The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

govangirl · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:45 pm Post subject: Dalry Memorial - James B Hamilton

Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald

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Mary

govangirl · Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2015 3:27 pm Post subject: Dalry memorial - William Kerr

CWGC Information

Name: KERR
First name: William
Rank: Private
Regiment: Royal Scots Fusiliers
Unit: 2nd Bn
Date of Death: 09/07/1916
Service no: 8766
Additional information: Son of Mr and Mrs James Kerr, of 28, Westend St., Dalry, Ayrshire
Memorial reference: Pier and Face 3 C
Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald

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Mary

govangirl · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 9:47 am Post subject: Dalry memorial - Alex D Brownlie

CWGC Informtion

Name: BROWNLIE
Initials: A D
Rank: Private
Regiment: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Unit: 1st Bn
Date of Death: 12/11/1916
Service no: 7978
Grave reference: D. XV. 4
Cemetery: PIETA MILITARY CEMETERY

Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald 24 November 1916

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Mary

govangirl · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 9:49 am Post subject: Dalry memorial - James McGhee

CWGC Information

Name: McGHEE
First name: James
Rank: Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Unit: 5th Bn
Date of Death: 29/10/1916
Service no: 1942
Memorial reference: Pier and Face 4 D
Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald 24 November 1916

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Mary

govangirl · Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 12:12 pm Post subject: Dalry memorial - Gilbert Procter

CWGC Information

Name: PROCTOR
First name: Gilbert
Ranj: Private
Regiment: Royal Scots Fusiliers
Unit: 1st/4th Bn
Age: 22
Date of Death: 24/04/1917
Service no: 200229
Additional Information: Son of William and Margaret Procter, of Tofts Crescent, Dalry, Ayrshire
Grave reference: A 29
Cemetery: DEIR EL BELAH WAR CEMETERY

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald Intimations 4 May 1917
"DEATHS
ON SERVICE
PROCTER - Died of wounds received in action, on 22nd April, 1917, Private Gilbert Procter, R S Fusliers, aged 22 years, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Wm Procter, Tofts Crescent, Dalry"
(different date on intimation and CWGC data)
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Mary

govangirl · Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 12:19 pm Post subject: Dalry memorial - Hugh Wilson

CWGC Information

Name: WILSON
Initial: H
Rank: Private
Regiment: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Unit: 11th Bn
Date of Death: 10/04/1917
Service no: 43174
Grave reference: VII. G. 12
Cemetery: FAUBOURG D'AMIENS CEMETERY, ARRAS

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald Intimations 4 May 1917
"DEATHS
ON SERVICE
WILSON - Died of wounds received in action in France, on 10th Arpil, Private Hugh Wilson, aged 30 years, youngest son of the late Mr Joseph Wilson and Mrs Wilson, Sawpit, Dalry, and beloved husband of Annie Wilson, 39 Boyd Street, Govanhill, Glasgow"
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Mary

govangirl · Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 12:29 pm Post subject: Dalry memorial - James Cochrane

CWGC Information

Name: COCHRANE
First name: James
Rank: Private
Regiment: Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
Unit: 25th Bn
Age: 20
Date of Death: 20/03/1917
Service no: 4991
Additional information: Son of Alexander and Janet H Cochrane, of Woodford, Queensland, Australia
Grave reference: II. G. 22
Cemetery: VAULX HILL CEMETERY

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Intimations 25 July 1917
"DEATHS
ON SERVICE
COCHRANE - Killed in action on 23rd March, Pte. James Cochrane, aged 22 years, Queensland Contingent, beloved son of Alexander and Janet Cochrance, late of Dalry, and grandson of the late Peter and Hannah Cochrance, late of Saltcoats - inserted by his aunt, Mrs Andrew Walker, 8 Second Terrace, Radnor Park, Clydebank"
(different date of death and age on intimation and CWGC data)
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Mary

A Beattie

Here's hoping this is the correct Robert Scott.

The Glasgow Herald, Saturday, 25th August, 1917.
"Deaths on Service.
SCOTT.- Killed in action on 15th August, Pte. Robert Scott, Canadian Infantry, son of Mr and Mrs John Scott, Primrosebank, Dalry, Ayrshire."

SNWM - WW1
Surname SCOTT
Forename Robert
Rank Pte
Service number 1015839
Decoration
Place of birth
Date of death 15 August 1917
Theatre of death Unknown
Cause of death Killed in action
SNWM roll CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE
Unit name THE SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS OF CANADA VANCOUVER, B.C.

CWGC - SCOTT, Robert
Rank: Private.
Service No: 1015839.
Date of Death: 15/08/1917. Age: 31.
Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry 72nd Bn. (British Columbia Regt.)
Grave Reference: X. E. 20.
Cemetery: VILLERS STATION CEMETERY, VILLERS-AU-BOIS
Additional Information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Scott, of Primrosebank, Dalry, Ayrshire, Scotland.

1891 Census Ayrs., Dalry, Vennal Street, recorded (transcription):- Robert Scott (5), born Dalry; John Scott (35), Grocer and Wine Merchant, born Lanarks., Old Monkland; Mary Scott (30), wife, born Dalry; siblngs.

1901 Census Ayrs., Dalry, James Street, Primrosebank, recorded (transcription):- Robert Scott (14), Carver's assistant, born Dalry; John Scott (45), Grocer and Wine Merchant, born Old Monkland; Mary Scott (40), wife, born Dalry; siblings.
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Andrew.

anne park · Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2015 11:53 am Post subject:

William M Barclay A/cpl 8145 DCM 1st Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) b Fraserburgh 14/02/1885 e Aberdeen Age 31 Killed in Action F & F 20/07/1916 Son of the late Robert Barclay, Labourer & Eliza Thom,109 Park St; Aberdeen. London Gazette 15 Jan 1915: Page 2: DCM Also the Russian Order of St George. Occ: Postman in Dalry, Ayrshire. City Roll of Honour: date 16th. The Roll of Honour Vol III page 15. Husband of the late Sarah Alexander Barclay. Occ Ship's carpenter. Thiepval Memorial M. R. 21 Pier 04D AWJ 08-12-16 P3: Photo Aberdeen City & Dalry
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anne park · Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2016 8:06 am Post subject: James Connor - update

James Connor L/Cpl S/5412 10th Gordon Highlanders b Dalry, Ayrshire e Glasgow Age 23 Killed in Action F&F 20/09/1915 Son of Mrs Conner, Dalry. Resided at Drakemyre. Soldiers Effects: Mother: Jane. Fosse 7 Military Cemetery (Quality St;) Mazingarbe Fr 0554 Plot I Row C Grave 04 Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald 8 October 1915: Photo Daily Record 08-10-15 P6:Dalry
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Mike Morley · Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2020 2:07 pm Post subject:

Name: LOGAN, ARTHUR
Initials: A
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Captain
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots Fusiliers, 4th Bn
Date of Death: 11/6/1915
Age: 30
Additional Information: Son of Arthur and Jean Barr Logan; husband of Kathleen E. Gow Logan, of The Croft, Dalry, Ayrshire.
Panel Reference: Panel 73 to 76
Memorial: Helles Memorial.

Captain Logan is also named on Paisley Grammar School Memorial.