The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

Mike Morley · Posted: Sat May 23, 2020 9:54 am Post subject:

Name: MCNAIR, THOMAS KERR
Initials: TK
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: S/4266
Regiment/Service: Seaforth Highlanders, 1st Bn
Date of Death: 9/5/1915
Age: 19
Additional Information: Son of James and Rebecca Kerr McNair, of 51, Dryburgh Avenue, Rutherglen, Glasgow.
Panel Reference: Panel 38 and 39
Memorial: Le Touret Memorial.

Also named on Rutherglen War Memorial and Wardlawhill Parish Church Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sat May 23, 2020 9:58 am Post subject:

John Maxwell is either:

Name: MAXWELL, JOHN
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: S/20867
Regiment/Service: Cameron Highlanders, 5th Bn
Date of Death: 16/4/1918
Panel Reference: Panel 136 to 138
Memorial: Tyne Cot Memorial.

or:

Name: MAXWELL, JOHN
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Signalman
Service Number: Clyde Z/8563
Regiment/Service: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, HMS Hannibal
Date of Death: 14/7/1918
Age: 19
Additional Information: Son of the late John and Walteretta Maxwell, of 165, King St., Rutherglen, Glasgow.
Panel Reference: 31
Memorial: Portsmouth Naval Memorial.

Both of whom are named on Rutherglen War Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sat May 23, 2020 10:00 am Post subject:

Name: MILLER, WO
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Serjeant
Service Number: 330877
Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry, 9th (Glasgow Hds) Bn, "B" Coy
Awards: DCM
Date of Death: 13/4/1918
Age: 38
Additional Information: Son of James and Euphemia Miller, of Berelands Nursery, Rutherglen, Glasgow. Native of Cardross, Dumbartonshire.
Grave Reference: II G 28
Cemetery: Wulverghem-Lindenhoek Road Military Cemetery.

Also named on Rutherglen War Memorial and Rutherglen Old Parish Church Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sat May 23, 2020 10:03 am Post subject:

Name: MORRISON, HERBERT
Initials: H
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service No: 23264
Regiment/Service: King's Own Scottish Borderers, "B" Coy. 2nd Bn.
Date of Death: 09/04/1917
Age: 28
Additional information: Son of Thomas and Allison Morrison, of Dumfries.
Grave Reference: I. A. 6.
Cemetery: Thelus Military Cemetery.

Also named on Rutherglen War Memorial and Rutherglen Old Parish Church Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Mon May 25, 2020 6:39 pm Post subject:

Name: PARK, JAMES
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 277495
Regiment/Service: Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, 14th Bn, "C" Coy
Date of Death: 26/3/1918
Age: 23
Additional Information: Son of Colin B. and Mary Park, of 4, Roseby Terrace, Burnside, Rutherglen, Glasgow. A Student in Arts (Glasgow University).
Panel Reference: Bay 9
Memorial: Arras Memorial.

Also named on the University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel and Rutherglen War Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Mon May 25, 2020 6:50 pm Post subject:

Name: RICHARDSON, JAMES CLELLAND
Initials: JC
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: Private (Piper)
Service Number: 28930
Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry, 16th Bn
Awards: VC
Date of Death: 9/10/1916
Age: 20
Additional Information: Son of David and Mary Prosser Richardson, of Princess Avenue, Chilliwack, British Columbia. Native of Bellshill, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Grave Reference: III F 36
Cemetery: Adanac Military Cemetery, Miraumont

An extract from "The London Gazette," No. 30967, dated 18th Oct., 1918, records the following

"For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty when, prior to attack, he obtained permission from his Commanding Officer to play his company
over the top". As the Company approached the objective, it was held up by very strong wire and came under intense fire, which caused heavy casualties and demoralised the formation for the moment. Realising the situation, Piper Richardson strode up and down outside the wire, playing his pipes with the greatest coolness. The effect was instantaneous. Inspired by his splendid example, the company rushed the wire with such fury and determination that the obstacle was overcome and the position captured. Later,after participating in bombing operations, he was detailed to take back a wounded comrade and prisoners. After proceeding about 200 yards Piper Richardson remembered that he had left his pipes behind. Although strongly urged not to do so, he insisted on returning to recover his pipes. He has never been seen since, and death has been presumed accordingly owing to lapse of time."

Also named on Bellshill, Rutherglen and Peebles War Memorials and Rutherglen Old Parish Church Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Wed May 27, 2020 6:49 pm Post subject:

Name: RIGDEN, IDEN ERNEST NORMAN
Initials: IEN
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 32962
Regiment/Service: King's Own Scottish Borderers, 7th/8th Bn
Date of Death: 23/7/1918
Age: 19
Additional Information: Son of Rosa Buchanan Smith Rigden, of "Viewfield," Braeside Avenue, Rutherglen, Glasgow, and the late Iden Ernest Rigden.
Memorial: Soissons Memorial.

Note: SNWM states formerly 1878, 52 TR.

Also named on Whitehill Secondary School Memorial and Rutherglen War Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Wed May 27, 2020 6:53 pm Post subject:

Name: ROBERTSON, ROBERT HORSBURGH
Initials: RH
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Corporal
Service No: 2309
Regiment/Service: London Regiment (London Scottish) 14th Bn.
Date of Death: 06/05/1915
Age: 30
Additional Information: Son of Robert Holmes Robertson and Jessie Horsburgh Robertson, late of Stonelaw House, Rutherglen, Lanarkshire.
Grave Reference: II. F. 7.
Cemetery: Rue- Des-Berceaux Military Cemetery, Richebourg-L'Avoue

Also named on Rutherglen War Memorial and Stonelaw Parish Church Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Wed May 27, 2020 6:55 pm Post subject:

Name: SHEARER, CT
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 57568
Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry, 18th Bn
Date of Death: 2/10/1918
Age: 19
Additional Information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Shearer, of Rutherglen, Glasgow.
Grave Reference: XV A 27
Cemetery: Voormezeele Enclosure No 3.

Also named on Rutherglen War Memorial and Wardlaw Church Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Wed May 27, 2020 6:56 pm Post subject:

Name: SIMPSON, ROBERT
Initials: R
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Gunner
Service Number: 192635
Regiment/Service: Royal Field Artillery, 71st Bde, "B" Bty
Date of Death: 31/7/1917
Age: 22
Additional Information: Son of William and Margaret Simpson, of 85, Westerton Avenue, Drumchapel, Glasgow. Born at Rutherglen.
Grave Reference: LII B 14
Cemetery: Tyne Cot Cemetery.

Also named on Rutherglen War Memorial and Rutherglen East Parish Church Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 6:37 pm Post subject:

Robert Stewart is either:

Name: STEWART, ROBERT
Initials: R
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Able Seaman
Service Number: ClydeZ/56
Regiment/Service: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, RN Div, Howe Bn
Date of Death: 28/4/1917
Age: 19
Additional Information: Son of John and Jeanie Stewart, of 31, Balvaird Drive, Rutherglen, Glasgow.
Panel reference: Bay 1
Memorial: Arras Memorial.

or

Name: STEWART, ROBERT
Initials: R
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 39503
Regiment/Service: Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), 2nd Bn
Date of Death: 25/3/1918
Age: 19
Additional Information: Son of Alexander and Elizabeth Stewart, of 24, Main St., Rutherglen, Glasgow.
Panel Reference: Panel 37 and 38
Memorial: Pozieres Memorial.

Both of whom are named on Rutherglen War Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 6:39 pm Post subject:

Name: TAYLOR, JOHN CAMERON
Initials: JC
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots, 3rd Bn att 2nd Bn
Awards: MC
Date of Death: 20/9/1916
Age: 22
Additional Information: Son of William and Dorothea Train Taylor, of Guildford, Burnside, Rutherglen.
Grave Reference: F 290
Cemetery: Rutherglen Cemetery.

Also named on Rutherglen War Memorial and Allan Glen's School Roll of Honour.

Mike Morley · Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 6:40 pm Post subject:

Name: TELFORD, WD
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 2560
Regiment/Service: London Regiment (London Scottish), 1st/14th Bn
Date of Death: 13/10/1915
Additional Information: Son of Mr. R. Telford, of 30, Melrose Avenue, Rutherglen, Glasgow.
Grave Reference: I E 14
Cemetery: Noeux-Les-Mines Communal Cemetery.

Also named on Rutherglen War Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 6:42 pm Post subject:

Name: TINDAL, DAVID
Initials: D
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 2874
Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry, 17th Bn, "B" Coy
Date of Death: 30/6/1916
Age: 26
Additional Information: Son of David Tindal, M.D., and Janet Hamilton Roxburgh Tindal, of "Hiawatha," Burnside, Rutherglen, Glasgow.
Grave Reference: I A 8
Cemetery: Bouzincourt Communal Cemetery Extension.

Also named on Rutherglen War Memorial, Glasgow High School Memorial and Wardlaw Church Memorial.

Mike Morley · Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 6:44 pm Post subject:

Name: ALLAN, DOUGLAS ALEXANDER
Initials: DA
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Ordinary Telegraphist
Service Number: P/JX 205782
Regiment/Service: Royal Navy, HMS Vistory III (SS Britannia)
Date of Death: 25/3/1941
Age: 22
Additional Information: Son of Thomas Brown Allan and Jenny Bryden Moncrieff Allan, of Rutherglen, Lanarkshire.
Panel reference: Panel 52, Column 3
Memorial: Portsmouth Naval Memorial.

Also named on Rutherglen War Memorial.