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

High Wood 30th July 1916 1791 L.Cpl Robertson, William F Wounded Attested 26/3/1914, aged 18. Occupation Bank clerk.. Wounded 30/7/1916, Gun shot wound thigh and forearm. Hospitalised Countess of Lyttons Hosp. London 7/8/1916 - 9/10/1916. Transferred to TF Reserves 12/3/1917. Discharged (wounds) 3/11/1917.

30th July 1916 9177 Pte Barnes, John Wounded Born Kilmarnock. (Killed on 3/8/1916 - MGC)

30th July 1916 2450 Pte Reid, Alexander M Wounded (Strichen)

30th July 1916 1747 Pte Smith, Walter M (Fraserburgh)

30th July 1916 S/4978 Pte McGregor, John B (Motherwell)

30th July 1916 1644 Sgt Wiseman, James B (Craigellachie)

30th July 1916 S/2338 Pte Crighton, John (Dumbarton)

30th July 1916 1489 Pte Gillespie, Alex (Turriff)

30th July 1916 3216 Pte Lawrie, Edward J (Greeness)

30th July 1916 2535 Pte Masson, William Wounded Died of wounds (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.

30th July 1916 2452 Pte Troup, Albert Wounded Died of Wounds 30/7/1916. Age 19. Born Lumphanan. Enlisted Ellon. Son of John and Elizabeth Farquharson Troup, of Woodend, Blairdaff, Kemnay.

30th July 1916 2414 Heron, George Wounded Buchan Observer 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.

30th July 1916 2nd Lieut Brown, James Wounded

30th July 1916 2nd Lieut Alexander, P M Wounded Died of wounds. (HEILLY STATION CEMETERY, MERICOURT-L'ABBE)

30th July 1916 2049 Cpl McDonald, John Killed in Action (Fraserburgh.) (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)

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

30th July 1916 1490 Pte Lovie, Thomas Killed in Action (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Buchan Observer 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.

High Wood 30/31st July
1916 2590 L.Cpl Robertson, Adam D 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.

30/31st July
1916 1431 Sgt Scott, Edward Killed in Action (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Buchan Observer 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.

30/31st July
1916 2303 Sgt Stronach, James Killed in Action    Age 21. Son of James and Annie Stronach, of The Glebe, Speymonth, Fochabers, Morayshire. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)

30/31st July
1916 2436 Cpl Birnie, Alexander C Killed in Action    (CATERPILLAR VALLEY CEMETERY, LONGUEVAL ) Peoples Journal 12/8/1916. Son of James Birnie, caretaker, Gordon Hospital. He was a fine athletic fellow and worked for Ellon District Committee. 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.

30/31st July
1916 2259 L.Cpl Rennie, George Killed in Action    (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) 10 Leman Place, Aberdeeneorge

30/31st July
1916 2166 L.Cpl Barron, James Killed in Action    (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Born Aberdour. Enlisted Peterhead

30/31st July
1916 S/4814 L.Cpl Calder, James W Killed in Action    8th/10th Bn. (CATERPILLAR VALLEY CEMETERY) (Glasgow)

30/31st July
1916 1646 Pte Martin, Robert Killed in Action    Born/Enlisted in Ellon (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)

30/31st July
1916 1488 Pte   Thomson, James B Killed in Action    Age 19. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomson, of Auchentumb, Strichen. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Buchan Observer 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.

30/31st July
1916 1585 Pte   Tait, George Killed in Action    Age 22. Son of Elizabeth Tait, of Pitmedden Udny. ( THIEPVAL MEMORIAL ) His father, John Tait, was a cattleman from Old Craig.

30/31st July
1916 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 Observer 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 t 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.

30/31st July
1916 S/4278 Pte   King, John
Killed in Action    8th/10th Bn. (CATERPILLAR VALLEY CEMETERY) Born Beith, Fifeshire. Enlisted Dunfermline

30/31st July
1916 S/3353 Pte   McNeil, Thomas Killed in Action    8th/10th Bn. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) To France 9/7/1915. Born Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire. Enlisted Cirencester

30/31st July
1916 3241 Pte   McKay, James R Killed in Action    Age 19. Son of Peter McKay, of 60, Longate, Peterhead. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Buchan Observer 15/8/1916 - Peterhead.

30/31st July
1916 S/7374 Pte   Lindsay, Robert Killed in Action    8th/10th Bn. (CATERPILLAR VALLEY CEMETERY) Born Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire Enlisted Hamilton

30/31st July
1916 1914 Pte   Bonnar, William H Killed in Action    (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL ) Born 11/2/1897 in New Deer, son of Isabella Bonnar. Enlisted Maud. Arr. France 5/12/1915

30/31st July
1916 2437 Pte   Hardy, George Killed in Action    Age 25. Son of William and Isabella Hardie, of Denebank, Ellon. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Peoples Journal 12/8/1916. Ellon. Son of Wm Hardie, traction engine owner.

30/31st July
1916 2584 Pte   Innes, Charles Killed in Action    Enlisted Peterhead. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)

30/31st July
1916 S/5333 Pte   Harrower, Thomas Killed in Action    8th/10th Bn. Age 28. Husband of Mary Fleming Harrower, of 140 Gordon St., Camelon, Falkirk (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)

30/31st July
1916 1732 Pte   Taylor, Stewart Killed in Action    (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Enlisted Strichen. Buchan Observer 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.

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Place	Date	Number	Rank	Name	Nature of casualty	Notes
High Wood	30th July 1916	1791	L.Cpl	Robertson, William F	Wounded	Attested 26/3/1914, aged 18. Occupation Bank clerk.. Wounded 30/7/1916, Gun shot wound thigh and forearm. Hospitalised Countess of Lyttons Hosp. London 7/8/1916 - 9/10/1916. Transferred to TF Reserves 12/3/1917. Discharged (wounds) 3/11/1917.
	30th July 1916	9177	Pte	Barnes, John	Wounded	Born Kilmarnock. (Killed on 3/8/1916 - MGC)
	30th July 1916	2450	Pte	Reid, Alexander M	Wounded	(Strichen)
	30th July 1916	1747	Pte	Smith, Walter M		(Fraserburgh)
	30th July 1916	S/4978	Pte	McGregor, John B		(Motherwell)
	30th July 1916	1644	Sgt	Wiseman, James B		(Craigellachie)
	30th July 1916	S/2338	Pte	Crighton, John		(Dumbarton)
	30th July 1916	1489	Pte	Gillespie, Alex		(Turriff)
	30th July 1916	3216	Pte	Lawrie, Edward J		(Greeness)
	30th July 1916	2535	Pte	Masson, William	Wounded	Died of wounds (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.
	30th July 1916	2452	Pte	Troup, Albert	Wounded	Died of Wounds 30/7/1916. Age 19. Born Lumphanan. Enlisted Ellon. Son of John and Elizabeth Farquharson Troup, of Woodend, Blairdaff, Kemnay.
	30th July 1916	2414		Heron, George	Wounded	Buchan Observer 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.
	30th July 1916		2nd Lieut	Brown, James	Wounded
	30th July 1916		2nd Lieut	Alexander, P M	Wounded	Died of wounds. (HEILLY STATION CEMETERY, MERICOURT-L'ABBE)
	30th July 1916	2049	Cpl	McDonald, John	Killed in Action	(Fraserburgh.) (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)
	30th July 1916	2774	Pte	Reid, William J	Killed in Action	(THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Buchan Observer 22/8/1916 - Peterhead - Information has been received by Mrs William Reid, 70 Ronhrads that her husband, was killed in action on July 30. Pte Reid joined shortly afterwar broke out, prior to which he was engaged as a cooper with a local fish-curing firm.
	30th July 1916	1490	Pte	Lovie, Thomas	Killed in Action	(THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Buchan Observer 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.
High Wood	30/31st July 1916	2590	L.Cpl	Robertson, Adam D	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.
	30/31st July 1916	1431	Sgt	Scott, Edward	Killed in Action	(THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Buchan Observer 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.
	30/31st July 1916	2303	Sgt	Stronach, James	Killed in Action	Age 21. Son of James and Annie Stronach, of The Glebe, Speymonth, Fochabers, Morayshire. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)
	30/31st July 1916	2436	Cpl	Birnie, Alexander C	Killed in Action	(CATERPILLAR VALLEY CEMETERY, LONGUEVAL ) Peoples Journal 12/8/1916. Son of James Birnie, caretaker, Gordon Hospital. He was a fine athletic fellow and worked for Ellon District Committee. 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.
	30/31st July 1916	2259	L.Cpl	Rennie, George	Killed in Action	(THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) 10 Leman Place, Aberdeeneorge
	30/31st July 1916	2166	L.Cpl	Barron, James	Killed in Action	(THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Born Aberdour. Enlisted Peterhead
	30/31st July 1916	S/4814	L.Cpl	Calder, James W	Killed in Action	8th/10th Bn. (CATERPILLAR VALLEY CEMETERY) (Glasgow)
	30/31st July 1916	1646	Pte	Martin, Robert	Killed in Action	Born/Enlisted in Ellon (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)
	30/31st July 1916	1488	Pte	Thomson, James B	Killed in Action	Age 19. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomson, of Auchentumb, Strichen. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Buchan Observer 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.
	30/31st July 1916	1585	Pte	Tait, George	Killed in Action	Age 22. Son of Elizabeth Tait, of Pitmedden Udny. ( THIEPVAL MEMORIAL ) His father, John Tait, was a cattleman from Old Craig.
	30/31st July 1916	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 Observer 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 t 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.
	30/31st July 1916	S/4278	Pte	King, John	Killed in Action	8th/10th Bn. (CATERPILLAR VALLEY CEMETERY) Born Beith, Fifeshire. Enlisted Dunfermline
	30/31st July 1916	S/3353	Pte	McNeil, Thomas	Killed in Action	8th/10th Bn. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) To France 9/7/1915. Born Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire. Enlisted Cirencester
	30/31st July 1916	3241	Pte	McKay, James R	Killed in Action	Age 19. Son of Peter McKay, of 60, Longate, Peterhead. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Buchan Observer 15/8/1916 - Peterhead.
	30/31st July 1916	S/7374	Pte	Lindsay, Robert	Killed in Action	8th/10th Bn. (CATERPILLAR VALLEY CEMETERY) Born Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire Enlisted Hamilton
	30/31st July 1916	1914	Pte	Bonnar, William H	Killed in Action	(THIEPVAL MEMORIAL ) Born 11/2/1897 in New Deer, son of Isabella Bonnar. Enlisted Maud. Arr. France 5/12/1915
	30/31st July 1916	2437	Pte	Hardy, George	Killed in Action	Age 25. Son of William and Isabella Hardie, of Denebank, Ellon. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Peoples Journal 12/8/1916. Ellon. Son of Wm Hardie, traction engine owner.
	30/31st July 1916	2584	Pte	Innes, Charles	Killed in Action	Enlisted Peterhead. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)
	30/31st July 1916	S/5333	Pte	Harrower, Thomas	Killed in Action	8th/10th Bn. Age 28. Husband of Mary Fleming Harrower, of 140 Gordon St., Camelon, Falkirk (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL)
	30/31st July 1916	1732	Pte	Taylor, Stewart	Killed in Action	(THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) Enlisted Strichen. Buchan Observer 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.
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