1918 Youngest son of Andrew Higgins & Mrs Higgins. City Roll of Honour: 12 Howburn Pl; date 25th. Formerly 8676 Camerons (S.S. Cable Sect.). CWGC lists T H Higgins. Arras Road Cemetery, Roclincourt Fr 1059 Plot III Row O Grave 08 EE 25-11-18 Page 3 : RoH: Tommy. City & RE Memorial & Ferryhill Church
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anne park · Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 7:45 am Post subject: Jolly R

Robert Jolly Sjt 406007 MiD 51st Royal Engineers Signal Coy b Aberdeen e Aberdeen Age 31 Killed in Action F & F 15/04/1917 Son of Robert & Elsie Jolly, Aberdeen. City Roll of Honour: 102 Sunnyside Rd; Aberdeen. Husband of Bathia Agnes Reid Jolly, 92 Bedford Pl; Aberdeen. Service Returns: 133/AF 37. Will: sorting clerk and telegraphist, 8 Jamaica Street, Aberdeen, Sergt., 51st Divisional Signal Company, d. 15/04/1917 in France, testate. Athies Communal Cemetery Extension Fr 0451 Row B Grave 17 The Scotsman 21-05-17 P7: City & RE Memorial & Ferryhill Church
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anne park · Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 7:52 am Post subject: Johnstone A could this be the man

Alexander Johnston Cpl 402297 MM 401st Royal Engineers High Field Coy b Stonehaven 12/09/1877 e Aberdeen Age 38 Died of Wounds F & F 02/04/1918 2nd Son of David Johnston, Fishworker & Christina Johnston, 19 Walker Rd; Torry, Aberdeen. Voters Roll 1918-19. Soldiers Effects: Dau Georgina. Christina. Son: David. Native of Stonehaven. City Roll of Honour. Brothers David & William also died. Etaples Military Cemetery Fr 0040 Plot XXXIII Row C Grave 22 EE 05-04-18 Page 3: RoH AJ 09-04-18 Page 1 RoH The Scotsman 03-05-18 P6: City & Nigg Parish Church & RE Memorial & Ferryhill Church
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anne park · Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 8:11 am Post subject: Kilgour W

William Kilgour Spr 615 51st Royal Engineers Signal Coy b Killmallie, Inverness-shire e Fort William, Inverness-shire 19 Killed in Action F & F 27/05/1915 Son of William T. Kilgour, of Tighnabruaich, Fort William, Inverness-shire. Formerly 1408, Cameron Highrs. Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez Fr 0924 Plot XVII Row E Grave 12
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anne park · Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 8:31 am Post subject: Lindsay A could this be the man?

Rank:Corporal
Service No:54326
Date of Death:09/08/1915
Age:28
Regiment/Service:Royal Engineers 11th Div. Signal Coy.
Panel Reference: Panel 24 to 26 or 325 to 328. Memorial:HELLES MEMORIAL
Additional Information:Son of Richard and Jessie Lindsay, of Thurso, Caithness.
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anne park · Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 8:37 am Post subject: Livingstone K

Kenneth Livingston Spr 813 51st Royal Engineers Signal Coy b Oban 12/07/1892 e Easdale, Argyllshire Age 23 Killed in Action F & F 22/07/1916 Son of Isabella Livingston. Formerly 949 A & S High. Short Service 23 pages. Soldiers Effects: Sis: Isabella Napier. Service Returns: 133/AF 64. Thiepval Memorial M. R. 21 Panel 8A & 8D RE Memorial & Ferryhill Church
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anne park · Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 8:39 am Post subject: Lovie d

David McPherson Lovie Spr (Pnr) 255437 Royal Engineers (Signal Depot) b Keith e Aberdeen Age 19 Died Home 31/03/1917 Son of Mr & Mrs Alex Lovie, 9 Belmont Rd; Aberdeen. Mother: Jane Ann McPherson. B 1898. Service Records: 22 Bedford Road, Aberdeen. Soldiers Effects: Father: Alex. City Roll of Honour : 22 Bedford Rd; Signal Depot, Penny Stratford. Birmingham (Lodge Hill) Cemetery U. K. Birmingham B10.2.218A EE 11-04-17 Page 2: Photo City & GNSR & RE Memorial & Ferryhill Church
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