Huntly Parish War Memorial

1914-1918

Huntly War Memorial

Unveiled Sunday 24th September 1922 by The Duke of Richmond & Gordon and witnessed by a crowd of 4000.

It was then handed into the care of Huntly Town Council.

If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

John McCrae, Ypres, Belgium, 1915.

 

Inscription

 

Details taken from Commonwealth War Graves Commission records.

The details in blue are additional information from my own research.
b = born, e = enlisted, DOW = died of wounds, POW = prisoner of war, KIA = killed in action, res = residence, NOK = next of kin

Casualties listed on Huntly War Memorial 1914 - 1921

1914 - 5 casualties
1915 - 34 casualties
1916 - 29 casualties
1917 - 62 casualties
1918 - 49 casualties
1919 - 3 casualties
1920 - 2 casualty

1921 - 1 casualty

Total casualties = 185

WW1 namesWW1 names

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An unknown soldier's grave, Essex Farm Cemetery, Ypres, Flanders

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JOHN FORBES PHILIP
( ship sunk by U Boat off Bougie, Algeria )

Lieutenant
Royal Naval Reserve
H.M.S. "Candytuft."

who died on
Sunday 18 November 1917. Age 27.

Additional information: Son of Adam and Margaret Forbes Philip, of Inveraven, Huntly.

Memorial: PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL
Grave/Memorial Reference: 23.

 

GERALD STEWART FREEMAN
( b Dundee, e Dec 1915, ship sunk by U Boat off Dutch coast )

Surgeon- Probationer
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
H.M.S. "Lassoo."

who died on
Sunday 13 August 1916. Age 21.

Additional information: Son of James Michael and Katherine Hamilton Freeman, of Austral House, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL
Grave/Memorial Reference: 19.

 

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WILLIAM REID KERMACK
( engineer with Geo Sellar & Son, GAVENWOOD (Admiralty drifter no. 2104) BF 92,
sunk by sea mine in Adriatic, all hands lost )

Engineman
Royal Naval Reserve
H.M. Drifter " Gavenwood. "

who died on
Sunday 20 February 1916. Age 23.

Additional information: Husband of Annie Kermack, of 9A, Upper Kirkgate, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL
Grave/Memorial Reference: 23.

 

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JOHN GORDON McWILLIAM
( b Huntly, Trooper-Scots Greys on memorial, d Edinburgh City Hospital )

Private
26302
3rd Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers

who died on
Sunday 21 November 1915. Age 18.

Additional information: Son of John and Isabella McWilliam, of 100, Buccleuch St., Edinburgh.

Cemetery: EDINBURGH (NEWINGTON, OR ECHO BANK) CEMETERY
Grave/Memorial Reference: H1. 197.

 

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Major Walter Aitchison, Scottish Horse
( image by kind permission of his grandson,
Paul Aitchison Wigmore, Newcastle upon Tyne
)

WALTER AITCHISON
( b Huntly, joined Scottish Horse (T.F.) 1903, served Gallipoli, France and Flanders, killed by shell burst )

Major
Scottish Horse, attd Royal Garrison Artillery

who died on.
Thursday 12 July 1917. Age 51.

Additional information: Son of Walter and Margaret Aitchison, of Huntly; husband of Blanche M. Aitchison, of Coniecleugh, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: BRANDHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. N. 2.

Major Walter Aitchison
( Headstone at Brandheok by kind permission of his grandson,
Paul Aitchison Wigmore, Newcastle upon Tyne
)

 

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GEORGE DUNCAN MELLIS
( b Huntly, Geo. D. Mellis B.A., landed in France 2 May 1915, KIA at Cambrai )

Captain
"C" Bty. 255th Bde, Royal Field Artillery (T.F.)

who died on
Friday 30 November 1917. Age 28.

Additional Information: Son of Col Willam A. and Margaret Mellis, grocer, of Battlehill, Huntly, Aberdeenshire

Cemetery: METZ-EN-COUTURE COMMUNAL CEMETERY BRITISH EXTENSION, Pas-de-Calais, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: II. D. 7.

 

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CHARLES STEWART McKIMMIE
( S.M. on memorial, other sources B.S.M., b Insch, e Larkhill, Wilts., policeman,
ex RFA regular soldier recalled from Reserve, worked for Huntly Express, uncle of Sgt. John McKimmie - Gordons)

Serjeant
1708
4th (Wessex) Bde., Royal Field Artillery

who died on
Saturday 2 October 1915. Age 44.

Additional information: Son of the late John and Margaret McKimmie ms Stewart, McVeagh St., Huntly. Wife and children residing Topsham, South Devon, England.

Additional information: Buried in Bangalore (Hosur Road) Cemetery.
Memorial: MADRAS 1914-1918 WAR MEMORIAL, CHENNAI, INDIA
Grave/Memorial Reference: Face 3.

 

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WILLIAM FRASER
( b Huntly, e Aberdeen, former regular soldier in RFA, landed in France 22 Dec 1914, KIA )

24042
Driver
1st Bde., Royal Field Artillery

who died on
Saturday 24 April 1915. Age 37.

Additional information: Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fraser, of Huntly, Aberdeenshire; husband of Annie Bowie Wilson (formerly Fraser), of 7, Urquhart Rd., Aberdeen.

Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 5 and 9

 

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JAMES GEDDES
( b Marnoch, stonecutter, e Aberdeen, DOW )

167266
Gunner
"C" Bty. 242nd Bde., Royal Field Artillery

who died on
Wednesday 16 January 1918. Age 28.

Additional Information: Son of James and Ann Geddes ms Drummond of 5 The Square, Huntly. Husband of Elsie Jane (Jeannie ) Geddes ms Cowie, Calgary, Canada.

Cemetery: SPOILBANK CEMETERY, Zillebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. D. 2.

 

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JOHN COUTTS SUTHERLAND
( b Drumblade, e Edinburgh, res Mid Calder, Midlothian, KIA )

59922
Gunner
118th Siege Bty, Royal Garrison Artillery

who died on
Friday 27 October 1916. Age 20.

Additional information: Son of John and Helen Sutherland, of 58, Forth St., Grangemouth, Stirlingshire. Native of Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: DELVILLE WOOD CEMETERY, LONGUEVAL, Somme, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: Sp. Mem. A. 1.

 

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JOHN PITTENDREIGH
( b Rhynie, e London, res Huntly, DOW at No. 20 CCS of wounds received on Oct 23 )

24415
Sapper
106th Field Coy., Royal Engineers

who died on
Saturday 2 November 1918. Age 20.

Additional information: Son of John and Mary Pittendreigh (later Mrs Leslie), of 12D, Old Rd., Huntly, Aberdeenshire. Native of Rhynie, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: PREMONT BRITISH CEMETERY, Aisne, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. E. 16.

 

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WILLIAM JOHN BLACK
( b Alford, e Dumbarton, res Huntly, KIA, bro of Henry P Black - HLI )

11643
Lance Corporal
2nd Bn., Scots Guards

who died on
Tuesday 18 May 1915. Age 26.

Additional information: Son of Mrs. Isabella Black, late of Brander Library, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, and the late Peter Black.

Memorial: LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 3 and 4.

 

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WILLIAM GEDDES
( b Huntly, e Glasgow, res Huntly, local press age 26, KIA at La Basée)

9390
Private
1st Bn., Scots Guards

who died on
Monday 25 January 1915. Age 37.

Additional information: Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Geddes, of Upper Gordonsburn, Huntly, Aberdeenshire. A member of the City of Glasgow Police.

Memorial: LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 3 and 4.

 

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ALEXANDER CHEYNE MERSON
( b Huntly, linotype printer, e Caithness - Wick?, res Huntly, printer at Huntly Express before joining army,
battalion in Egypt at outbreak of war, landed in France 13 Aug 1914, KIA )

5117
Private
2nd Bn., Scots Guards

who died on
Friday 18 December 1914. Age 32.

Additional information: Son of William and Elsie Merson, 282 Denman St., Nottingham, England. Watchmaker, late of 1 Granary St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire. Provost of Huntly.

Memorial: PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL, Hainault, Belgium
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 1.

 

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JOHN FRASER HATCHWELL
( b Huntly, e Glasgow 25 Sept 1915, res 10 Lumsden St. Overnewton, formerly 40 3rd/5th Scottish Rifles ( Cameronians,
employed by Brown, Lawrie & Sloan, Wholesale Grocers, Glasgow, landed in France 4 June 1916, KIA )

43753
Private
16th Bn., Royal Scots

who died on
Saturday 28 April 1917. Age 39.

Additional information: Son of John and Mrs. Harriet Hatchwell, of 45a Old Rd, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: ROEUX BRITISH CEMETERY, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: D. 23.

 

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JAMES DUNCAN
( b Huntly, e Battersea 13 July 1915, occ tinsmith, res Wandsworth, landed in France 18 Dec 1916, KIA,
em by Allan & Co, Acetylene Engineers, London )

G/9445
Private
8th Bn., The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)

who died on
Thursday 14 June 1917. Age 35.

Additional information: Son of the late Alexander Duncan, 15 Castle St., Huntly. Sisters living there 1915.
NOK 1915 - Alexander Duncan, brother, Newton, Cairnie, Huntly. Parents deceased.

Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 11 - 13 and 14.

 

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WILLIAM THOMPSON
( b & e Newcastle on Tyne, tailor res Blaydon, Thomson on family headstone, landed in France Dec 1915, KIA )

23/644
Private
23rd (Tyneside Scottish) Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers

who died on
Saturday 1 July 1916. Age 37.

Additional information: Son of Jane S. Thompson, of 54, George St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire, and the late John Thompson, clothier, Huntly.

Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 10 B 11 B and 12 B.

 

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JOHN HARPER
( b Glass, e Huntly, formerly 173667 R.E., DOW)

23568
Private
15th Bn., Royal Warwickshire Regiment

who died on
Wednesday 9 May 1917. Age 32.

Additional information: Son of the late John and Isabella McIrvine Harper, of Carmelite, Cairney; husband of Isabella Gauld Harper, of 19, Nelson St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Bay 3

 

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JAMES FRASER RAE
( b Huntly, e Middlesbrough Sept 1916, res Huntly, KIA )

38096
Private
13th Bn., Yorkshire Regiment

who died on
Thursday 1 March 1917. Age 20.

Additional information: Son of the late Frederick. W. and Emily. Rae, 75 George St., Huntly. Native of Huntly.

Cemetery: FINS NEW BRITISH CEMETERY, SOREL-LE-GRAND, Somme, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: Sp. Mem. A. 4.

 

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JOSEPH CORNELIUS McCONACHIE
( b Grange, e Huntly, died at sea, HT "Ivernia" torpedoed and sunk by U47 off Cape Matapan, 120 men lost )

202447
Private
1st/5th Bn., Royal Scots Fusiliers

who died on
Monday 1 January 1917. Age 21.

Additional information: Son of James and Jane McConachie, of Nether Auchmill, Kinnoir, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Memorial: MIKRA MEMORIAL, Greece

 

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JOHN MILL SELLAR
( b Huntly 3 June 1893, landed in France 1915, KIA )

Lieutenant
7th Bn., King's Own Scottish Borderers

who died on
25 September 1915. Age 22.

Additional information: Son of Robert H. N. and Mary Sellar of Battlehill House, Huntly, Aberdeenshire. Implement Maker.

Memorial: LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 53 to 56.

 

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JAMES DAVIDSON
( b Huntly, e Hamilton, res Airdrie, formerly CQMS 2nd/6th S.R., KIA - shell burst )

202135
Corporal
1st/5th Bn., Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)

who died on
Friday 16 February 1917. Age 36.

Additional information: Son of James and Mary Davidson, of 64, Gordon St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire. Husband of Jessie Ewan, 74 Kippen St., Airdrie.

Cemetery: SERRE ROAD CEMETERY No.2, Beaumont-Hamel, Somme
Grave/Memorial Reference: XXXIX. G. 7.

 

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JOHN S. GIBB
(b Huntly, e Aberdeen, KIA )

7721
Lance Corporal
1st Bn., Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)

who died on
Friday 25 December 1914

Additional information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gibb, of 60, Gordon St, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL, Hainault, Belgium.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 5.

 

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William Morison, Huntly
( Imageby kind permission of his gt grandson,
Alexander Bisset, Aberdeen
)

WILLIAM MORRISON
( b Ryehill, Oyne 28/1/1891, res Huntly, e Aberdeen, stretcher bearer,
KIA - shellburst, killed instantly when struck by
shrapnel whilst tending wounded comrades during severe bombardment of line at Soissons Forest )

27902
Private
10th Bn., Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)

who died on
Tuesday 23 July 1918. Age 27.

Additional Information: Son of Wiliam Morrison, King St., Huntly., Husband of Mary Morrison ms McMillan, 26 George St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: SOISSONS MEMORIAL, Aisne, France

 

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HENRY BOWIE
( b Forgue, formerly CQMS 8490, landed in France 7 Oct 1915, KIA near Rheims,
brother George in C.E.F. DOW )

Lieutenant
3rd Bn. attd. 6th Bn., Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)

who died on
Sunday 28 July 1918. Age 37.

Additional information: Son of George and Elsie Bowie, of Huntly, Aberdeenshire; husband of Georgina May Bowie, of 86, Belmont Avenue, Blackpool.

Cemetery: MARFAUX BRITISH CEMETERY, Marne, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: VIII. H. 1.

 

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James Calder, Kilden
( Image by kind permission of his gt gt nephew,
Derek Calder
)

JAMES CALDER
( b Mosshead, Gartly, e Aberdeen, res Huntly, formerly 29422 R.S.F., Porter to J.B. Yule, Huntly.
Served Egypt and France, DOW )

345561
Private
14th (Fife and Forfar Yeomanry) Bn., Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)

who died on
Monday 2 September 1918. Age 28.

Additional information: Son of George and Mary Tough Calder, of Croft of Kilden, Glen of Foudland, Huntly; husband of Mrs. Catherine McCabe (formerly Calder nee Forsyth), of 21b, Nelson St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: PERONNE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Somme, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: V. B. 6.

James Calder headstone Peronne

( Headstone at Peronne by kind permission of his gt gt nephew,
Derek Calder
)

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ALEXANDER ESSLEMONT LOW
( " Ackie ", b Huntly, engineeer with Spence & Son, e Aberdeen March 1917, landed in France April 1918,
DOW recevied on 24 Oct, )

S/41619
Private
7th Bn., Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)

who died on
Thursday 24 October 1918. Age 19.

Additional Information: Son of Alexander F. and Barbara Low ms Esslemont, 6 Lennox Tce., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: AUBERCHICOURT BRITISH CEMETERY, Nord, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: II. D. 8.

 

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WILLIAM McCONNACHIE
( b Huntly, e Aberdeen, formerly 153373 Scottish Horse,
brother John -L/Cpl - Gordons died in enemy hands, KIA )

S/41665
Private
14th (Fife and Forfar Yeomanry) Bn., Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)

who died on
Tuesday 10 September 1918. Age 20.

Additional information: Son of William and Annie Rhind McConnachie, of 54, Bogie St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: STE. EMILIE VALLEY CEMETERY, VILLERS-FAUCON
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. D. 2.

 

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SAMUEL RUGG
( b Dufftown, e Aberdeen, formerly 2677 38th T.R. Battn., KIA - shot by sniper )

S/22967
Private
8th Bn., Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)

who died on
Tuesday 23 July 1918. Age 19.

Additional information: Son of James and Mrs. Margaret Rugg, of 37, Princes St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: METEREN MILITARY CEMETERY, Nord, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: II. B. 86.

 

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JOHN ERNEST MACLENNAN
( b Dufftown, e Aberdeen 1916, employed by Lewis Smith & Son, Stationers, Aberdeen,
KIA clearing MG position which was halting the advance of his platoon, MID for actions )

20602
Private
1st Bn., Royal Berkshire Regiment
Awards: Mentioned in Despatches

who died on
Tuesday 8 October 1918. Age 20.

Additional information: Son of Mr. George. E. and Mrs. Christina. Maclennan, of 36, Duke St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire. Native of Dufftown, Banffshire.

Cemetery: MASNIERES BRITISH CEMETERY, MARCOING, Nord, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: II. B. 4.

 

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ANDREW JAMES MARR
( e Glasgow, res Huntly, formerly 306531, R.A.S.C., KIA)

54403
Private
9th Bn., Manchester Regiment

who died on
Thursday 21 March 1918. Age 18.

Additional information: Son of Robert and Charlotte Allardyce Marr, of 30, Littlejohn St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: POZIERES MEMORIAL, Somme, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 64 to 67.

 

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JOHN ROBERTSON LAWSON BARCLAY
( b Huntly, e Glasgow, previously 3960, KIA )

241469
Lance Corporal
1st/6th Bn., Highland Light Infantry

who died on
Thursday 8 November 1917. Age 26.

Additional informaton: Son of Duncan and Christina Barclay, ms McLaren of Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: GAZA WAR CEMETERY, Israel.
Grave/Memorial Reference: XII. A. 5.

 

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HENRY PATERSON. BLACK
( Harry, b Aberdeen, e Glasgow, KIA, bro of William J Black - Scots Gds. )

14941
Private
16th Bn., Highland Light Infantry

who died on
Saturday 01 July 1916. Age 24.

Additional information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Black, of Brander Library, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 15 C.

 

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ALEXANDER M. THOM
( b Aberdeen, e Glasgow, Tramways Battn. HLI, res Huntly, KIA,
died of fatal wounds received when in charge of a bombing party between 8th - 9th July )

13924
Corporal
15th Bn., Highland Light Infantry

who died on
Sunday 9 July 1916. Age 23.

Additional Information: Son of Mr John Thom, 53 Old Rd., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 15 C.

 

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DUNCAN TURNER THOMSON
( b Huntly, father GP in Huntly, e Glasgow, landed France Oct 1914, died at Northampton Gen Hospital
of wounds received in France, shot by sniper near Vermelles on 19th June)

118
Private
9th (Glasgow Hdrs.) Bn., Highland Light Infantry, formerly 6th Bn.

who died on
Friday 30 July 1915. Age 26.

Additional information: Son of Dr. Alexander Thomson and Mrs. M. J. Thomson, of 8, Hamilton Park Terrace, Hillhead, Glasgow. Born at Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: GLASGOW WESTERN NECROPOLIS
Grave/Memorial Reference: K. 139.

 

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Capt Wm J Taylor, Seaforth Highlanders
** (see note at foot of page)

WILLIAM JOHN TAYLOR
( b Halkirk 14 Sept 1888, English Master, M.A.,The Gordon Schools, died Dunfermline as a result of wounds
received at Vimy Ridge, buried at Halkirk on the 1st anniversary of his marriage )

Captain
8th Bn., Seaforth Highlanders

who died on
Sunday 1 August 1917. Age 28.

Additional Information: Son of George and Jessie Taylor, Halkirk, Caithness and husband of Jessie Florence Taylor ms Scott (Huntly) , Bath St, Dunfermline, Fife.

Cemetery: HALKIRK PARISH CHURCHYARD, Caithness
Grave/Memorial Reference: New Ground. 336.

 

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FRANK PIRIE
( b Huntly, e Dunfermline Sept 1914, landed in France 11 May 1915, KIA)

S/3992
Drummer / Private
9th Bn., Seaforth Highlanders

who died on
Friday 14 July 1916. Age 19.

Additional information: Son of Jessie Pirie, of 81, Golfdrum St., Dunfermline. Fife. and the late Frank Pirie. ( 1916 - father a stone mason, late of Huntly )

Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 15 C.

 

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ROBERT SIMPSON
( b Huntly e Paisley, landed in France Sept 1915, died suddenly in the trenches at Messines and
buried at Rosenberg Chateau Military Cemetery, heart failure )

3/7879
Private
2nd Bn., Seaforth Highlanders

who died on
Thursday 1 April 1915. Age 47.

Additional information: Son of the late George Simpson, of Huntly, Aberdeenshire; husband of Mary J. Dalziel Simpson, of 7, McKerrell St., Paisley.

Cemetery: BERKS CEMETERY EXTENSION, Ploegsteert, Hainault, Belgium.
Grave/Memorial Reference: III. C. 26.

 

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Capt John Archibald, Gordon Highlanders
** (see note at foot of page)

JOHN ARCHIBALD
( bro of Alex S Archibald, formerly Sgt 10672, comissioned 27 July 1915, landed France 10 Nov 1914,
DOW in St John's Hospital, Etaples )

Captain
6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders
Awards: M C and Bar

who died on
Sunday 31 March 1918. Age 24.

Additional information: Son of Thos. G. and Annie Archibald, of "Ellerslie," Gladstone Rd., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: XXVIII. G. 8.

 

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Capt John McCullloch, Gordon Highlanders
** (see note at foot of page)

JOHN McCULLOCH
( b Huntly, 21 June 1886, enlisted 6 Aug 1914, res Dollar, headmaster Dollar Academy, KIA Roclincourt,
brother of Sgt William McCulloch, Canadian Infantry )

Captain
5th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Monday 9 April 1917. Age 30.

Additional information: Son of John McCulloch, draper and Jane McCulloch, Portsoy, Banffshire.
1901 - John and Jane McCulloch residing at Birchbank, Richmond Rd., Huntly.

Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: Bay 8 and 9.

 

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EDWIN VINCENT ANTON
( b Huntly, formerly 1686 L/Sgt 6GH, commisioned 19 Aug 1915, landed France 10 Nov 1914, KIA near Arras )

Second Lieutenant
6th Bn. attd. 5th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Wednesday 16 May 1917. Age 32.

Additional information: Son of Mrs. Annie and the late James Anton, of 3, Church St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: Bay 8 and 9.

 

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2nd Lt John Morgan
** (see note at foot of page)

JOHN MORGAN
( b Huntly, formerly 3265 C.Q.M.Sgt, solicitior with J & G Collie - Aberdeen, enlisted Dec 1914, KIA )

Second Lieutenant
4th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Thursday 22 March 1918. Age 36.

Additional information: Son of Francis W.G. Morgan, builder and Elizabeth Morgan of 55 Deveron St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: Bay 8 and 9.

 

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ALEXANDER STRACHAN ARCHIBALD
( b Huntly, worked in Huntly bank, bro of John Archibald, landed in France 10 Nov 1914, KIA at Givency,
2nd Lt on memorial, promotion in LG 29193 15th June 1915, awarded DCM - LG 23 June 1915,

1588 Sgt. A. ARCHIBALD 6th Bn. Gordon Highlanders (Banff & Donside). "For conspicuous gallantry at Neuve Chapelle on March 13th, 1915, when he carried despatches and collected wounded under heavy fire" (L.G. 30.6.15), Mentioned in Despatches - (LG 1 Jan 1916 )

1588
Company Quartermaster Serjeant
" G" Coy., 6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders
Awards: D C M, Mentioned in Despatches

who died on
Friday 4 June 1915. Age 23.

Additional information: Son of Thos. G. and Annie Archibald, of "Ellerslie," Gladstone Rd., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 39 to 41.

 

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ALEXANDER GORDON KEMP
( formerly Sgt 11263 6th Gordons, landed in France 5 Jan 1917,
mother's address March 1922 - Auchanachie Schoolhouse, Keith, Banffshire, employed NSTC Bank in Cullen,
his mother visted him in hospital at Etaples, DOW )

Second Lieutenant
"C" Coy. 4th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Monday 7 May 1917. Age 22.

Additional information: Son of Helen Birnie Kemp, of Longhill Schoolhouse, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, and the late Alexander Kemp.

Cemetery: ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: XVII. E. 15.

 

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ANDREW LEDINGHAM
( watchmaker, formerly Pte 2035 and L/Cpl 240397 " D " Coy (Turriff) 5th Gordons, landed in France 2 May 1915,
comissioned from ranks 29 Aug 1917, joined 4 GH in field 21 Jan 1918, KIA - Missing )

Second Lieutenant
4th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Thursday 22 March 1918

Additional information: Son of Mr A F Ledingham of 234 King Street, Aberdeen (30/3/1921) , sometime 16 Duke St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Bay 8 and 9.

 

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2nd Lt Frederick A Rose, Gordon Highlanders
** (see note at foot of page)

FREDERICK ALEXANDER ROSE
( English teacher, M.A., B.A. , b Huntly 18 Sept 1890, res Oxford, landed in France 24 June 1915,
KIA Ypres- shellburst near Ypres - Commines canal
)

Second Lieutenant
4th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Tuesday 10 August 1915. Age 24.

Additional Information: Son of Hugh Rose, builder and Jeannie Rose ms Mellis of Huntly, Aberdeenshire. Mother's address March 1922 - 12 Baillie Rd, Guildford, Surrey.

Cemetery: CHESTER FARM CEMETERY, Zillebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. F. 4.

 

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William Wright
( image by kind permission of his nephew, Ian Wright )

WILLIAM WRIGHT
( b Huntly, attended Gordon Schools, Huntly, formerly Pte 267245 Royal Highlanders,
commissioned 31 July 1917, KIA. Brother of Bella, Jean, Mary and John )

Second Lieutenant
4th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Friday 22 March 1918. Age 23.

Additional information: Son of William and Jane Wright ms Whyte, of 6, Bogie St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Bay 8 and 9.

 

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WILLIAM JAMES WALKER
( b Malta, e Aberdeen, KIA )

9194
Regimental Serjeant Major
1st/4th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Saturday 15 September 1917. Age 36.

Additional information: Son of Mrs. William. Walker (Eliza), of 38, Thistle St., Aberdeen; husband of Catherine Louisa Walker. ( m 2 Jan 1917 )

Cemetery: HOSPITAL FARM CEMETERY, Elverdinghe, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Grave/Memorial Reference: E. 24.

 

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ALEXANDER LOGGIE
( b Huntly, e Keith, formerly 12415, KIA, brother of Jas Loggie - MGC )

266439
Company Serjeant Major
6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Thursday 11 April 1918. Age 31.

Additional information: Son of Alexander and Annie Loggie, of 34, Church St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 115 to 119.

 

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ROBERT DUNCAN
( Bertie , b Huntly, e Huntly, KIA )

265213
Serjeant
6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Monday 25 March 1918. Age23.

Additional information: Son of Robert and Isabella Duncan, of 4, Torry St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Bay 8 and 9.

 

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JOHN GARDINER
( landed in France 13 Aug 1914, became POW at Mons, married Huntly Nov 1918,
d Fern, Forfarshire - illness due to his treatment while in enemy hands )

10269
Serjeant
"C" Coy. 1st Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Friday 28 February 1919. Age 32.

Additional information: Son of James and Margaret Gardiner, of 2, Tocher St., Macduff; husband of Christina H. Gray Gardiner, of 331, Duke St., Huntly. Born in Logie-Buchan, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: HUNTLY CEMETERY, Aberdeenshire.
Grave/Memorial Reference: A. 64.

 

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ROBERT GRAY
( Bob, b Rockhampton, Queensland, e Keith, KIA, brother of Pte John A Gray - CEF )

266547
Serjeant
1st Bn., Gordon Highlanders
Awards: M M

who died on
27 September 1918. Age 28.

Additional information: Son of James and Mary Gray, 6 Milne's Buildings, Church St.; husband of Mary Dickson Gray, of 23, Littlejohn St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: LOWRIE CEMETERY, HAVRINCOURT, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: G. 22.

 

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Sgt Andrew Hogg, 6th Gordons

ANDREW HOGG
( b Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire, res Huntly, cheesemaker, e Huntly 16 Sept 1914,
formerly 10997, DOW received at Lurvegn Drift - Dar Es Salam, E Africa )

265684
Serjeant
1st/6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders,
attd. King's African Rifles

who died on
Wednesday 07 November 1917. Age 23.

Additional Information: Son of Alexander and Janet Hogg, of Borgue, Kirkcudbright.

Cemetery: IRINGA CEMETERY, Tanzania.
Grave/Memorial Reference: II. C. 3.

 

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JOHN MILNE
( b Kintore, e Huntly, landed in France 10 Nov 1914, KIA at Neuve Chapelle )

10590
Lance Serjeant
"H" Coy., 6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Saturday 13 March 1915. Age 23.

Additional Information: Husband of Minnie Milne ms Cowie, 39 Old Rd., Huntly, Aberdeenshire. Son of Mr & Mrs Milne, Corse Croft, Kinnoir.

Memorial: LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 39 to 41.

 

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CHARLES MITCHELL
( e Huntly, formerly 11317, landed in France 4 Feb 1915, bro of Cpl Robert Mitchell,
family headstone has missing (presumed killed) 9th April 1918, KIA)

265839
Serjeant
4th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Saturday 13 April 1918. Age 30.

Additional Information: Son of John Mitchell, builder & Mary A Mitchell ms Raitt of Briar Cottage, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 115 to 119.

 

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Sgt Thos K Mitchell, Huntly

THOMAS KERR MITCHELL
( b Huntly, e Huntly, landed in France 10 Nov 1914, wounded in action on 13th March
at Neuve Chapelle, DOW at No. 13 Gen Hospital - Boulogne, )

688
Serjeant
1st/6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Saturday 3 April 1915. Age 20.

Additional information: Son of Lt. John and Elizabeth Helen Mitchell, of 19, Castle St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: BOULOGNE EASTERN CEMETERY, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: III. D. 74.

 

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JOHN McKIMMIE
( e Huntly 18 Aug 1914, landed France 10 May 1915, res Castle St, died at Dykebar War Hospital, Paisley,
cause- malaria, formerly regular in 2nd Gordons, nephew of Chas. S McKimmie - RFA )

3/6491
Serjeant
8th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Wednesday 12 April 1916. Age 34.

Additional information: Son of the late Mrs. Margaret. McKimmie, 5 Castle St. Born at Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: PAISLEY (HAWKHEAD) CEMETERY
Grave/Memorial Reference: G. 1.

 

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FRANCIS DAVID PHIN
( Frank on memorial, b Arbroath, railway worker, e Glasgow, landed in France 10 May 1915, KIA )

S/1776
Serjeant
"B" Coy., 8th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Sunday 4 July 1915. Age 27.

Additional Information: Eldest son of David and Mary Phin, 26 Castle St., Huntly

Memorial: LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 39 to 41.

 

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ALEXANDER PIRIE
( b Huntly, e Aberdeen, A/Sgt, in F & F from 1916, KIA )

S/15351
Serjeant
8th/10th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Tuesday 31 July 1917

Additional Information: Son of Robert and Margaret Pirie, ms Duncan, 60 George St., Huntly

Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 38.

 

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JAMES SCOTT
( b Huntly, e Keith, landed in France 2 Dec 1915, formerly 11938, drowned - accident )

266165
Corporal
6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Saturday 18 May 1918. Age 22.

Additional information: Son of James and Jane Scott, of Police Station, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: MARESQUEL CHURCHYARD, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Near North corner of Church.

 

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JOHN BERRY
( b Alford, e Huntly, worked in N of S Bank at Huntly, landed in France 10 Nov 1914, KIA at Givency )

10712
Corporal
"H" Coy.,1st/ 6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders (T.F.)

who died on
Friday 4 June 1915. Age 21.

Additional information: Son of William and Annie Thom Inverarity Berry, of The Cottage, Dyce, Aberdeenshire. ( Late in the Royal Oak Hotel )

Memorial: LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 39 to 41.

 

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WILLIAM MACKIE
( b Monymusk, e Inverurie, baker, formerly 2445, landed in France 2 May 1915, KIA )

290910
Corporal
7th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Sunday 14 April 1918

Additional information: Husband of Netta Mackie ms Dow, 5 Gordon St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire. Son of Alex and Mary Mackie. 1918 - mother residing at 21 Hartington Rd., Aberdeen.

Memorial: PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL, Hainault, Belgium.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 9.

 

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ROBERT MITCHELL
( b Huntly, e Huntly, bro of Sgt Charles Mitchell, KIA )

265145
Corporal
6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Monday 15 March 1917. Age 23.

Additional Information: Son of John Mitchell, builder & Mary A Mitchell ms Raitt of Briar Cottage, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Bay 8 and 9.

 

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WILLIAM ALBERT MORGAN
( sometime employed by Kennedy, Baker, Bogie St. )

served as

ALBERT MORGAN
( b Lethenty, e Huntly, formerly 1131, landed in France 10 Nov 1914,
DOW received on 28th May at No. 42 CCS - Aubigny)

265185
Corporal
1st/6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders
Awards: M M

who died on
28 May 1918. Age 22.

Additional information: Native of Chapel of Garioch, Aberdeenshire. Son of George and Annie Morgan, of Woodland Cottage, Keith Hall Rd., Inverurie, Aberdeenshire. Late of Huntly.

Cemetery: AUBIGNY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Pas-de-Calais, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: IV. K. 58.

 

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Cpl John McWilliam

( This image by kind permission of
The Gordon Highlanders Museum, Aberdeen
)

JOHN McWILLIAM
( b Kinnoir, e Huntly, landed in France 2nd Aug 1916, Machine Gunner, received commendation for
"Gallant Conduct in the Field" on 17 June 1917, KIA - injured by shell fire during advance on Zonnebeke - 3rd Ypres )

S/43640
Corporal
"C" Coy. 1st Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Wednesday 26 Sept 1917. Age 20.

Additional information: Son of Francis and Mary Shand McWilliam, of The Smithy, Kinnoir, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Passchendaele, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 135 to 136.

 

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WILLIAM SUTHERLAND
( b Huntly, e Huntly, carpenter, formerly 10628, landed in France 10 Nov 1914, KIA, bro of Frank 1st Lovat Scouts)

265512
Corporal
1st/6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Monday 9 April 1917. Age 25.

Additional information: Husband of Ann. J. Sutherland ms Taylor, of 45, High St., Alloa, Clackmananshire. Son of L/Cpl William and Jeannie Sutherland ms Bruce, 99 Gordon St., Huntly.

Cemetery: HIGHLAND CEMETERY, ROCLINCOURT, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. A. 16.

 

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FRANKLIN FAIRBANKS TAYLOR
( b Keith, formerly 11739, landed in France 13 Dec 1915, DOW )

266044
Corporal
1st/6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
24 September 1917. Age 25.

Additional information: Son of Alexander and Jane Robertson Taylor, of Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: DOZINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY, Westvleteren, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Grave/Memorial Reference: VIII. F. 1.

 

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JOHN THOM
( b Drumblade, e Huntly, DOW )

11144
Corporal
1st/6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Friday 4 June 1915. Age 20.

Additional information: Son of John and Margaret Robson Thom, of 50, Deveron St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: HINGES MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: A. 30.

 

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JAMES WARD
( b Huntly, e Huntly, formerly S/1343 Pte 1st Gordons, KIA near Cambrai )

292244
Corporal
7th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Tuesday 26 March 1918. Age 24.

Additional Information: Son of John and Isabella Ward, 39 Princes St., Huntly.

Cemetery: BEAUMETZ-LES-CAMBRAI MILITARY CEMETERY No.1, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. A.

 

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ALEXANDER HERD WATT
( b Huntly, e Aberdeen, signalman GNSR Torphins, landed in France 10 May 1915, DOW )

S/4856
Corporal
8th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Wednesday 23 June 1915. Age 24.

Additional information: Son of William Watt, of 58, Bogie St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: LILLERS COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: II. A. 15.

 

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JAMES CUMMING
( e Huntly, landed in France 10 Nov 1914, DCM, L/Cpl on memorial, DOW,

1000 Private Cumming J, 6th (Banff and Donside ) Battalion, Gordon Highlanders (T.F.)
For the gallantry displayed at Neuve Chapelle from 10th to 14th March 1915. Rendered conspicuously good service in the command
of his section whilst exposed to shell fire. ( LG - 3 June 1915 )

1000
Private
1st/6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders (T.F.)
Awards: D C M

who died on
16 March 1915. Age 24.

Additional information: Son of Isabella Cumming, of Archiestown, Morayshire.

Cemetery: MERVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Grave/Memorial Reference: II. H. 5.

 

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LEWIS GRANT
BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT
( e Keith, formerly 11950, landed in France 3 Sept 1915, KIA )

266174
Lance Corporal
6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Sunday 23 September 1917. Age 26.

Additional information: No NOK, linked to Ythanwells area.

Memorial: TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Passchendaele, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 135 to 136.

 

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WILLIAM KING
( b Glass, e Huntly 1911 in 1st Gordons, transferred to 2nd Battn. Aug 1914,
landed in France 7 Oct 1914, DOW at Halluin )

894
Lance Corporal
2nd Bn. , Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Friday 6 Nov 1914. Age 22.

Additional information: Son of Charles King, Chapelhill, Forgue, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: HALLUIN COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Nord, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: C. 4.

 

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ALEXANDER REID MARTIN
( e & res Huntly, First enlisted in 8th Bn. GH ( 1533 ) at Huntly on 11th Aug 1914 but medically
discharged after 49 days, re-enlisted and landed in France 3 Sept 1915, KIA at Loos )

11963
Private
3rd/6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Saturday 25 September 1915. Age 23.

Additional information: Son of John and Helen Martin, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.
1914 NOK Peter Martin, bro, 101 Gordon St, Huntly.

Memorial: LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 115 to 119.

 

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JAMES MASON
( b Huntly, e Edinburgh 1914, baker res Aberdeen, landed in France 25 May 1915,
transferred to Machine Gun Section - 2GH, KIA at Loos )

S/3526
Lance Corporal
2nd Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Saturday 25 September 1915. Age 22.

Additional information: Son of the late Thomas and Mrs Mason, 21 Littlejohn St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 115 to 119.

 

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JOHN MASON
( b Davidsons Mains, Edinburgh, e Edinburgh, landed in France 10 Dec 1915, KIA )

S/10555
Lance Corporal
6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Thursday 11 April 1918

Additional information: Son of Mr and Mrs George Mason, 31b East Park St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 115 to 119.

 

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WILLIAM SMITH MILTON
( e Huntly, formerly 10724, landed in France 10 Nov 1914, KIA,
employed with Geo Sellar & Son, brother of Sgt John Milton - CEF )

202623
Lance Corporal
1st/4th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Monday 23 April 1917. Age 21.

Additional information: Son of John and Christina Milton, of 23, George St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: BROWN'S COPSE CEMETERY, ROEUX, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: II. F. 16.

 

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JOHN McCONNACHIE,
( Jack, butcher, e Forres, formerly 12304, landed in France 2 Dec 1915, POW, died Langensalza Camp, Germany,
brother William, Pte - Black Watch fell in action )

266380
Lance Corporal
6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Sunday 10 June 1917. Age 29.

Additional information: Son of William and Annie McConnachie, of 54, Bogie St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: NIEDERZWEHREN CEMETERY, Kassel, Germany
Grave/Memorial Reference: VI. A. 14.

 

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?/Cpl Wm McPetrie

WILLIAM ALEXANDER McPETRIE
( " Mac ", b Huntly, e Huntly, millwright, landed in France 10 Nov 1914, wounded at Loos on 25th Sept,
DOW at No.2 Canadian Gen Hosp, Le Treport )

10714
Lance Corporal
"H" Coy.,1st/6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders
(T.F.)

who died on
Friday 1 October 1915. Age 22.

Additional information: Son of William C. and Anne McPetrie of Church St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: LE TREPORT MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas-de-Calais, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: Plot 2. Row H. Grave 1A.

 

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LINDSAY ANGUS PIRIE
( b Ythanwells, e Keith, formerly 11944, landed in France 2 Dec 1915, KIA )

266169
Private
6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Friday 24 August 1917. Age 27.

Additional information: NOK - Mrs J Pirie, mother, of 6 Seafield St., Cullen, Banffshire.

Cemetery: TYNE COT CEMETERY, Passchendaele, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Grave/Memorial Reference: VIII. G. 12.

 

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JOHN SEIVWRIGHT
( e Huntly, eldest son, Sievewright on memorial, formerly 11984, landed in France 3 Sept 1915, KIA )

266190
Lance Corporal
6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Wednesday 31 July 1917. Age 20.

Additional information: Son of John and Jessie Seivwright, of Corvichen, Drumblade, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 38.

 

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WILLIAM SIMPSON
( e Huntly, f svt at Pirriesmill, formerly 11452, landed in France 10 March 1915,
died 6th Gen Hosp Rouen, bronchitis )

265902
Lance Corporal
1st/6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Tuesday 03 April 1918. Age 23.

Additional information: Son of Mr William Simpson, 2 Stewart's Lane, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN, Seine-Maritime, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: P. IX. O. 12B.

 

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EDWARD ALEXANDER STEVENSON
( b Huntly, e Aberdeen, landed in France 26 March 1915, DOW, wounded in attack at Hooge,
brother of Thomas Stevenson - Gordons )

3523
Lance Corporal
"D" Coy., 1st/4th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Sunday 26 September 1915. Age 31.

Additional information: Son of Alexander and Mrs. Margaret Stevenson, of Castle St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: BRANDHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. F. 11.

 

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JAMES DUFF WATT
( b Huntly, e Huntly, formerly 10726, employed by JR Donald, Grocer, Gordon St.,
landed in France 10 Nov 1914, wounded June and Sept 1915, KIA )

265535
Lance Corporal
"H" Coy., 1st/6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders (T.F.)

who died on
Monday 5 March 1917. Age 21.

Additional information: Son of Alexander and Jessie Watt of 13 Upperkirkgate, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: MAROEUIL BRITISH CEMETERY, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: III. L. 13.

 

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HERBERT M BOWMAN
( b Huntly, e Glasgow, mobilised Aug 1914, KIA )

12526
Private
6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Monday 13 November 1916. Age 23.

Additional information: Son of James and Lillias Bowman, Glasgow. Late of The Square, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Grave/Memorial Reference: I. K. 25.
MAILLY WOOD CEMETERY, MAILLY-MAILLET, Somme, France.

 

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JAMES BROWN
( b Huntly, painter, e Banff, landed in France 10 Nov 1914, KIA at Givency when
machine gun he was manning, next an artillery position, was shelled )

1589
Private
"H" Coy.,1st/6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders (T.F.)

who died on
Friday 4 June 1915. Age 24.

Additional information: Son of Mrs. Mary Brown, of 20 Church St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 39 to 41.

 

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JOHN CAMERON
( b Huntly, e Aberdeen, KIA - shell burst )

266580
Private
6th Bn., attd., 4th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Tuesday 4 December 1917. Age 18.

Additional information : Son of the late Henry and Mrs Cameron, East Park St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: CAMBRAI MEMORIAL, LOUVERVAL, Nord, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 10.

 

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WILLIAM PATTERSON CAMERON
( Billie, b & e Huntly, landed in France 7 Oct 1914 - 2GH, 1914 Star and clasp,
CWGC has 3 GH - 3 GH in UK during war, died at Huntly of wounds received in action)

3/5265
Private
3rd Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Wednesday 16 August 1916. Age 23.

Additional information: Son of Isabella Cameron, of 1, Upperkirkgate Lane, Huntly, and the late Pte. William Cameron (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders). Born at Huntly.

Cemetery: HUNTLY CEMETERY, Aberdeenshire.
Grave/Memorial Reference: F. 966.

 

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THOMAS D CHISHOLM
( e Huntly, formerly 11668, landed in France 13 Dec 1915, KIA - shrapnel )

266009
Private
6th Bn., attd., 5th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Monday 3 December 1917. Age 20.

Additional information: Son of Thomas and Jane Chisholm, of 100, Gordon St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: CAMBRAI MEMORIAL, LOUVERVAL, Nord, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 10.

 

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JAMES CLARK
( b Auchterless, e Aberdeen, formerly 5343, KIA )

202072
Private
"A" Coy. 1st Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Friday 28 June 1918. Age 21.

Additional information: Son of James and Agnes Clark, of Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: SANDPITS BRITISH CEMETERY, FOUQUEREUIL, Pas-de-Calais, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: II. L. 10.

 

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WILLIAM COWIE
( b Toronto, Ontario, e Aberdeen, landed in France 7 Oct 1914, DOW )

1219
Private
1st Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
27 October 1914. Age 22.

Additional information: Grandson of Mrs. Isabella Cowie, of 9, West Park St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: BETHUNE TOWN CEMETERY, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: III. A. 6.

 

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JOHN DAVIDSON
( e Huntly, res Huntly, formerly 11679, landed in France 13 Dec 1915, KIA )

266015
Private
"C" Coy. 6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Wednesday 16 May 1917. Age 26.

Additional information: Son of the late Mrs. Isabella Davidson, of 15, Meadow St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Grave/Memorial Reference: Bay 8 and 9.
Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France.

 

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JAMES CRUICKSHANK DOWNIE
( b Arbroath, e Aberdeen in Seaforths 26 Sept 1916, transferred to Gordons March 1917, KIA )

S/17567
Private
2nd Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
04 October 1917. Age 19.

Additional information: Son of Alex. and Jane Cruickshank Downie, of 23, Albyn Grove, Aberdeen. Born at Arbroath. Educated at the Gordon Schools, Huntly. Articled pupil of Messrs. A. and W. Robertson, Solicitors, Aberdeen.

Memorial: TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Passchendaele, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 135 to 136.

 

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JAMES CHAPMAN
( b Huntly, e Banchory, formerly 3439, KIA on or since 26th Oct )

290829
Private
2nd Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Friday 26 October 1917. Age 21.

Additional information: Son-in-law of Mrs. Jane McDonald, of 357, Hardgate, Aberdeen. Son of James and Norah Chapman.

Memorial: TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Passchendaele, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 135 to 136.

 

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ALEXANDER DUNCAN
( b Huntly, e Huntly, landed in France 4 Feb 1915, KIA )

11009
Private
6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Wednesday 2 June 1915. Age 22.

Additional information: Son of Mrs. Joanna Duncan, late of "Raplach", Leslie, Aberdeenshire.
Son of John Duncan, Millburn, Ythanwells, 9 Sept 1920.

Memorial: LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 39 to 41.

 

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JAMES DUNCAN
( b Huntly, e Aberdeen, formerly 3816, KIA - shell burst )

241340
Private
1st/4th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Monday 3 December 1917. Age 23.

Additional information: Son of Jessie Duncan, of 24, Nelson St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire, and the late James Duncan.

Cemetery: MOEUVRES COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Nord, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: III. C. 4.

 

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Pte Lennox Farquharson, Huntly
( image by kind permission of his grand neice,
Elizabeth Coutts nee Farquharson, Rothiemay )

LENNOX FARQUHARSON
( b Huntly, e Huntly, formerly 1161, landed in France 10 Nov 1914, Lewis Gun Section, KIA - shellburst )

265195
Private
"H" Coy.,1st/6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders (T.F.)

who died on
3 April 1917. Age 19.

Additional information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Farquharson, of 9, Castle St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: MAROEUIL BRITISH CEMETERY, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: IV. C. 16.

 

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ALEXANDER FRASER
( b Huntly, e Aberdeen 4 Dec 1914, landed in France 23 Feb 1915, DOW at No. 54 CCS )

S/7846
Private
1st/5th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Thursday 10 October 1918. Age 31.

Additional information: Native of Huntly. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Fraser; husband of Charlotte Copland Fraser, of 3, Market St., Insch, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: CAMBRIN MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Q. 5.

 

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William Ferguson Gatherer
( memorial details, b Huntly 3 Sept 1895 )

served as
W
ILLIAM
FERGUSON
( b Huntly, e Huntly, res Glass, engineer with Geo Sellar & Son, landed in France 10 Nov 1914,
he was the 1st Huntly TF casualty, DOW at Merlville Hospital )

1045
Private
"H" Coy.,1st/6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders (T.F.)

who died on
31 January 1915. Age 19.

Additional information: Son of Margaret Gatherer

Cemetery: MERVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Nord, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. L. 6.

 

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WILLIAM GRADY
( e Huntly, landed in France 2 May 1916, KIA )

11967
Private
1st/6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Wednesday 15 November 1916. Age 21.

Additional information: Foster son of Mrs and Mrs John Thain, 10 Meadow St. Huntly, Aberdenshire. Mother c/o McConnall-?, 11 Oakbank St., Glasgow

Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Cemetery: ANCRE BRITISH CEMETERY, BEAUMONT-HAMEL, Somme, France

 

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WILLIAM GRANT
( b Huntly, e Aberdeen, landed in France 9 Nov 1914, KIA at Neuve Chapelle )

S/3552
Private
2nd Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Thursday 11 March 1915. Age 23.

Additional information: Son of Mrs Isabella Smith Munro, Greens, Aucharnie, Ythanwells.
Res - Ardmurdo, Inverurie. 7 June 1922.

Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 39 to 41.
Memorial: LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France.

 

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L/Cpl Walter Gray, Huntly

WALTER GRAY
( b Huntly, e Huntly, worked in family drapers shop in Gordon St., landed in France 10 Nov 1914, KIA )

10709
Lance Corporal
"H" Coy. 1st/6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders (T.F.)

who died on
Friday 26 February 1915. Age 22.

Additional information: Son of William and Margaret Gray, of "Hazelwood," Queen St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: RUE-PETILLON MILITARY CEMETERY, FLEURBAIX, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. D. 36.

 

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WILLIAM HENDRY
( b Huntly, e Huntly, landed in France 4 Feb 1915, POW - DOW in a German Hospital )

11217
Private
6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Wednesday 7 July 1915. Age 25.

Additional information: Son of Mrs. Helen Riddoch, of Victoria St., Dyce, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: PHALEMPIN COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Nord, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: B. 6.

 

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ROBERT HENDRY
( e Huntly, formerly 11431, landed in France 16 April 1915, KIA )

265890
Private
6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Monday 23 April 1917. Age 26.

Additional information: Son of Mr and Mrs Hendry, 40a King St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire

Grave/Memorial Reference: Bay 8 and 9.
Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France.

 

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WILLIAM JOHNSTONE
( b Drumblade, e Aberdeen, KIA )

S/17509
Private
2nd Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Thursday 4 October 1917. Age 26.

Additional information: Son of Maggie McIntosh (formerly Johnstone), of 57, Old Rd., Huntly, Aberdeenshire, and the late William Johnstone.

Memorial: TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Passchendaele, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 135 to 136.

 

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NORMAN ALLAN LEDINGHAM
( b Huntly, res Huntly, e Aberdeen Oct 1916, formerly 5590, landed in France Feb 1917, KIA )

202246
Private
1st/4th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Tuesday 7 August 1917. Age 19.

Additional information: Son of Robert and Jessie Ledingham, of 20, Nelson St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: NEW IRISH FARM CEMETERY, St Jean-lès-Ypres, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. 
Grave/Memorial Reference: XII. F. 7.

 

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JOHN LOBBAN
( b Drumblade, e Aberdeen, DOW )

202365
Private
1st/4th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
21 April 1917. Age 20.

Additional information: Son of James and Mary Ann Lobban, of Loanend, Huntly, Aberdeenshire. Native of Huntly.

Cemetery: ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: XIX. E. 6.

 

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JAMES LOGGIE
( b & e Huntly, formerly 1492, landed in France 10 Nov 1914, DOW receieved 29th at No. 46 CCS,
employed by Alexr Dey - Millwright, brother of CSM Alex Loggie, Gordons )

S/43406
Private
8th/10th Bn., Gordon Highlanders, attd. Machine Gun Corps.

who died on
Wednesday 29 August 1917. Age 20.

Additional information: Son of Alexander and Annie Loggie, of 34, Church St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire. Enlisted in the 1st/6th Bn. Gordon Highlanders.

Cemetery: MENDINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY, Proven, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Grave/Memorial Reference: IV. C. 32.

 

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JAMES LOW MASSON
( e Huntly, formerly 12357, KIA )

266409
Private
6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Monday 23 April 1917. Age 29.

Additional information : Son of David Masson, 22 King St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Bay 8 and 9.

 

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JAMES MELLIS
( b Huntly, e Glasgow, employed by Cooper & Co,. - Glasgow, formerly 4933, KIA )

241979
Private
5th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
31 July 1917. Age 39.

Additional information: Son of the late John and Helen Mellis ms Whyte, 21 Church St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: NEW IRISH FARM CEMETERY, St Jean-lès-Ypres, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Grave/Memorial Reference: XXVI. A. 2.

 

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ALEXANDER MORRISON
( e Huntly, DOW received in action on 11th April )

266528
Private
6th Bn., attd., 1st/4th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Thursday 11 April 1918. Age 24.

Additional information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Morrison, of 28, Gordon St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: LILLERS COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: V. F. 57.

 

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MATTHEW MURRAY
( e Huntly, res Huntly, formerly 10741, landed in France 10 Nov 1914, DOW, bro of Sgt David S. Murrray - CEF- DOW )

265547
Private
"H" Coy.,1st/6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders (T.F.)

who died on
Wednesday 16 May 1917. Age 22.

Additional information: Native of Dunnet, Thurso. Son of Mrs. Mary. Ann. Murray, of 17, Mellfield Place, Aberdeen, and the late Matthew Murray. NOK res Huntly - 1917.

Cemetery: DUISANS BRITISH CEMETERY, ETRUN, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: IV. L. 15.

 

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CHARLES McCOMBIE
( e Huntly, stretcher bearer, struck by MG fire at Beaumont Hamel while attending a wounded man in the field, DOW
)

12310
Private
"H" Coy.,1st/6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Wednesday 15 November 1916. Age 27.

Additional information: Son of Alexander and Annie McCombie. of Marnoch, Banff, formerly of Dowmin, Huntly; husband of Elsie Sim Pirie McCombie, of Thistlyfold, Inschtomack, Cairnie, Huntly.

Cemetery: MAILLY WOOD CEMETERY, MAILLY-MAILLET, Somme, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. F. 4.

 

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ARTHUR G McINTOSH
( b & res Huntly e Aberdeen, formerly 3500, KIA )

242059
Private
1st/5th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Sunday 16 April 1917. Age 27.

Additional information: Son of James and Esther McIntosh of 4 Richmond Rd., Huntly, Aberdeenshire. Father Chemist / Druggist.

Cemetery: ST. NICOLAS BRITISH CEMETERY
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. F. 5.

 

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CHARLES McINTOSH
( Pte Gordon Highlanders on memorial, worked for Wm Hay & Sons,
nephew of Chas S McKimmie - RFA, brother of Sgt John McKimmie - Gordons )

served as

C. JAMES McINTOSH
( b & res Huntly, e Huntly, 1687 C J McIntosh landed France 10 Nov 1914, KIA )

1687
Private
" H " Coy., 1st/6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders (T.F.)

who died on
Saturday 13 March 1915. Age 20.

Additional information: Son of Margaret McKimmie, 5 Castle St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: LE TOURET MEMORIAL
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 39 to 41.

 

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JAMES McKENZIE
( formerly 10592, died Jubilee Hosp - influenza, res 69 Bleachfield St.)

265508
Private
6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Tuesday 29 October 1918. Age 29.

Additional information: Born at Huntly. Son of Robert McKenzie & Maggie Porter.

Cemetery: HUNTLY CEMETERY, Aberdeenshire.
Grave/Memorial Reference: D. 632.

 

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GEORGE WILSON PATERSON
( b Huntly, e Aberdeen, DOW at the Reserve Military Field Hospital - Cambrai,
brother of Henry M Paterson - Gordons )

S/11952
Private
6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Monday 25 March 1918. Age 21.

Additional information: Son of James and Ann Paterson of 4 Castle St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: CAMBRAI EAST MILITARY CEMETERY, Nord, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: VII. B. 27.

 

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HENRY McRAE PATERSON
( b Huntly, e Huntly, formerly 11997, landed in France 2 Dec 1915, KIA,
brother of George W Paterson - Gordons )

266200
Private
6th Bn. attd.,1st/7th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Friday 26 July 1918. Age 19.

Additional information: Son of James and Ann Paterson of 4 Castle St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire

Cemetery: MARFAUX BRITISH CEMETERY, Marne, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: VI. D. 5.

 

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CHARLES PIRIE
BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT

( b Lhanbryde, e Keith, landed in France 7 Nov 1914, DOW at No. 3 CCS, France.)

891
Private
2nd Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Thursday 8 February 1917. Age 24.

Additional information: Grandson of Donald and Ann Ross. Native of Keith, Banffshire.

Cemetery: PUCHEVILLERS BRITISH CEMETERY, Somme, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: VI. C. 29.

 

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GEORGE EMSLIE. RAEBURN
( b Marnoch, e Keith, formerly 10856, landed in France 10 Nov 1914,
employed in Huntly Hotel, missing during failed attack on German trench 4th June, KIA )

265611
Corporal
" C " Coy., 1st/6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders (T.F.)

who died on
Friday 4 June 1915. Age 27.

Additional information: Son of Maria Raeburn, later Mrs Andrew Aitken. Nephew of Miss Cruickshank of 32, The Square, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 39 to 41.

 

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JAMES RIDDELL
( b Fyvie, e Glasgow, policeman in Glasgow, recalled from reserve Aug 1914, formerly 13631,
served in South African War, married Jan 1917 )

266902
Piper / Private
1st/6th Bn, Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Monday 9 April 1917. Age 36.

Additional information: Husband of Lizzie Riddell ms Paterson, 4 Castle St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: ROCLINCOURT MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas-de-Calais, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. A. 27.

 

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ALEXANDER RIDDOCH
(b Rothes, e & res Huntly, landed in France 10 Nov 1914, KIA during an attack at Neuve Chapelle)

10717
Private
"H" Coy., 1st/6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders (T.F.)

who died on
Saturday 13 March 1915. Age 24.

Additional information: Son of Alexander Riddoch, 58 Gordon St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 39 to 41.

 

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JAMES ROBERTSON
( e Huntly, formerly 11447, landed in France 10 March 1915, KIA )

265898
Private
6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Monday 23 April 1917. Age 23.

Additional information: Son of Mrs. Sarah Watson, of Artloch Saw Mill, Longhill, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: FAMPOUX BRITISH CEMETERY, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: A. 36.

 

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WILLIAM ROBERTSON
( b Gartly, e Aberdeen, DOW at No. 6 Gen Hosp, Havre )

S/11395
Private
6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Saturday 22 December 1917. Age 23.

Additional information: Son of James and Jane Robertson, of Boghead Cottages, Gibston, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: STE. MARIE CEMETERY, LE HAVRE, Seine-Maritime, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Div. 62. I. M. 2.

 

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WILLIAM ROBERTSON
( b Huntly, e Kirkwall, also served 28215 HLI, died hospital in Rawalpindi - influenza )

S/16959
Private
1st Garrison Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
26 October 1918. Age 35.

Additional information: Son of Mrs. Jane Robertson, of 70 Gordon St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire; husband of Margaret Robertson, of 15. Fox Lane, Lerwick, Shetland. ( Nov 1918. Age 37, husband of Maggie Ramsay Robertson, Kirkwall, Orkney. )

Cemetery: RAWALPINDI WAR CEMETERY, Pakistan.
Grave/Memorial Reference: 1. A. 2.

 

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WILLIAM SCATTERTY
( farm servant - Boginspro, e Huntly 1914, formerly 10886, KIA )

265632
Private
6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Monday 5 March 1917. Age 25.

Additional information: Son of the late Charles and Mrs Annie Scatterty, of 19, Nelson St., Huntly.

Cemetery: ROCLINCOURT VALLEY CEMETERY, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. F. 8.

 

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JAMES SCOTT
( b Rothiemay, e Aberdeen, 8390 landed in France 13 Aug 1914 with 1 GH, KIA,
brother Alexander fell 4 Oct 1917 )

S/8390
Piper
2nd Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Saturday 1 July 1916. Age 33.

Son of William and Isabella Scott, of Woodside Cottage, Tarryblake, Rothiemay, Banffshire. Husband of Maggie Scott ms Cormack and father of Peggy, 27 Littlejohn St., Huntly.

Cemetery: GORDON CEMETERY, Mametz, Somme, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Sp. Mem. B. 18.

 

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JOHN SIEVEWRIGHT
( b Drumblade, e Keith, res Glenormiston, Innerleithen, landed in France 10 Nov 1914 in " H " Coy.,
Seivewright on memorial, KIA - shellburst )

10825
Private
" D " Coy., 1st/6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders (T.F.)

who died on
Friday 4 June 1915. Age 29.

Additional information: Son of Peter and Christina Sievewright, Glenormiston, Inverleithen, Peeblesshire. Late of Pirriesmill Cottage, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 39 to 41.

 

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ROBERT SIMPSON
( b Cairnie, e Aberdeen, KIA )

266718
Private
6th Bn., attd., 5th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Thursday 21 March 1918, Age 20.

Additional information: Son of William Simpson, of 2, Stuart's Lane Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: POZIERES MEMORIAL, Somme, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 73.

 

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JOHN SMART
( b Huntly, e Glasgow, KIA )

266591
Private
6th Bn., attd., "C" Coy., 8th/10th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Thursday 28 March 1918. Age 38.

Additional information: Son of William and Margaret Smart ms Milne of 40 Princes St., Huntly. Meal miller. Husband of Mrs Smart, 21 Lookers Hill St., Springburn, Glasgow

Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: Bay 8 and 9.

 

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Pte 266059 Albert Smith
( image by kind permission of his grand nephew
W. A. Cryle Shand )

ALBERT CHARLES MICHIE SMITH
( e Huntly Jan 1915, formerly 11775, landed France 13 Dec 1915, KIA )

266059
Private
1st/6th Bn, Gordon Highlanders (T.F.)

who died on
Monday 9 April 1917. Age 26.

Additional information: Son of Ann Smith, of 13, George St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire, and the late Alexander Smith.

Cemetery: HIGHLAND CEMETERY, ROCLINCOURT, Pas-de-Calais, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. A. 39.

 

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GEORGE M. SMITH
( b Culsalmond, e Aberdeen, KIA, formerly of Burnend, employed
in office at Minmore Distillery, Glenlivet )

S/15494
Private
2nd Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Monday 2 April 1917. Age 29.

Additional information: Son of Mrs Isabella Duff of Burnend, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: Bay 8 and 9.

 

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ARTHUR STEPHEN
( e Huntly, landed in France 10 March 1915, DOW,
brother of Sgt James Stephen, Canadians & Pte Robert Stephen, Gordons )

11639
Private
6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Wednesday 2 August 1916. Age 21.

Additional information: Son of George Stephen and Elizabeth Wilson Stephen, of 20, McVeagh St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire. Born at Cairney, Huntly.

Cemetery: DARTMOOR CEMETERY, BECORDEL-BECOURT, Somme, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. B. 59.

 

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ROBERT STEPHEN
( e Keith, NOK res Huntly, formerly 11385, KIA,
brother of Sgt James Stephen, Canadians and Pte Arthur Stephen, Gordons )

265875
Private
6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Monday 25 March 1918

Additional information: Son of George Stephen and Elizabeth Wilson Stephen, of 20, McVeagh St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: Bay 8 and 9.

 

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GEORGE STEVENSON
( e Huntly 1914, milk vendor with Mr Meldrum, Dukewell, some sources age 21,
landed in France July 1916, DOW at No. 11 Stationary Hospital, Rouen )

S/43623
Private
1st Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Monday 20 November 1916. Age 23.

Additional information: Mother living Nov 1916. Grandson of the late Alexander Stevenson, Drums of Park, Ordiquhill, Cornhill, Banffshire.

Cemetery: ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN
Grave/Memorial Reference: O. II. B. 10.

 

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THOMAS STEVENSON
( b Huntly, e Aberdeen, regular soldier 5 years, landed in France 7 Oct 1914, KIA near Ypres,
brother of Edward Stevenson - Gordons )

469
Private
2nd Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Friday 30 October 1914. Age 28.

Additional information: Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alexander. Stevenson, of Castle St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 38.

 

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CHARLES STRONACH
( e Huntly, formerly 11782, DOW at No. 42 CCS, France )

266065
Private
"H" Coy.,1st/6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Wednesday 11 April 1917. Age 20.

Additional information: Son of Mrs. Stronach, of 4, Littlejohn St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: AUBIGNY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Pas-de-Calais, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: II. C. 11.

 

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WILLIAM THOM
( e Keith, e Jan 1915, formerly 11741, DOW,
April 1917 - DOW 9th April, younger son of Mr & Mrs George Thom, Birch Cottage, Ochil St., Alloa. Late of Huntly. )

266045
Private
1st/6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Tuesday 10 April 1917. Age 22.

Additional information: Son of George and Jessie Thom, of 36, Moidart Rd., Cardonald, Glasgow. Native of Keith, Banffshire.

Cemetery: ROCLINCOURT MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Il. A. 33.

 

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ALEXANDER RIDDELL WATT
( b Huntly, e Huntly, tinsmith, formerly 1488, landed in France 10 Nov 1914, KIA )

265345
Private
"H" Coy., 1st/6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders (T.F.)

who died on
Saturday 23 March 1918

Additional information: Son of the late James, fish merchant, and Mary Mitchell Watt, of 27, Gordon St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire, and the late James.

Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas-de-Calais, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: Bay 8 and 9.

 

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ALBERT WILSON
( b Huntly, e Huntly, employed by Watt Bros., landed in France 10 Nov 1914 in "H" Coy.,
DOW received on 13th March at Neuve Chapelle)

1038
Private
"D" Coy. 6th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
14 March 1915. Age 20.

Additional information: Son of Mr and Mrs. James Wilson (Annie), of 14, West Park St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: ESTAIRES COMMUNAL CEMETERY AND EXTENSION, Nord, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Sp. Mem. A. 7.

 

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THOMAS MARK LEDINGHAM
( b Huntly, e Aberdeen, res Huntly, employed by Geo Sellar and Sons,
landed in France Aptil 1917, KIA - MG fire during advance near Soissons )

S/32083
Private
"B" Coy., 6 Platoon, 6th Bn., Cameron Highlanders

who died on
Wednesday 23 July 1918. Age 19.

Additional information: Son of Annie Ledingham, of 28 Castle St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: BOUILLY CROSS ROADS MILITARY CEMETERY, Marne, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. C. 7.

 

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Pte Gilbert A Pirie, Cameron Highlanders
** (see note at foot of page)

GILBERT ALEXANDER PIRIE
( b King Edward, e Inverness, res Huntly

4109
Private
1st Bn., Cameron Highlanders

who died on
Friday 18 August 1916. Age 21.

Additional information: Son of Alexander and Mary Pirie, of Riversdale, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 15 B.

 

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ROBERT JAMES NORMAN NIVEN
( " Norman ", b Huntly, e Dundee, formerly S/14403 A & SH, KIA )

S/40772
Private
1st/5th Bn., Seaforth Highlanders

who died on
Monday 9 April 1917. Age 20.

Additional information: Son of William and Catherine Niven, of 37, Gordon St., Huntly,

Cemetery: ROCLINCOURT MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas-de-Calais, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. A. 13.

 

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S/9908 William Rust
( image by kind permission of his neice
Sheila Howieson, Creiff
)

WILLIAM RUST
( b Huntly, NOK res Huntly, e Edinburgh, landed Le Havre June 1916, KIA near Bullecourt..
Parents moved away to Glasgow on same date. He worked for the Board of Agriculture in
Edinburgh and played football for them in The Civil Service League, Joint Champions 1913-14 )

S/9908
Private
14th Bn., Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

who died on
Tuesday 24 April 1917

Additional information: Son of William and Annie Rust, sometime of 88 Gordon St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 15 A and 16 C.

 

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JOHN IRVINE CRUICKSHANK
( b Huntly, e Aberdeen, res Huntly, formerly S/19729, Gordon Highrs., KIA )

130754
Private
21st Bn., Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)

who died on
Tuesday 28 May 1918. Age 19.

Additional information: Son of John and Helen Cruickshank, Craighead, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: SOISSONS MEMORIAL, Aisne, France

 

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FRANK BRUCE SUTHERLAND
( b Huntly, died 3rd General Hospital, Cologne, Broncho Pneumonia, bro of William 6 GH)

126063
Private
1st, Lovat Scouts
transf. to (464943) 78th Coy., Labour Corps

who died on
Thursday 4 March 1920. Age 21.

Additional information: Son of William and Jeannie Sutherland ms Bruce, 99 Gordon St..
Born at 24 Nelson St. Huntly.

Cemetery: COLOGNE SOUTHERN CEMETERY, Germany
Grave/Memorial Reference: VI. C. 9.

Private Frank B Sutherland, Cologne March 2009

( Headstone at Cologne by kind permission of his great great nephew,
Jeff Smith, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland
)

 

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JAMES VALENTINE ADAMSON
( b Dundee, res & e Huntly 14 Sept 1914, shoemaker, formerly 46 6th Gordons, transferred 24 April 1915 to 2nd/5th,
discharged Medically Unfit 4 Feb 1916, Jan 1916 - Medical Board found illness not due to service,
died at home, cause of death - cancer. Not eligable to be on CWGC Roll )

3164
Private
No. 1 Supernumerary Coy., 3rd/5th Bn., Gordon Highlanders
( Royal Defence Corps )

who died on
Monday 21 February 1916. Age 48.

Additional information : Husband of Agnes Adamson ms MacDonald of 100 Gordon St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: HUNTLY CEMETERY
Grave/Memorial Reference: G. 2002.

 

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ADAM RHIND
( b Rhynie 24/4/1891, e Huntly, res Huntly, d Grange Hospital, Southport, appendicitis)

S4/218279
Private
Army Service Corps

who died on
Sunday 15 April 1917

Additional Information: Son of the late Adam and Annie Rhind, Huntly. ( Master Butcher in Huntly)

Cemetery: HUNTLY CEMETERY
Grave/Memorial Reference: B. 151.

 

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John William McConnachie
( Sgt J W McConnachie R.A.S.C MT on memorial, e 5 Nov 1914, discharged 18 Oct 1918, died ARI Aberdeen,
not on CWGC Roll as died after cut off date - 31 August 1921 )

M2/018452
Sgt
Royal Army Service Corps
( M T )

who died on
Saturday 22 October 1921. Age 21.

Additional Information : Son of William McConnachie, grocer, and Mary McConnachie. Husband of Gladys M R McConnachie, 1 New Road, Huntly, Aberdeenshire

Cemetery: Not known at present.

 

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GEORGE WHITECROSS
( Died at No. 22 Gen Hospital, Camiers, France - Influenza )

M2/184206
Private
Royal Army Service Corps
Secondary Regiment: Canadian Corps, attd Siege Park, Heavy Artillery.

who died on
Saturday 7 December 1918. Age 38.

Additional information: Son of Nicholas and Sophia Whitecross, 44 Princess St., Huntly; husband of Jeannie Whitecross, of 846, High St., Elgin.

Cemetery: ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas-de-Calais, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: XLVII. B. 18.

 

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ALEXANDER GRANT
( Alick, b Huntly, died Calais, Influenza )

030053
Private
Royal Army Ordnance Corps, Calais Depot.

who died on
Saturday 25 January 1919. Age 34.

Additional information: Son of Alexander and Jessie Robertson Grant, of 54, Deveron St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: LES BARAQUES MILITARY CEMETERY, SANGATTE, Pas-de-Calais, FranceGrave/Memorial Reference: VIII. A. 3.

 

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ALBERT DAWSON
( b Huntly, e 29 Oct 1914 at Liverpool NSW, killed by shell fire near Bellicourt )

1109
Sergeant
13th Bn., Australian Infantry, A.I.F.

who died on
Friday 20 September 1918. Age 31.

Additional information: Son of John and Jessie Dawson, 8 Princes St., Huntly; husband of Mary McArthur. Dawson, of 52, Baker St., Aberdeen, Scotland. Born at Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Memorial: VILLERS-BRETONNEUX MEMORIAL, Somme, France

 

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ROBERT GORDON CORMACK
( b Huntly, e Oaklands Sth. Aus. 18 Jan 1915, killed by shell fire )

49
Private
2nd Pioneers., Australian Infantry, A.I.F.

who died on
Tuesday 1 August 1916. Age 26.

Additional information: Son of William and Jessie Cormack, Huntly. NOK given as James Cormack, brother, 6 King St., Huntly ( note: twin brother L/Cpl James Cormack MM, Royal Engineers survived the conflict )

Memorial: VILLERS-BRETONNEUX MEMORIAL, Somme, France

 

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ALFRED MITCHELL
( b Huntly,
e Oaklands Sth. Aus. 18 Jan 1915, res Kilkenny Sth. Aus., KIA at Pozieres)

146
Private
2nd, Australian Pioneers

who died on
Saturday 5 August 1916. Age 30.

Additional information: Son of Robert and Mrs. Mary Ann Mitchell, of "Novar", Queen St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Cemetery: COURCELETTE BRITISH CEMETERY, Somme, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: III. C. 8.

 

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ANDERSON McANDREW
( b Huntly, e Mackay, Queensland 23 Dec 1916, KIA near Heilly )

6587
Private
26th Bn., Australian Infantry, A.I.F.

who died on
Thursday 13 June 1918. Age 23.

Additional information: Son of Mrs Annie McAndrew, 37 Torry St., Huntly

Cemetery: VILLERS-BRETONNEUX MILITARY CEMETERY, Somme, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: II. F. 3.

 

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JAMES RIDDELL
( b Huntly, e Oaklands Sth. Aus. 18 Jan 1915. Board of Enquiry found he was accidentally drowned
at Ferry Post (Suez Canal ) Egypt when off duty, not a fault. Canal ferry capsized due to overloading.

185
Trooper
1st Australian Bn., Imperial Camel Corps (Australian)

who died on
Sunday 2 December 1917. Age 29.

Additional information: Son of Mrs Annie Riddell, 54 King St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire

Grave/Memorial Reference: A. 37.
Cemetery: ISMAILIA WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, Egypt

 

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DAVID SINCLAIR MURRAY
( b Rattar, Caithness, e 24 Sept 1914 Valcartier, Quebec, CSM on memorial, married Huntly Jan 1918, killed (GSW) during an attack,
bro of Pte Mathew Murray - GH - DOW, bro in law of L/Cpl Wm A McPetrie - GH - DOW)

20652
Sergeant
10th Bn., Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment)
Awards: M M

who died on
Saturday 28 September 1918. Age 29.

Additional information: Son of Matthew and Mary Ann Murray, of 7 George St., Huntly; husband of Flora MacDonald Murray ms McPetrie, of 38, Church St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Cemetery: HAYNECOURT BRITISH CEMETERY, Nord, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: II. A. 24.

 

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JOHN MILTON
( b Huntly, res Winnipeg, policeman, brother of L/Cpl William Milton - Gordons, shot when in charge of a work party )

153435
Sergeant
43rd Bn., Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)

who died on
Tuesday 1 August 1916. Age 26.

Additional information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Milton, of 23, George St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; husband of Jemima Aitchison (formerly Milton).

Cemetery: MAPLE COPSE CEMETERY, Zillebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. D. 4.

 

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WILLIAM ALEXANDER McCULLOCH
( b Huntly, bank clerk, e 7 Sept 1914 Valcartier, Quebec, brother of Capt John McCulloch, Gordons )

27289
Sergeant
15th Bn, Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)

who died on
Saturday 24 April 1915. Age 30.

Additional information: NOK 1914, John McCulloch, Portsoy, Banffshire.
1901 Parents, John and Jane McCulloch residing at Birchbank, Richmond Rd., Huntly.

Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 18 - 24 - 26 - 30.

 

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JAMES STEPHEN
( b Cairnie, e Valcartier, Quebec 23 Sept 1914,
brother of Ptes Arthur & Robt Stephen, Gordons )

"This non commissioned officer's platoon officer was wounded when the platoon was a mile from its objective, whereupon he took charge & led it through. It had to wheel to the left to capture some guns, but by his grasp of the situation & determination the movement was successfully performed, though under heavy machine-gun fire at the time" (L.G. 15/11/18) )

21764
Sergeant
16th Bn., Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Awards: D C M

who died on
Monday 2 September 1918. Age 27.

Additional information: Son of George Stephen and Elizabeth Wilson Stephen, of 20, McVeagh St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: DOMINION CEMETERY, HENDECOURT-LES-CAGNICOURT, Pas-de-Calais, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. B. 7.

 

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Cpl Tony Cobban, 50th Battn., Canadian Infantry
( photo by kind permission of his
nephew, Alex Cobban, Bedford )

ANTHONY COBBAN
( b Huntly 31 Oct 1883, res Edmonton, Alberta, enlisted there 30 Dec 1915, sailed from Halifax, N,S. on S.S. Olympic, landed in France 18 Nov 1916, seriously injured at Arras 10 Aug 1918, discharged on medical grounds 11 June 1919 - invalid, died Aberdeen. Cpl Cobban was missing from CWGC and Canadian Rolls of Honour prior to 30 May 2008. The author's submission as a death resulting from war service between the qualifying dates accepted by CWGC and Canadian Military Authorities, May 2008 )

811562
Corporal
50th Bn., Canadian Infantry

who died on
17 January 1920. Age 36.

Additional information: Son of Anthony and Jane Cobban, of 5 Market Street, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: HUNTLY CEMETERY
N.B.: Recent research has shown that Corporal Cobban is buried here.

 

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DAVID MURRAY
( b Turriff, member of HQ Staff, DOW at No. 17 CCS, France

41635
Corporal
2nd Bde., Canadian Field Artillery

who died on
Tuesday 20 June 1916. Age 33.

Additional information: Son of William and Margaret Murray, of Forglen Villa, Queen St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Cemetery: LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Grave/Memorial Reference: VIII. B. 6A.

 

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JOHN ADAM
L/Cpl - Canadian Infantry on memorial
( From local sources - b 3 April 1875 at Craigward Huntly, son of
James and Isabella Mellis, fell in action 27 Sept 1918 age 43 )

served under an alias
as

PATRICK O'SHEA
( labourer, res Fort Steele BC, e 1916 at Vernon BC, KIA )

931733
Lance Corporal
54th Bn., Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)

who died on
Friday 27 September 1918. Age 43.

Additional information: Son of James and Isabella Adam ms Mellis of Craigward, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Brother of Mrs. Annie Mitchell.

Cemetery: BOURLON WOOD CEMETERY, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. A. 6.

Authors note: The link between John Adam and Patrick O'Shea has been verified during my research
by Veterans Affairs Canada and their records updated.
No reason known for use of alias or his declaring he had no living relations in 1916.

 

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JOHN SCOTT WATT
( b Huntly, watchmaker, e Vernon, B.C., 15 July 1915, KIA near Ypres)

463567
Private
3rd Bn., Canadian Pioneers

who died on
Friday 2 June 1916. Age 31.

Additional information: Son of John Watt, of Ellangowan, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 32.

 

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JAMES ALEXANDER BAIN
( b Birmingham, butcher, res Chatham, Ontario, e London, Ont. 9 June 1915, known as Eric to family,
died in a London Military Hospital of wounds received in action on the Somme )

602560
Private
7th Bn., Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment)

who died on
Friday 6 October 1916. Age 20.

Additional information: Son of George and Jemima Bain ms Robertson, late in Robieston, Huntly, Aberdeenshire

Cemetery: HUNTLY CEMETERY
Grave/Memorial Reference: F. 1899.

 

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JAMES BLACK
( b Huntly, e Winnipeg, Man. 12 Dec 1914, believed died in nearby hospital - Windsor district )

81073
Private
Canadian Forestry Corps

who died on
Saturday 1 Feb 1919. Age 34.

Additional information: Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Black, of Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: ENGLEFIELD GREEN CEMETERY, Surrey, England
Grave/Memorial Reference: 10. 799.

 

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GEORGE BOWIE
( b Enzie, Banffs., brother of Lt Henry Bowie, Black Watch, e 21 Jan 1915 at Calgary, Alberta )

434399
Private
50th Bn., Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment)

who died on
Friday 11 May 1917. Age 26.

Additional information: Son of George and Elsie Bowie, of 46, Bogie St., Huntly, Scotland.

Cemetery: VILLERS STATION CEMETERY, VILLERS-AU-BOIS, Pas-de-Calais, France
Grave/Memorial Reference: VII. B. 18.

 

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Pte Wm Collie, CEF

WILLIAM COLLIE
( b Mortlach, Canada March 1911, res & e Toronto 1616, landed France Dec 1916,
KIA at Avion, near Lens, left seven children )

681712
Private
75th Bn, Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)

who died on
Friday 8 June 1917. Age 38.

Additional information: Son of Alexander Collie, of Sandy Hillock, Dufftown, Banffshire, Scotland; husband of Agnes M. Collie, of 103, Cherry St., Toronto, Ontario.

Memorial: VIMY MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France.

 

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THOMAS CRAWFORD
( b Huntly, res Toronto, enlisted 1 Feb 1916 Toronto, KIA at Ypres )

139741
Private
60th Bn., Canadian Infantry

who died on
Saturday 12 August 1916. Age 27.

Additional information: NOK Son of Joseph and Elizabeth Crawford, 76 Argyle St; Toronto.

Cemetery: RAILWAY DUGOUTS BURIAL GROUND, Zillebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Grave/Memorial Reference: VI. I. 29.

 

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JOHN FARQUHARSON
( b Huntly 30 Jan 1881, e Valcartier, Quebec 22 Sept 1914 as John Cowie, KIA)

8083
Private
2nd Bn., Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)

who died on
Thursday 22 April 1915. Age 34.

Additional information: Son of Margaret Cowie, 27 Old Road, Huntly.

Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 10 - 18 - 26 - 28.

 

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JOHN ARTHUR GRAY
( b Huntly, res & e New Westminster B.C. 19 Jan 1916, KIA, brother of Sgt Robt Gray MM, 1st Gordons )

790419
Private
47th Bn., Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario Regiment)

who died on
Saturday 5 May 1917. Age 24.

Additional information: Son of Mr and Mrs (Mary) Gray, 3 Milne's Buildings, Church St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: VIMY MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France.

 

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JAMES GRANT
( b Cairney, e Winnipeg Ont. 19 April 1915

622888
Private
27th Bn., Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)

who died on
Saturday 16 September 1916. Age 27.

Additional information: Son of Alexander and Helen Grant, of Milton of Cairborrow, Cairney, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Cemetery: CONTAY BRITISH CEMETERY, CONTAY, Somme, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: II. B. 11.

 

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ALEXANDER GREEN
( b Huntly, e Winnipeg Man. 16 June 1917, died No. 10 Gen Hospital, Rouen - influenza,
1918 - son of Mr & Mrs Green, Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, formerly of Huntly )

2147529
Private
Fort Garry Horse

who died on
Tuesday 5 November 1918. Age 32.

Additional information: Son of Alexander and Margaret Green, of Huntly, Scotland; husband of Isabella Buchan Green, of 963, Cloverdale Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia.

Cemetery: ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN, Seine-Maritime, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: S. II. Y. 16.

 

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GEORGE JAMES JESSIMAN
( b Huntly,
to Canada 1912, worked in CPR office, res & e Winnipeg Man. 25 Oct 1914, KIA )

71168
Private (Signaller)
27th Bn., Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)

who died on
Friday 15 September 1916. Age 26.

Additional information: Son of James and Jane Grant Jessiman, of Muir of Kinnoir, Huntly, Scotland.

Memorial: VIMY MEMORIAL , Pas de Calais, France.

 

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ALEXANDER LAW
( b Huntly,
res Pilot Mound, Man., e Winnipeg Man. 3 Nov 1915, KIA )

186176
Private
8th Bn., Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)

who died on
Friday 13 April 1917. Age 22.

Additional information: Son of Elspeth Law, of Ennetswell Cottage, Kinnoir, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and the late John Law.

Memorial: VIMY MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France.

 

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Pte John W Robertson, CEF

JOHN WHYTE ROBERTSON
( b Huntly, e Montreal, Quebec 20 Sept 1915, DOW at CCS )

132629
Private
13th Bn., Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment)

who died on
Friday 15 February 1918. Age 25.

Additional information: Son of James and Margaret Robertson ms Whyte, 26 Littlejohn St., Huntly. NOK 1915 - Hilda Oliver Robertson, wife, 10- 4 Cartier St., Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Cemetery: BARLIN COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Pas de Calais, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: III. E. 21.

 

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GEORGE ALEXANDER. ROGERS
( b Huntly, Roger on memorial,
e Winnipeg Man. 30 Dec 1914, KIA )

420784
Private
16th Bn., Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)

Saturday 5 August 1916. Age 25.

Additional information: Son of Mrs Morrison, 34 Princes St, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Cemetery: LARCH WOOD (RAILWAY CUTTING) CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Grave/Memorial Reference: IV. G. 10.

 

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GEORGE SHAND
( b Huntly, e London, Ont. 13 July 1915 )

602690
Private
10th Bn., Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment)

who died on
Tuesday 26 September 1916. Age 27.

Additional information: NOK 1915 - William Shand, father, Insch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Memorial: VIMY MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France.

 

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ALEXANDER COULL
( b Huntly, served in South African War, died Durban - Malaria )

D/314
Quartermaster Sergeant
South African Pioneers

who died on
Thursday 24 January 1918. Age 38.

Additional information: Son of William and Elizabeth Coull ms Robertson, Newton Croft, Drumblade.

Cemetery: DURBAN (STELLAWOOD) CEMETERY, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa.
Grave/Memorial Reference: F. 58.

 

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THOMAS ALEXANDER MURRAY
( b Huntly, KIA - Menin Road, Ypres )

3775
Lance Sergeant
"C" Coy. 3rd Regt., South African Infantry

who died on
Thursday 20 September 1917. Age 39.

Additional information: Son of the late Thomas and Mary Murray, of Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 15 - 16 and 16A.

 

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JAMES GIBB ALLAN
(b Huntly, father - late farmer in Keillenknowes, KIA )

600
Private
4th Regt., South African Infantry

who died on
Tuesday 11 July 1916. Age 35.

Additional information: Son of William Watt Allan and Elizabeth Jane Allan ms Gibb, of 14, Queen St., Woodside, Aberdeen, Scotland.

Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 4 C.

 

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GEORGE ALEXANDER DEMPSTER
(attended Gordon Schools, Huntly, Wellington to London 16 May 1918 - 37th Reinforcements Specialists Company, DOW )

71101
Private
1st Bn, Otago Regiment, N.Z.E.F.

who died on
Tuesday 8 October 1918

Additional information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Dempster, of 87, St. David St., Dunedin, New Zealand.

Cemetery: FLESQUIERES HILL BRITISH CEMETERY, Nord, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: IV. A. 19.

 

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Pte Wm Mitchell Reid, South African Infantry
** (see note at foot of page)

WILLIAM MITCHELL REID
( b New York, school teacher res Dundee S.A., e SAI Aug 1914, landed in France Dec 1916, DOW at No 6 Stationary Hospital, Frevent)

8930
Private
2nd Regt., South African Infantry

who died on
Wednesday 3 January 1917. Age 28.

Additional information: Son of George Reid, 50 Gordon St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: ST. HILAIRE CEMETERY, FREVENT
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. G. 5.

 

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RODNEY WILSON
( b Huntly, 18 years in S.A. , served throughout the S.A. War, attd. Cape Mounted Police,
d Woking Military Hospital - Influenza )

20820
Corporal
1st Regt., South African Infantry

who died on
21 October 1918. Age 40.

Additional information: Son of John and Anna Thorburn Wilson. Born at Castle Park, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY, Surrey, England.
Grave/Memorial Reference: VII. C. 3.

 

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William F. F. Taylor
( b Huntly, to USA 1911, e New York, landed in France Aug 1917, served time with Geo Mellis & Son, Huntly,
KIA - shellburst, struck by shrapnel while diging new gun pit in front of Montdidier. From US records, not CWGC )

Sergeant
U.S. Army
7th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Division

who died on
Thursday 2 May 1918. Age 26.

Additional information: Son of Robert and Isabella Taylor ms Forbes, 45 High St., Alloa. Late cattleman at Cocklarachy, Drumblade. Grandson of Francis Forbes, 27 George St., Huntly.

Cemetery: Somme American Cemetery, Bony, Aisne, France
Buried at: Plot C Row 10 Grave 1

 

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1939-1945

WW2 names WW2 names

The two WW2 panels were unveiled on Sunday 13th June 1948 by Major General D N Wimberley
former Commander of the 51st Highland Division.

Casualties listed on Huntly War Memorial 1939 - 1947

 

1939 - 1 casualty
1940 - 7 casualties
1941 - 6 casualties
1942 - 4 casualties
1943 - 5 casualties
1944- 11 casualties
1945- 8 casualties
1946- 0 casualties
1947- 1 casualty

Total casualties = 42

 

 

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ROBERT BAIN
( b Huntly, died at sea, ship sunk whilst at anchor in Scapa Flow by U47, 833 lost )

P/SSX 27567
Ordinary Seaman
H.M.S. Royal Oak, Royal Navy

who died on
Saturday 14 October 1939. Age 18.

Additional information: Son of Robert and Helen Bain.

Memorial: PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Southsea, Hampshire.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 33, Column 3.

 

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WILLIAM ANDERSON BEANGE
( b Aberdeenshire, res Huntly, worked for Geo Mellis & Son, died of illness )

2875019
Serjeant
9th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Tuesday 13 August 1940. Age 26.

Additional information: Son of James and Isabella Beange 13 Yule Sq., Huntly; husband of Isla Beange ms Pirie. Married 1940.

Cemetery: HUNTLY CEMETERY, Aberdeenshire
Grave/Memorial Reference: Sec. J. Grave 1362.

 

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WILLIAM BONNER
( b St Nicholas, Aberdeen, AB HMS Suffolk July 1940,
misssing presumed killed when ship bombed at sea )

P/JX 143033
Able Seaman
H.M.S. Puckeridge, Royal Navy

who died on
Saturday 13 December 1941. Age 32.

Additional information: Son of William and Davidina Bonner 14 Bleachfield St., Huntly ; husband of Gwendoline Bonner, of Lewisham, London.

Memorial: PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Southsea, Hampshire.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 47, Column 2.

 

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JOHN CAMERON
( Lost at sea on MV Amerika, in convoy HX-234, Halifax, Nova Scotia - Liverpol,
vessel sunk by U-306 south of Greenland )

1816240
Gunner
4 Maritime Regt., Royal Artillery

Thursday 22 April 1943. Age 22.

Additional information: last abode - 3 Milne's Buildings, Church St., Huntly

Memorial: PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Italy.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 84, Column 3.

 

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PETER CAMERON
( b Aberdeenshire, in RE July 1940, died of injuries -
motor cycle accident whilst on duty )

2010726
Lance Serjeant
263 Army Field Coy., Royal Engineers

who died on
Wednesday 17 March 1943. Age 26.

Additional information: Son of Peter Cameron and of Margaret Cameron (nee Ross), of 8 Park St. North, Huntly.

Cemetery: HUNTLY CEMETERY, Aberdeenshire
Grave/Memorial Reference: Sec. D. Grave 206.

 

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JOHN COLIN CAMERON
( b Huntly, killed in air accident )

1558772
Leading Aircraftman
160 Sqdn., Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

who died on
Friday 9 June 1944. Age 24.

Additional information: Son of John Cameron and of Christina Cameron (nee Cameron), of 46 Bogie St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: COLOMBO (LIVERAMENTU) CEMETERY, Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
Grave/Memorial Reference: 3. G. 1.

 

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GEORGE FALCONER CHRISTIE
( b Aberdeen )

2879428
Private
Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Tuesday 11 June 1940. Age 30.

Additional information: Son of Peter and Jessie Christie; husband of Helen Christie, of Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

ST. VALERY-EN-CAUX FRANCO-BRITISH CEMETERY, Seine-Maritime, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: D, 25.

 

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IAN COBBAN
( b Aberdeenshire, despatch rider, KIA by land mine )

2877718
Corporal
6th Bn, Gordon Highlanders
Awards: Mentioned in Despatches

who died on
Tuesday 7 March 1944. Age 23.

Additional information: Son of Bella Cobban, of Huntly, Aberdeenshire; husband of Donella Cobban, of Huntly.

Cemetery: BEACH HEAD WAR CEMETERY, ANZIO, Italy.
Grave/Memorial Reference: VI. F. 12.

 

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ALBERT JOHN CRAIG
( b Aberdeenshire, res Huntly, KIA )

2873976
Warrant Officer Class II (C.S.M.)
Gordon Highlanders - No. 9, Commando

who died on
Sunday 19 March 1944. Age 32.

Additional information: Son of John and Helen B. Craig, of Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: CASSINO MEMORIAL, Italy.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 11.

 

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CHARLES THEODORE DUFTON
( b Huntly, Coastal Command, Wellington IC, HD-R brought down by flak over Oostende )

42820
Pilot Officer (Pilot)
38 Sqdn., Royal Air Force

who died on
Wednesday 11 September 1940. Age 29.

Additional information: Son of Alexander and Isabella Dufton, of Huntly, Aberdeenshire. B.A.(Cantab.).

Cemetery: OOSTENDE NEW COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Ooostende, Belgium.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Plot 9. Row 3. Grave 55.

 

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WILLIAM FETTES
( b Aberdeenshire, KIA )

2372119
Lance Corporal
6th Airborne Div. Sigs., Royal Corps of Signals

who died on
Saturday 24 March 1945. Age 23.

Additional information: Son of Robert Smith Fettes and Jannat Lamb Fettes, of 17 New Rd., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY, Kleve, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
Grave/Memorial Reference: 39. C. 5.

 

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ALBERT FORSYTH
( b Aberdeenshire, res Huntly, KIA - Battle of Singapore )

2876402
Corporal
2nd Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
26 January 1942. Age 26.

Additional information: NOK - 13 Torrry Rd., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: SINGAPORE MEMORIAL, Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Column 77.

 

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MAURICE BREMNER FORSYTH
( b Huntly, ground crew Fleet Air Air, lost when HMS Glorious sunk by
German battleships Gneisenau and Scharnhorst off Norway )

526276
Aircraftman 1st Class
802 Sqdn., Royal Air Force

who died on
Saturday 8 June 1940. Age 23.

Additional information: Son of James and Christina Forsyth, of Cobairdy, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL, Surrey, England.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 25.

 

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GEORGE GATHERER
( b Aberdeenshire, KIA )

2875192
Private
8th Bn., Royal Scots

who died on
Friday 15 September 1944. Age 31.

Additional information: Son of Adam and Jane Duncan Gatherer, 1 Market St., Huntly; husband of Margaret Gibson Gatherer, of 97 Bristol St., Alloa, Clackmannanshire.

Cemetery: KASTERLEE WAR CEMETERY, Kasterlee, Belgium
Grave/Memorial Reference: I.B.5.

 

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Wm J A Gibb, RAFVR

WILLIAM J A GIBB
( b Banffshire, 10 years reporter at Huntly Express, Lancaster RF-121 lost on raid on Hamburg,
based RAF Skellingthorpe, Lincs )

187911
Flying Officer (Nav.)
61 Sqdn., Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

who died on
Monday 9 April 1945. Age 28.

Additional information: Son of William Gibb, and of Elizabeth Gibb, of George St. Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: BECKLINGEN WAR CEMETERY, Soltau, Niedersachsen, Germany.
Grave/Memorial Reference: 17. D. 12.

 

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ALEXANDER GEORGE GILL
( b Bogton, Lhanbryde, RAF - Bomber Command, Anson I R9584 ZT-J from RAF Lossiemouth
crashed into high ground in Glen Avon, near Tomintoul. Believed due to starboard engine failure.)

89587
Pilot Officer (Obs.)
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

who died on
Thursday 7 August 1941. Age 27
.

Additional information: Husband of Annabelle Gill ms Mitchell. Lived at 18 Yule Square, Huntly and Bogton, Lhanbryde.

Cemetery: ELGIN NEW CEMETERY, Morayshire.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Sec. H. South Div. Grave 36.

 

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CHARLES GEORGE GORDON
( res Huntly, in Gordons July 1940 )

2877418
Serjeant
2nd Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Sunday 29 April 1945. Age 26.

Additional information: Son of John Gordon and of Jane D. Gordon (nee McPherson), of 16 Yule Square, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: HAMBURG CEMETERY, Hamburg, Germany.
Grave/Memorial Reference: 3A. A1. 4.

 

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GEORGE WALKER GORDON
( b Aberdeen, in Gordons July 1940 )

2875575
Serjeant
2nd Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Thursday 2 October 1941. Age 25.

Additional information: Son of William Gordon and of Jane Gordon (nee Walker), of 36 Torry St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: SUEZ WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, Suez, Egypt.
Grave/Memorial Reference: 1. C. 9.

 

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DOUGLAS HARRY MOSTYN HOOPS
( b Aberdeen )

7946348
Trooper
H.Q. Sqn., 2nd Lothians and Border Horse, Royal Armoured Corps

who died on
Sunday 21 February 1943. Age 20.

Additional information: Son of Douglas Evans Mostyn Hoops and Edith Amelia Mostyn Hoops, of Castle St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire. A.R.C.M.

Memorial: MEDJEZ-EL-BAB MEMORIAL, Tunisia.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Face 5.

 

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ROBERT H. R. JAMIESON
( res Huntly, postman at Huntly, territorial, BEF at Dunkirk, Cpl July 1940 Church St., KIA )

2875812
Serjeant
5/7th Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Thursday 17 August 1944. Age 29.

Additional information: Son of Robert and Cathrine Jamieson, of Huntly, Aberdeenshire; husband of Mary Angus Jamieson, of 1 New Rd., Huntly.

Cemetery: ST. DESIR WAR CEMETERY, Calvados, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: III. E. 2.

 

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JAMES JOHNSTON
( b Marnoch, HMS Hood sunk in Denmark Strait by German battleship Bismarck, 1415 lost, 3 survivors )

P/SSX 21864
Able Seaman
H.M.S. Hood, Royal Navy

who died on
Saturday 24 May 1941. Age 25.

Additional information: Son of Henry James Johnston and Mary Lawrence Johnston, of Harthill, Keig, Whitehouse, Aberdeenshire. Late of Gibston, Huntly.

Memorial: PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Southsea, Hampshire.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 48, Column 2.

 

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Frank Knight

FRANK R. KNIGHT
( b Aberdeen, res Huntly, e 1929, CSM on memorial, in Gordons July 1940, POW - Burma Railway,
died at Hendato POW Camp, Thailand, cause of death - Cholera )

2874564
Serjeant
2nd Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Tuesday 10 August 1943, Age 32.

Additional information: Res 15 Yule Square, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY, Thailand.
Grave/Memorial Reference: 2. P. 43.

 

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JAMES LYON
( b Huntly, RAF-Transport Command )

1821237
Aircraftman 1st Class
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

who died on
Sunday 19 November 1944. Age 27.

Additional information: Son of James and Jane Lyon, of Huntly.

Cemetery: HUNTLY CEMETERY, Aberdeenshire.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Sec. O. Grave 1677.

 

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GEORGE MASON
( b Aberdeen, res Huntly, in Gordons 1940 )

2878680
Private
1st Bn., Gordon Highlanders

Saturday 17 June 1944. Age 23.

Additional information: NOK - 5 Park St. North, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: HERMANVILLE WAR CEMETERY, Normandy, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: 1. U. 16.

 

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STEPHEN McKAY
( b Aberdeenshire, res Huntly, Steve McKay in Gordons Aug 1940, posted to Corps of Military Police 5 September 1941.
Killed whilst on motor cycle patrol at Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan, Malaya )

2875660
Lance Corporal
2nd Bn., Gordon Highlanders, attd., Corps of Military Police

who died on
Sunday 11 January 1942. Age 27.

Additional information: Res 36 Old Rd., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: TAIPING WAR CEMETERY, Taiping, Perak, Malaysia.
Grave/Memorial Reference: 1. H. 11.

 

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HARRY McLEOD
( b Aberdeenshire, died at sea, POW - Rakuyo Maru sunk by US submarine, 1159 POWs lost )

2875021
Private
2nd Bn., Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Tuesday 12 Sept 1944. Age 32.

Additional information: Son of Mrs Young, 2 Mill Rd., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: SINGAPORE MEMORIAL, Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Column 79.

 

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JAMES McPHEE
( b Aberdeenshire, res Huntly, e Nov 1939, KIA )

2758447
Private
4th Bn., Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)

who died on
Sunday 30 June 1940. Age 30.

Additional information: 1940 - Wife residing at 20 Church St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Grave/Memorial Reference: 69. B. 17.
Cemetery: ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France.

 

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ALFRED COUTTS MELDRUM
( b Huntly, res Stanhope Victoria, Lark Force Rabaul, died at sea,
POW - Montevideo Maru sunk by US submarine, 1050 Australian POWs lost )

VX29726
Private
A.I.F. 2/22 Bn., Australian Infantry

who died on
Saturday 1 July 1944. Age 38.

Additional information: Son of John and Elspeth Meldrum, of Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Husband of Margaret Meldrum.

Memorial: RABAUL MEMORIAL, Papua New Guinea.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 25.

 

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JOHN ALEXANDER MILNE
( b Aberdeenshire - Huntly, named on Ythanwells memorial )

2880678
Trooper
116th (9th Bn. The Gordon Highlanders) Regt., Royal Armoured Corps

who died on
Tuesday 29 May 1945. Age 26.

Additional information: Son of Peter and Elsie Milne, of Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: RANGOON WAR CEMETERY
Grave/Memorial Reference: 3. D. 13.

 

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FREDERICK ROSE MITCHELL
( b Huntly, HMS
Hood sunk in Denmark Strait by German battleship Bismarck, 1415 lost, 3 survivors )

P/JX 196611
Able Seaman
H.M.S. Hood, Royal Navy

who died on
Saturday 24 May 1941. Age 24.

Additional information: Son of James and Elizabeth Mitchell, of Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 48, Column 3.

 

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HUDSON TAYLOR MITCHELL
( b Aberdeenshire, died at sea )

2870283
Private
53 Coy., Aux. Mil., Pioneer Corps

who died on
Monday 17 June 1940. Age 35.

Additional information: Son of Robert and Agnes Mitchell.

Memorial: DUNKIRK MEMORIAL, Nord, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Column 153.

 

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LANCELOT ROBERT GEORGE MITCHELL
( b Huntly, RAF - Fighter Command, Hurricane I V7254, believed crashed in sea )

70469
Flying Officer
257 Sqdn., Royal Air Force

who died on
Saturday 7 September 1940. Age 24.

Additional information: Son of Robert George and Elizabeth Sinclair Mitchell, of Keith, Banffshire.

Memorial: RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL, Surrey, England.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 6.

 

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THOMAS MURDOCH
( Tommy, b Aberdeenshire, res Huntly, millwright, formerly Gordon Highlanders,
d Ireland in an accident whilst on duty )

2882270
Private
Royal Army Ordnance Corps

who died on
Thursday 26 March 1942. Age 21.

Additional information: Son of Thomas and Jessie F. Murdoch, of 44 Bleachfield St., Huntly.

Cemetery: HUNTLY CEMETERY, Aberdeenshire.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Sec. W. Grave 919.

 

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JOHN BEATON ROBERTSON
( b Aberdeen, RAF - Bomber Command, Anson I DJ106 from RAF Kinloss on navigation
training excercise crashed near the summit of Ben Macdui )

1023142
Sergeant (W.Op./Air Gnr.)
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

who died on
Friday 21 August 1942. Age 29.

Additional information: Son of Andrew Summers Robertson and Annie Robertson; husband of Bella Robertson, of Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: KINLOSS ABBEY BURIAL GROUND, Kinloss, Morayshire.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Grave 38. Row B.

 

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WILLIAM SHAND ROBERTSON
( b Aberdeenshire, KIA )

2701131
Guardsman
2nd Bn., Scots Guards

who died on
Saturday 15 July 1944. Age 21.

Additional information: Son of John W. and Jeannie Robertson, of 33 West Park St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: AREZZO WAR CEMETERY, Arezzo, Italy.
Grave/Memorial Reference: IV. B. 25.

 

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CHARLES ANTHONY ROSE
( native of Newcasle upon Tyne, gunner-driver-operator, DOW)

4453324
Gunner
65 Field Regt., Royal Artillery

who died on
Saturday 31 March 1945. Age 24.

Additional information: Son of Charles and Mildred Rose; husband of Annie Adam Rose, of 48 Princes St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: RAVENNA WAR CEMETERY, Ravenna, Italy.
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. A. 19.

 

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RONALD GORDON ROSS
( b Aberdeen, DOW )

14689675
Private
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

who died on
Saturday 1 July 1944. Age 19.

Additional information: Son of George and Mary Ross, of 43 King St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, DOUVRES, Normandy, France.
Grave/Memorial Reference: V. G. 4.

 

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HORACE CHARLES SALT
( b & res Huntly, in RAF July 1940, RAF - Bomber Command, Wellington 1C R1155 from RAF Lossiemouth
crashed into sea on a night bombing training exercise over Moray Firth )

947364
Sergeant
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

who died on
Tuesday 25 March 1941. Age 22.

Additional information: Son of Mrs. E. M. Salt, of Glenellan Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Memorial: RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL, Surrey, England.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 51.

 

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GEORGE SMITH
( res Huntly, L/Cpl in RE July 1940 )

2077859
Serjeant
274 Field Coy., Royal Engineers

who died on
Tuesday 6 April 1943. Age 26.

Additional information: Son of Alex and Isobella Smith 51 Old Rd., Huntly; husband of Helen Smith. of Lerwick. Zetland.

Memorial: MEDJEZ-EL-BAB MEMORIAL, Tunisia.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Face 10.

 

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WILLIAM TAYLOR
( b Banffshire )

14364414
Private
5th Bn., Seaforth Highlanders

who died on
Sunday 1 August 1943. Age 29.

Additional information: Son of Peter and Maggie Jane Taylor, of Huntly, Aberdeenshire. Husband of the late Helena Margaret Rhind.

Cemetery: CATANIA WAR CEMETERY, SICILY
Grave/Memorial Reference: IV. G. 23.

 

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JAMES R THOMSON
( b Aberdeenshire )

2882825
Private
5th Bn, Gordon Highlanders

who died on
Friday 9 March 1945. Age 26.

Additional information: Son of James and Elenor Thomson, of Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: PRAGUE WAR CEMETERY
Grave/Memorial Reference: IV. B. 7.

 

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ALEXANDER GORDON WILKIE
( Sandy, only son, b Glasgow, res Huntly, in Gordon Highlanders Aug 1940 )

2878156
Lance Corporal
Corps of Military Police

who died on
Wednesday 7 November 1945

Additional information: Son of the late Alexander and Mrs Wilkie, 26 Nelson St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Cemetery: RAMLEH WAR CEMETERY, Ramleh, Israel.
Grave/Memorial Reference: 7. C. 17.

 

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ELIZABETH MACDONALD THOMSON
( b Huntly, Matron Q.A.I.M.S., believed enlisted 1922, trained Edinburgh R. I. 1913-1917,
served in WW1, died in Military Hospital at Brecknock, Wales
)

208021
Senior Sister
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service

who died on
Monday 10 December 1945. Age 57.

Additional information: Daughter of John M. Thomson, tailor, and of Jane Thomson (nee Sutherland). of 54 George St., Huntly.

Cemetery: HUNTLY CEMETERY
Grave/Memorial Reference: Sec. P. Grave 1700.

 

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An unknown soldier's grave, L'Herbaudiere, Noirmoutier, France

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