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GIRVAN WAR MEMORIAL

World War 1 & 2 - Detaailed information
Compiled and copyright © Martin Edwards 2005

The war memorial is in the form of a large monolith. Steps lead up to it and it stands on a paved area. Going up from the name plates to the top of the spire are names of the various places were fighting occured.

ZEEBRUGGE JUTLAND FALKLAND CORONEL HELGOLAND
Photographs Copyright © Eric McQuarrie 2005

THE TRIBUTE OF
THE PEOPLE OF
GIRVAN TO THOSE
OF HER SONS WHO
GAVE THEIR LIVES
IN DEFENCE OF THEIR COUNTRY'S RIGHTEOUS
CAUSE, IN THE GREAT WAR, 1914-1919

ANDREWS

Walter
Captain, 95th Russell's Infantry attached to 120th Rajputana Infantry. Died 14 April 1915. Aged 35. Son of David Andrews (Solicitor) and Catherine R. Andrews, of Glen Alty, Barrhill, Ayrshire. Native of Girvan. Buried in BASRA WAR CEMETERY, Iraq. Plot III. Row E. Grave 17. See also Girvan North End Parish Church

AULD

David
Private 278173, 1st/7th Battalion, Princess Louise's (Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders). Killed in action 20 September 1917. Aged 25. Enlisted Ayr, resident Girvan. Son of James Auld, of 23, Knockushan St., Girvan, Ayrshire. No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 141 to 143.

AUSTIN

John Carson
[Second Lieutenant on CWGC, Leiutenant SDGW and Medal Card] Lieutenant, 5th Battalion (Territorial), Royal Scots Fusiliers. Killed in action at Gallipoli 30 December 1915. Aged 19. Born in Girvan in 1896. Son of David Alexander Austin and Elizabeth Austin (néé Carson). In the 1901 census he was aged 4, born Girvan, Ayrshire, son of David and Elizabeth Austin, resident 29, Henrietta Street, Girvan, Ayrshire. Commemorated on the family grave in Doune Cemetery, Girvan, Ayrshire. Buried in TWELVE TREE COPSE CEMETERY, Turkey (including Gallipoli). Plot II. Row C. Grave 10.

AUSTIN

William Girvan
Lieutenant, 5th Battalion (Territorial), Royal Scots Fusiliers. Died of wounds at 12:30am 23 August 1917. Aged 20. Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Austin, of Ballochneil, Girvan. Admitted to Queen Alexandra's Military Hospital at Millbank 25 May 1917 with gun shot wounds to the head. Religious denomination Presbyterian. Buried in GIRVAN (DOUNE) CEMETERY, Ayrshire. Row C. Grave 12.

BERESFORD

Gilbert
Gunner 45424, No. 4 Depot, Royal Garrison Artillery. Died in United Kingdom 22 October 1914. Aged 25. Born Galsgow, resident Govan, Ayrshire. Son of Gilbert and Annie Beresford, of 31, Viccarton St., Girvan. Buried in GIRVAN (DOUNE) CEMETERY, Ayrshire. Row T. Grave 866. See also Girvan North End Parish Church

BIRNIE

Robert
Pioneer 146507, 4th Battalion Special Brigade, Royal Engineers. Died of gas poisoning on 28th June 1916. Aged 35. Son of Williamina Birnie, of Redkirk Mill, Gretna, and the late George Birnie. Educated Mount Pleasant, Gretna, and Girvan Schools. Student of Arts and Science at University of Edinburgh, 1906-15; M.A. 1911; B.Sc. 1915. Buried in FOSSE NO.10 COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, SAINS-EN-GOHELLE, Pas de Calais, France. Plot I. Row A. Grave 21.

BLACK, MM

Alexander
Lance Sergeant 6400, 2nd Battalion, Scots Guards. Originally admitted to 49 Casualty Clearing Station with influenza then admitted to 3 Australian General Hospital, Abbeville, 23 October 1918, with influenza, died of broncho pneumonia due to exposure 27 October 1918. Aged 36. Born and enlisted Girvan. Son of John and Jean Black, of Girvan, Ayrshire; husband of Agnes F. F. Black, of 70 [CWGC] or 75 [Army Records], Crown Avenue, Clydebank, married 14 April 1911 in Clydebank, one daughter Elizabeth Hamill Black. Awarded the Military Medal (M.M.)[London gazette 28 September 1917]. Attested 16 January 1906 at Girvan, aged 21 years 3 months, born Girvan, Ayrshire, Engine Driver on Light Railway by trade, unmarried, height 5 feet 8 inches, weight 138 lbs, chest 36-39 inches, waist 35 inches, size 8 boots, fresh complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, religious denomination Church of England. Employed on Regimental Transport from January 1907 to january 1909. Transferred on expiry of Army Service to Army Reserve 16 January 1909, recalled 6 August 1914, went to France 5 October 1914, appointed Lance Corporal 19 October 1914, Lance Sergeant 6 October 1915. Buried in ABBEVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Somme, France. Plot IV. Row J. Grave 16.

BLAIR

John
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BLAIR

Thomas
Lance Corporal 41764, 12th 9Service) Battalion, Highland Light Infantry. Killed in action 27 April 1917. Aged 37. Born Girvan, enlisted Glasgow. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Blair, of Allerton, Girvan, Ayrshire; husband of Margaret Blair, of Gowanlea, Kilchattan Bay, Bute. Formerly 26696, King's Own Scottish Borders. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 8.

BLEDGE

Peter Aitken
Private 59390, 12th Battalion, Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment). Killed in action 25 April 1918. Aged 19. Born Irvine, enlisted Ayr, resident Girvan. Son of Edward and Elizabeth Bledge, of 83, Dalrymple St., Girvan, Ayrshire. His brother Hugh Aitken Galloway Bledge fell in the 1939-1945 War (see below). Formerly 33135, Scottish Rifles. No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 11 to 14.

BROWN

John
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BROWN

Thomas M
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BROWN

William
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BRUNTON

David Todd
Corporal 41796, 1st Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Killed in action 2 September 1918. Aged 32. Born Glasgow, enlisted Govan, resident Girvan. Son of the late Thomas and Mary Brunton. No known grave. Commemorated at VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 6.

BUCHANAN

James M
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CAMERON

Angus
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CAMPBELL

John
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CAMPBELL

Thomas
either Thomas CAMPBELL, Private 240657, 1st/5th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Died 24 April 1917. Aged 36. Son of Thomas and Sarah Campbell; husband of Marion Campbell, of 75, Skares Row, Cumnock. Native of Girvan, Ayrshire. Buried in ALEXANDRIA (HADRA) WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, Egypt. Section A. Grave 35.

or Thomas CAMPBELL, Private 241225, 1st/5th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Died 12 February 1918. Aged 22. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, of 17, The Avenue, Girvan, Ayrshire. Born at Ayr. Buried in ISMAILIA WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, Egypt . Section B. Grave 43.

CANDLISH

George
[Listed as CANLISH on CWGC] Private B/21370, 1st Battalion, Highland Infantry. Died in Mesopotamia 19 July 1916. Born Ayr, enlisted Dumbarton, resident Girvan. Formerly 6415, Scots Greys. No known grave. Commemorated on BASRA MEMORIAL, Iraq. Panel 35 and 64.

CANDLISH

Henry
Private 43931, 11th Battalion, Royal Scots. Died 16 September 1917. Aged 39. Son of the late T. S. and Sarah Candlish, of Girvan; husband of Jean Buchanan Cunningham formerly Candlish), of Bellshill, Lanarkshire. Buried in YPRES RESERVOIR CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot I. Row E. Grave 28.

CARDIE

John Dobbie
Private 33136, 1st Bataalion, Norfolk Regiment. Died of wounds 3 September 1918. Aged 20. Born Girvan, enlisted Ayr. Son of Robert and Esther Cardie, of 27, Ballybroke St., Girvan, Ayrshire. Buried in BAGNEUX BRITISH CEMETERY, GEZAINCOURT, Somme, France. Plot V. Row F. Grave 17.

CARLTON

Patrick
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CARNDUFF

Andrew
Acting Lance Corporal 332468, 9th (Glasgow Highland) Battalion (Territorial), Highland Light Infantry. Killed in action 27 September 1917. Born Girvan, enlisted Glasgow, resident Howwood, Renfrewshire. No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 131 to 132.

CARR

Edward
Private 13872 [SDGW} or 13972 [CWGC], 6th/7th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Killed in action 3 July 1916. Aged 20. Born Greenock, enlisted Girvan. Son of Edward and Margaret Carr. Buried in VERMELLES BRITISH CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot IV. Row F. Grave 26.

CLARK

Samuel
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CONNELL

William
Sapper 501008, 2nd Tunnelling Company, Canadian Engineers. Died 4 February 1917. Aged 36. Son of John and Jean Connell, of Girvan, Ayrshire; husband of Jean Allan Connell, of 78, Wilson St., Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland. Buried in NIEDERZWEHREN CEMETERY, KASSEL, Hessen, Germany. Plot X. Row C. Grave 14.

CORBET

Alexander
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CRAWFORD

Thomas
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CURRIE

Peter
Private 13267, "B" Company, 6th/7th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Died of wounds 4 September 1917. Aged 41. Born Glasgow, enlisted Girvan. Buried in CALAIS SOUTHERN CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot H. Row 5. Grave 13.

DALY

Michael
Private 51304, 3rd Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Died at sea 30 December 1917. Born Glasgow, enlisted Girvan. Buried in ALEXANDRIA (HADRA) WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, Egypt. Section C. Grave 55.

DAVIDSON

Robert
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DIAMOND

James
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DOWDS

John
Private 240998, 1st/5th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Died of wounds in Egypt 17 June 1917. Born Larkhall, Lanarkshire, enlisted Ayr, resident Girvan. Buried in KANTARA WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, Egypt. Section C. Grave 74.

DUNBAR

Hugh M
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DUNBAR

Robert
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DUNLOP

Walter Kennedy
Private 267698, 1st/6th (Perthshire) Battalion (Territorial), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). Died of wounds 20 April 1917. Aged 30. Born Girvan, enlisted Glasgow. Son of John Dunlop and Helen Kennedy Dunlop, of Greenfell, Girvan, Ayrshire. Joined the Fife and Forfar Yeomanry, was transferred to the Black Watch. Buried in AUBIGNY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Pas de Calais, France. Plot II. Row B. Grave 28.

DUNN

John
First Engineer, "Hazelpark", Mercantile Marine. Died at sea from heart failure 26 January 1917 when his ship was mined. Aged 52. Born Girvan. Resident 324, Paisley Road, West Glasgow.

DUTHIE

Robert
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EDWARDS

Norman [Roy]
Second Lieutenant, 8th Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). Killed in action 19 April 1917. Aged 23. Brother of Winifred Edwards, of 32, Dalrymple St., Girvan, Ayrshire. A Civil Servant (Board of Trade), Glasgow. Enlisted 1914 with 9th (Glasgow Hds.) Battalion, Highland Light Infantry. Assistant Clerk with Board of Trade - Inspectors of Ships' Provisions Staff, Glasgow. Listed on the Board of Trade Rolls of Honour 1914-1918. No known grave. Commemorated on JERUSALEM MEMORIAL, Israel and Palestine (including Gaza). Panels 23 and 24.

FERGUSON

Robert
Private M2/133697, Royal Army Service Corps attached XXI Corps Signallers, Royal Engineers. Died in Egypt 25 November 1917. Aged 31. Born Burnfoot Hill, enlisted Ayr, resident Girvan. Son of Andrew and Elizabeth Ferguson, of Girvan; husband of Mary Ferguson, of 312, Montgomery St., Ginan, Ayrshire. Buried in ISMAILIA WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, Egypt . Section A. Grave 50. See also Girvan North End Parish Church

FERGUSSON

William [McMeikan]
Sergeant 874012, 16th Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment). Killed in action 28 July 1918. Aged 31. Born 6 January 1887 in Girvan. Son of the late Peter and Isabella Fergusson, of Arran View, Girvan; husband of Elizabeth Fergusson (nee Dickey, married January 1918), of 20, Old Street, Girvan, Scotland. Real-eastate agent by trade. Previously served 3 years in the Cameron Highlanders. Enlisted 3rd February 1916 and passed fit 4 February 1916 in Winnipeg. Height 5 feet 9 inches, weight 175lbs, girth 40 inches, complexion dark, eyes brown, hair black, religion presbyterian. Buried in WANQUETIN COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Pas de Calais, France. Plot II. Row C. Grave 2. National Archives of Canada Accession Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3056 - 18

Note: His half brother, Peter Campbell Fergusson also served in World War 1 and was wounded in France. He survived to return to Canada and died May 1976 and is buried in Victoria, British Columbia.

FLEMING

Hugh
Private M2/133314, 406th Mechanical Transport Company, Royal Army Service Corps attached 118th Siege Battery Ammunition Column. Died of wounds 25 September 1917. Born Dennistoun, Glasgow, enlisted Ayr, resident Girvan. Buried in LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot XXV. Row F. Grave 6A.

FLEMING

William [Watt]
Private 220242, 7th Battalion, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. Killed in action 27 March 1918. Aged 19. Born Glasgow, enlisted Ayr, resident Girvan. Son of William and Jeanie Fleming, of Craignaw Golf Course, Girvan, Ayrshire. Formerly 6828, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 9.

FORBES

George
Deck Hand 2084. S.D. (PO), H.M.S. "Victory,", Royal Naval Reserve. Died from disease 13 October 1918. Born 1890 in Girvan. Husband of Maggie Forbes, of South Glenstocheadle Farm, By Gallow Hill, Stranraer. Buried in GIRVAN (DOUNE) CEMETERY, Ayrshire. Plot/Row/Section/Area L. Grave 3.

FRY

John Campbell
Private 2069, 42nd Battalion, Australian Infantry, A. I. F. Killed in action at Messines 9 June 1917. Aged 23. Born Girvan, enlisted Ilfracombe, Queensland, Australia. Son of the Rev. Samuel Campbell Fry (Minister for Girvan Parish, Church of Scotland) and Janet Allan Fry, of The Manse, Girvan. Pastoral student. Educated at Girvan High School. Trained as a Bank Clerk for the Royal Bank of Scotland. Buried in KANDAHAR FARM CEMETERY, Heuvelland, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot II. Row A. Grave 10. See also Girvan North End Parish Church

FULLERTON

James
Private 333574, 9th (Glasgow Highland) Battalion (Territorial), Highland Light Infantry. Killed in action 12 october 1918. Aged 28. Born Pollokshaws, enlisted Ayr, resident Girvan. Husband of Jane Fullerton, of 165, Dalrymple St., Girvan, Ayrshire. Buried in SELRIDGE BRITISH CEMETERY, MONTAY, Nord, France. Plot I. Row B. Grave 6. See also Girvan North End Parish Church

FULTON

Samuel
Gunner 640197, 460th Battery, 15th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Died 20 October 1917. Aged 22. Only son of Mrs. Fulton, of 4, Church Square, Girvan, Ayrshire, and the late Samuel Fulton. Buried in DOZINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot XII. Row G. Grave 22. See also Girvan North End Parish Church

GALLOWAY

John

Able Seaman ClydeZ/3171, Nelson Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Killed in action 28 December 1917. Aged 23. Born 8 October 1894. Son of John and Jane Galloway, of Glendoune Cottage, Piedmont Road, Girvan, Ayrshire formerly 12, Wreek Road, Girvan, Ayrshire. Joined the service 19 January 1915. Religious denomination Presbyterian. Height 5 feet 9½ inches. chest 34 inches, dark hair, light blue eyes. Employed as a Farm Servant before enlistment. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 1 A.

GARVEN

John T
Sergeant 18407, 9th Battalion, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). Died 1 October 1918. Aged 22. Son of Adam and Elizabeth Garven, of Old Dailly Mill, Girvan, Ayrshire. Native of Edinburgh. Buried in DADIZEELE NEW BRITISH CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot IV. Row A. Grave 25.

GILLESPIE

James
Private 12414, 2nd Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Died on service 16 June 1915. Born and enlisted Girvan. No known grave. Commemorated at LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 12 and 13.

GILLESPIE

Thomas
Private 13597, 7th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Died on service 26 September 1915. Born and resident Girvan, enlisted Ayr. No known grave. Commemorated on LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 46 to 49.

GLENDINNING

James Jackson
Lance Corporal 11/804A, New Zealand Mounted Machine Gun Squadron. Died 14 November 1917. Aged 30. Son of Esther Luck Campbell (formerly Glendinning) of 30, Ailsa St., West Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland, and the late James Glendinning. Buried in RAMLEH WAR CEMETERY, Israel and Palestine (including Gaza). Section M. Grave 27.

GRAHAM

William E
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GRAY

William
Gunner 41442, "A" Battery, 48th Army Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 25 July 1918. Aged 32. Born Girvan, enlisted Glasgow. Son of William and Mary Gray, of 27, High St., Ginan (sic - s/b Girvan), Ayrshire. Buried in VILLERS STATION CEMETERY, VILLERS-AU-BOIS, Pas de Calais, France. Plot XI. Row C. Grave 17.

HADDOW

Hugh R
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HANNAN

Stanley Livingstone
Lieutenant Acting Captain, "D" Battery, 275th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 30 November 1917.In the 1891 census he was newborn in Grvan, son of William and Helen MacFarlane Hannan, resident Girvfan, Ayrshire. No known grave. Commemorated at CAMBRAI MEMORIAL, LOUVERVAL, Nord, France. Panel 1.

HARKNESS

Thomas
Lance Corporal 240750, 1st/5th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Died of wounds in Palestine 14 November 1917. Enlisted Ayr, resident Girvan. Buried at GAZA WAR CEMETERY, Israel and Palestine (including Gaza). Plot XVII. Plot A. Grave 5. See also Girvan North End Parish Church

HENRY

Hugh
Lance Corporal 3544, 49th Battalion, Australian Infantry, A.I.F. Died of wounds 12 September 1916. Aged 22. Son of Andrew and Mary Henry, of 117, Henderson Street, Glasgow, Scotland. Born at Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland. Associated with Albion, Queensland, Australia. Carpenter/Joiner by trade. Educated Henderson Street Public School, Glasgow. Emigrated aged 21 years. Religious denomination Presbyterian. Joined 30 August 1915. Buried in CANTERBURY CEMETERY, Kent. Plot/Row/Section/Area B. Grave 653. Australian Roll of Honour Circular

HENRY

Robert
Private 50064, 10th/11th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry. Killed in action 24 March 1918. Born Girvan, enlisted Glasgow. No known grave. Commemorated at ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Addenda Panel 3.

HEWITSON

William
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HILL

John
Lance Bombardier 167128, "B" Battery, 50th Brigade, Royal Artillery. Killed in action 14 October 1918. Aged 34. Enlisted and resident Girvan. Son of John and Sarah Hill, of 1, Duncan St., Girvan, Ayrshire. Buried in DADIZEELE NEW BRITISH CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot V. Row F. Grave 30.

HILL

Thomas Watson
Second Lieutenant, "D" Company, 16th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry. Died 10 July 1917. Aged 31. Son of John and Sarah Hill, of 1, Duncan St., Girvan, Ayrshire. Buried in COXYDE MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot I. Row B. Grave 7.

HYSLOP

Archibald
[Spelt HISLOP on WW1 Naval Casulaties] Able Seaman Clyde. Z/2378, Hood Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action 4 february 1917. Born 7 October 1893. Son of Robert Hyslop, of 10, Glendoun Street, Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland. Buried in QUEENS CEMETERY, BUCQUOY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot I. Row E. Grave 7.

HYSLOP

Edward
Lance Corporal 17389, 1st Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Killed in action 25 September 1915. Born Girvan, enlisted Hamilton, resident Chapelhall, Airdrie. Husband of Catherine Hyslop of 82 Wilson Street Girvan, Ayrshire. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 19 and 33.

INGLIS

Charles North Dalrymple
Lieutenant,m Indian Army Reserve of Officers attached to2nd Battalion, 8th Gurkha Rifles. Died 25 September 1915. Aged 35. Son of the late Robert Inglis, of Lovestone, Girvan, Ayrshire. No known grave. Commemorated on NEUVE-CHAPELLE MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 1.

INGLIS

David

Captain, 1st Battalion, 4th Gurkha Rifles. Died 19 December 1914. Aged 30. Son of the late Robert Inglis, of Lovestone, Girvan, Ayrshire. No known grave. Commemorated on NEUVE-CHAPELLE MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 25 to 27.

Extract from The Bond of Sacrifice 1914-1918:

CAPTAIN DAVID INGLIS, ADJUTANT 1/4th GURKHA RIFLES, who was killed in action on the 21st December, 1914, at Givenchy, France, was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Inglis, of Lovestone, Girvan, Ayrshire, and was born there on the 21st April, 1884. An ancestor, Colonel Inglis, fell at the Battle of Waterloo. Captain Inglis was educated at Bedford and the R.M.C., Sandhurst, and on passing out of the latter he received an unattached 2nd Lieutenancy in August, 1903, joining the Indian Army in December of the following year, having served his probationary period in India with the Northamptonshire Regiment.

He was promoted Lieutenant in November, 1905, and Captain in August, 1912.

His Commanding Officer gave the following account of his death : " A portion of the battalion was detailed for a night attack on the German trenches ; and, though it was not his duty to be there, he begged me to allow him to go with them. I gave him permission, and he led the charge, which captured the German trenches. I cannot express to you what a loss he is to me personally and to the battalion generally. Apart from our great personal friendship, he has always been my right-hand man in all regimental matters : keen and thoroughly up in all his work, with a knowledge of, and influence with, the men that no other officer possessed. His was one of those gallant natures that would have won the Victoria Cross sooner or later if he "had lived, for he would always have volunteered for the most dangerous tasks ; and there are few indeed like him, and his loss is irreparable. All his brother officers ask me to send their sincere sympathy."

For his services in the war he was mentioned in Sir John French's Despatch of the 31st May, 1915. An elder brother of Captain Inglis was killed in the South African War.

He was a keen golfer and fisher, and a member of the Turnberry Golf Course.

INGLIS, MC

Robert
Lieutenant, 13th Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). Died 5 October 1918. Aged 39. Son of Robert and Isabella Fanny Willison Inglis, of Lovestone, Girvan, Ayrshire. Awarded the Military Cross (M.C.). Buried in DOINGT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Somme, France. Plot III. Row C. Grave 25.

INGRAM

Alexander M
Sergeant 5798, 1st/5th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Killed in action at Gallipoli 12 July 1915. Born and enlisted Girvan. No known grave. Commemorated on HELLES MEMORIAL, Turkey (including Gallipoli). Panel 73 to 76.

JACKSON

Allan
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JACKSON

Thomas Young
Lance Corporal 32617, 1st Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment. Killed in action 13 May 1917. Aged 33. Born Barrhead, Renfrewshire, enlisted Kilmarnock, resident Girvan. Son of Mrs. Barbara Jackson, of 33, High St., Girvan, Ayrshire. Formerly O11973, Royal Army Ordnance Corps. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 6.

JONES

Arthur [Bernard]
Gunner 129833, 346th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Killed in action 23 July 1917. Born Girvan, enlisted Hamilton, resident Blantyre, Lanark. Buried at BULLY-GRENAY COMMUNAL CEMETERY, BRITISH EXTENSION, Pas de Calais, France. Plot IV. Row C. Grave 2.

JONES

William
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KENNEDY

Hugh W
Private 288059, 7th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders. Killed in action 30 July 1918. Born Girvan, enlisted Ayr. Buried at MARFAUX BRITISH CEMETERY, Marne, France. Plot VIII. Row B. Grave 7.

KIRKWOOD

Hugh
Private 21339, 11th (service) Battalion, Highland Light Infantry. Killed in action 25 September 1915. Aged 21. Born Girvan, enlisted Glasgow, resident Stranraer, Wigtownshire. Son of Hugh and Jean Kirkwood, of Main St., Symington, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. Formerly GS/3676, R. R. of Cavalry. No known grave. Commemorated at LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 108 to 112.

LEADBETTER

Robert
Private 25042, 13th Battalion, Canadian Infantry. Killed in action 5 September 1917. Aged 43. Born 3 March 1874. Son of James and Elizabeth Leadhetter, of Girvan; husband of Alice Leadbetter (nee Miller), of 71, Thistle Street, Glasgow, Scotland. Born in Scotland. Plasterer by trade. Born Leutland (?). Married. Attested 23 September 1914 at Valcartier, Canada, aged 41, height 5 feet 5 inches, chest 36¼ inches, dark complexion, blue eyes,dark hair mainly bald, religious denomination Presbyterian. Buried in AIX-NOULETTE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Pas de Calais, France. Plot I. Row Q. Grave 1. National Archives of Canada Accession Reference: Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5484 - 17

LINDSAY

John O
Sapper WR/288969, Railway Operating Division (R.O.D.), Royal Engineers. Died in Egypt 1 November 1918. Born Girvan, enlisted Stirling. Formerly S/13154, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. Buried at KANTARA WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, Egypt. Section F. Grave 122. See also Girvan North End Parish Church

LINDSAY

Robert Jamieson
Corporal S/17864, "A" Company, 5th Battalion, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. Killed in action 12 October 1917. Aged 23. Born, resident and enlisted Girvan. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Lindsay, of 42, Montgomerie St., Girvan, Ayrshire. Telegraph messenger Girvan Post Office, afterwards employee of T. Reid & Sons, Joiners, Girvan. No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL,West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 136 to 138.

LINDSAY

William Alexander
Guardsman 8738, Scots Guards. Killed in action 28 October 1914. Born Ayr, enlisted Girvan. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 11.

LOGAN

John
Private 13969, 8th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Died in the Balkans 19 September 1918. Born Glasgow, enlisted Girvan. No known grave. Commemorated on DOIRAN MEMORIAL, Greece.

MARTIN

James
Lance Corporal 799192, 19th Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment). Killed in action 15 April 1918. Aged 28. Born 25 June 1896. Son of David and Christina Martin, of 49, Dalrymple St., Girvan. He was living at 871 Manning Avenue, Toronto when he enlisted. Singleman, carpenter by trade. Enlisted and passed fit 27th December 1915 in Toronto, aged 29 years 6 months. Height 5 feet 6½ inches, girth 36 inches, complexion fresh, eyes grey, hair black; religion Presbyterian. Admitted 1 June 1916 to Niagra Hospital with pneumonia discharged 22 June 1916. Buried in BELLACOURT MILITARY CEMETERY, RIVIERE, Pas de Calais, France. Plot II. Row C. Grave 13. Nation Archives of Canada Accession Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5984 - 29. See also Girvan North End Parish Church

McCALLUM

Alexander
Gunner 63937, 113th Anti-Aircraft Section, Royal Garrison Artillery. Killed in action 15 September 1917. Aged 29. Born and enlisted Girvan. Son of Fergus and Martha McCallum, of 5, Davaar, Girvan, Ayrshire. Buried at BARD COTTAGE CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot IV. Row G. Grave 49. See also Girvan North End Parish Church

McCALLUM

John
Private 55904, 19th Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment). Killed in action 14 September 1916. Born 21 April 1892 in Girvan. Next of kin Mrs J A McCallum, 165 Bellfield Street, Denniston, Glasgow. Painter by trade. Singleman. Enlisted 24 December 1914 at Toronto, Canada, aged 22 years 8 months; passed fit 15 December. Height 5 feet 11½ inches, girth 39 inches, complexion fair, eyes brown, hair fair; religion Presbyterian. No known grave. Commemorated on VIMY MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. National Archives of Canada Accession Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6609 - 10. See also Girvan North End Parish Church

McCHESNEY

David
Private 7605, 2nd/4th Battalion, Cameron Highlanders transferred to 356572, 18th Company, Labour Corps. Died in United Kingdom 3 May 1918. Aged 42. Born Girvan, enlisted Ayr, resident Glasgow. Buried in GIRVAN (DOUNE) CEMETERY, Ayrshire. Plot/Row/Section/Area K. Grave 76.

McCREADIE

Hugh
No further information currently available

McCREADIE

John [F]
Private 295367, 12th (Ayr and Lanalk Yeomanry) Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Died 30 June 1918. Aged 25. Son of Helen Foster, of 83, Glendowne St., Girvan, and the late John Foster. Buried in NIEPPE-BOIS (RUE-DU-BOIS) BRITISH CEMETERY, VIEUX-BERQUIN, Nord, France. Row A. Grave 8.

McCREATH

George
Private 333138, 9th (Glasgow Highland) Battalion (Territorial), Highland Light Infantry. Died of wounds 30 September 1918. Born and resident Girvan, enlisted Glasgow. Buried in THILLOY ROAD CEMETERY, BEAULENCOURT, Pas de Calais, France. Row D. Grave 15.

McCRINDLE

David
Leading Seaman 5009/B, H.M.S. "City of London," Royal Naval Reserve. Died 6 November 1918. Aged 35. Son of David and Janet McCrindle, of Girvan; husband of Amy Eliza McCrindle, of 20, Highlands Rd., Itchen, Southampton. Buried in GIRVAN (DOUNE) CEMETERY, Ayrshire. Plot/Row/Section/Area J. Grave 10.

McCRINDLE

Robert
Private 41053, 17th (Service) Battalion (3rd Glasgow), Highland Light Infantry. Killed in action 18 November 1916. Born and enlisted Girvan. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 15 C.

McCRINDLE

William
No further information currently available

McDINES

William
No further information currently available

McDOWALL

Allan
Private S/8722, 8th (Service) Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). Died of wounds 19 July 1916. Aged 26. Born Girvan, enlisted West Kilbride. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William McDowall, of Montgomery St., Girvan, Ayrshire; husband of A. McDowall, of 15, Main St., West Kilbride, Ayrshire. Buried at LA NEUVILLE BRITISH CEMETERY, CORBIE, Somme, France. Plot I. Row XC. Grave 59.

McDOWALL

John
Lance Corporal 7775, Scots Guards. Killed in action 29 September 1915. Born and enlisted Girvan. No known grave. Commemorated on LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 8 and 9.

McFARLANE

William H
No further information currently available

McGILL

William
Private 25247, 10th/11th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry. Killed in action 30 July 1916. Born and enlisted Girvan. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 15 C.

McGINNIS

John
[Spelt McGINNES on SDGW and CWGC] Private 41116, 2nd Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Killed in action 31 July 1917. Born Glasgow, enlisted Girvan, resident Portobello, Midlothian. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 19 and 33.

McGOWAN

Sidney
No further information currently available

McJARROW

Charles
No further information currently available

McJARROW

Robert
No further information currently available

McKEAN

David

McKENNA

Fergus
No further information currently available

McKIE

Andrew Oliver
Air Mechanic 1st Class ( Driver) 213837, Luce Bay Air Station, Royal Air Force. Died of pneumonia and influenza 23 October 1918 [CWGC states September]. Husband of Christina M.J. McKie, of Craymore, Stair Park, Girvan. Buried in GIRVAN (DOUNE) CEMETERY, Ayrshire. Plot/Row/Section/Area B. Grave 745.

McLAUGHLAN

Archibald [Angus MacCalman]
[Listed as MACLACHLAN on CWGC] Private S/6374,"D" Company, 8th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders (Rossshire Buffs, the Duke of Albany's). Killed in action 17 August 1916. Aged 25. Born St. Rollox, Lanarkshire, enlisted Girvan. Son of Donald and Margaret MacLachlan, of Crawfordlea, Largs, Ayrshire. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 15 C.

McLEOD

Arthur
No further information currently available

McLEOD

George
[Listed as MACLEOD on CWGC] Private 35228, 18th Battalion (4th Glasgow), Highland Light Infantry. Killed in action 28 February 1917. Aged 20. Born Glasgow, enlisted Girvan. Son of John A. and Annie Macleod, of 3, Seaview, Girvan, Ayrshire. Native of Glasgow. Formerly 20182, Cameron Highlanders. Buried in FOUQUESCOURT BRITISH CEMETERY, Somme, France. Plot I. Row H. Grave 4. See also Girvan North End Parish Church

McLEOD

John
Australian I. F. See also Girvan North End Parish Church

McMAHON

James
Private 20425, 6th/7th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Died 23 April 1917. Born Glasgow, enlisted Girvan. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 5.

McMATH

Cornelius
Private 351569, 9th Battalion, Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment). Killed in action 24 June 1918. Aged 22. Born Girvan, enlisted and resident Ayr. Son of John McMath, of 39, Ballybroke St., Girvan, Ayrshire. Buried in FAUBOURG D'AMIENS CEMETERY, ARRAS, Pas de Calais, France. Plot VIII. Row D. Grave 15.

McMATH

William
Private T2/172907, Royal Army Service Corps. Died 10 June 1920. Buried in GIRVAN (DOUNE) CEMETERY, Ayrshire. Plot/Row/Section/Area C. Grave 26.

McMURTRIE

Marshall
Corporal 13273, 7th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Killed in action 26 September 1915. Born and enlisted Girvan. No known grave. Commemorated on LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 46 to 49. See also Girvan North End Parish Church

McNEILL

Robert
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McNEILL

Thomas
No further information currently available

McPHAIL

John
Acting Lance Corporal 332025, 9th (Glasgow Highland) Battalion (Territorial), Highland Light Infantry. Killed in action 13 April 1918. Born and enlisted Glasgow, resident Girvan. No known grave. Commemorated on PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL, Hainaut, Belgium. Panel 9.

McQUAKER

Thomas
Private 41746, 12th (Service) Battalion, Highland Light Infantry. Killed in action 25 March 1918. Born Colmonell, enlisted Girvan. Formerly 27023, King's Own Scottish Borderers. No known grave. Commemorated at POZIERES MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Panel 72. See also Girvan North End Parish Church

McWHIRTER

Hugh Alexander
[Listed as Alexander Hugh on SDGW and A H on CWGC] Private 40793, 2nd Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers. Killed in action 25 September 1916. Born Girvan, enlisted and resident Newtown Stewart, Wigtown. Buried in A.I.F. BURIAL GROUND, FLERS, Somme, France. Plot V. Row D. Grave 3.

McWHIRTER

John
Private 10013, 1st Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders (Rossshire Buffs, the Duke of Albany's). Killed in action 20 December 1914. Born Girvan, enlisted Glasgow. No known grave. Commemorated on LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 38 and 39.

McWHIRTER

William
No further information currently available

MILLER

James [B]
Private 34990, 2nd Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Killed in action 23 April 1917. Born newmilns, enlisted Ayr, resident Girvan. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 5.

MILLS

Albert
Private 30184, 2nd Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Died 1 June 1918. Born Glasgow, enlisted Girvan. Buried in EBBLINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY, Nord, France. Plot I. Row F. Grave 18.

MITCHELL

Andrew
Royal Navy. See also Girvan North End Parish Church

MORRISON

Robert
Private 7425, 1st/5th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Killed in action at Gallipoli 13 July 1915. Born Paisley, enlisted Ayr, resident Girvan. No known grave. Commemorated on HELLES MEMORIAL, Turkey (including Gallipoli). Panel 73 to 76. See also Girvan North End Parish Church

MORRISON

Robert Cairns
Private 20792, 6th/7th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Killed in action 9 April 1917. Aged 20. Born and enlisted Girvan. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morrison, of 37, Ailsa St. East, Girvan, Ayrshire. Buried in CABARET-ROUGE BRITISH CEMETERY, SOUCHEZ, Pas de Calais, France. Plot XVII. Row H. Grave 18.

MUNRO

Alexander R
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MURCHIE

Thomas Cathcart
Engine Room Artificer 125EC, H.M.S. "Paragon," Royal Naval Reserve. Died 17 March 1917. Aged 45. Son of Robert and Janet Hannah Murchie, of Girvan, Ayrshire; husband of Lillias M. Murchie, of 34, Manse Brae, Cathcart, Glasgow. No known grave. Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Panel 28.

NEIL

William
Sergeant 12172, 6th/7th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Killed in action 22 March 1918. Born Craigie, enlisted Girvan. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 5.

NESS

William
Guardsman 5306, Scots Guards. Killed in action 5 August 1917 in France. Born Dundonald, enlisted Ayr, resident Girvan. Atetsted 23 February 1904, aged 18 years 7 months, Labourer by trade, born Dundonald, married Elizabeth irving at Girvan 16 June 1911, two duaghters, Isabella and Annie. Buried at CEMENT HOUSE CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot V. Row A. Grave 22.

NEWALL

John
Seaman 5024A (PO), H.M Yacht "Conqueror II," Royal Naval Reserve. Died 26 September 1916. Aged 24. Born 26 June 1892 in Girvan. Son of Margaret Swan (formerly Newall), of 7, Kirk Rd., Carluke, Lanarkshire, and the late James Newall. Native of Girvan, Ayrshire. No known grave. Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Panel 23.

OLIVER

James
Private S/7166, 2nd Battalion, Gordon Highlanders. Killed in action 1 July 1916. Born Girvan, enlisted Aberdeen. Buried at GORDON CEMETERY, MAMETZ, Somme, France. Grave lost. Special Memorial. Row B. Grave 43.

OMAN

John
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ORR

Peter [Clowes]
Private 1597, 3rd Battalion, Australian Infantry, A.I.F. Died of wounds 4 March 1917. Aged 22. Son of John and Mary Clowes Orr. Native of Girvan, Ayrshire. Enlisted Underbool, Victoria, Australia. Buried in DERNANCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Somme, France. Plot VI. Row B. Grave 25. See also Girvan North End Parish Church

PROVAN

John K
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REID

Alexander
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ROGERSON

Andrew W
No further information currently available

ROSS

William
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SAYERS

Frederick George
Private S/16554, 7th Battalion, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. Killed in action 25 September 1915. Born Ayr, enlisted Glasgow, resident Girvan. Son of Adam and Sara Finlayson Sayers, of 3, Eaglesham St., Glasgow. An Apprentice Architect. No known grave. Commemorated on LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 119 to 124.

SHEARER

William
No further information currently available

SHENNAN

Thomas
No further information currently available

SHIELDS

Robert
Private 13582, 6th/7th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Killed in action 25th April 1917. Aged 26. Born and enlisted Girvan. Son of Robert Shields; husband of Mary Shields, of 15, The Avenue, Govan, Ayrshire. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 5.

SHIELDS

Walter
Able Seaman J/21616, H.M.S. "Hampshire," Royal Navy. Killed when his ship was sunk by mine 5 June 1916. Born 7 January 1896 in Girvan. Son of Alexander and Agnes Shields, of 10, Deacon's Place, Girvan, Ayrshire. Farm Hand/Agricultural Labourer by trade. Enlisted 7 January 1914 for 5 years and 7 years Reserve, aged 18, height 5 feet 6 inches, chest 37 inches, red hair, brown eyes, fresh complexion. No known grave. Commemorated on PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 12.

SKINNER

William
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SMITH

James R
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STEVENSON

John
No further information currently available

STEVENSON

William A
Private S/13148, 6th Battalion, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. Killed in action 26th September 1915. Born Govan, Glasgow, enlisted Girvan. No known grave. Commemorated on LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 119 to 124.

STROYAN

James W
Private 220128, 6th Battalion, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. Died 26th July 1918. Aged 42. Born Merthyr Tydvil, Glamorganshire, enlisted and resident Girvan. Formerly 6233, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. Husband of Annie Stroyan, of 50, Montgomerie St., Girvan, Ayrshire. Buried in MONS (BERGEN) COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Hainaut, Belgium. Plot VIII. Row C. Grave 5. See also Girvan North End Parish Church

SWINDALE

Thomas [Rennie]
Private 17843, 2nd Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Died 21 March 1918. Aged 23. Son of James William and Jessie F. Swindale (nee Rennie); husband of Annie Swindale (nee Ingram), of 174, Dalrymple St., Girvan, Ayrshire. Buried in CHAPELLE BRITISH CEMETERY, HOLNON, Aisne, France. Plot III. Row A. Grave 12.

TAIT

William B
No further information currently available

THOMSON

Alexander
Leading Seaman 4051B (PO), S.S. "Stanhope," Royal Naval Reserve. Drowned when his ship was torpedoed 17 June 1917. Aged 32. Born 20 October 1885 in Girvan. Son of Alexander and Margaret Thomson, of Girvan; husband of Margaret Thomson, of 91, Wilson Street, Girvan, Ayrshire. No known grave. Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Panel 27.

THOMSON

James
Deck Hand 1059/SD (PO), H.M. Drifter "Greatheart,", Royal Naval Reserve. Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action 24 September 1915. Born 1 January 1878 in Berwick, Berwickshire. Son of Margaret Thomson, of 8, News Lane, Girvan, Ayrshire. Buried at DEAL CEMETERY, Kent. Plot/Row/Section/Area 2. Grave 1336.

THOMSON

Robert Grieg
Able Seaman, S.S. "Clearfield" (Newcastle), Mercantile Marine. Died 23 October 1916. Aged 23. Son of Alexander and Jane Greig Thomson, of 26, Harbour St., Girvan, Ayrshire. Born at Ailsa Craig. No known grave. Commemorated on TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, London.

TURNER

William
Able Seaman Clyde Z/2340, 223rd Brigade, Machine Gun Company, Royal Naval Division, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action 2nd January 1918. Aged 22. Born 14 June 1895. Son of Robert and Annie Turner, of 37, Hamilton St., Girvan. Buried in ROCQUIGNY-EQUANCOURT ROAD BRITISH CEMETERY, MANANCOURT, Somme, France. Plot IX. Row D. Grave 4. See also Girvan North End Parish Church

WALLACE

Hugh [Brown]
Private 95512, 40th Stationary Hospital, Royal Army Medical Corps. Died 31 August 1917. Aged 37. Born Ardrossan, enlisted Girvan. Son of Archibald and Elizabeth Wallace, of 54, Caledonia Rd., Saltcoats, Ayrshire. Publisher of the "Carrick Herald," Girvan, Ayrshire. Buried in STE. MARIE CEMETERY, LE HAVRE, Seine-Maritime, France. Division 62. Plot I. Row H. Grave 11.

WILSON

Graham
No further information currently available

WILSON

Hugh
Second Lieutenant, 3rd Battalion, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. Died 17 October 1918. Aged 27. Son of Thomas Wilson and Mrs. Jessie Thomson Wilson, of Ballochtoul, Girvan. A Science Student. Buried in VAUX-ANDIGNY BRITISH CEMETERY, Aisne, France. Row C. Grave 3.

WILSON

John
Private 14203, 1st Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Died of wounds 30 June 1918. Aged 31. Born and enlisted Girvan. Son of John and Catherine Wilson, of Girvan, Ayrshire. Buried at PERNES BRITISH CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot V. Row D. Grave 8.

WILSON

Lawrence Thomson
Corporal 7680, 1st/5th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Killed in action at Gallipoli 12 July 1915. Aged 33. Enlisted Ayr, resident Girvan. Son of Thomas and Jessie Thomson Wilson, of 2, Ballochtoul, Girvan, Ayrshire. No known grave. Commemorated at HELLES MEMORIAL, Turkey (including Gallipoli). Panel 73 to 76.

WILSON

Robert
Private 5664, 1st Battalion, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. Killed in action 14 September 1914. Aged 33. Born Girvan, enlisted Glasgow, resident Ballantrae. Husband of Janet G. Wilson, of Main St., Ballantrae, Ayrshire. No known grave. Commemorated at LA FERTE-SOUS-JOUARRE MEMORIAL, Seine-et-Marne, France.

WILSON

William
Private 241266, 1st/5th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Killed in action in Palestine 28 November 1917. Aged 26. Born and enlisted Girvan. Husband of Kathrine K. Wilson of 7, Benwhat, Dalmellington, Ayrshire. Buried in RAMLEH WAR CEMETERY, Israel and Palestine (including Gaza). Section Q. Grave 5.

THE TRIBUTE OF
THE PEOPLE OF
GIRVAN TO THOSE
OF HER SONS WHO
GAVE THEIR LIVES
IN DEFENCE OF THEIR COUNTRY'S RIGHTEOUS
CAUSE, IN THE WORLD WAR, 1939-1945

BARNES

Thomas
Lance Corporal 3127522, 2nd Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Died 27 May 1940. Aged 29. Son of Richard and Janet Barnes; husband of Jane Barnes, of Girvan, Ayrshire. Buried in BEDFORD HOUSE CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Enclosure No.6. Plot V. Row C. Grave 5.

BARR

Adam S McD
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BIGHAM

Alan McKelvie
Fusilier 3131188, 1st Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Died as a Japanese prisoner of War 6 April 1943. Aged 23. Son of William and Margaret Bigham, of Girvan, Ayrshire. No known grave. Commemorated on RANGOON MEMORIAL, Myanmar (Burma). Face 11.

BILLS

John Bentley
No further information currently available

BLEDGE

Hugh Aitklen Galloway
Aircraftman 2nd Class 1024054, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 26 February 1941. Aged 33. Son of Edward and Elizabeth Bledge, of Girvan. His brother Peter Aitken Bledge fell in the 1914 - 1918 war (see above). Buried at GIRVAN (DOUNE) CEMETERY, Ayrshire. West Division. Section J. Grave 1449.

BOND

Thomas William
Private 3133577, 1st Battalion (The London Scottish), Gordon Highlanders. Died at Anzio 29th February 1944. Aged 28. Born Girvan. Son of John George and Jeanie (Jane) Bond (nee Simpson). He was in the second wave of the landing and was very soon wounded severely. He was taken prisoner by the Germans but he died the same day as the landing. News of his death caused his mother to have a stroke and die a few hours later. His father died a further 9 weeks later. Buried in ROME WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Plot II. Row A. Grave 21.

CAMPBELL

Alexander
Private 3131264, 6th Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers. Died 17 April 1945. Aged 23. Son of Alexander and Annie Campbell, of Girvan, Ayrshire. Buried in CELLE WAR CEMETERY, Niedersachsen, Germany. Plot I. Row A. Grave 2.

CAMPBELL

Thomas J
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CLARK

Andrew Newall
[Served as NEWALL Andrew] Fusilier 3131237, 6th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Died 26 June 1940. Aged 19. Son of Agnes Clark, and stepson of James Campbell, of Girvan. Buried in GIRVAN (DOUNE) CEMETERY, Ayrshire. Eastern Division. Section L. Grave 72.

DICK

John Rowan
Seaman LT/JX 224890, H.M. Trawler Bedfordshire (on loan to U.S. Navy), Royal Naval Patrol Service. Died 11 May 1942. Aged 32. Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Dick, of Girvan, Ayrshire; husband of Mary Ann Dick, of Girvan. No known grave. Commemorated at LOWESTOFT NAVAL MEMORIAL, Suffolk. Panel 8, Column 3.

DUKE

Nathan
No further information currently available

FAIRBAIRN

Paul
No further information currently available

FERGUSON

Andrew
Driver 74599, Royal Army Service Corps. Died 14 June 1947. Aged 35. Son of Robert and Mary Ferguson, of Girvan; husband of Mary Cooper Ferguson, of Girvan. Buried at GIRVAN (DOUNE) CEMETERY, Ayrshire. East Division. Section I. Grave 15.

GILMOUR

Alexander
No further information currently available

GRANT, TD

Pharic [Alastair]
Lieutenant Colonel 34730, 110 Field Regiment, Royal Artillery. Died 16 November 1944. Aged 37. Son of Colonel Pharic Grant, T.D., R.A. and Grace Darling Grant, of Ardmillan, Girvan, Ayrshire. Awarded Territorial Decoration (TD). Buried in LEOPOLDSBURG WAR CEMETERY, Limburg, Belgium. Plot III. Row C. Grave 3.

HAMILTON, DFC

Charles [Blackley]
Flying Officer (Navigator/Radar Operator) 174685, 85 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 13 April 1945. Aged 23. Son of James and Sarah Hamilton, of West Drumullan, Girvan, Ayrshire. Buried in HAMBURG CEMETERY, Hamburg, Germany. Plot 10A. Row C. Grave 15.

HENDERSON

James
No further information currently available

HIGGINS

Henry
No further information currently available

INGRAM

Campbell
Sergeant (Navigator) 1003429, 47 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 24 November 1942. Aged 25. Son of Campbell and Rose Ingram, of Girvan, Ayrshire. Buried in HALFAYA SOLLUM WAR CEMETERY, Egypt. Plot 20. Row G. Grave 3.

JACKSON

Robert
Sapper 14573009, 501 Field Company, Royal Engineers. Died 25 October 1944. Aged 35. Son of Allan and Elizabeth Jackson, of Girvan, Ayrshire. Buried in CESENA WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Plot VII. Row F. Grave 16.

JOHNSTONE

John
No further information currently available

JOYCE

William
Private 14014623, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). Died 7 July 1945. Aged 34. Son of George and Martha Pirrie Joyce; husband of Margaret McF. S. Gilmour Joyce, of Girvan, Ayrshire. Buried at BARNSTAPLE CEMETERY, Devon. Plot F. Consecrated Grave 302.

MacCALLUM

Hector Bruce
Seaman LT/JX 265280, H.M. Trawler Waterfly, Royal Naval Patrol Service. Died at sea 17 September 1942. Aged 21. Born 20 May 1921 in Perth, Perthshire. Son of Archibald and Helen Joan MacCallum; nephew of John Carson. Buried in FLUSHING (VLISSINGEN) NORTHERN CEMETERY, Zeeland, Netherlands. Row D. Grave 3.

McCLUSKIE

Alexander
Sergeant (Air Gunner) 1823784, 432 (R.C.A.F.) Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 19 April 1944. Aged 20. Son of Alexander and Janet Taylor McCluskie, of Girvan Ayrshire. Buried in CLICHY NORTHERN CEMETERY, Hauts-de-Seine, France. Plot 16. Row 7. Grave 11.

McCREATH

James
Stoker LT/KX 148264, H.M.S. "Sulla," Royal Naval Patrol Service. Died 25 Marchm 1942. Aged 19. Son of James and Margaret McCreath, of Girvan, Ayrshire. No known grave. Commemorated on LOWESTOFT NAVAL MEMORIAL, Suffolk. Panel 10, Column 1.

McCRORIE

Hugh
[Listed as Hughes McDines McCrorie on CWGC] Seaman LT/JX 212761, H.M. Trawler "Franc Tireur," Royal Naval Patrol Service. Died 25 September 1943. Aged 27. Son of James and Elizabeth McCrorie, of Girvan, Ayrshire. No known grave. Commemorated on LOWESTOFT NAVAL MEMORIAL, Suffolk. Panel 11, Column 3.

McFARLANE

Myles
Private 3130851, 5th Battalion, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. Died 24 October 1942. Aged 25. Son of John and Margaret McFarlane, of Girvan, Ayrshire. Buried in EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY, Egypt. Plot XIX. Row C. Grave 15.

McGARTH

Alexander
No further information currently available

McCRINDLE

Alexander Allan
Seaman LT/JX 198997, H.M. Trawler Bedfordshire (on loan to U.S. Navy), Royal Naval Patrol Service. Died at sea 11 May 1942. Born 28 September 1917 in Girvan, Ayrshire. Son of Bessie McCrindle. No known grave. Commemorated on LOWESTOFT NAVAL MEMORIAL, Suffolk. Panel 9, Column 1.

McCRINDLE

John
Leaing Aircraftman 702539, Royal Air Force. Died 15 February 1942 during the Japanese invasion of Singapore. Aged 23. Son of Thomas and Margaret McCrindle, of Penkill, Ayrshire. No known grave. Commemorated on SINGAPORE MEMORIAL, Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore. Column 417.

McCRINDLE

John Ingram
Leading Seaman LT/7006C, H.M. Trawler Stella Dorado, Royal Naval Reserve (Patrol Service). Died at sea 1 June 1940. Born 6 June 1905 in Girvan, Ayrshire. No known grave. Commemorated on LOWESTOFT NAVAL MEMORIAL, Suffolk. Panel 2, Column 1.

McLEAN

Alexander
Guardsman 2696515, 2nd Battalion, Scots Guards. Died 9 September 1943. Aged 22. Son of Jean McLean, of Girvan, Ayrshire. Buried in TRIPOLI WAR CEMETERY, Libya/ Plot 7. Row D. Grave 13.

McLEAN

William Allan
Driver 2382154, 15th Division Signals. Royal Corps of Signals. Died 20 May 1944. Aged 21. Son of Alexander and Sarah McLean, of Girvan. Buried in GIRVAN (DOUNE) CEMETERY, Ayrshire. West Division. Section I. Grave 1751.

MILROY

Robert
Guardsman 2696359, 2nd Battalion, Scots Guards. Died 13 December 1941. Aged 21. Son of James and Susan Milroy, of Girvan, Ayrshire. No known grave. Commemorated on ALAMEIN MEMORIAL, Egypt. Column 54.

MUNRO

Hugh Lewis Fraser
Gunner 1811112, 417 Battery, 123 Heavy A.A. Regiment, Royal Artillery. Died 5 January 1942. Aged 36. Son of Alexander Munro, and of Agnes Munro, of Girvan. Buried in GIRVAN (DOUNE) CEMETERY, Ayrshire. West Division. Section L. Grave 1358.

OWENS

William
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PRESTLY

James
Engineman LT/KX 115146, H.M.S. "Minicoy," Royal Naval Patrol Service. Died 14 May 1941. Aged 31. Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Prestly, of Girvan, Ayrshire. No known grave. Commemorated on LOWESTOFT NAVAL MEMORIAL, Suffolk. Panel 6, Column 3.

ROWAN

Robert Martin
Signalman 2336201, 3 L. of C. Signals, Royal Corps of Signals. Died 27 April 1941. Aged 23. Son of Robert and Grace Rowan, of Girvan, Ayrshire. No known grave. Commemorated on ATHENS MEMORIAL, Greece. Face 4.

SAWYER

George
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SKENE

John A
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SLOAN

William
No further information currently available

SMITH

Peter [Neverauskas]
Private 1795929, 1st Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment. Died 24 July 1944. Aged 22. Son of Andrew and Mary Neverauskas Smith, of Girvan, Ayrshire. Buried in BANNEVILLE-LA-CAMPAGNE WAR CEMETERY, Calvados, France. Plot I. Row E. Grave 22.

SMITH

Robert Shaw
Second Lieutenant 156387, 1st Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Died 6 May 1942. Aged 31. Son of James and Henrietta Helen Smith, of Girvan, Strathclyde, Scotland. Buried in DIEGO SUAREZ WAR CEMETERY, Madagascar. Plot 4. Row E. Grave 3.

STEPHEN

Alexander Taylor
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TEMPLETON

James H
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TROW

John
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TUDHOPE

Alexander
Fusilier 3130854, 6th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Died 6 June 1940. Aged 19. Son of Andrew and Annie Wilson George Tudhope, of Girvan, Ayrshire. British. Buried in EU COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Seine-Maritime, France. Plot, Grave 6.

WATT

William
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WAUGH

Douglas
Gunner 3131329, 2 Battery, 1 Light A.A. Regiment, Royal Artillery. Died 4 October 1943. Aged 22. Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Waugh, of Girvan. Ayrshire. No known grave. Commemorated on ATHENS MEMORIAL, Greece. Face 3.

WAUGH

Gordon [Maxwell]
Private 3066165, 1st Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, Army Air Corps. Died 13 July 1943. Aged 19. Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Waugh, of Girvan, Ayrshire. Buried in CATANIA WAR CEMETERY, SICILY, Italy. Plot III. Row J. Grave 40.

WEIR

William Connor
Private 3131138, 7th Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers. Died 30 March 1945. Aged 23. Son of John and Elizabeth Weir. of Girvan. Buried in GIRVAN (DOUNE) CEMETERY, Ayrshire. East Division. Section Q. Grave 31.

WILSON

Alexander [Brown]
Private 3131956, 5th Battalion, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. Died 24 October 1942. Aged 23. Son of Andrew and Isabella Wilson, of Girvan, Ayrshire. Buried in EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY, Egypt. Plot XIX. Row C. Grave 16.

WILSON

John A
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YOUNG

Hugh Crawford
Pilot Officer 186542, 117 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 30 July 1944. Aged 23. Son of John and Mary Young, of Girvan, Ayrshire. No known grave. Commemorated at SINGAPORE MEMORIAL, Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore. Column 433.

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McDONNELL

James
Stoker LT/JX210610, H.M. Trawler Forfeit, Royal Naval Patrol Service. Died 6 June 1941. Aged 37. Son of James and Helen McDonnell; husband of Helen McDonnell, of Girvan, Ayrshire. Buried in NEWMACHAR CEMETERY, Aberdeenshire. Section C. Collective grave 1224.

CONNOLLY

Hugh Henry Mills
Sergeant (Navigator) 1569111, 550 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 31 August 1944. Aged 23. Son of Henry and Mary Helena Connolly. Buried in ABBEVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Somme, France. Plot 8. Row B. Coll. grave 1-8.

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