JOHN RANKIN - 1358 Private

1\7th Battalion A.&.S.H.

P.O.B: Kilsyth.

ENLISTED: Kilsyth.

WIFE: Mrs. Rankin, Bank Street, Kirkintilloch.

Killed in action 25th April 1915

COMMEMORATED - Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West Vlaanderen, Belgium.

Panel 42 and 44.

Kirkintilloch Herald 19th May 1915

Mrs. John Rankin who resides in Bank Street,** Kirkintilloch, has received word of the death of her husband, Private John Rankin, "D" Company, 7th A.&.S.H. The intimation came from Captain David Frew, who wrote Mrs. Rankin to the following effect. - " I presume you will have heard ere this of the sad death of your husband, Private John Rankin, from a shot through the heart. The battalion was ordered to attack a very difficult German position, and your husband was well forward when he fell shot. If it is any relief to you to know, his death was instantaneous. Your husband was a great favourite with everyone in "D" Company, and on behalf of his comrades and myself, will you please accept our warmest sympathy. He was carefully buried by his comrades, and a wooden cross with his name and regimental number was erected." Private Rankin was a native of Kilsyth.

Notes

** could be Banks Road.

DAVID REID - 7677 Private

2nd Battalion A.&.S.H.

P.O.B: Glasgow - Barony.

ENLISTED: Glasgow.

MOTHER: Mrs McGuinness, 61 Freeland Place Kirkintilloch.

Killed in action 22 November 1915 - France

INTERRED - Cambrin Churchyard Extension, Pas de Calais, France.

REF - D12.

Kirkintilloch Herald 1st December 1915

ANOTHER KIRKINTILLOCH SOLDIER KILLED

Private DAVID REID

Information has come to hand that Private David Reid, of the 2nd A.&.S.H., a native of Kirkintilloch, has been killed in France. Writing to his mother, who resides at 18 Saltoun Place, Kirkintilloch, Private John Jarvie of "B" Company A.&.S.H., in the course of his letter says :- " I am sorry to tell you that David Reid was killed beside me on Sunday last, 21st November. He died a brave soldier. You might let his sister know about it." It appears that Privates Reid and Jarvie since they met in France, coming from the same town, had been very friendly. Private Reid, who was a married man,, prior to joining the colours was employed as a moulder at the Saracen Foundry, Possilpark, Glasgow, where he resided. He was well known in Kirkintilloch, having learned his trade in the Lion Foundry, and is a son through her first marriage of Mrs. McGuinness, 61 Freeland Place. Another brother, Wm. Reid, is also in France with the 9th A.&.S.H. Both Willie and David had the pleasure of meeting there another brother, Jim, of the 1st A.&.S.H., who had been in India for nine years and was drafted to France.

Kirkintilloch Herald 8th December 1915

SAVED OTHERS: HIMSELF HE COULD NOT SAVE

Mrs. David Reid, residing at 88 Hawthorne Street, Possilpark, has received a letter from Lieutenant R. Caldwell Allan, 2nd A.&.S.H., confirming the report as to the death of her husband, Private D. Reid, of that battalion. The letter is dated 25th November, and states: "Dear Mrs. Reid, - I deeply regret having to tell you that your husband, David, was killed in action on 23rd of this month. He died a true heroe's death, and the deepest love of his comrades goes with him into the great unknown. He was the best man in my command. On the day of his death he was the means of saving 20 of his comrades, and I was sore, sore hearted at losing him. It may somewhat sooth the wound in your heart to know that he suffered little and for only a few moments. He lies buried in the little churchyard at Cambrin, amongst so many of his comrades of this famous regiment. It seems vain and futile to speak to you of sympathy in your loss. Through time you may come to look back upon the memory of him who has gone, and pride yourself upon the glory he has left behind him." Private Reid belongs to Kirkintilloch, and is a son of Mrs. McGuinness, who resides at 61 Freeland Place. He has two brothers at the front, and himself saw service in South Africa. He was employed as a miner in Saracen Foundry, Possilpark, when he enlisted.

Kirkintilloch Herald 7th November 1917

IN MEMORIAM

REID:- In loving memory of Private David Reid, A.&.S.H., who was killed in action on 22nd November, 1915, beloved son of Mrs. McGuinness, 62 Freeland Place, Kirkintilloch.

A day of remembrance so sad to recall.

No green grass grows above his head,

Or o'er his grave a tear we'll shed;

His unknown grave is the bitterest blow -

Only a mother's heart can know.

DAVID REID - 275118 Private

11th Battalion A.&.S.H.

BORN: About 1895

P.O.B: Twechar.

ENLISTED: Kilsyth.

FATHER: Mr. James Kay Reid, 'Glenmore' Horsborough Avenue, Kilsyth, Stirlingshire.

Killed in action 22nd August 1917

COMMEMORATED - Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West Vlaanderen, Belgium

Panel 141 to 143 and 162.

NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO DATE

JOHN REID - 30203 Private

2nd Battalion Kings Own Scottish Borderers

BORN: About 1891.

P.O.B: Kirkintilloch

ENLISTED: Kirkintilloch.

PARENTS: Mr. and Mrs Wm. Reid,(Deceased) Freeland Place, Kirkintilloch.

( Brother of Elizabeth Reid, 3 Craigmont Street, Kirkintilloch).

Killed in action 4th October 1917 - France

COMMEMORATED - Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West Vlaanderen, Belgiium.

Panel 66 to 68.

Kirkintilloch Herald 7th November 1917

Miss Reid, residing at Freeland Place, Kirkintilloch, has received word that her brother, Private John Reid, K.O.S.B., has been missing in France since the fighting on the 4th October. private Reid joined up in March of this year, and after two months training proceeded with his draft to France. Before enlisting he was employed at the Nickel Works. he was twenty six years of age, and was the support of five, his parents being dead.

Kirkintilloch Herald 24th July 1918

Since 4th October last, Pte. John Reid, K.O.S.B., has been reported missing, and now official intimation has been received by his relatives that he is presumed to have been killed on that date. Private Reid was the elder son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Reid, who resided in Freeland Place, Kirkintilloch, and before joining the Army was employed in the Nickel Works.

WALTER SEMPLE REID - 95499 Private

5th Battalion Tank Corps. Formerly 1765 A.&.S.H.

BORN: About 1892.

P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.

ENLISTED: Kirkintilloch.

PARENTS: Mr.Gilbert B. and Mrs. Mary Semple Reid, 52 Freeland Place, Kirkintilloch.

Killed in action 3rd October 1918

INTERRED - Bellicourt British Cemetery, Aisne, France.

REF - VII. E. 6.

Kirkintilloch Herald 30th October 1918

Another Freeland Place soldier has "gone west" in the person of Private Walter Reid, of the Tank Corps. whose father, Mr. Gilbert Reid, a moulder residing in Freeland Place, has been informed of his death having occurred on 3rd October. Pte. Reid, before joining the colours worked as a miner. It is doubtful if any similar stretch of the town has given so many soldiers to the Army, and paid such a price for the freedom of civilisation as Freeland Place has done.

DAVID ROBERTSON - S\3827 Lance Corporal

'B' Coy. 7th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders.

BORN: About 1896.

P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.

ENLISTED: Kilsyth.

PARENTS: Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Jane Walker Menzies Robertson,

21 Burnbrae, Twechar, Dunbartonshire, Scotland.

Killed in action 14th July 1916

COMMEMORATED - Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 15C.

NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO DATE

JAMES PALACE ROBERTSON - Z\3636 Ord. Smn R.N.V.R.

Gunner - S.S. "Algarve"

BORN: About 1898

PARENTS: Mr. John and Mrs. Frances Robertson, 48 Dollar Place, Kirkintilloch.

Killed in action - Drowned 20th October 1917 - English Channel

COMMEMORATED - Plymouth Navl Memorial.

REF - 25.

Kirkintilloch Herald 31st October 1917

Mr. James Robertson, Dollar Place, Kirkintilloch, has received word that his only son, A.B. James Robertson, of the Royal Navy, has been drowned at sea, through his ship being torpedoed. James, or "Robbie," as he was more familiarly known, was a joiner with Mr. G. Turnbull, Lenzie, when he joined the Navy fully a year ago. He was of a frank, cheery disposition, and a great lover of nature, being for his years, a remarkably well versed ornithologist. He was about 19 years of age.

Kirkintilloch Herald 7th November 1917

Gunner James Robertson, of the R.N.R., who, as briefly reported in our last issue, was drowned through his ship being torpedoed, was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. John Robertson, Dollar Place. He joined the Navy fully a year ago, and prior to that time was a joiner with Mr. Jas. Cameron, Lenzie. He was nineteen years of age, and was known to many as a remarkably well versed ornithologist.

Notes

Employer at time of enlistment differs in each article

Killed in action with Submarine in English Channel while serving as a member of the Gun Crew - aged 19.

WILLIAM RODDEN - 288008 Private

6th Battalion Gordon Highlanders

ENLISTED: Stirling.

WIFE: Mrs. William Rodden, 41 Cowgate, Kirkintilloch.

Died of wounds 28th November 1917 - France

INTERRED - Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt, Somme, France.

REF - III. A. 29.

Kirkintilloch Herald 28th November 1917

Mrs. Rodden, residing at 41 Cowgate, Kirkintilloch, has received a telegram stating that her husband, Private Wm. Rodden, Gordon Highlanders, has been dangerously wounded in action in France, by gunshot in the chest. He is presently lying in one of the Casualty Clearing Stations dangerously ill. Private Rodden enlisted sivteen months ago, and has been in France for six months.

MICHAEL RODGERS - 302817 Lance Corporal

1\8th Battalion A.&.S.H.

BORN: About 1897.

ENLISTED: Kirkintilloch.

MOTHER: Mrs. Marley, 2 Back Land, Freeland Place, Kirkintilloch

Killed in action 17th March 1917 - France

INTERRED - Maroeuil British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.

REF - III. M. 2.

Kirkintilloch Herald 28th March 1917

Mrs. Marley, residing at 2 Back Land, Freeland Place, has received a letter dated Monday last, from 2nd Lieutenant Warnock, A.&.S.H., informing her that her son, Lance-Corporal Michael Rodgers, A.&.S.H., has been killed in France. The Lieutenant says: "He was a very fine young soldier, and I can assure you that today the whole Company misses his cheery countenance, for under the most adverse and trying conditions 'Mick' had always a smile and a cheery word. On that account he was loved by all his comrades, who today are missing him sadly. All were very glad to see him get his first stripe recently, and as an N.C.O. he showed great promise, and I can safely say would have had further promotion as opportunity occurred. He was killed in a most successful raid which the battalion made on the German trenches on the morning of the 17th, and his death was instantaneous." Lance-Corporal Rodgers was twenty years of age, and his mother's only son. He enlisted twenty-seven months ago, and had been eighteen months in France. Before enlisting he was employed as a miner in Auchingeich Colliery, Chryston.

Note

Army records have rank as Private.

JOHN ROONEY - 12139 Private

2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers

P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.

ENLISTED: Stirling.

PARENTS: Mr. and Mrs. Rooney, 4 Back Land, Freeland Place, Kirkintilloch.

Killed in action 11th June 1915

INTERRED - Bard Cottage Cemetery, Boezinge, Ieper, West Vlaanderen, Belgium.

REF - VI. C. 4.

Kirkintilloch Herald 28th June 1915

On Thursday Mr. and Mrs. Rooney, residing at 4 Back Land, Freeland Place, Kirkintilloch, received information that their eldest son, Private John Rooney, 2nd Royal Dublin Fusiliers, had been killed in action. On 8th June, John had written a long cheery letter to a younger brother who had just left school and started work. it was an affectionate letter full of encouraging remarks. He must have kept it in his pocket, however, for it was found upon him when he was killed on the 11th. The Letter, along with a photograph of deceased and a note saying that John was killed while on sentry through the deadly aim of a sniper, was sent home by one of his comrades. By the same post came a letter from Private James Walls, whose peop0le stay in Cowgate, and who enlisted along with Rooney, corroborating the sad intelligence. He states that John was buried on Friday ( the same day on which he was killed) and he accompanied the priest to his grave in the evening. Private Rooney was among the first men in Kirkintilloch to obey the call to arms, having joined the Fusiliers on the 12th August, and had been several month at the front. For some time he was employed at Auchengeich Colliery, but before enlisting served with Messrs. Fletchers, builders, his father being still in the same employment.

ALEXANDER ROSS - 4738 Private

Scots Guards

BORN: About 1881.

PARENTS: Mr. George (deceased) and Mrs. Ross, Manse Park, Brora, Sutherlandshire, Scotland.

Died 18th February 1915

INTERRED - Poznan Old Garrison Cemetery, Poland. (Pila P.O.W. Cemetery).

REF - Mem 13.

Kirkintilloch Herald 7th April 1915

Word has reached Woodilee that Private Alexander Ross, of the Scots Guards, who was a prisoner of war in Germany, has died. Private Ross was formerly an attendant in the Asylum, and was a well known athlete.

NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO DATE

ANDREW ROSS - 812467 Sergeant

1st Btn. Otago Regiment, New Zealand Expeditionary Force

BORN: About 1879

PARENTS: Mr. and Mrs. James Ross, 82 Cowgate Street, Kirkintilloch.

Killed in action 29th July 1916 - France

INTERRED - Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentieres, Nord, France.

REF - 1. E. 16

Kirkintilloch Herald 16th August 1916

Word was received on Thursday that Sergeant Ross, of the New Zealand Contingent, son of Mr J. Ross, residing a Kelvinbank Place, Cowgate, had been killed in France. Sergeant Ross emigrated to New Zealand about a dozen years ago, prior to which he was a traveller in the employment of the Lion Foundry Co., Ltd. Through his football connections he was well known in the district, having played for several seasons with the Rob Roy. After going to New Zealand he was for a time on an extensive sheep farm, and he came over with the New Zealanders shortly after the outbreak of war, proceeding first to Egypt, then to Gallipoli, and latterly coming to France. Mr. Ross, his father, who is the tailor at Woodilee Asylum, has three other sons in the Army.

JAMES DODDS ROSS - 418409 Lance Corporal

42nd Btn. Canadian Light Infantry (Quebec Regiment)

PARENTS: Mr. and Mrs. James Ross, 82 Cowgate Street, Kirkintilloch.

Died of gas poisoning in Canada July 13th 1918

INTERRED - Montreal (Mount Royal) Cemetery, Quebec, Canada

REF - Section - N/81c

Kirkintilloch Herald

Mr. Jas. Ross, Kelvinbank Place, Cowgate, has received word that his son, Lance-Corporal Jas. D. Ross, of the Canadians, has died in Canada from the effects of gas poisoning. Lce.-Corpl. Ross, who had been in Canada for a considerable period before the war, came across with a contingent, and after meeting with his disablement was taken back there. He had been ill for a considerable time before his death. This is the second son Mr. Ross (who is a tailor at Woodilee Asylum) has lost in the war, an older son, Sergt. Andrew Ross, having been killed with the Australians. Mr. and Mrs. Ross have still three sons in the Army.

PETER RUSSELL - 14922 Sergeant

2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers

BORN: About 1893.

P.O.B: Muiravonside.

ENLISTED: Kirkintilloch.

PARENTS: Mr. Alex and Mrs.Annie Hastings Russell, Salford Place, Kirkintilloch.

Died 30th July 1916

INTERRED - Guillemont Road Cemetery, Guillemont, Somme, France.

REF - XI. K. 5.

Kirkintilloch Herald 30th May 1917

Mrs. Russell, residing at Salford Place, Kirkintilloch, has been officially notified that her son, Sergt. P. Russell, Royal Fusiliers, who has been missing since July last, is now presumed to have been killed at that time. Sergt. Russell worked as a miner at Auchenrioch Colliery, and was 23 years of age.

GEORGE SAWERS - 7886 Private

1st Battalion Highland Light Infantry

BORN: About 1887.

P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.

ENLISTED: Glasgow.

WIFE: Mrs. Sawers, Union Street, Kirkintilloch.

Drowned through the sinking of "Cameronia" 15th April 1917 - Eastern Mediterranean.

COMMEMORATED - Chatby Memorial, Egypt.

Kirkintilloch Herald 10th May 1916

Word has been received by his wife that Private George Sawers, H. L. I., a Kirkintilloch Man, is lying in hospital, having been wounded by shrapnel, which found a lodgement in both his legs, both his arms, and back. Sawers is a well known Kirkintilloch man, who has been in France over a year now. The chaplain, writing to his wife, says that he is getting on nicely, and That he has been a great favourite with the boys. George was a miner before the outbreak of war, and worked at Woodilee Colliery.

Kirkintilloch Herald 23rd May 1917

Mrs. Sawers, residing in Union Street, has been notified from Hamilton that her husband, Private George Sawers, H.L.I., was drowned through the sinking of the "Cameronia" in the Eastern Mediterranean on April 15th. George was a well known figure in Kirkintilloch, where he had some reputation as a boxer. He also played frequently for the Harp F.C., and at times made a very successful centre. He was in the Militia at the time of the outbreak of war, and was soon called up. He saw considerable service in France, where he was so severely wounded that his life was despaired of. His physical reserve brought him through, and during a furlough in Kirkintilloch he was married. He was home four or five weeks ago, immediately prior to embarking for the East. He was twenty-nine years of age, and prior to being called to the colours was employed as a miner at Auchengeich Colliery.

Kirkintilloch Herald 30th May 1917 - Photograph

ROBERT SCAMBLER# - 223972 Sapper

29th Divisional Signal Coy. Royal Engineers

BORN: About 1886.

P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.

ENLISTED: Glasgow.

PARENTS: Mr. and Mrs. Scambler, Windsor Crescent, Kirkintilloch.

Killed in action 30th November 1917 - France.

INTERRED - Hermies British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.

REF - C. II.

Kirkintilloch Herald 12th December 1917

Mr. and Mrs Scambler, residing at Windsor Crescent, Kirkintilloch, have received word from the Lieutenant, stating that her son, Sapper Robert Scambler, Royal Engineers, attached Signal Corps, has been killed in France while working with his horse and waggon, by a shell , on the 30th November. Robert joined up in January of this year, and had been in France nine months. Before joining up he was employed with Spiers & Co., Ltd., joiners, Glasgow. He was 31 years of age.

Note

# C.W.G.C. has name SCRAMBLER

ROBERT D. SCOBIE - 18065 Private

Royal Scots Fusiliers

BORN: About 1885.

ENLISTED: Edinburgh.

FATHER: Mr. Robert Scobie, (hairdresser)and Mrs Mary Scobie, Parkhead, Glasgow

Died of wounds 4th July 1915 - France.

INTERRED - Corbie Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France.

REF - Plot I. Row B. Grave 25.

Kirkintilloch Herald 26th July 1916

A SOLDIER SINCE BOYHOOD

Mr. Robert Scobie, hairdresser, Parkhead, (formerly of Kirkintilloch), has received information that his son, Pte. Robert D. Scobie, Royal Scots Fusiliers, has died of wounds received in the fighting in France. Pte. Scobie, who is a brother of Mr. John Scobie, hairdresser, Kirkintilloch, joined the Scottish Rifles on leaving School, and had been in the Reserve little more than a year when war broke out, and he was called up. He was twice wounded in the course of the fighting. He was a single man, about 34 years of age, and resided with his father in Shettleston. A brother is presently serving in Salonika.

Note

C.W.G.C. has age as 30 and year of death as 1915.

GILBERT McALLAN SCOTT - S\11047 Corporal

12th Battalion A.&.S.H., Formerly Scots Greys

BORN: About 1895.

P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.

ENLISTED: September 1914 - Scots Greys. - Kirkintilloch.

WIFE: Mrs. Margaret Forsyth Scott, 10 Meadowbank Terrace, Edinburgh.

FATHER: Mr. James Scott, Thistle Street, Kirkintilloch

Died of wounds 16th May 1917 - Salonika

COMMEMORATED - Dorian Memorial, Greece.

Kirkintilloch Herald 15th August 1917

Corpl. Gilbert M. Scott, son of Mr. James Scott, dispatch clerk at the Star Foundry, residing in Thistle Street, has not been heard of since 8th May, and last week his mother received a letter from an officer stating that he has been missing since that date, when his regiment, the A.&.S.H., carried out an attack on some enemy trenches on the Macedonian front. A number of the men were taken prisoner by the Bulgarians, and there is a chance that Corpl. Scott might be amongst them. Corpl. Scott was a butcher to trade, and was for some time with Mr. Wm. Ferguson, Townhead. He was married. Originally he joined the Scots Greys, but was subsequently transferred to the A.&.S.H.

Kirkintilloch Herald 5th September 1917

Word has been received concerning Corporal Gilbert M. Scott, A.&.S.H., who was reported as missing as from 8th May last. The latest news states that he is a prisoner, probably in the hands of the Bulgarians, he having been on the fighting front in Macedonia. A son of Mr. James Scott, Thistle Street, he was for some time a butcher with Mr. Ferguson. He enlisted in the Scots Greys, but was subsequently transferred to the A.&.S.H.

Kirkintilloch Herald 26th December 1917

Mr. James Scott, Thistle Street, has now received definite word concerning his second son Corporal G. McAllan Scott, A.&.S.H., about whose fate for some time back there has been considerable anxiety. It was reported in May last that he had been taken prisoner by the Bulgarians, and the information now received is to the effect that he died from wounds while in the hands of the Bulgars, on 8th May. Corporal Scott, who was a butcher with Mr. William Ferguson, Townhead, when war broke out, joined the Scots Greys in September 1915. He was subsequently transferred to the A.&.S. H., and for a time was employed as an instructor at Redford Barracks, Edinburgh. He went to Salonika in October of last year. He was twenty-three years of age, and married, his wife residing in Edinburgh.

JOHN H. SCOTT - 350538 Private

18th Battalion (4th Glasgow) Highland Light Infantry

BORN: About 1896

P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.

ENLISTED: Glasgow.

FATHER: Mr. Scott, Fruiterer, 75Cowgate, Kirkintilloch.

Died of wounds 10th October 1917 - France.

INTERRED - Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, Pas de Calais, France.

REF - V. C. 10.

Kirkintilloch Herald 24th October 1917

Mr. Scott, fruiterer, Cowgate, received a telegram on Wednesday night informing him that his eldest son, Private John Scott, H.L.I., had died in hospital in France from gunshot wounds in the neck,. Private Scott, who was twenty one years of age, enlisted originally in the Glasgow Yeomanry, but was recently transferred to the H.L.I., and proceeded to France in August last. Before enlisting he was employed as a butcher with Mr. McNab, Cowgate, and frequently assisted in his father's business.

MATTHEW SCOTT - 278702 Private

10th Battalion A.&.S.H.

ENLISTED: Kirkintilloch.

Killed in action 12th October 1917.

COMMEMORATED - Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West Vlaanderen, Belgium.

Panel 141 to 143 1nd 162.

NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO DATE

ROBERT SCOTT - 34573 Private

14th Battalion (Fife and Forfar Yeomanry) Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)

Formerly S\5956 Royal Highlanders

BORN: About 1893.

P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.

ENLISTED: Kirkintilloch.

PARENTS: Mr. John and Mrs. Scott, Milton Road, Kirkintilloch

WIFE: Mrs. Margaret Scott, 44 Broadcroft, Kirkintilloch.

Killed in action 6th November 1917 - Egypt

INTERRED - Beersheba war Cemetery, Israel.

REF - L. 16.

Kirkintilloch Herald 28th November 1917

Mrs. Scott, residing at Milton Road, Kirkintilloch, has received official intimation from the Record Office at Perth, stating that her husband, Private Robert Scott, Royal Highlanders, has been killed in action in Palestine on the 6th November. Deceased joined the Army in September, 1914, and after about a years training in England, proceeded with his regiment to France. After a period of service there he was drafted to Salonika, where he was wounded and sent to hospital in England. On recovering he was sent out to Palestine, where he served with his regiment till the time of his death. He was a young man of 24 years, quiet and unassuming, and was respected by all who knew him. He took a keen interest in football, being a playing member of Gartshore United. He was married, and before enlisting with the Colours was employed as a miner at Meiklehill Colliery.

Note

Army records have place of death as Egypt.

ROBERT SCOTT - S\2917 Acting Company Quarter Master Sergeant

8th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders

P.O.B: Peebles.

ENLISTED: Kilsyth.

Killed in action 25th September 1915

INTERRED - Dud Corner Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.

REF - V. H. 2.

NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO DATE

PETER SEMPLE - 3/7376 Private

2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders

BORN: About 1880.

P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.

ENLISTED: Stirling.

PARENTS: Mr. and Mrs Peter Semple, Twechar, Dunbartonshire, Scotland.

WIFE: Mrs. Peter Semple, Edward Street, Kilsyth, Stirlingshire, Scotland.

Died of wounds 27th September 1916

INTERRED - Abbeyville Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France.

REF - 1. D. 6.

NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO DATE

THOMAS C. SEMPLE - 2977 Private

1\9th Battalion A.&.S.H.

BORN: About 1896

ENLISTED: Kirkintilloch.

FATHER: Mr. William Semple, St. Andrew's Place, 102 Townhead, Kirkintilloch.

Killed in action 24th May 1915 - France.

COMMEMORATED - Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West Vlaanderen, Belgium.

Panel 42 and 44.

Kirkintilloch Herald 23rd June 1915

MISSING MEN

Private Thomas Semple, 2\9th A.&.S.H., who resided at St. Andrews Place, Townhead, also appears to be missing, nothing having been heard of him for a month

Kirkintilloch Herald 10th May 1916

Pte. Thos. Semple, 2\9th A.&.S. H., belonging to Townhead, has been reported missing since 24th May of last year, when so many Kirkintilloch men sustained casualties. Nothing has been heard of him since, and now his parents have received the official notice that his death is to be presumed. Pte. Semple came from a military family. His grandfather fought through the Crimean War and the Indian Mutiny, while his father was for seven years in the Cameron Highlanders. He himself was working as a miner at Auchenreoch when he enlisted two months after the outbreak of war. He went over to France with a draft in February of last year.

Note

Army records has Battalion as 1\9th

NORMAN SHAW - S\1769 Lance Corporal

10th Battalion A.&.S.H.

BORN: About 1898.

P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.

ENLISTED: Kirkintilloch,

MOTHER: Mrs. Elizabeth Shaw, Salford Place, The Cross, Kirkintilloch.

Killed in Action 30th April 1917 - France.

COMMEMORATED - Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 9.

Kirkintilloch Herald 9th may 1917

Mrs. Shaw, residing at Salford Place, the Cross, Kirkintilloch. has received from a sergeant of the A.&.S.H., that her son, Lance Corporal Norman Shaw, of that regiment, was killed in action in France on 30th April. Lance Corporal Shaw, who was twenty years of age, was among the very first of the Kirkintilloch lads to enlist when war broke out, being then little over seventeen years of age. Within a couple of hours of his enlistment, he was off to Aldershot. He had seen a great deal of the fighting in France, having been there for two years. Other two brothers are serving, one in France and one in Mesopotamia. The deceased soldier was an apprentice moulder in the Lion Foundry when he enlisted.

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