wpf1958 Posted 23 November , 2014 Share Posted 23 November , 2014 I am trying to trace anything about 2nd Lt D Pitt who died on 31st July 1917 when with the 10th Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) although in CWGC listed as 8th. He is buried in Brandhoek New Military Cemetery. At the moment I can't find his medal card, nor even his Christian name! I'm sure it is me being stupid and someone will answer the questions with ease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPT Posted 23 November , 2014 Share Posted 23 November , 2014 According to SDGW he was Douglas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willywombat Posted 23 November , 2014 Share Posted 23 November , 2014 'Officers Died' has him as Douglas Pitt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundeesown Posted 23 November , 2014 Share Posted 23 November , 2014 His name is on The High School Of Glasgow Memorial. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpf1958 Posted 24 November , 2014 Author Share Posted 24 November , 2014 Absolutely brilliant, I knew there would a group of you out there to solve my mystery! Very, very many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPT Posted 24 November , 2014 Share Posted 24 November , 2014 This is possibly the Gazette entry for his commission to 2nd Lieutenant from a cadet, dated 5/8/1916 - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29705/supplement/7987/data.pdf Regimental roll of honour has him as 8th Bn - https://archive.org/stream/regimentalrollof1920grea#page/138/mode/2up The Douglas Pitt who appears on the Glasgow High School roll of honour is listed as a private in the 9th (Glasgow Highlanders) Highland Light Infantry, (although I can't find that casualty). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpf1958 Posted 24 November , 2014 Author Share Posted 24 November , 2014 Thanks for the update. He enlisted in 9th and then was sent for a commission, hence he is not a casualty of 9th but of the Cameronians, being killed with the 10th. Really appreciate the help. Wilhelm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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