clarkc_bpo Posted 23 June , 2008 Share Posted 23 June , 2008 Sorry guys, but just another one to help me with if that's ok... Sergeant John Christie Ritchie S/1827 was my grandpa's cousin, and I reckon this photo is him. Can anyone confirm this photo as depicting a Gordon Highlander ? I should add that I know the details of John, but that this photo has turned up in the family and circumstantial evidence points to it being him. regards Clark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thGordons Posted 24 June , 2008 Share Posted 24 June , 2008 I think so. Badge and glengarry are consistent and certainly looks like a gordons badge to me, you can see the gap between the antlers at the top. Do you happen to know his Battalion or approx date of photo? Chris [edit] I downloaded his MIC from Ancestry let me know if you want a copy. I see he is 1st Bn and DOW in April 1916. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkc_bpo Posted 24 June , 2008 Author Share Posted 24 June , 2008 I think so. Badge and glengarry are consistent and certainly looks like a gordons badge to me, you can see the gap between the antlers at the top. Do you happen to know his Battalion or approx date of photo? Chris [edit] I downloaded his MIC from Ancestry let me know if you want a copy. I see he is 1st Bn and DOW in April 1916. Hi Chris, Many thanks, and I'll now go checkout thatGordons website too for more background.I have the MIC but appreciate the offer. regards Clark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bydand forever Posted 24 June , 2008 Share Posted 24 June , 2008 Soldiers Died has Cpl John Ritchie born Kirkcaldy enlisted Kircaldy. 1st Bn Gordon Highlanders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bydand forever Posted 24 June , 2008 Share Posted 24 June , 2008 I have been looking up some info of where the 1st Gordons were around March 1916 The Bluff looks likely 2nd-3rd March 1916 SE of Ypres so looks like he was there if he died of wounds in early April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnr.ktrha Posted 24 June , 2008 Share Posted 24 June , 2008 Hello, The war diary has been transcribed here- http://www.thegordonhighlanders.co.uk/Pages/Diary.htm All the best, Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkc_bpo Posted 25 June , 2008 Author Share Posted 25 June , 2008 Hello, The war diary has been transcribed here- http://www.thegordonhighlanders.co.uk/Pages/Diary.htm All the best, Stewart brilliant ! thanks so much ! yours ay, Clark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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