FRANCIS BUSH BLACKMAN - S\41034 Lance Corporal
'D' Coy. 1/7th Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Formerly 4809 A.&. S.H.
BORN: About 1891
P.O.B: Edinburgh, St. Cuthberts.
ENLISTED: Stirling.
PARENTS: Mr. Bush and Mrs. Beatrice C. Blackman,
Wellpark Terrace, Kerr Street, Kirkintilloch.
Killed in action 20th July 1918
INTERRED - La Neuville - Aux Larris Militare Cemetery, Marne, France.
REF - B. 6.
Kirkintilloch Herald 4th September 1918
The many friends of Pte. Frank Blackman, Black watch, the well known
Kirkintilloch violinist, have been in a state of anxiety during the past
few weeks as to the fate that has overtaken him. word came three weeks ago
through a Falkirk man that he had been "knocked out," and subsequent
inquiries have brought to hand a chaplain's letter in which it is stated
that Pte. Blackman was wounded in the neck and is missing. Frank Blackman
is best known locally as the conductor of the Pavilion Picture House orchestra,
and before enlisting he was a clerk in the Kirkintilloch office of the National
Bank. His parents reside in Kerr Street.
ROBERT BLAIR - 303275 Corporal
1\8th Battalion A.&.S.H.
BORN: About 1895.
P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.
ENLISTED: Kirkintilloch.
Killed in action 21st March 1918
COMMEMORATED - Poziers
Memorial, Somme, France. Panel 77 and 78.
Kirkintilloch Herald 4th September 1918
Word was received on Monday, that Private Robt. Blair, A.&.S.H.
who had been missing since the German push in March, had died in a war prisoners'
camp in Germany. Pte. Blair mobilised with the Territorials at the outbreak
of war, and had had a long service in France. While home on furlough recently,
he married a daughter of Mrs. Small, Campsie Road, whose son was killed
a few weeks ago. Another sister also lost her husband, Pte. Archie Graham,
in the war. Pte. Blair is the son of Pte. Chas. Blair, Freeland Place, who
was for some considerable time in France, but who is presently engaged in
harvest work in Ayrshire. A younger son is in the navy. Pte. Blair, who
was about 23 years of age, was employed in the Nickel Works before being
called up with the Territorials.
Note
Army records have rank as - Corporal.
JOHN DOUGLAS BLAKELY - 2nd Lieutenant
'E' Coy. 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders
BORN: About 1895
P.O.B: Saltcoats, Ayrshire, Scotland.
PARENTS: Mr. Robert and Mrs. Jean L.F.Blakely, 20 Kingsborough Gardens,
Glasgow.
GRANDFATHER: Rev. Dr. Blakely (Deceased)
Killed in action 9th April 1917
INTERRED - Cabaret
Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France.
REF - XVIII. K. 9.
Kirkintilloch Herald 25th April 1917
A third grandson of the late Rev. Dr. Blakely, formerly of the Original
Secession Church, Kirkintilloch has been killed in the war in the person
of 2nd Lieut. John Douglas Blakely, Gordon Highlanders. He is the only son
of Mr. and Mrs. Blakely, Kingsborough Gardens, Glasgow, formerly of Saltcoats,
where Mr. Blakely was Provost for a time. Dr. Blakely, Kirkintilloch, is
an uncle, while his mother is a sister of Mr. A.F. Wallace. Lieut. Blakely
was educated at Ardrossan and Glasgow Academies, and afterwards at the West
of Scotland Agricultural College, where he distinguished himself as a medallist.
WILLIAM THOMPSON BLAKELY - S\113514 Private
7th Battalion Cameron Highlanders
BORN: About 1893.
P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.
ENLISTED: Glasgow
PARENTS: Dr. Wm. T. Blakely M.B., C.M., and Mrs. Jane Clark Orr
Blakely,
Oxford House, Kirkintilloch.
Killed in action 17th August 1916 - France
COMMEMORATED - Thiepval
Memorial, Somme, France. - Pier and Face 15B.
Kirkintilloch Herald 13th October 1915
Private William Blakely, Cameron Highlanders, who was wounded in the
fighting in France on 25th September, arrived home in Kirkintilloch yesterday.
He is making satisfactory recovery from his wounds.
Kirkintilloch Herald 30th August 1916
Dr. Blakely, Oxford House, Kirkintilloch, received word on Friday night
that his younger son, Private W. B. Blakely, 7th Cameron Highlanders, had
ben killed in France. One letter was from a companion , who stated he had
been shot through the head, and died instantly, and that he had attended
his burial; while another comrade sent home a few cards, letters , and other
articles which had been found in his pockets. Private Blakely early answered
the call of his country and the promptings of his conscience. He was on
holiday in Elie when war broke out, and having been a member of the Officers
Training Corps, he determined to go at once. At first he thought of a commission,
but there was some delay over the matter, and he enlisted as a private in
the 7th Cameron Highlanders, not without difficulty, owing to his eyesight,
for the military authorities were more particular then than they are now.
His persistence succeeded, and within a month from the outbreak of war he
was training at Inverness. After being in various training camps in England,
he went to France in July of last year. He took part in the fighting at
Loos, where the Camerons fared so disastrously, and was wounded in September.
He was in hospital for some time, and then came home to Kirkintilloch during
his period of convalescence. It has been frequently said that anyone who
had been in the fighting in France and had come home had no desire to go
back. That was not true in Private Blakely's case, as he was anxious to
return to his sphere of duty, fully realising the possibilities it entailed.
He returned to France shortly after the new year, and came unscathed through
the fighting till 17th August, when he made the supreme sacrifice. He was
twenty-three years of age, well known to and greatly beloved by a large
circle of friends. Before enlisting he was in the office of the Linen Thread
Company, Glasgow. His only brother, Jack Blakely, is also in the army, being
engaged in the Motor Transport division. The sympathy of the community has
been profoundly directed to Dr. and Mrs. Blakely and family in their hour
of bereavement. Private Blakely, it might be stated, was a cousin to Dr.
Miller, the local medical officer of health.
Note
The Kirkintilloch Herald gives the name
as William B. Blakely
JOHN BOLTON - 1464 Sergeant
'B' Coy. 1\9th Battalion A. &.S.H.
BORN: About 1893
P.O.B: Partick, Glasgow.
ENLISTED: Kirkintilloch.
PARENTS: Mr. Andrew S. and Mrs Sarah Gemmell Bolton,
Heathbank, Heath Ave, Lenzie.
Died of wounds 16th December 1915 - Flanders
INTERRED - Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West Vlaanderen,
Belgium.
REF - IV. A. 21.
Kirkintilloch Herald 29th December 1915
As briefly reported in our last issue, Sergt. John Bolton of "B"
Coy., 9th A.&.S.H., has been killed in Flanders. Sergt. Bolton was the
oldest son of Mr. A. S. Bolton, Heathbank, Lenzie, and went out to France
with County territorials in February of last year. At the time of mobilisation
he was in the employment of Messrs. Andrews & Cameron, engineers, Kirkintilloch.
He was wounded in March of last year, after being six weeks out, and was
sent home to Stobhill Hospital, where he remained for several months, going
out again in September. He was wounded on 13th December by shrapnel in various
parts of the body. He was taken to the clearing station, but he only lived
three days, succumbing to his injuries on 16th December. In letters of sympathy
received by his parents, his officers speak very highly of Sergt. Bolton,
who had proved himself a most efficient non- commissioned officer. At the
morning service in Lenzie U. F. Church, when preaching from the words, "Neither
count I my life dear unto me" (Acts xx., 24), the Rev. W. Purves Boyes
referred to those who had made the great sacrifice, and in closing paid
a brief tribute to the memory of Sergeant Bolton. What, he asked, are the
issues of such a sacrifice?, I might speak to you of the certainty for such
of an ampler life in another world, but I am not thinking of the other world,
but of this. I might quote the words, "One crowded hour of glorious
bliss is worth an age without a name"; but there is no question of
winning a name. These men never posed as heroes, or thought of themselves
as doing more than any man's duty when they went forth, before the days
of pressure and compulsion, of their own noble impulse. The issue is this:
that they have enriched the national life by their dying, more than even
the most brilliant of them could have enriched it had they lived. Among
such there has been numbered within the past week the first from our own
Roll of Honour. A more conscientious, Christian lad than John Bolton it
would have been difficult to find. I have had the privilege of reading a
bundle of letters bearing testimony to his ability as a soldier from those
competent to do so. But as his minister, I can speak today of his modest,
yet sincere, Christian character, his affectionate and thoughtful regard
for those nearest to him, and his sure persuasion that in going forth to
serve his country he was following the will of God. In a quiet grave across
the sea he has been laid to rest by loving hands, and a simple cross marks
the place where a very gallant Scottish lad laid down his life for his friends.
If he could speak to us today, would not his words, with those of so many
who have made the same sacrifice, be the words of Homer, "For our country
'tis a bliss to die"?
DANIEL BOYLE - 22285 Private
1st Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers
BORN: About 1879.
P.O.B: Paisley.
ENLISTED: Kirkintilloch.
PARENTS: Mr. Peter and Mrs. Bridget Boyle, Kirkintilloch.
COUSIN: Mrs. Meechan,
28 West High Street, Kirkintilloch
Died of wounds 24th April 1917
INTERRED - Estaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.
REF - XIX. H. 2.
Kirkintilloch Herald 25th April 1917
Mrs Meechan, 28West High Street, has received word that her cousin,
Pte Daniel Boyle, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, has been seriously wounded in
the arm, which has had to be amputated. He is in a general hospital in France.
Pte. Boyle resided with his cousin, and was employed as a miner at Auchengeich
Colliery.
Kirkintilloch Herald 2nd May 1917
Private Daniel Boyle, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, who was reported last
week to have been wounded, and to have had his arm amputated, has died in
consequence of his injuries. He resided with his cousin, Mrs. Meechan, West
High Street, and before enlisting was employed as a miner at Auchengeich
Colliery. His death took place on 24th inst., and he was buried next day
with full military honours. He was thirty-eight years of age.
Note
Army records have date of death as 23/4/17
and that he lived in Eastside, Kirkintilloch.
PATRICK BOYLE - 302824 Private
1\8th Battalion A.&.S.H.
BORN: About 1881.
P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.
ENLISTED: Kirkintilloch.
PARENTS: Mr. Michael
and Mrs. Bridget Docherty Boyle - Kirkintilloch.
Died from wounds 8th March 1917 - Perth#
INTERRED - Estaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.
REF - XXII. E. 5.
Kirkintilloch Herald 18th April 1917
Private Patrick Boyle, who, as reported in our issue of 28th March,
had been brought to hospital in Perth, suffering from gunshot wound, has
since died there. He was reported dangerously wounded at the time. He was
employed as a boatman with Messrs, J.&J. Hay, and sailed on the "Ceasar,"
residing with Mr. Jas. Canning, Hillhead. He was thirty-six years of age,
and enlisted shortly after the outbreak of war. He was over two years in
France and was once during that time home on furlough.
# Commonwealth War Graves Commision has
date of death as 7th March 1917
PATRICK BRAIDEN - 4\9640 Private
2nd Battalion A.&.S.H.
P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.
ENLISTED: Kirkintilloch.
SPOUSE: Mrs. Braiden,
8 Broadcroft, Kirkintilloch.
Killed in action 28th August 1916 - France
COMMEMORATED - Thiepval
Memorial, Somme, France, Pier and Face 15A. and 16C.
Kirkintilloch Herald 13th September 1916
Mrs. Braiden, residing at 8 Broadcroft, has received official intimation
that her husband, Private Patrick Braiden, 2nd A.&.S.H., is posted as
missing. Braiden enlisted about eighteen months ago, and has been for a
considerable time in France. In civil employment he was a miner at Auchingeich
Colliery.
JAMES BRANNAN - S\26305 Private
2nd Battalion A.&.S.H
BORN: Kirkintilloch.
ENLISTED: Stirling.
Killed in action 6th November 1918
INTERRED - Aulnoye
Communal Cemetery, Nord, France.
REF - A. 20.
NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE
TO DATE
PATRICK BRANNAN - 13851 Private
15th (Service) Battalion (1st Glasgow) Highland
Light Infantry
BORN: About 1895.
P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.
ENLISTED: Glasgow.
PARENTS: Mr. John
and Mrs. Bridget Brannan, Hillside Place, Kirkintilloch
Died at home 6th November 1915#
INTERRED - Auld Aisle Cemetery, Kirkintilloch, Dunbartonshire, Scotland.
REF - D. J. 9.
# Commonwealth War Gaves Commision give date of
death as 5th November 1915
NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE
TO DATE
ALEXANDER BREBNER - 424088 Private
"D" Coy, 5th Battalion 1st Canadians
- Formerly 45th Btn. Brandon, Manatoba.#
BORN: About 1887.
PARENTS: Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Elizabeth Smith Brebner, Ledgate, Kirkintilloch.
Killed in action 17th July 1917 - Loos, France.
INTERRED - Loos British
Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.
REF - II. A. 8.
Kirkintilloch Herald 25th July 1917
Mr. Thos. Brebner, signalman, residing at Ledgate, has received word
from a sergeant of the 5th Canadian Battalion that his son Pte. A. Brebner,
of that battalion, was killed in France on 16th inst. The writer, Sergt.
Morrison, says that he was buried in one of the Canadian cemeteries in France,
with full military honours. He adds that Pte. Brebner died a soldiers death,
and that the battalion mourns the death of an excellent soldier, and his
company that of a dear friend. Pte. Brebner emigrated to Canada ten years
ago, where he was engaged in farming; having followed an agricultural life
in the district before going abroad. This is the second son Mr. Brebner
has lost in the course of the war, a older son, Pte. Geo. W. Brebner, 42nd
Royal Highlanders (Canadians) having died in hospital in June of last year,
after undergoing an operation for appendicitis.
Kirkintilloch Herald 17th July 1917
IN MEMORIAM
BREBNER In loving memory of our dear sons,
Private George Weight Brebner,48th Canadian Highlanders,who
died
in No.2 Canadian Stationary Hospital,Boulogne,France 3rd June
1916,
aged 32 years;also Private Alexander Brebner,"D" Company,
5th Battalion, 1st Canadians,killed in action at Loos,France,
16th July,1917,aged 30 years.
They fought, but not for love of strife;
They struck but to defend;
They stood for Liberty and Truth,
Soldiers to the end
Inserted by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brebner, Belmont Terrace, Kirkintilloch.
Note
Information thanks toKeith R. Wood.
# Commonwealth War Graves Commission gives
unit as Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment).
GEORGE WEIGHT BREBNER - 192450 Private
42nd Royal Highlanders (Canadians) Toronto, Ontario.
Formerly 92nd Btn. AKA 48th Highlanders#
BORN: About 1883
PARENTS: Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Elizabeth Smith Brebner, Ledgate, Kirkintilloch.
Died in hospital of appendicitis 3rd June 1916
- Boulogne, France.
INTERRED - Boulogne
Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.
REF - VIII. A. 117.
Kirkintilloch Herald 28th June 1916
Mr. Thomas Brebner, signalman, Ledgate, has received word that his
eldest son, Private George W. Brebner, 42nd Royal Highlanders of Canada,
has died in hospital in France as a result of an operation for appendicitis.
Deceased, who was about 33 years of age, who while at home was a farm servant
with the late Mr. Bauchope, Birdston, about 12 years ago emigrated to Canada,
and settled down in Toronto as a cement pavor. He married a daughter of
the late Mrs. Duff, Kirkintilloch, and his widow and one child remain to
mourn his loss. he came over to France with the last Canadian contingent,
and went into the trenches in February. At that time the trenches were in
a most deplorable condition, the men standing over the knees in water and
mud. As a result Pte. Brebner had a severe attack of inflammation, afterwards
developing appendicitis. He went through an operation and was recovering
so satisfactorily that he was expected to be home in England in a few days.
He had a relapse, however, and a second operation was necessary, from which
he never recovered.
Notes
See report on the death, in action, of
his brother Alexander Brebner.
Intimation in Kirkintilloch Herald 17th
July 1917 gives regiment as 48th
According to reliable information from
Keith R. Wood. George joined 92nd 13/8/1915 and served in France from 15/3/1916
until his death
# Commonwealth War Graves Commission give
unit as 16th Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Manatoba Regiment)
ARCHIBALD GIBSON BROWN - Captain
1\9th (The Dunbartonshire) Battalion (Territorial)
A. &. S. H.
Killed in action 25th May 1915 - France
INTERRED - Birr Cross Roads Cemetery, Zillebeke, Ieper, West Vlaanderen,
Belgium
REF - V.A.6.
Kirkintilloch Herald 2nd June 1915
Major Brown, who as Captain A. G. Brown was in command of the Kirkintilloch
Territorials at the outbreak of the war, and who proceeded with them to
France, has had several narrow escapes. He has been slightly wounded on
four occasions, but never unfitted for action. On one occasion his clothes
were blown off his back. Major Brown is the only officer of the Battalion
who has been able to remain on the field throughout the fighting. Word was
received by Mrs. Brown on Sabbath evening that Major Brown was reported
missing since 25th May.
Note
Army records have rank as Captain.
CHARLES TOLME BROWN - 2nd Lieutenant
5th Battalion A.&.S.H.
BORN: About 1898.
PARENTS: Mr. Charles Tolme Brown and Mrs. Emma Haydon Brown.
Annfield Road, Partickhill, Glasgow. (Formerly
of Burnside, Lenzie)
Killed in action March 1917 - France
INTERRED - Highland Cemetery, Roclincourt, Pas de Calais, France.
REF - II. A. 15.
Kirkintilloch Herald 4th April 1917
FORMER LENZIE MAN KILLED
2nd - Lieut. C.T. Brown, A.&.S.H., younger son of Mr. C.T. Brown,
Annfield Road Partickhill (formerly of Burnside, Lenzie), has been killed
in action in France. He was a grandson of the late ex-Provost Geo. Brown,
Irvine. He was educated at Hillhead High School, and before being called
up he was in the employment of Messrs. Arthur & Co. (Limited), Queen
Street. He was 19 years of age.
DAVID BROWN - 38289 Private
17th Battalion Royal Scots
Died 22nd August 1918 - Caudry Hospital
INTERRED - Caudry British Cemetery, Nord, France.
REF - IV. A. 5.
Kirkintilloch Herald 8th January 1918
INFORMATION Wanted regarding Private D. BROWN, 38280, 17th Royal Scots,
who is said to have died as a prisoner of war in Caudry Hospital, on 22nd
August, 1918. Would anyone who can give information regarding Private Brown
communicate with Mrs. Brown 119 Cowgate, Kirkintilloch?
HUGH BROWN - 210408 Private
1/5th Battalion A.&.S.H.
BORN: About 1896.
P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.
ENLISTED: Kirkintilloch.
PARENTS: Hugh and
Elizabeth Brown, 2 Glasgow Road, Kirkintilloch#
Drowned at sea " Warilda" 3rd August
1918
COMMEMORATED - Hollybrook Memorial , Southampton, Hampshire, United
Kingdom.
Kirkintilloch Herald 14th August 1918
DEATH ON SERVICE
BROWN
Drowned on 4th August, 1918, by sinking of "Warilda"
Private Hugh Brown, 1\5th A.&.S.H., third son of Hugh and Elizabeth
Brown, aged 22 years. - 2 Glasgow Road, Kirkintilloch.
Could we, his parents, have clasped his hand,
The son we loved so well,
Or kissed his brow when death was near, And whispered,
"Dear Hugh, farewell"
Inserted by his Father, Mother, Sisters, and Brothers, and Brother
on active service.
Mrs. Brown,, residing at Campsie Road, received official intimation
on Wednesday that her son, Private Hugh Brown, A.&.S.H., had been drowned
in the sinking of the ambulance transport "Warlida," which was
torpedoed on its way over from France on Saturday, 3rd inst. Mrs. Brown
had word the previous week that two of her sons, Hugh and Neil, had been
wounded, but there were no particulars regarding Hugh. He was one of the
first dozen recruits to the new Army from Kirkintilloch, enlisting within
a month of the outbreak of war. He was for a time with the A.&.S. H.
in Palestine, and was subsequently transferred to France He had not had
leave for a period of two years. He was 22 years of age, and before enlisting
worked at Wester Gartshore Colliery. His brother Neil is in hospital in
France, while another brother, seriously wounded a considerable time ago,
has since been discharged from the Army.
Note
Army records have date of death as 3rd.
#Commonwealth War Graves Commision give
parents address as Campsie Road
JAMES CLELLAND BROWN - 42856 Private
27th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps
BORN: About 1896.
P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.
ENLISTED: Kirkintilloch.
FATHER: Mr Thomas
Brown, 13 Canal Street, Kirkintilloch.
Killed in action 29th September 1918 - France
INTERRED - Buttes New British Cemetery, Polygon Wood, Zonnebeke,
West Vlaanderen, Belgium.
REF - XIV. A. 15.
Kirkintilloch Herald 9th October 1918
Mr. Thos. Brown, 13 Canal Street, has been informed that his son, Pte.
Jas. Clelland Brown, R.A.M.C., was killed in France on 29th September. Private
Brown, who was employed as a baker in the Co-operative Society, enlisted
in the R.A.M.C. shortly after the outbreak of war, being at the time a member
of the local ambulance class, and was one of a number who volunteered for
service then. He was for a time engaged on hospital ships in the Mediterranean
and elsewhere, but was latterly transferred to the Field Ambulance in France.
He was about 22 years of age.
JOHN BROWN - O/9462 Private
62nd Coy., Royal Army Ordinance Corps.
P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.
ENLISTED: Hamilton.
Died 27th February 1917 - Salonika
INTERRED - Salonika
(Lembet Road) Military Cemetrey, Salonika, Greece.
REF - 895.
NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE
TO DATE
CHARLES BRYCE - 303100 Private
1\8th Battalion A.&.S.H.
BORN: About 1896.
ENLISTED: Kirkintilloch.
Killed in action 8th April 1917 - France#
INTERRED - Roclincourt Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France
REF - I. A. 21.
Kirkintilloch Herald 25th April 1917
A Waterside man has written home stating that Pte. Chas. Bryce, A.&S.H.,
residing at Hamburg, Waterside, has been killed in France on 8th inst. The
two were going over the parapet together when Bryce was shot through the
head, and fell back into the trench. So far no official word has been received.
He was 21 years of age, and was working as a miner at Woodilee Colliery
when he enlisted 28 months ago. He was for a time servant to a chaplain,
and had no call to go to France when he went. He was omitted from the draft,
but as his companions were going he resolved to go too, and had been there
for nine months. So far no official confirmation has been received.
Notes
Army records have date of death as 9/4/17
# Commonwealth War Graves Commission have
date as 9th.
ARCHIBALD URE BUCHANAN - 2nd Lieutenant(TP)
Gordon Highlanders (Attached to 1st Battalion)
BORN: About 1894.
PARENTS: Robert and Elizabeth Dunlop Gartshore.Buchanan, Olton,
Warwickshire, England.
Died of wounds 27th September 1915 - Poperinge
INTERRED - Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West Vlaanderin,Belgium
REF - I. A. 25.
Kirkintilloch Herald 13 October 1915.
DEATH
BUCHANAN - On the 27th ulto., of wounds received in action on
25th ulto., somewhere in France.
Second Lieutenant Archibald Ure Buchanan, 1st Gordon Highlanders,
son of Robert and Lizzie, Olton,
Warwickshire, and grandson of the late Archibald Buchanan, Scotsblair,
Kirkintilloch, aged 21 years.
Kirkintilloch Herald 13th October 1915
Lieutenant Archibald Ure Buchanan, 1st Gordon Highlanders, only son
of Mr. Robert Buchanan, one of the English representatives of the Lion Foundry
Company and a Kirkintilloch man, has died from wounds received in the fighting
in France. He was born in Dundee, and was twenty-one years of age. He was
educated at Camp Hill Grammar School, and before the war was articled to
a firm of chartered accountants. On the outbreak of war he went out with
the Warwickshire Yeomanry, and in May he received his commission in the
Gordon Highlanders, he being delighted to be with a Scottish regiment. In
the engagement at Hooge on the 25th ult. he received shrapnel wounds in
the shoulder and legs, and he died at Poperinghe on Tuesday, the 28th. He
was buried at the latter place, a cross being erected on the spot with his
name upon it. Lieutenant Buchanan was a finely built young fellow, being
6 feet 3 1/2 inches in height.
Notes
Not listed on Kirkintilloch War Memorial.
His maternal grandfather was Alexander
Gartshore, Draper, "Spring Villa", Waterside.
Army records give date of death as 28th.
A photograph was published in "The
Bulletin" on Friday October 15th 1915 under the heading
"Scotsmen whose names are added to
the Country's long roll of honour"
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