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PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2018 8:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Thomas Laurie was born at North Drummodie, Glasserton, in 1895. He enlisted with the 1/5th KOSB in late 1914.
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Name: LAURIE, ALEXANDER
Initials: A
Nationality: Canadians
Rank: Private
Service Number: 446910
Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry, 31st Bn
Date of Death: 6/6/1916
Age: 26
Additional Information: Brother of Isabel Annie Young Laurie, of Nutwood, Grange-over-Sands, Lancs., England.
Panel Reference: 24-28-30
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial

Alexander Laurie was born on 9/10/1891 at East Drummodie, Glasserton, the son of Alexander Laurie, farmer, and Margaret Laurie nee McWilliam. (GRoS via Scotland's People)
1901 Glasserton Census: North Drummodie: Alexander Laurie (9, born Glasserton), with father, Alexander, farmer, mother, Margaret, + 3 brothers and 3 sisters plus two others. (Ancestry)
1911 Kirkinner Census: Clauchrie: Alexander Laurie (19, born Glasserton, working on farm), with mother, Margaret (farmer); + 2 brothers, 4 sisters and 2 others. (Scotland's People)
Canadian Great War Project: Private Alexander Laurie 446910 31st Battalion, Canadian Infantry. Born October 9 1892 Next of kin: M Laurie, 13 South Main Street, Wigton (sic), Scotland. Enlisted Calgary, Alberta on May 14 1915 aged 23. Height 5 feet 6 inches. Presbyterian. Killed June 6 1916 at Battle of Mount Sorrel.
Galloway Gazette (1/7/1916): Mrs M Laurie, 13 South Main Street, Wigtown has received official intimation from the Canadian Record Office of the death of her son, Pte A Laurie, 31st Battalion Canadian Infantry, in action on 6th June. A comrade writing to his mother says: On behalf of the boys in my platoon, I would like to extend to you our sincere sympathy on the death of Alex. We joined this battalion at the same time, and since that have been the greatest of friends, and I, in particular, feel his loss keenly. Alex was one of the most popular boys in the Company, and one in whom his superiors placed more than usual confidence. He was killed during an exceptionally heavy bombardment, by shrapnel and concussion from a high explosive shell, and, for his sake, I am glad to say that death was instantaneous. Owing to the number of casualties, I am unable to give you any information as to where he was buried, but you will be advised of this later, at which time you should receive his personal effects, as they have been turned over to our Paymaster. If I can be of any service to you, please do not hesitate to ask for any further information that may be in my power to give.
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Name: MCCASKIE, THOMAS
Initials: T
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 4102
Regiment/Service: Kings Own Scottish Borderers, 1st/5th Bn
Date of Death: 7/11/1915
Age: 25
Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Margaret McCaskie, of 22, Agnew Crescent, Wigtown. His brother David also died on service.
Grave Reference: 688
Cemetery: Wigtown Cemetery

Thomas McKenzie McCaskie was born on 13/2/1890 at Dunragit Lodge, Old Luce, the son of Thomas McCaskie, railway porter, and Margaret McCaskie, nee Edgar. (GRoS via Scotland's People)
1891 Old Luce Census: Dunragit (off Stranraer Road): Thomas Macaskie (1, born Old Luce), with grandmother, Jan Macaskie, father, Thomas Macaskie, railway porter, and mother, Maggie. (Ancestry)
1901 Wigtown Census: Bladnoch Village: Thomas McCaskie (11, born Glenluce), with father, Thomas McCaskie, Creamery Milkman, mother, Margaret, + 2 brothers and 1 sister. (Ancestry)
1911 Wigtown Census: 4 High Vennel: Thomas McCaskie (21, born Old Luce, Creamery Clerk), with father, Thomas McCaskie, Cheese Maker at Creamery; mother, Margaret McCaskie; + 2 brothers and 1 sister. (Scotland's People)
Named on Scottish Co-operative Society Roll of Honour: Bladnoch Creamery.
Soldiers who died in the Great War: Corporal Thomas McCaskie. Born: Old Luce. Residence: Wigtown. Enlisted: Wigtown. Regiment: Kings Own Scottish Borderers, 1st 5th Bn. Regimental number: 4102. Died 7/11/1915, "Home".
Wigtown High Cemetery: "...Also his son Corporal Thomas McCaskie, 1/5th KOSB who died at Netley Hospital on 7th Nov 1915 aged 26 years." Son of Thomas McCaskie and Margaret Edgar and brother, David McCaskie, killed in action in France.

Galloway Gazette (30/11/1915): Great regret was felt throughout Wigtown and district this week when word was received that Corporal Thomas McCaskie of the 1/5th KOSB had died at Netley Hospital on Sunday. He had been to the Front, and it is understood that he was suffering from dysentery. Corporal McCaskie, prior to mobilisation, was a clerk at the Creamery, Bladnoch, and was a great favourite of the district. He was about twenty five years of age. The funeral took place on Thursday, and was very largely attended, among those present being several of Corporal McCaskie’s comrades who are at present invalided home from the Dardanelles. The remains were accompanied to Wigtown Cemetery by the Town Band playing the Dead March from “Saul”. The utmost sympathy is felt for the bereaved parents and family. As a mark of respect all places of business were closed during the funeral service.
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