CasualtylistSept1917.htm

Casualty List : 1st/5th Battalion Gordon Highlanders

Casualties for September 1917 From the War Diaries

Date                     Number Rank Name                Nature of casualty              Notes

11 Sept A/Capt Grant-Peterkin, Cosmo Gordon Wounded (Later died of wounds) Died 12/9/1917. Age 38. Son of J and K Grant-Peterkin. "E" Squad. Scottish Horse, attached 1/5th Gordon H. (DOZINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY) Scotsman 19/7/1917: Capt Grant-Peterkin, Yeomanry, (died of wounds) was the youngest son of the late James Grant-Peterkin, of Grange Forres. He was gazetted Sec. Lieut in August 1914.

11 Sept A/Capt Gay, David Scott Wounded Scotsman 19/9/1917: "A/Capt Gay, Black Watch, attached Gordons, 2nd son of David Gay, 45 Trinity Rd Edinburgh, has been admitted to hospital suffering from gunshot wounds. Capt Gay joined the Camerons at the start of hostilities and after service in France received his commission a year ago. In civil life he is on the staff of the Scottish Insurance Corp. Ltd, and is a well known  Edinburgh rugby player.

11 Sept 241197 L.Cpl Hepburn, L Wounded Scotsman 17/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Turriff)

11 Sept   292411 Pte Brown, William Wounded   Scotsman 1710/1917- casualty list - wounded (Aberdeen)

11 Sept 241967 L.Cpl Barron, William Wounded Scotsman 17/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Portsoy)

11 Sept    241314 Pte Thomson, R Wounded Scotsman 17/10/1917- casualty list - wounded - Thomson, Pte 41314, R (Leven)   (N/T TNA)

11 Sept    260212 Pte Kidd, Donald C Wounded   Scotsman 17/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Crieff)   Formerly Royal Highlanders

11 Sept    241193 Pte Hastie, George Wounded   Scotsman 17/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (St Fergus)   3602 Son of Mrs. Mary Hastie, of St. Fergus (Killed in action March 1918.)

11 Sept    S/41325 Wright, David Wounded   Scotsman 17/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Buckhaven)

11 Sept    S/41306 Morton, Alexander Wounded Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Glenfarg)  Formerly Royal Highlanders

12 Sept   242431 Pte Smith, John Duncan Killed Age 36 Son of William and Elizabeth Smith, of Aberdeen. (BARD COTTAGE CEMETERY)

14 Sept S/41384 Pte Dewar, D Killed Age 20. Son of Mrs. J. Morrison, of 26, East Smeaton St., Kirkcaldy.(NEW IRISH FARM CEMETERY)

12-15th Sept 260244 Pte Douglas, William Wounded Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Greenock) Formerley A & SH

12-15th Sept   267001 Pte Smith, Cuthbert    Wounded Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Hexham)

12-15th Sept 266869 Pte Eaddie, W Wounded N/T

12-15th Sept   240672 L.Cpl Sinclair, Hugh F Wounded Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Fraserburgh)

12-15th Sept   240335 L.Cpl Milne, Alexander Wounded (later died of wounds) Died 16/9/1916 Age 21. Son of George Milne, of Hillhead, Westfield, Balgownie, Bridge of Don, Aberdeenshire (MENDINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY) Service returns show died at No46 CCS. (Will at NAS)

12-15th Sept 240554 Pte Finnie, Alexander Wounded Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Auchnnagatt)  His parents reside at Station Cottages, Auchnagatt. (POW in March 1918)

12-15th Sept   214227 Pte Park, Alexander Wounded Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Fraserburgh)    Previously wounded in late 1916 and May 1917

12-15th Sept S/41277 Pte Anderson, D Wounded Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Brechin)

12-15th Sept 260103 Pte Henderson, David Thomas Wounded (later did of wounds) Died 14/9/1917. Age 32 Husband of Elizabeth Galbraith Henderson, of 31, Bath St., Portobello, Edinburgh. (BARD COTTAGE CEMETERY) Formerly A & SH

12-15th Sept 290559 L.Cpl Gowands, J Wounded Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Gourdon)

12-15th Sept 291649 L.Cpl Wynne, R Wounded Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Forest Gate London)

12-15th Sept   242077 Pte Duffus, N Wounded Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Aberdeen)

12-15th Sept    291194 Sgt Johnston, J Wounded Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Lerwick)

12-15th Sept 240883 Sgt Scott, Hugh R Wounded Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Mintlaw)    Also: Farm servant, Monquhitter. 5th Gordons 1915-18. Wounded Sept 1917; gassed twice 1918. (W.B.T p.211)

12-15th Sept   260909 Pte McLeod, M Wounded Possibly mistake in number - may be S/41399 M McLeod Died od wounds 20/9/1917 (see below)

12-15th Sept 260213 Pte Walker, Robert Wounded Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Burntisland)

12-15th Sept 1917   260209 Pte McKinnon, Robert Wounded Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Perth)    Formerly Royal Highlanders

12-15th Sept   241161 Pte Porter, John J Wounded Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Auchterless)     Farm servant. 5th Gordons 2 years 111 days. Served France 1 year 86 days. Wounded at Arras (May 1917) Ypres 17 Sept 1917. (WBT: p.275)

12-15th Sept   240679 Pte Buchan, Walter M Wounded Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Buchanhaven) (2602) Only son of Mrs Jessie Buchan 8 Harbour St., Buchanhaven. In civil life he was a cooper with Mr George Davidson, Ware Rd., Buchanhaven. Previously wounded and POW in 1918.

12-15th Sept   242227 Pte Fraser, George Wounded Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Aberdeen)

12-15th Sept 241317 Pte McDonald, Charles Wounded Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded  (Forglen) (3786)

12-15th Sept 260165 Pte Clark, William Waddell Wounded (later died of wounds) Age 26. Son of John and Janet Pirrett Clark, of 3IA, Elderslie St., Glasgow.(MENDINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY)  Formerly Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) See Additional information

12-15th Sept S/41405 Pte Rettie, Alex. Wounded (Possibly S/4145)

12-15th Sept    S/41278 Pte Ballantyne, J Wounded Scotsman 24/10/1917- casualty list - wounded   (Ballantyne)

12-15th Sept 260120 Pte Allan, Robert B Wounded Scotsman 24/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Johnstone) Formerly A & SH

17 Sept 260068 Pte Green, Francis Died of wounds Born Peebles. (BARD COTTAGE CEMETERY) Formerley A & SH.

17 Sept    S/41297 Pte Jones, Albert Died of wounds Age 19. Son of David and Eliza Catherine Jones. Born at Glasgow. (BARD COTTAGE CEMETERY)

14 Sept 292189 Pte Moffat, Andrew Killed Age 21. Son of Joseph and Margaret Moffatt, of 439, Glasgow Rd., Blantyre, Glasgow. (TYNE COT MEMORIAL)

16 Sept   240338 Pte Milne, Alexander Morison Died of wounds Age 21. Son of George Milne, of Hillhead, Westfield, Balgownie, Bridge of Don, Aberdeenshire. (MENDINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY)

16 Sept   S/41377 Pte Culham, W Wounded Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Bethnal Green)

17 Sept 242426 Pte Robertson, Hugh Wounded Scotsman 24/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Aberdeen)

17 Sept S/41372 L.Cpl Thornton, Charles Edward Louis Wounded Scotsman 24/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Hampstead) Formerly A & SH

17 Sept 260249 Pte Watson, Harry Killed Age 25. Husband of Mrs. M. Watson, of 66, Alma St., Hoxton, London. (NEW IRISH FARM CEMETERY) Formerly A & SH

19 Sept 241084 Pte Lindsay, George Wounded Scotsman 2/11/1917- casualty list - wounded (Fraserburgh)    (TNA shows number as 241083)

19 Sept 260205 Pte Campbell, Robert W Wounded Scotsman 2/11/1917- casualty list - wounded (Row) Formerley Royal Highlanders

19 Sept 240606 Pte Will, James Wounded Scotsman 2/11/1917- casualty list - wounded (Aberdeen) (2463)

19 Sept 201991 Pte Sim, Andrew Wounded Scotsman 2/11/1917- casualty list - wounded (Cairnie)

19 Sept 242388 Pte Brown, James Killed Born Greenock. (NEW IRISH FARM CEMETERY)

19 Sept 241622 Pte Luck, John D Wounded Scotsman 2/11/1917- casualty list - wounded (Marsden) 4199

19 Sept S/40897 Pte Walton, Charles H Wounded Scotsman 2/11/1917- casualty list - wounded (Harrowgate) Formerly Cameron Highlanders

20 Sept S/41386 Pte Graham, Christopher Wounded Scotsman 2/11/1917- casualty list - wounded (Falkirk) Formerly A & SH.

20 Sept   S/41399 Pte McLeod, M Died of wounds (DOZINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY) See 260909 M. McLeod - wounded - above.

Extracts from the War Diaries of September 1917

11th Sept Seige Camp

During the forenoon of the 11th, while the Battalion was carrying out a practice attack on the training ground near Siege Camp, 3 hostile aeroplanes flew overhead and dropped several bombs, as a result of which Papt C. Grant Peterkin, Capt D.S. Gay and 8 other ranks were wounded.

12th-15th Sept
Right sub-sector
Took over the line from 7th Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders.
Throughout the night and during the day [13th Sept] there was considerable artillery activity by both sides.
When darkness fell [night of 14th/15th] B & D companies relieved A & C in the front line. During the relief a platoon of C company moving back to reserve was shelled in the vicinity of Cockcroft. I other rank being killed and 6 wounded.

16th Sept
Right sub-sector
After a fairly quiet day the area Mon Du Rasta was subjected to heavy burst of fire. Two casualties were sustained by the Battalion - 1 other rank wounded, 1 N.Y.D.N [not yet diagnosed neurological - i.e. 'Shell Shock'.]

17th Sept
During the night 16/17th the Battalion was relieved by 7th Black Watch and moved to shelter in the Canal Bank.

18th Sept
Canal Bank
Divisional Baths, improvement to accomodation on Canal Bank etc

19th Sept
Dirty Bucket Camp
On the night of 18/19th, various working parties were provided by A & C companies. The tasks allotted were completed and no casualties sustained. The Battalion was relieved on the night of 19/20th from Canal Bank to Dirty Bucket Camp. [There are no details of the action that resulted in the death of one man and the wounding of six others on 19th.]

21st-23rd Sept Canal Bank

During the forenoon [21st] the completion of fighting kit was attended to and preparations made for moving forward as Divisional Reserve. In the evening the Battalion moved to Canal Bank and was held in readiness to move at an hour's notice. A & B Companies carried out musketry practices on the range at Brielen on 23rd. The Battalion less A & B companies moved back to Dirty Bucket Camp in the forenoon of 24th. [Battalion moved to Proven at the end of the month.]

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Date	Number	Rank	Name	Nature of casualty	Notes
11 Sept		A/Capt	Grant-Peterkin, Cosmo Gordon	Wounded (Later died of wounds)	Died 12/9/1917. Age 38. Son of J and K Grant-Peterkin. "E" Squad. Scottish Horse, attached 1/5th Gordon H. (DOZINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY) Scotsman 19/7/1917: Capt Grant-Peterkin, Yeomanry, (died of wounds) was the youngest son of the late James Grant-Peterkin, of Grange Forres. He was gazetted Sec. Lieut in August 1914.
11 Sept		A/Capt	Gay, David Scott	Wounded	Scotsman 19/9/1917: "A/Capt Gay, Black Watch, attached Gordons, 2nd son of David Gay, 45 Trinity Rd Edinburgh, has been admitted to hospital suffering from gunshot wounds. Capt Gay joined the Camerons at the start of hostilities and after service in France received his commission a year ago. In civil life he is on the staff of the Scottish Insurance Corp. Ltd, and is a well known Edinburgh rugby player.
11 Sept	241197	L.Cpl	Hepburn, L	Wounded	Scotsman 17/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Turriff)
11 Sept	292411	Pte	Brown, William	Wounded	Scotsman 1710/1917- casualty list - wounded (Aberdeen)
11 Sept	241967	L.Cpl	Barron, William	Wounded	Scotsman 17/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Portsoy)
11 Sept	241314	Pte	Thomson, R	Wounded	Scotsman 17/10/1917- casualty list - wounded - Thomson, Pte 41314, R (Leven) (N/T TNA)
11 Sept	260212	Pte	Kidd, Donald C	Wounded	Scotsman 17/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Crieff) Formerly Royal Highlanders
11 Sept	241193	Pte	Hastie, George	Wounded	Scotsman 17/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (St Fergus) 3602 Son of Mrs. Mary Hastie, of St. Fergus (Killed in action March 1918.)
11 Sept	S/41325		Wright, David	Wounded	Scotsman 17/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Buckhaven)
11 Sept	S/41306		Morton, Alexander	Wounded	Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Glenfarg) Formerly Royal Highlanders
12 Sept	242431	Pte	Smith, John Duncan	Killed	Age 36 Son of William and Elizabeth Smith, of Aberdeen. (BARD COTTAGE CEMETERY)
14 Sept	S/41384	Pte	Dewar, D	Killed	Age 20. Son of Mrs. J. Morrison, of 26, East Smeaton St., Kirkcaldy.(NEW IRISH FARM CEMETERY)
12-15th Sept	260244	Pte	Douglas, William	Wounded	Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Greenock) Formerley A & SH
12-15th Sept	267001	Pte	Smith, Cuthbert	Wounded	Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Hexham)
12-15th Sept	266869	Pte	Eaddie, W	Wounded	N/T
12-15th Sept	240672	L.Cpl	Sinclair, Hugh F	Wounded	Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Fraserburgh)
12-15th Sept	240335	L.Cpl	Milne, Alexander	Wounded (later died of wounds)	Died 16/9/1916 Age 21. Son of George Milne, of Hillhead, Westfield, Balgownie, Bridge of Don, Aberdeenshire (MENDINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY) Service returns show died at No46 CCS. (Will at NAS)
12-15th Sept	240554	Pte	Finnie, Alexander	Wounded	Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Auchnnagatt) His parents reside at Station Cottages, Auchnagatt. (POW in March 1918)
12-15th Sept	214227	Pte	Park, Alexander	Wounded	Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Fraserburgh) Previously wounded in late 1916 and May 1917
12-15th Sept	S/41277	Pte	Anderson, D	Wounded	Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Brechin)
12-15th Sept	260103	Pte	Henderson, David Thomas	Wounded (later did of wounds)	Died 14/9/1917. Age 32 Husband of Elizabeth Galbraith Henderson, of 31, Bath St., Portobello, Edinburgh. (BARD COTTAGE CEMETERY) Formerly A & SH
12-15th Sept	290559	L.Cpl	Gowands, J	Wounded	Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Gourdon)
12-15th Sept	291649	L.Cpl	Wynne, R	Wounded	Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Forest Gate London)
12-15th Sept	242077	Pte	Duffus, N	Wounded	Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Aberdeen)
12-15th Sept	291194	Sgt	Johnston, J	Wounded	Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Lerwick)
12-15th Sept	240883	Sgt	Scott, Hugh R	Wounded	Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Mintlaw) Also: Farm servant, Monquhitter. 5th Gordons 1915-18. Wounded Sept 1917; gassed twice 1918. (W.B.T p.211)
12-15th Sept	260909	Pte	McLeod, M	Wounded	Possibly mistake in number - may be S/41399 M McLeod Died od wounds 20/9/1917 (see below)
12-15th Sept	260213	Pte	Walker, Robert	Wounded	Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Burntisland)
12-15th Sept 1917	260209	Pte	McKinnon, Robert	Wounded	Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Perth) Formerly Royal Highlanders
12-15th Sept	241161	Pte	Porter, John J	Wounded	Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Auchterless) Farm servant. 5th Gordons 2 years 111 days. Served France 1 year 86 days. Wounded at Arras (May 1917) Ypres 17 Sept 1917. (WBT: p.275)
12-15th Sept	240679	Pte	Buchan, Walter M	Wounded	Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Buchanhaven) (2602) Only son of Mrs Jessie Buchan 8 Harbour St., Buchanhaven. In civil life he was a cooper with Mr George Davidson, Ware Rd., Buchanhaven. Previously wounded and POW in 1918.
12-15th Sept	242227	Pte	Fraser, George	Wounded	Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Aberdeen)
12-15th Sept	241317	Pte	McDonald, Charles	Wounded	Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Forglen) (3786)
12-15th Sept	260165	Pte	Clark, William Waddell	Wounded (later died of wounds)	Age 26. Son of John and Janet Pirrett Clark, of 3IA, Elderslie St., Glasgow.(MENDINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY) Formerly Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) See Additional information
12-15th Sept	S/41405	Pte	Rettie, Alex.	Wounded	(Possibly S/4145)
12-15th Sept	S/41278	Pte	Ballantyne, J	Wounded	Scotsman 24/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Ballantyne)
12-15th Sept	260120	Pte	Allan, Robert B	Wounded	Scotsman 24/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Johnstone) Formerly A & SH
17 Sept	260068	Pte	Green, Francis	Died of wounds	Born Peebles. (BARD COTTAGE CEMETERY) Formerley A & SH.
17 Sept	S/41297	Pte	Jones, Albert	Died of wounds	Age 19. Son of David and Eliza Catherine Jones. Born at Glasgow. (BARD COTTAGE CEMETERY)
14 Sept	292189	Pte	Moffat, Andrew	Killed	Age 21. Son of Joseph and Margaret Moffatt, of 439, Glasgow Rd., Blantyre, Glasgow. (TYNE COT MEMORIAL)
16 Sept	240338	Pte	Milne, Alexander Morison	Died of wounds	Age 21. Son of George Milne, of Hillhead, Westfield, Balgownie, Bridge of Don, Aberdeenshire. (MENDINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY)
16 Sept	S/41377	Pte	Culham, W	Wounded	Scotsman 20/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Bethnal Green)
17 Sept	242426	Pte	Robertson, Hugh	Wounded	Scotsman 24/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Aberdeen)
17 Sept	S/41372	L.Cpl	Thornton, Charles Edward Louis	Wounded	Scotsman 24/10/1917- casualty list - wounded (Hampstead) Formerly A & SH
17 Sept	260249	Pte	Watson, Harry	Killed	Age 25. Husband of Mrs. M. Watson, of 66, Alma St., Hoxton, London. (NEW IRISH FARM CEMETERY) Formerly A & SH
19 Sept	241084	Pte	Lindsay, George	Wounded	Scotsman 2/11/1917- casualty list - wounded (Fraserburgh) (TNA shows number as 241083)
19 Sept	260205	Pte	Campbell, Robert W	Wounded	Scotsman 2/11/1917- casualty list - wounded (Row) Formerley Royal Highlanders
19 Sept	240606	Pte	Will, James	Wounded	Scotsman 2/11/1917- casualty list - wounded (Aberdeen) (2463)
19 Sept	201991	Pte	Sim, Andrew	Wounded	Scotsman 2/11/1917- casualty list - wounded (Cairnie)
19 Sept	242388	Pte	Brown, James	Killed	Born Greenock. (NEW IRISH FARM CEMETERY)
19 Sept	241622	Pte	Luck, John D	Wounded	Scotsman 2/11/1917- casualty list - wounded (Marsden) 4199
19 Sept	S/40897	Pte	Walton, Charles H	Wounded	Scotsman 2/11/1917- casualty list - wounded (Harrowgate) Formerly Cameron Highlanders
20 Sept	S/41386	Pte	Graham, Christopher	Wounded	Scotsman 2/11/1917- casualty list - wounded (Falkirk) Formerly A & SH.
20 Sept	S/41399	Pte	McLeod, M	Died of wounds	(DOZINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY) See 260909 M. McLeod - wounded - above.

11th Sept Seige Camp	During the forenoon of the 11th, while the Battalion was carrying out a practice attack on the training ground near Siege Camp, 3 hostile aeroplanes flew overhead and dropped several bombs, as a result of which Papt C. Grant Peterkin, Capt D.S. Gay and 8 other ranks were wounded.
12th-15th Sept Right sub-sector	Took over the line from 7th Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. Throughout the night and during the day [13th Sept] there was considerable artillery activity by both sides. When darkness fell [night of 14th/15th] B & D companies relieved A & C in the front line. During the relief a platoon of C company moving back to reserve was shelled in the vicinity of Cockcroft. I other rank being killed and 6 wounded.
16th Sept Right sub-sector	After a fairly quiet day the area Mon Du Rasta was subjected to heavy burst of fire. Two casualties were sustained by the Battalion - 1 other rank wounded, 1 N.Y.D.N [not yet diagnosed neurological - i.e. 'Shell Shock'.]
17th Sept	During the night 16/17th the Battalion was relieved by 7th Black Watch and moved to shelter in the Canal Bank.
18th Sept Canal Bank	Divisional Baths, improvement to accomodation on Canal Bank etc
19th Sept Dirty Bucket Camp	On the night of 18/19th, various working parties were provided by A & C companies. The tasks allotted were completed and no casualties sustained. The Battalion was relieved on the night of 19/20th from Canal Bank to Dirty Bucket Camp. [There are no details of the action that resulted in the death of one man and the wounding of six others on 19th.]
21st-23rd Sept Canal Bank	During the forenoon [21st] the completion of fighting kit was attended to and preparations made for moving forward as Divisional Reserve. In the evening the Battalion moved to Canal Bank and was held in readiness to move at an hour's notice. A & B Companies carried out musketry practices on the range at Brielen on 23rd. The Battalion less A & B companies moved back to Dirty Bucket Camp in the forenoon of 24th. [Battalion moved to Proven at the end of the month.]