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New CWGC Commemorations 13.12.16


Terry Denham

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CWGC added the following casualties to the WW1 War Dead Roll today.

 

CARROLL, Edward

Private  7576

1 Bn, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)

Died 29.03.16  Age 17

Commemorated: United Kingdom Book of Remembrance

 

DONALDSON, Alexander

Private  3582

7 Bn, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

Died 22.10.16  Age 21

Commemorated: United Kingdom Book of Remembrance

 

FORSTER, Frederic Izon

Private  19335

8 Bn, Lincolnshire Regiment

Died 05.04.18  Age 26

Commemorated: Arras Memorial, France

 

GOURLAY, William Keddie

Private  S/6967

3 Bn, Seaforth Highlanders

Died 27.03.18  Age 22

Commemorated: United Kingdom Book of Remembrance

 

ROSS, William Dawson

Private  S/7001

11 Bn, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

Died 22.12.18  Age 24

Commemorated: United Kingdom Book of Remembrance

 

NOT FORGOTTEN

 

Several of the above were In From the Cold Project cases.

- Pte Carroll died post-discharge of tuberculosis (Volunteer: Mark Duffy)

- Pte Donaldson died post-discharge of tuberculosis (Volunteer: Mark Duffy)

- Pte Gourlay died post-discharge of tuberculosis (Volunteer: Mark Duffy)

- Pte Ross died post-discharge of heart disease (Volunteer: Mark Duffy)

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May They Rest In Peace.

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Rest in peace soldier boys, gone and not forgotten. :poppy:

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GOURLAY, WILLIAM KEDDIE

Rank:
Private
Service No:
S/6967
Date of Death:
27/03/1918
Age:
22
Regiment/Service:
Seaforth Highlanders
 
3rd Bn.
Grave Reference:
M. 489.
Cemetery:
EDINBURGH (COMELY BANK) CEMETERY
 
Additional Information:
Son of Margaret Gourlay of Edinburgh.
 
 

N.B.

Recent research has shown that Private Gourlay is buried here. The Commission is in the process of producing a headstone to mark his grave.

 

Commemoration Moved From UK BOR.

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DONALDSON, ALEXANDER

Rank:
Private
Service No:
3582
Date of Death:
22/10/1916
Age:
21
Regiment/Service:
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
 
7th Bn.
Panel Reference:
 
Memorial:
UNITED KINGDOM BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
 
Additional Information:
Son of Alexander and Mary Donaldson of Cambusbarron, Stirlingshire.
 
Grave Found St Ninian's Bannockburn Parish Burial Ground.
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DONALDSON, ALEXANDER

Rank:
Private
Service No:
3582
Date of Death:
22/10/1916
Age:
21
Regiment/Service:
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
 
7th Bn.
Grave Reference:
New ground. 11. 14.
Cemetery:
ST. NINIANS OLD CHURCHYARD
 
Additional Information:
Son of Alexander and Mary Donaldson of Cambusbarron, Stirlingshire.
 
Commemoration Moved From UK BOR.
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Great work, Terry and the team. It's the Forum equivalent of the London Gazette...

 

Bernard

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ROSS, WILLIAM DAWSON

Rank:
Private
Service No:
S/7001
Date of Death:
22/12/1918
Age:
24
Regiment/Service:
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
 
11th Bn.
Panel Reference:
 
Memorial:
UNITED KINGDOM BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
 
Additional Information:
Son of George and Elizabeth Ross of Glasgow.
 
Grave Found Glasgow Eastern Necropolis. 
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On ‎17‎/‎07‎/‎2017 at 21:32, chrisharley9 said:

ROSS, WILLIAM DAWSON

Rank:
Private
Service No:
S/7001
Date of Death:
22/12/1918
Age:
24
Regiment/Service:
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
 
11th Bn.
Panel Reference:
 
Memorial:
UNITED KINGDOM BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
 
Additional Information:
Son of George and Elizabeth Ross of Glasgow.
 
Grave Found Glasgow Eastern Necropolis. 

Commemoration now moved from UK BOR. New headstone will be provided.

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