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David McNay Administrator
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Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 9:52 pm Post subject: Pollokshaws Methodist Church, Glasgow |
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Photos by Elizabeth Smith of Glasgow & West of Scotland Family History Society.
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David McNay Administrator
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Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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I can't be sure, but I think the first name may be this man:
Name: BLACK, RONALD
Initials: R
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Unit Text: 1st/6th Bn.
Age: 21
Date of Death: 27/06/1915
Service No: 1347
Additional information: Son of William John and Helen Black, of 53, Harriet St, Pollokshaws, Glasgow.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: New. D. 900.
Cemetery: GLASGOW (EASTWOOD) CEMETERY |
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David McNay Administrator
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Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 9:54 pm Post subject: Private James Inch |
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A possible for this man:
Name: INCH, JAMES PATERSON
Initials: J P
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry
Unit Text: 9th (Glasgow Hds.) Bn.
Age: 20
Date of Death: 26/08/1916
Service No: 3653
Additional information: Son of John and Jessie P. Inch, of 1012, Dumbarton Rd., Glasgow. Native of Pollokshaws.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: XXXI. E. 3.
Cemetery: DELVILLE WOOD CEMETERY, LONGUEVAL |
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David McNay Administrator
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Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 9:55 pm Post subject: 2nd Lieut Thomas Scott |
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Again, this is only a possible for this man:
Name: SCOTT, THOMAS MCCREARY
Initials: T M
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: King's Own Scottish Borderers
Unit Text: 9th Bn. attd. 2nd Bn.
Age: 21
Date of Death: 03/09/1916
Additional information: Son of Robert and Hannah McCreary Scott, of 31, Kildonan Rd., Toronto East, Ontario. Native of Pollokshaws, Glasgow.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: XXIV. B. 4.
Cemetery: DELVILLE WOOD CEMETERY, LONGUEVAL |
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David McNay Administrator
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Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 9:59 pm Post subject: |
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There is no mistaking this man:
Name: MEIKLE, JOHN
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Serjeant
Regiment/Service: Seaforth Highlanders
Unit Text: 4th Bn.
Age: 19
Date of Death: 20/07/1918
Service No: 200854
Awards: V C, M M
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: VIII. C. 1.
Cemetery: MARFAUX BRITISH CEMETERY
Citation: An extract from "The London Gazette", dated 13th Sept., 1918, records the following:-"For most conspicuous bravery and initiative when his company, having been held up by machine-gun fire, he rushed single-handed a machine-gun nest. He emptied his revolver into the crews of the two guns and put the remainder out of action with a heavy stick. Then, standing up, he waved his comrades on. Very shortly afterward another hostile machine-gun checked progress, and threatened also the success of the company on the right. Most of his platoon having become casualties, Serjt. Meikle seized the rifle and bayonet of a fallen comrade, and again rushed forward against the gun crew, but was killed almost on the gun position. His bravery allowed two other men who followed him to put this gun out of action. This gallant non-commissioned officer's valour, devotion to duty, and utter disregard for his personal safety was an inspiring example to all."
Also commemorated in Dingwall. |
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