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Battalion Roll : 5th Battalion Gordon Highlanders 1914

"A" Company - Strichen

Number
Rank
Name
Address
Notes

44 C.S.M Watt, William Allathan, New Deer Farmer. Attested 8/4/1908 - from Volunteers. Served with BEF 2/5/25 to 2/7/1915. Then Reserves. Farmer. Discharged 12/12/1917 aged 45. Rheumatism following shell wound to head (June 1915) and exposure to cold and wet. Granted pension. (240005)

4 Sergt Horne, Henry 27 High St New Pitsligo Attested 11/4/1908 (From Volunteers). Age 39. Horse hirer. Discharged at Bedford as unfit for further service 12/2/195.

16 Sergt Smith, William New Aberdour To France 2/5/1915. WO2. 292119. SWB

7 L.Sergt Henderson, William Market Tce, Strichen 240002 (= 1917 service number) Disembodied 18/2/1919

24 L.Sergt Murray, James Middlemuir, Strichen Attested 11/4/08 (From Volunteers). Age 27. Farmer's son. Discharged as unfit at Bedford 6/12/1914.

1215 L.Sergt Fraser, F High St, New Pitsligo Possibly same as Sgt Frank Fraser 54 High St New Pitsligo. Age 37 on discharge - 24/4/1918. (WO364) This man was discharged as medically unfit 23/10/1914. and re-enlisted 19/12/1914. Numbers given 2741 and 240762.

681 L.Sergt Ogston, John James 71 Main St, New Pitsligo Commissioned 2nd Lieut. Gordon Highlanders 29/5/1917 (1st Bn) Address on Medal Card: 71 Main St New Deer.

1555 Pte Barclay, William Mains of Byth, Turiff Killed in action 31/7/16 (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL ) Farm Servant. Born Rathen. Enlisted Strichen. MiC: To France 2/5/1915. "OiC Recs. Perth requests insts re disposal of medals 10/12/1920"

1528 Pte Brechin, Alexander J. D Longhaven, Cruden Died 13/11/16 (Buch. Obs. "Killed in action on 13/11/16, Pte Alexander James Brechin …, aged 24 years, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Charles Brechin, Longhaven, Cruden.")

1245 Pte Buchan, Thomas 4 Hanover St, Fraserburgh To France 2/5/1915. Dischaged 7/1/1916. (Possibly re-enlisted 27/7/1916 as 4266, later MCG.)

1486 Pte Calder, John South Skelmanse, Strichen Scotsman - casualty list 22/7/1915 - wounded - gunshot wound scalp and legs. Later transferred to 7th Battalion - 292118

1461 Pte Craig, Alexander 119 High St, New Pitsligo Killed in action 31/7/16. Age 19. Son of Alexander Craig, wine merchant and plasterer, and wife Mary of 119 High St., New Pitsligo.(THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Born Tyrie. Enlisted New Pitsligo.

1556 Pte Duncan, George Fedderate Cottages, Maud Killed in action 26/3/16. Age 23. Son of William and Annie Duncan, of Maud, Aberdeenshire

1491 Pte Elrick, James C 28 Thistle St, Aberdeen (Later Corporal - 240149) To France 2/5/1915. Disembodied 26/3/1919

1428 Pte Forrest, James 32 High St, Strichen 240122

1288 Pte Forsyth, Alexander Hillfoot, Lonmay Attested 11/3/1911. Farm servant. Age 19. Discharges at Perth 11/3/1916 - Termination of engagement. Served with BEF 2/5/1915-11/3/1916. Father John Forsyth.

1252 Pte Gow, Angus 27 High St, Strichen To France 2/5/1915. Discharged 19/2/1916. (MiC) [Note: there is a man named Angus Gow, Gordons (Strichen) mentioned in Buchan Observer as being a POW in 1918. This man may have re-enlisted.]

1568 Pte Jaffray, Henry 41 Pitsligo St, Rosehearty S/18898

1117 Pte Knox, Fred 13 High St, New Deer "A" Coy. Killed in action 1/6/1915. Age 24. Son of Elsie Simpson (formerly Knox), of 66 Main St., New Deer, and the late John Knox.
(LE TOURET MEMORIAL)

60 Pte Marshall, Alexander Viewbank House, Maud Scotsman 22/7/1915 - casualty list - wounded A. Marshall, L.Cpl, gunshot wounds. In hospital at Rouen. Also wounded July 1916

1492 Pte Mathers, Alexander High St, New Pitsligo 240150. Wounded 2/12/1916. Killed 28/3/1918. 1st Bn. Age 36. Son of the late William and Christina Mathers. (ARRAS MEMORIAL)

1373 Pte McDonald, William 33 St Peter Street, Peterhead Scotsman casualty list 7/7/1916 - wounded - (Peterhead). . Died of wounds 16/11/16. Son of Mrs. Jane McDonald 14 Wallace St., Peterhead. (Y RAVINE CEMETERY, BEAUMONT-HAMEL)

700 L.Cpl McLean, James A High St, Strichen Born abt. 1890. Son of James (gamekeeper) & Ann McLean, Strichen. (1901 census) Arrived France 2/5/1915. Scotsman casualty list 2/11/1916 wounded - McLean, 700, Cpl J.A. Discharged 26/4/1919.

1483 Pte Melvin, Robert Springbank, Oldwhat 240145 .To France 2/5/1915. Died of wounds 22/4/1917. Age 28. Son of Alexander and Mary Melvin, of Springbank, New Deer. (DUISANS BRITISH CEMETERY, ETRUN)

14 L.Cpl Milne, Alexander J Cockmuir, Strichen SWB.

1374 Pte Milne, W Asleed House, Methlick (No trace on Medal Index)

1477 Pte Milne, Alexander Jaffray Asleed House, Methlick Attested 1/4/1912. Age 24. Farm servant. Discharged at Greenock 12/9/1915. No longer physically fit - Flat feet. (KR 392 XVI)

1348 Pte Mitchell, James G.C Ardlawhill, Aberdour Killed in action 17/3/16 Age 23. Son of William and Mary Mitchell, of Boston, Mass.. Nephew of John Cooper, of Ardlawhill, New Aberdour, Fraserburgh. Born Manchester. Enlisted Strichen.

1273 Pte Murison, Alfred Rivehill, Strichen Died of wounds 21/3/16 at No 3 General Hospital, Le Treport, France. Age 22. Son of James and Jane Murison, of Rivehill Strichen. Twice recommended for D.C.M. (LE TREPORT MILITARY CEMETERY)

1216 Pte Noble, A 28 Main St, New Deer (No trace on Medal Index)

1430 Pte Park, John Rettie Hillside, Strichen Born Tyrie. Enlisted Strichen. Died of wounds 3/6/1915. Will at NAS. (See Photo and biography). (CHOCQUES MILITARY CEMETERY )

42 Pte Pirie, William A 25 Bridge St, Strichen 240004. Disembodied 4/4/1919

1258 Pte Rennie, J.H 2 Low St, New Aberdour (No trace on Medals Index)

1540 Pte Robertson, John Hardslacks Croft, Hatton Scotsman 9/10/1915 - casualty list - wounded - shows: "under 15th September 1915". Killed in action 13/11/16. Born Cruden. Age 26. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robertson, of Corse Kininmonth, Mintlaw. Enlisted Strichen.
(Y RAVINE CEMETERY, BEAUMONT-HAMEL)

1431 Pte Scott, Edward School St, New Aberdour Killed in action 31/7/16. Sergeant. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Born Strichan.

1508 Pte Scott, William 29 High St, New Aberdour Killed in action 13/11/16. Grandson of John Scott and Ann Bruce. (Y RAVINE CEMETERY)

1259 Pte Shearer, Robert G 63 Low St, New Pitsligo 240090

1419 Pte Smith, William 117 High St New Pitsligo 240117. Disembodied 6/4/1919.

1307 Pte Spence, William Woolmill, Strichen Born in Ellon. Enlisted Strichen. Died of wounds 11/4/1917. (AUBIGNY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION) (Will at NAS) Service returns shows age 23. Died at No. 1 Canadian CCS. 240095

1119 Pte Taylor, George Slacks, New Deer Wounded 31 July 1916. Transferred to the Labour Corps - 316868.

682 Pte Thom, Henry 69 Main St, New Deer 240052. Wounded 11/12/1917 "B" Coy.

1291 Pte Thomson, William G 9 North St, Strichen Wounded 13/11/16 (Later attached to King's African Rifles). 240094

1354 Pte Thomson, James Clackriach, Maud Attested 1/5/1911. Age 21, farmer, Clackraich, Maud. Discharged 17/4/1915 KR 392 (vi). Joined British Red Cross (MiC) To France 27/9/1916. SWB. Address Esteran, Saskak. Canada.

1458 Pte Urquhart, Alexander S Tyrie, Fraserburgh Wounded 31 July 1916. Killed in action 31/7/1917.(NEW IRISH FARM)

1085 Pte Watson, David A Warland, New Aberdour Killed in action 31 July 1916. Age 24. Son of John and Isabella Watson, of 26, High St., New Aberdour.(THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)

1547 Pte Watson, Albert Warland, New Aberdour 292194 . To France 4/12/1915. Disembodied 2/3/1919.

1260 Pte Whyte, Thomas D 1 Cairnbulg Scotsman 22/9/1915 casualty list - wounded. Discharged 22/2/1916. Number indicates enlistment Feb 1911 so discharged as Time Expired.

1497 Pte Whyte, Alexander Kirkhill, Tyrie Born New Aberdour. Enlisted Strichen. Died of wounds 2/6/1915. (CHOCQUES MILITARY CEMETERY )

1270 Pte Wood, James 25 Low St, New Pitsligo Scotsman 8/11/1915 - casualty list - wounded from June/July 1915 - previously unreported. (New Pitsligo) Attested 7/2/1911. Apprentice merchant. Age 17.Shrapnel wound, left shoulder 16/6/1915. To England. Rejoined Bat. 28/9/15. Discharged Peterhead - time expired 8/2/1916. Mother's address - 22 Low St New Pitsligo. Re-enlisted as 5713/ 292202. Buch. Ob. 28/5/1918. -Recently reported missing, is now a prisoner of war in Germany. (New Pitsligo)

1265 Pte Yule, Alexander G Mill of Old Maud 240091

1674 Pte Duffus, J Westerecht, Dunecht (No trace on Medal Index)

1730 Pte Morrison, G.A Ivy Cottage, Maud (No trace on Medal Index)

1742 Pte Thomson, George Forehill, Peterhead Age 21 "D" Coy. Son of George and Mary Thomson, of 37, St. Mary St., Peterhead. (BANCOURT BRITISH CEMETERY) War Diary 6/12/1917 Fremicourt: Enemy aircraft visited this area…four casualties were sustained from bombs that evening : one killed and three wounded." Buch. Ob 18/12/1917: Reported killed in action. He was a son of Mr George Thomson, 37 St Mary Street and in civil life was a farm servant at Corskellie, Lonmay.

1743 Pte Whyte, George 11 North St, Strichen 240262. Disembodied 1/4/1919

1760 Pte Wight, Patrick B Dalrymple House, Fraserburgh Born Tyrie. Enlisted Strichen. Killed in action 17/6/1915. Age 20. Son of Elizabeth Grant (formerly Wight), of Alpine Cottage, St. Fergus, Peterhead, and the late James Wight. (LE TOURET MEMORIAL )

1803 Pte Ritchie, William George Whitebog, New Deer Killed in action 13/11/16. Age 20. Eldest son of Jane Ann Ritchie of Artamford Maud. (MAILLY WOOD CEMETERY)

1804 Pte Beedie, Robert Shevado Croft, New Deer To France 4/5/1915. 240290. Later transferred to 43rd Battalion Royal Fusiliers GS/25308.

1856 Pte Shand, James 9 School St, New Pitsligo Killed in action 29/7/18. "A" Coy. Age 21. Son of Andrew Philip and Jane Shand, of 9, School St., New Pitsligo.(SOISSONS MEMORIAL) MM. 240316

1857 Pte Dickie, Alexander 74 High St, New Pitsligo Killed in action 31/7/1917. Age 22. Son of William Dickie, of New Pitsligo. (NEW IRISH FARM CEMETERY) 240317 Previously wounded - Scotsman 22/7/1915 and 27/7/1915 - casualty list -1859, A.Dickie, 29 Row St New Pitsligo, gunshot wound shoulder. In hospital in Rouen.

1808 Pte Seath, J.W Techmuiry, Fraserburgh (No trace on Medal Index under that name)

1911 Pte Dick, E.B Blackmore, Auchnagatt (No trace on Medal Index)

1913 Pte Thomson, John East Atherb, Maud Killed in action 13/11/16. Brother of Mrs J. Slessor 436 Gt Western Rd, Aberdeen. Only son of the late John Thomson of Peterhead. (Y RAVINE CEMETERY BEAUMONT HAMEL)

1914 Pte Bonnar, William H Stuartfield Born New Deer 11/2/1897. Enlisted Maud. Son of Isabella Bonnar of Stuartfield. Killed in action 31/7/16 (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Medal card shows arrived in France 5/12/1915 and "OiC Recs. requests inst. re disposal of medals 1/12/1920"

2007 Pte Smith, Edward G (Edwin) Thornhill, Cuminstown Bank accountant. Wounded at Arras 1916. POW after St Quentin (21/3/1918) Disembodied 3/3/1919.

2008 Pte Burnett, James P Bulwark, Maud Wounded 7/7/16 - 240384. Disembodied 28/3/1919.

2066 Pte Johnstone, Joseph Strichen Scotsman casualty list 22/7/1915 - wounded - J.Johnstone, Friday Hill Brucklay, gunshot wounds, head, arm, leg. Also wounded Dec 1915. 240410. Disembodied 3/4/1919

2104 Pte Milne, William 106 High St, New Pitsligo 240427. Scotsman 14/7/1915 - casualty list - wounded.

2096 Pte Watson, George N 20 High St, New Pitsligo 240423. Disembodied 17/4/1919

2113 Pte Simpson, Robert K 70 High St, New Pitsligo

2103 Pte Mutch (?) High St, New Pitsligo (No trace on Medal Index)

2134 Pte McLeod, James G 37 High St, New Pitsligo Transferred to MGC. (Sergeant)

2127 Pte Catto, John Coburty, Ardlaw, Fraserburgh Killed in action 13/11/16. Age 19 Son of John & Agnes Catto, The Smithy, Roseharty Fraserburgh. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)

2203 Pte McLean, Alexander W High St, Strichen Wounded 31 July 1916. Born abt. 1894. Son of James (gamekeeper) & Ann McLean, Strichen. (1901 census) SWB. Discharged 16/4/1918.

2159 Pte Burnett, William High St, Strichen Born Glasgow. Enlisted Peterhead. Died at Home 5/6/1918. Age 22. Son of William and Margaret Bensie Burnett. (STRICHEN PARISH CHURCHYARD)

2158 Pte Gow, John High St, Strichen (No trace on Medal Index)

2163 Pte Trail, James High St, Strichen Enlisted 2/9/1914. Age 19. Baker. Address shown as 8 Market St Strichen. Discharged at Perth 2/10/1914 ,medically unfit. para 156 (11) TF Regs. Signed for foreign service at Peterhead 15/9/14.

Number	Rank	Name	Address	Notes
44	C.S.M	Watt, William	Allathan, New Deer	Farmer. Attested 8/4/1908 - from Volunteers. Served with BEF 2/5/25 to 2/7/1915. Then Reserves. Farmer. Discharged 12/12/1917 aged 45. Rheumatism following shell wound to head (June 1915) and exposure to cold and wet. Granted pension. (240005)
4	Sergt	Horne, Henry	27 High St New Pitsligo	Attested 11/4/1908 (From Volunteers). Age 39. Horse hirer. Discharged at Bedford as unfit for further service 12/2/195.
16	Sergt	Smith, William	New Aberdour	To France 2/5/1915. WO2. 292119. SWB
7	L.Sergt	Henderson, William	Market Tce, Strichen	240002 (= 1917 service number) Disembodied 18/2/1919
24	L.Sergt	Murray, James	Middlemuir, Strichen	Attested 11/4/08 (From Volunteers). Age 27. Farmer's son. Discharged as unfit at Bedford 6/12/1914.
1215	L.Sergt	Fraser, F	High St, New Pitsligo	Possibly same as Sgt Frank Fraser 54 High St New Pitsligo. Age 37 on discharge - 24/4/1918. (WO364) This man was discharged as medically unfit 23/10/1914. and re-enlisted 19/12/1914. Numbers given 2741 and 240762.
681	L.Sergt	Ogston, John James	71 Main St, New Pitsligo	Commissioned 2nd Lieut. Gordon Highlanders 29/5/1917 (1st Bn) Address on Medal Card: 71 Main St New Deer.
1555	Pte	Barclay, William	Mains of Byth, Turiff	Killed in action 31/7/16 (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL ) Farm Servant. Born Rathen. Enlisted Strichen. MiC: To France 2/5/1915. "OiC Recs. Perth requests insts re disposal of medals 10/12/1920"
1528	Pte	Brechin, Alexander J. D	Longhaven, Cruden	Died 13/11/16 (Buch. Obs. "Killed in action on 13/11/16, Pte Alexander James Brechin …, aged 24 years, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Charles Brechin, Longhaven, Cruden.")
1245	Pte	Buchan, Thomas	4 Hanover St, Fraserburgh	To France 2/5/1915. Dischaged 7/1/1916. (Possibly re-enlisted 27/7/1916 as 4266, later MCG.)
1486	Pte	Calder, John	South Skelmanse, Strichen	Scotsman - casualty list 22/7/1915 - wounded - gunshot wound scalp and legs. Later transferred to 7th Battalion - 292118
1461	Pte	Craig, Alexander	119 High St, New Pitsligo	Killed in action 31/7/16. Age 19. Son of Alexander Craig, wine merchant and plasterer, and wife Mary of 119 High St., New Pitsligo.(THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Born Tyrie. Enlisted New Pitsligo.
1556	Pte	Duncan, George	Fedderate Cottages, Maud	Killed in action 26/3/16. Age 23. Son of William and Annie Duncan, of Maud, Aberdeenshire
1491	Pte	Elrick, James C	28 Thistle St, Aberdeen	(Later Corporal - 240149) To France 2/5/1915. Disembodied 26/3/1919
1428	Pte	Forrest, James	32 High St, Strichen	240122
1288	Pte	Forsyth, Alexander	Hillfoot, Lonmay	Attested 11/3/1911. Farm servant. Age 19. Discharges at Perth 11/3/1916 - Termination of engagement. Served with BEF 2/5/1915-11/3/1916. Father John Forsyth.
1252	Pte	Gow, Angus	27 High St, Strichen	To France 2/5/1915. Discharged 19/2/1916. (MiC) [Note: there is a man named Angus Gow, Gordons (Strichen) mentioned in Buchan Observer as being a POW in 1918. This man may have re-enlisted.]
1568	Pte	Jaffray, Henry	41 Pitsligo St, Rosehearty	S/18898
1117	Pte	Knox, Fred	13 High St, New Deer	"A" Coy. Killed in action 1/6/1915. Age 24. Son of Elsie Simpson (formerly Knox), of 66 Main St., New Deer, and the late John Knox. (LE TOURET MEMORIAL)
60	Pte	Marshall, Alexander	Viewbank House, Maud	Scotsman 22/7/1915 - casualty list - wounded A. Marshall, L.Cpl, gunshot wounds. In hospital at Rouen. Also wounded July 1916
1492	Pte	Mathers, Alexander	High St, New Pitsligo	240150. Wounded 2/12/1916. Killed 28/3/1918. 1st Bn. Age 36. Son of the late William and Christina Mathers. (ARRAS MEMORIAL)
1373	Pte	McDonald, William	33 St Peter Street, Peterhead	Scotsman casualty list 7/7/1916 - wounded - (Peterhead). . Died of wounds 16/11/16. Son of Mrs. Jane McDonald 14 Wallace St., Peterhead. (Y RAVINE CEMETERY, BEAUMONT-HAMEL)
700	L.Cpl	McLean, James A	High St, Strichen	Born abt. 1890. Son of James (gamekeeper) & Ann McLean, Strichen. (1901 census) Arrived France 2/5/1915. Scotsman casualty list 2/11/1916 wounded - McLean, 700, Cpl J.A. Discharged 26/4/1919.
1483	Pte	Melvin, Robert	Springbank, Oldwhat	240145 .To France 2/5/1915. Died of wounds 22/4/1917. Age 28. Son of Alexander and Mary Melvin, of Springbank, New Deer. (DUISANS BRITISH CEMETERY, ETRUN)
14	L.Cpl	Milne, Alexander J	Cockmuir, Strichen	SWB.
1374	Pte	Milne, W	Asleed House, Methlick	(No trace on Medal Index)
1477	Pte	Milne, Alexander Jaffray	Asleed House, Methlick	Attested 1/4/1912. Age 24. Farm servant. Discharged at Greenock 12/9/1915. No longer physically fit - Flat feet. (KR 392 XVI)
1348	Pte	Mitchell, James G.C	Ardlawhill, Aberdour	Killed in action 17/3/16 Age 23. Son of William and Mary Mitchell, of Boston, Mass.. Nephew of John Cooper, of Ardlawhill, New Aberdour, Fraserburgh. Born Manchester. Enlisted Strichen.
1273	Pte	Murison, Alfred	Rivehill, Strichen	Died of wounds 21/3/16 at No 3 General Hospital, Le Treport, France. Age 22. Son of James and Jane Murison, of Rivehill Strichen. Twice recommended for D.C.M. (LE TREPORT MILITARY CEMETERY)
1216	Pte	Noble, A	28 Main St, New Deer	(No trace on Medal Index)
1430	Pte	Park, John Rettie	Hillside, Strichen	Born Tyrie. Enlisted Strichen. Died of wounds 3/6/1915. Will at NAS. (See Photo and biography). (CHOCQUES MILITARY CEMETERY )
42	Pte	Pirie, William A	25 Bridge St, Strichen	240004. Disembodied 4/4/1919
1258	Pte	Rennie, J.H	2 Low St, New Aberdour	(No trace on Medals Index)
1540	Pte	Robertson, John	Hardslacks Croft, Hatton	Scotsman 9/10/1915 - casualty list - wounded - shows: "under 15th September 1915". Killed in action 13/11/16. Born Cruden. Age 26. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robertson, of Corse Kininmonth, Mintlaw. Enlisted Strichen. (Y RAVINE CEMETERY, BEAUMONT-HAMEL)
1431	Pte	Scott, Edward	School St, New Aberdour	Killed in action 31/7/16. Sergeant. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Born Strichan.
1508	Pte	Scott, William	29 High St, New Aberdour	Killed in action 13/11/16. Grandson of John Scott and Ann Bruce. (Y RAVINE CEMETERY)
1259	Pte	Shearer, Robert G	63 Low St, New Pitsligo	240090
1419	Pte	Smith, William	117 High St New Pitsligo	240117. Disembodied 6/4/1919.
1307	Pte	Spence, William	Woolmill, Strichen	Born in Ellon. Enlisted Strichen. Died of wounds 11/4/1917. (AUBIGNY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION) (Will at NAS) Service returns shows age 23. Died at No. 1 Canadian CCS. 240095
1119	Pte	Taylor, George	Slacks, New Deer	Wounded 31 July 1916. Transferred to the Labour Corps - 316868.
682	Pte	Thom, Henry	69 Main St, New Deer	240052. Wounded 11/12/1917 "B" Coy.
1291	Pte	Thomson, William G	9 North St, Strichen	Wounded 13/11/16 (Later attached to King's African Rifles). 240094
1354	Pte	Thomson, James	Clackriach, Maud	Attested 1/5/1911. Age 21, farmer, Clackraich, Maud. Discharged 17/4/1915 KR 392 (vi). Joined British Red Cross (MiC) To France 27/9/1916. SWB. Address Esteran, Saskak. Canada.
1458	Pte	Urquhart, Alexander S	Tyrie, Fraserburgh	Wounded 31 July 1916. Killed in action 31/7/1917.(NEW IRISH FARM)
1085	Pte	Watson, David A	Warland, New Aberdour	Killed in action 31 July 1916. Age 24. Son of John and Isabella Watson, of 26, High St., New Aberdour.(THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)
1547	Pte	Watson, Albert	Warland, New Aberdour	292194 . To France 4/12/1915. Disembodied 2/3/1919.
1260	Pte	Whyte, Thomas D	1 Cairnbulg	Scotsman 22/9/1915 casualty list - wounded. Discharged 22/2/1916. Number indicates enlistment Feb 1911 so discharged as Time Expired.
1497	Pte	Whyte, Alexander	Kirkhill, Tyrie	Born New Aberdour. Enlisted Strichen. Died of wounds 2/6/1915. (CHOCQUES MILITARY CEMETERY )
1270	Pte	Wood, James	25 Low St, New Pitsligo	Scotsman 8/11/1915 - casualty list - wounded from June/July 1915 - previously unreported. (New Pitsligo) Attested 7/2/1911. Apprentice merchant. Age 17.Shrapnel wound, left shoulder 16/6/1915. To England. Rejoined Bat. 28/9/15. Discharged Peterhead - time expired 8/2/1916. Mother's address - 22 Low St New Pitsligo. Re-enlisted as 5713/ 292202. Buch. Ob. 28/5/1918. -Recently reported missing, is now a prisoner of war in Germany. (New Pitsligo)
1265	Pte	Yule, Alexander G	Mill of Old Maud	240091
1674	Pte	Duffus, J	Westerecht, Dunecht	(No trace on Medal Index)
1730	Pte	Morrison, G.A	Ivy Cottage, Maud	(No trace on Medal Index)
1742	Pte	Thomson, George	Forehill, Peterhead	Age 21 "D" Coy. Son of George and Mary Thomson, of 37, St. Mary St., Peterhead. (BANCOURT BRITISH CEMETERY) War Diary 6/12/1917 Fremicourt: Enemy aircraft visited this area…four casualties were sustained from bombs that evening : one killed and three wounded." Buch. Ob 18/12/1917: Reported killed in action. He was a son of Mr George Thomson, 37 St Mary Street and in civil life was a farm servant at Corskellie, Lonmay.
1743	Pte	Whyte, George	11 North St, Strichen	240262. Disembodied 1/4/1919
1760	Pte	Wight, Patrick B	Dalrymple House, Fraserburgh	Born Tyrie. Enlisted Strichen. Killed in action 17/6/1915. Age 20. Son of Elizabeth Grant (formerly Wight), of Alpine Cottage, St. Fergus, Peterhead, and the late James Wight. (LE TOURET MEMORIAL )
1803	Pte	Ritchie, William George	Whitebog, New Deer	Killed in action 13/11/16. Age 20. Eldest son of Jane Ann Ritchie of Artamford Maud. (MAILLY WOOD CEMETERY)
1804	Pte	Beedie, Robert	Shevado Croft, New Deer	To France 4/5/1915. 240290. Later transferred to 43rd Battalion Royal Fusiliers GS/25308.
1856	Pte	Shand, James	9 School St, New Pitsligo	Killed in action 29/7/18. "A" Coy. Age 21. Son of Andrew Philip and Jane Shand, of 9, School St., New Pitsligo.(SOISSONS MEMORIAL) MM. 240316
1857	Pte	Dickie, Alexander	74 High St, New Pitsligo	Killed in action 31/7/1917. Age 22. Son of William Dickie, of New Pitsligo. (NEW IRISH FARM CEMETERY) 240317 Previously wounded - Scotsman 22/7/1915 and 27/7/1915 - casualty list -1859, A.Dickie, 29 Row St New Pitsligo, gunshot wound shoulder. In hospital in Rouen.
1808	Pte	Seath, J.W	Techmuiry, Fraserburgh	(No trace on Medal Index under that name)
1911	Pte	Dick, E.B	Blackmore, Auchnagatt	(No trace on Medal Index)
1913	Pte	Thomson, John	East Atherb, Maud	Killed in action 13/11/16. Brother of Mrs J. Slessor 436 Gt Western Rd, Aberdeen. Only son of the late John Thomson of Peterhead. (Y RAVINE CEMETERY BEAUMONT HAMEL)
1914	Pte	Bonnar, William H	Stuartfield	Born New Deer 11/2/1897. Enlisted Maud. Son of Isabella Bonnar of Stuartfield. Killed in action 31/7/16 (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Medal card shows arrived in France 5/12/1915 and "OiC Recs. requests inst. re disposal of medals 1/12/1920"
2007	Pte	Smith, Edward G (Edwin)	Thornhill, Cuminstown	Bank accountant. Wounded at Arras 1916. POW after St Quentin (21/3/1918) Disembodied 3/3/1919.
2008	Pte	Burnett, James P	Bulwark, Maud	Wounded 7/7/16 - 240384. Disembodied 28/3/1919.
2066	Pte	Johnstone, Joseph	Strichen	Scotsman casualty list 22/7/1915 - wounded - J.Johnstone, Friday Hill Brucklay, gunshot wounds, head, arm, leg. Also wounded Dec 1915. 240410. Disembodied 3/4/1919
2104	Pte	Milne, William	106 High St, New Pitsligo	240427. Scotsman 14/7/1915 - casualty list - wounded.
2096	Pte	Watson, George N	20 High St, New Pitsligo	240423. Disembodied 17/4/1919
2113	Pte	Simpson, Robert K	70 High St, New Pitsligo
2103	Pte	Mutch (?)	High St, New Pitsligo	(No trace on Medal Index)
2134	Pte	McLeod, James G	37 High St, New Pitsligo	Transferred to MGC. (Sergeant)
2127	Pte	Catto, John	Coburty, Ardlaw, Fraserburgh	Killed in action 13/11/16. Age 19 Son of John & Agnes Catto, The Smithy, Roseharty Fraserburgh. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)
2203	Pte	McLean, Alexander W	High St, Strichen	Wounded 31 July 1916. Born abt. 1894. Son of James (gamekeeper) & Ann McLean, Strichen. (1901 census) SWB. Discharged 16/4/1918.
2159	Pte	Burnett, William	High St, Strichen	Born Glasgow. Enlisted Peterhead. Died at Home 5/6/1918. Age 22. Son of William and Margaret Bensie Burnett. (STRICHEN PARISH CHURCHYARD)
2158	Pte	Gow, John	High St, Strichen	(No trace on Medal Index)
2163	Pte	Trail, James	High St, Strichen	Enlisted 2/9/1914. Age 19. Baker. Address shown as 8 Market St Strichen. Discharged at Perth 2/10/1914 ,medically unfit. para 156 (11) TF Regs. Signed for foreign service at Peterhead 15/9/14.