Casualty list - 31st July 1916

Casualty List : 1st/5th Battalion Gordon Highlanders

Names in Blue also appear on Battalion Roll

From War Diaries : Casualties in Operations 30/31st July 1916 (High Wood)

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Disposition of the Battalion 30/7/1916 to 31/7/196. Source: Ray Westlake, British Battalions on the Somme 1916 Leo Cooper 1994)

Attack on High Wood (30/7) - heavy losses during advance on Wood Lane. Casualties - 227. To support line Bazentin-le-Grand (31/7)

Place Date Number Rank Name Nature of casualty Notes

SE of                     High Wood
30/31 July 1916
1791 L.Cpl Robertson, William F Wounded

9177 Pte Barnes, John Wounded (Later trans. To MGC. Killed in action 03/08/1916) Born Kilmarnock.

2450 Pte Reid, Alexander M Wounded (Later Killed in Action 24/8/1917 Age 21(8/10th Bn.) Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reid, of Frogmore Croft, Fovern, Newburgh; husband of Isabella Reid, of "Rokeby," 5, Oakley Place, Broughty Ferry, Forfarshire. Enlisted Peterhead)

1747 Pte Smith, Walter M Wounded (Later Killed in Action 20/11/1917. 7th Bn) Born Foveran

S/4978 Pte McGregor, J.B Wounded

1644 Sgt Wiseman, James B Wounded

S/2338 Sgt Crighton, J Wounded

1489 Pte Gillespie, Alexander Wounded

3216 Pte Lawrie, Edward Wounded

2535 Pte Masson, William Wounded (Died of wounds 31/7/1916) (HEILLY STATION CEMETERY, MERICOURT-L'ABBE)   Buchan Observer 22/8/1916 - Cruden - Mrs Masson, Bullers o' Buchan has received official notice that her husband has died of wounds in France. Previous to enlistment Masson was employed as a farm servant at Auchydore, Longside. He leaves a widow and two children.

2452 Pte Troup, Albert Wounded (Died of Wounds 30/7/1916. Age19. Born Lumphanan. Enlisted Ellon. Son of John and Elizabeth Farquharson Troup, of Woodend, Blairdaff, Kemnay).

2414 Pte Heron, George Wounded Buchan Obs. 8/8/1916 - Ellon - Intimation was received on Saturday by Mr & Mrs Heron, Clochtow, Slains, that their son has been wounded in the recent fighting. Private Heron was in the "Terriers", and was mobilised at the outbreak of war. (Later Killed in Action 20/11/1917. 7th Bn) Born Foveran

2nd Lieut Brown, Jas. Wounded

2nd Lieut Alexander, P.M Wounded

2049 McDonald, John Killed in action Born/Enlisted Fraserburgh. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)

2774 Reid, William J Killed in action (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Enlisted Peterhead.   Buchan Obs. 22/8/1916 - Peterhead - Information has been received by Mrs William Reid, 70 Ronheads that her husband, was killed in action on July 30. Pte Reid joined shortly after war broke out, prior to which he was engaged as a cooper with a local fish-curing firm.

1490 Lovie, Thomas Killed in action (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Buchan Obs. 22/8/1916 - New Deer - Mr Alexander Lovie, farmer, Broomhill, Bonnykelly, got official word on Saturday that his son has been killed in action. Previous to enlistment he was a farm servant at Milltown of Auchreddie, New Deer.

1431 Scott, Edward Killed in action (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Buchan Obs. 15/8/1916 - New Aberdour - Official notification has been received by Mrs Samuel Scott, Irwine Cottage, School Street New Aberdour, that her son has been killed in action in France. He was only 23 years of age, and prior to joining the Gordons at the outbreak of the war was employed as a farm servant in the district.

2303 Pte Stornach, James Killed in action Age 21. Son of James and Annie Stronach, of The Glebe, Speymonth, Fochabers, Morayshire. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)

2436 Cpl Birnie, Alexander C Killed in action (CATERPILLAR VALLEY CEMETERY, LONGUEVAL ) Buchan Obs. 8/8/1916 - Ellon - Intimation has been received in Ellon that Cpl Alexander Birnie has been killed in action on 1st August. The deceased soldier was a son of Mr James Birnie, caretaker, Gordon Hospital, Ellon, and prior to going to the Gordons was in the service of the Ellon District Committee of the County Council. While on furlough at the end of last year he was married, and much sympathy is extended to his widow and parents.

2259 Cpl Rennie, George Killed in action (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)

2166 L.Cpl Barron, James Killed in action (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)

S/4814 L.Cpl Calder, J Killed in action 8th/10th Bn. (CATERPILLAR VALLEY CEMETERY)

1646 Pte Martin, Robert Killed in action Born/Enlisted in Ellon (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)

1488 Pte Thomson, James B Killed in action Age 19. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomson, of Auchentumb, Strichen. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Buchan Obs. 15/8/1916 - Strichen - Pte J.B. Thomson (killed in action) was a member of the Strichen Company, and left at the same time [as two other Strichen men mentioned in the article] for a war station in England.

1585 Pte Tait. George Killed in action Age 22. Son of Elizabeth Tait, of Pitmedden Udny. ( THIEPVAL MEMORIAL )

1461 Pte Craig, Alexander Killed in action Age 19. Son of Alexander A.nd Mary Craig, of 119, High St., New Pitsligo. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Buchan Obs. 15/8/1916 - New Pitsligo - Heartfelt sympathy is being extended to Mr & Mrs Alex Craig, 119 High Street New Pitsligo, who have been informed of the death of their youngest son at the age of 19 years. Prior to enlistment he was a joiner. He was of a bright and manly disposition and his death is much regretted by officers and men of his company and by a large circle of friends at home.

S/4278 Pte King, J.T Killed in action 8th/10th Bn. (CATERPILLAR VALLEY CEMETERY)

S/3353 Pte McNeil, Thomas Killed in action 8th/10th Bn. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)

3241 Pte McKay, James R Killed in action Age 19. Son of Peter McKay, of 60, Longate, Peterhead. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)

S/7394 Pte Lindsay, R Killed in action   8th/10th Bn. (CATERPILLAR VALLEY CEMETERY)

1914 Pte Bonnar, William Killed in action (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)

2437 Pte Hardie, George Killed in action Age 25. Son of William and Isabella Hardie, of Denebank, Ellon. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)

2584 L.Cpl Innes, Charles Killed in action (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)

S/5333 Pte Harrower, T Killed in action 8th/10th Bn. Age 28. Husband of Mary Fleming Harrower, of 140 Gordon St., Camelon, Falkirk (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)

1732 Pte Taylor, Stewart Killed in action (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Buchan Obs. 15/8/1916 - Strichen. Stewart Taylor (killed in action) was a nephew of Sergt. and Mrs Urquhart, North Street, by whom he was brought up. He was a member of the Strichen Territorial Company prior to the war.

2590 L.Cpl Robertson, Adam            Killed in action Age 20. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Robertson, of 75, Frithside St., Fraserburgh. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Buchan Obs. 15/8/1916 - Fraserburgh - Mr Robertson 73 Frithside Street has been notified that his son has been killed in action on 30th July. Prior to the war he was a butcher with Mr Walker, butcher, Mid Street, Fraserburgh.

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Place	Date	Number	Rank	Name	Nature of casualty	Notes
SE of High Wood	30/31 July 1916	1791	L.Cpl	Robertson, William F	Wounded
		9177	Pte	Barnes, John	Wounded	(Later trans. To MGC. Killed in action 03/08/1916) Born Kilmarnock.
		2450	Pte	Reid, Alexander M	Wounded	(Later Killed in Action 24/8/1917 Age 21(8/10th Bn.) Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reid, of Frogmore Croft, Fovern, Newburgh; husband of Isabella Reid, of "Rokeby," 5, Oakley Place, Broughty Ferry, Forfarshire. Enlisted Peterhead)
		1747	Pte	Smith, Walter M	Wounded	(Later Killed in Action 20/11/1917. 7th Bn) Born Foveran
		S/4978	Pte	McGregor, J.B	Wounded
		1644	Sgt	Wiseman, James B	Wounded
		S/2338	Sgt	Crighton, J	Wounded
		1489	Pte	Gillespie, Alexander	Wounded
		3216	Pte	Lawrie, Edward	Wounded
		2535	Pte	Masson, William	Wounded	(Died of wounds 31/7/1916) (HEILLY STATION CEMETERY, MERICOURT-L'ABBE) Buchan Observer 22/8/1916 - Cruden - Mrs Masson, Bullers o' Buchan has received official notice that her husband has died of wounds in France. Previous to enlistment Masson was employed as a farm servant at Auchydore, Longside. He leaves a widow and two children.
		2452	Pte	Troup, Albert	Wounded	(Died of Wounds 30/7/1916. Age19. Born Lumphanan. Enlisted Ellon. Son of John and Elizabeth Farquharson Troup, of Woodend, Blairdaff, Kemnay).
		2414	Pte	Heron, George	Wounded	Buchan Obs. 8/8/1916 - Ellon - Intimation was received on Saturday by Mr & Mrs Heron, Clochtow, Slains, that their son has been wounded in the recent fighting. Private Heron was in the "Terriers", and was mobilised at the outbreak of war. (Later Killed in Action 20/11/1917. 7th Bn) Born Foveran
			2nd Lieut	Brown, Jas.	Wounded
			2nd Lieut	Alexander, P.M	Wounded
		2049		McDonald, John	Killed in action	Born/Enlisted Fraserburgh. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)
		2774		Reid, William J	Killed in action	(THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Enlisted Peterhead. Buchan Obs. 22/8/1916 - Peterhead - Information has been received by Mrs William Reid, 70 Ronheads that her husband, was killed in action on July 30. Pte Reid joined shortly after war broke out, prior to which he was engaged as a cooper with a local fish-curing firm.
		1490		Lovie, Thomas	Killed in action	(THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Buchan Obs. 22/8/1916 - New Deer - Mr Alexander Lovie, farmer, Broomhill, Bonnykelly, got official word on Saturday that his son has been killed in action. Previous to enlistment he was a farm servant at Milltown of Auchreddie, New Deer.
		1431		Scott, Edward	Killed in action	(THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Buchan Obs. 15/8/1916 - New Aberdour - Official notification has been received by Mrs Samuel Scott, Irwine Cottage, School Street New Aberdour, that her son has been killed in action in France. He was only 23 years of age, and prior to joining the Gordons at the outbreak of the war was employed as a farm servant in the district.
		2303	Pte	Stornach, James	Killed in action	Age 21. Son of James and Annie Stronach, of The Glebe, Speymonth, Fochabers, Morayshire. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)
		2436	Cpl	Birnie, Alexander C	Killed in action	(CATERPILLAR VALLEY CEMETERY, LONGUEVAL ) Buchan Obs. 8/8/1916 - Ellon - Intimation has been received in Ellon that Cpl Alexander Birnie has been killed in action on 1st August. The deceased soldier was a son of Mr James Birnie, caretaker, Gordon Hospital, Ellon, and prior to going to the Gordons was in the service of the Ellon District Committee of the County Council. While on furlough at the end of last year he was married, and much sympathy is extended to his widow and parents.
		2259	Cpl	Rennie, George	Killed in action	(THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)
		2166	L.Cpl	Barron, James	Killed in action	(THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)
		S/4814	L.Cpl	Calder, J	Killed in action	8th/10th Bn. (CATERPILLAR VALLEY CEMETERY)
		1646	Pte	Martin, Robert	Killed in action	Born/Enlisted in Ellon (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)
		1488	Pte	Thomson, James B	Killed in action	Age 19. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomson, of Auchentumb, Strichen. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Buchan Obs. 15/8/1916 - Strichen - Pte J.B. Thomson (killed in action) was a member of the Strichen Company, and left at the same time [as two other Strichen men mentioned in the article] for a war station in England.
		1585	Pte	Tait. George	Killed in action	Age 22. Son of Elizabeth Tait, of Pitmedden Udny. ( THIEPVAL MEMORIAL )
		1461	Pte	Craig, Alexander	Killed in action	Age 19. Son of Alexander A.nd Mary Craig, of 119, High St., New Pitsligo. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Buchan Obs. 15/8/1916 - New Pitsligo - Heartfelt sympathy is being extended to Mr & Mrs Alex Craig, 119 High Street New Pitsligo, who have been informed of the death of their youngest son at the age of 19 years. Prior to enlistment he was a joiner. He was of a bright and manly disposition and his death is much regretted by officers and men of his company and by a large circle of friends at home.
		S/4278	Pte	King, J.T	Killed in action	8th/10th Bn. (CATERPILLAR VALLEY CEMETERY)
		S/3353	Pte	McNeil, Thomas	Killed in action	8th/10th Bn. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)
		3241	Pte	McKay, James R	Killed in action	Age 19. Son of Peter McKay, of 60, Longate, Peterhead. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)
		S/7394	Pte	Lindsay, R	Killed in action	8th/10th Bn. (CATERPILLAR VALLEY CEMETERY)
		1914	Pte	Bonnar, William	Killed in action	(THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)
		2437	Pte	Hardie, George	Killed in action	Age 25. Son of William and Isabella Hardie, of Denebank, Ellon. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)
		2584	L.Cpl	Innes, Charles	Killed in action	(THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)
		S/5333	Pte	Harrower, T	Killed in action	8th/10th Bn. Age 28. Husband of Mary Fleming Harrower, of 140 Gordon St., Camelon, Falkirk (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)
		1732	Pte	Taylor, Stewart	Killed in action	(THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Buchan Obs. 15/8/1916 - Strichen. Stewart Taylor (killed in action) was a nephew of Sergt. and Mrs Urquhart, North Street, by whom he was brought up. He was a member of the Strichen Territorial Company prior to the war.
		2590	L.Cpl	Robertson, Adam	Killed in action	Age 20. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Robertson, of 75, Frithside St., Fraserburgh. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Buchan Obs. 15/8/1916 - Fraserburgh - Mr Robertson 73 Frithside Street has been notified that his son has been killed in action on 30th July. Prior to the war he was a butcher with Mr Walker, butcher, Mid Street, Fraserburgh.