Battalion Roll : 1st/5th Battalion Gordon Highlanders 1914 | ||||||
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Number | Rank | Name | Address | Additional Notes | ||
New Recruits | ||||||
"In addition to the above, the following have enrolled for the same unit and are at present in training at Peterhead" Buchan Observer | ||||||
1 | 2216 | McRae, William | Longside | To France 2/5/1915 . Disembodied 12/3/1919. (MiC) | ||
2 | 2221 | Walker, William S | 38 Windmill St Peterhead | Buchan Obs. 28/11/1916: Mrs Walker advises that her only son was killed in action on 13th November [1916]. He was killed instantantaneously while performing nobly the duty allotted to him and his body has been buried in a small cemetery behind the lines. He was 21 years of age and previous to enlistment was in the employment of the late Mr W. Gibson, cabinetmakers, Queen Street, Peterhead. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) | ||
3 | 2223 | Buchan, Robertson | 49 Shore St, Fraserburgh | Killed in action 25/7/1916. Age 21. Son of Mr and Mrs Ben Buchan of 64 Cross St Fraserburgh. (FLATIRON COPSE CEMETERY, MAMETZ) Buchan Obs. 8/8/1916: Mrs Buchan, Saltoun Square has been notified that her son was instantaneously killed by shellfire in action on 25th July. Pte Buchan was 21 years of age and before the war was a fisherman. | ||
4 | Colvin, P | 10 Threadneedle St, Peterhead | ||||
5 | 2226 | Irvine, Andrew Mitchell | Brucklay | Transferred to MGC Killed in action 20/04/1917. Age 21. Son of Helen Irvine, of Willanslea, Maud, Aberdeenshire, and the late William Irvine. | ||
6 | 2228 | Sim, John | 52 Schools St, Fraserburgh | Killed in action 30/7/16. Age 27. Son of John and Mary Ann Sim, of 67, College Bounds, Fraserburgh. Born Rosehearty | ||
7 | 2234 | Hardy, Lewis.J | Tipperty, Ellon | Killed in action 13/11/1916. Age 26. Son of Margaret Hardie, of Newark, Tipperty, Ellon and the late George Hardy. | ||
8 | 2229 | Gilmour, William James | Littlemill, Esslemont | Scotsman casualty list 13/11/1917- wounded - (Slains) Disembodied 23/9/1919. 240488 | ||
9 | Coutts, George R | Ellon | Born abt 1890. Son of William and Margaret Coutts, The Square, Ellon (1901 census) | |||
10 | 2243 | Herd, William | Foveran | Wounded 31/7/1916. SWB. Discharged 21/11/1918 | ||
11 | 2241 | Keiloh, Alexander McP | Auchterless | Farm Servant. Killed Beaumont Hamel 1916. Age 23 Son of James and Annie Keilloh, of 96, Water St., Strichen. (Y RAVINE CEMETERY, BEAUMONT-HAMEL) | ||
12 | 2240 | Chalmers, George M | Lunderton, St Fergus | Killed in action 17/05/1917 (ARRAS MEMORIAL) | ||
13 | 2236 | Marshall, George | Dumbreck, Udny | To France 5/12/1915. Disembodied 23/4/1919. 240490 | ||
14 | 2227 | Mitchell, John | 1 Albert St, Fraserburgh | To France 5/12/1915. Discharged to Class Z 26/2/1919 . 240486 | ||
15 | 2246 | Davidson, William | 6 Love Lane, Peterhead | To France 4/12/1915. Later transferred to MGC. | ||
16 | 2245 | Phillips, William | 24 Chapel St, Peterhead | Scotsman 18/6/1917-casualty lists -wounded (Peterhead). Later Tank Corps. | ||
17 | 2248 | Pyper, Alexander G | Oldwhat, New Deer | Killed in action 12/04/1918 (6th Bn) Age 22. Son of Georgina Pyper, of Oldwhat, New Deer, Aberdeenshire, and the late James F. Pyper | ||
18 | 2247 | Gerrard, James | Auchinblae | Died of wounds 21/12/1916. Age 24. Son of Robert and Jane Gerrard, of Mains of Haulkerton, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire. | ||
19 | Beattie, W | 2 Water Lane, Ellon | ||||
20 | 2239 | Angus, Bruce | Schoolhouse, Ellon | Died of wounds 14/11/16 in Number 1 CCS of wounds received the previous day. Age 24. Youngest son of James and Margaret Angus (Mitchell), of Ellon. Born Buthlaw, Longside 18/1/1892. Educated at Ellon Public School. Tailor in civil life. Went to Canada but returned and enlisted 23/9/1914. | ||
21 | 2250 | Dinnes, John | 795 King St, Aberdeen | Killed in action 31/7/1916. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL ) Enlisted Peterhead To France 2/5/1915. Service Returns show aged 21. Born 1895. Son of John Dinnes, ploughman, and Helen Murray. (Brother George, Scots Guards, died 30/1/1919) | ||
22 | 2256 | Cantlay, W (or Cantley) | Clochoan, Auchnagatt | Died of wounds 26/7/1916. (HEILLY STATION CEMETERY, MERICOURT-L'ABBE) Buchan Obs. 22/8/1916 (Auchnagatt): Left school at 14 -in farm service at Strichen when war broke out. Enlisted aged 16. "It is probable that he sleeps near Deville Wood". | ||
23 | 2260 | Duncan, William | Auchmacoy, Ellon | Later Labour Corp. | ||
24 | 2373 | Webster, John | 4 Brown Pl, Edinburgh | |||
25 | 2259 | Rennie, George | 10 Leman Place, Aberdeen | Scotsman 7/7/1915 - casualty list - wounded. (L.Cpl). Killed in action 31/7/1916 (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) | ||
26 | 2253 | Pratt, William Angus | High St, Turriff | Saddler. Served from 22/9/14 tp 23/1/19. Fought in all major battles. Wounded 12/4/1918 and 12/10/1918. Returned home in October 1918. (WBT). MiC - Discharged to Class Z 21/2/1919. 240500. | ||
27 | 2251 | Gow, Edward George | Main St, Turriff | Shoemaker. Wounded Nov 1915. Discharged to Class Z 24/2/1919.240499 | ||
28 | 2252 | Rennie, Alfred | Balmellie, Turriff | Chemist. Wounded at Courcelette Dec 1917. Wounded and taken prisoner Bapaume 21/3/1918. SWB. Discharged (no date). Address (MiC) c.1923: 316 King St East. Toronto Ontario. Migrated to Canada from Glasgow April 1923 - occupation Chemist - age 25. | ||
29 | 2254 | McBoyle, John | Backmill, Auchterless | Disembodied 6/3/1919 | ||
30 | 2261 | Rhind, John (or Rhynd) | 12 St Peter St, Peterhead | Wounded 24/6/1917. Disembodied 1/4/1919. 240502 | ||
31 | Ellis, J | 10 Balmoor Terrace, Peterhead | ||||
32 | 2262 | Coutts, Edward | Littlemill, Tarves | Scotsman 22/9/1915 casualty list - wounded (Ellon). Killed in action 31/7/1916. Age 20. Son of George Coutts of Little Shallow Plough, Ellon | ||
33 | 2264 | Pirie, Lewis W | 9 Erroll St, Peterhead | To France 2/8/1915. Buch. Ob. 23/4/1918. Reported missing, believed prisoner of war. He was a labourer at Peterhead harbour. His wife resides at 8 Erroll St., Peterhead. [Married Eliza Bonnar in 1908. ] Later assumed killed 21/3/1918 Age abt. 36. Son of William Pirie, labourer and the late Mary Pirie (Irvine). (POZIERES MEMORIAL) | ||
34 | 2266 | Robson, William | 13 Back St, Peterhead | Died of wounds 28/7/1916 at No 38 Casualty Clearing Station. Age 19. Son of Walter and Jane Robson, of 25 Broad Street, Peterhead. (HEILLY STATION CEMETERY, MERICOURT-L'ABBE) | ||
35 | 2267 | Bruce, William | Newseat, Peterhead | In Reserve for battle 13/11/1916 "D" Coy. Discharged 24/1/1919. 240505 (Sgt) | ||
36 | 2268 | Boyle, James | Baluss, Mintlaw | Scotsman 23/4/1917 casualty lists - wounded (Mintlaw).Later Labour Corps. (Cpl) | ||
37 | 2269 | Matthew, Henry Howie | Lethenty, Fyvie | Farm servant. Killed in action 20/3/16. "C" Coy. Age 22. Son of Alexander and Jessie Matthew, of Lethenty, Fyvie (ECOIVRES MILITARY CEMETERY) | ||
38 | McAllister, D | Manse St, Fraserburgh | ||||
39 | 2271 | Webster, David A | Kelly, Methlick | Killed in action 13/11/1916. Age 24. Son of Gordon and Margaret Webster, of Kelly, Methlick. | ||
40 | Murray, David | 46 Kirk St, Peterhead | Born abt 1894. Son of William (stationary engine room driver) & Jessie Murray, Kirk St. (No Trace MiC) | |||
41 | 2289 | Stephen, Daniel McL | 38 Maiden St, Peterhead | Cooper employed by Woods and Sons. Buchan Observer report 1918: "Daniel Stephen has been gassed and is in hospital in France. This is the 5th time he has been wounded. Two other brothers are in France". Son of James C Stephen, cooper, Maiden Street. Disembodied 28/3/1919 | ||
42 | 2284 | Neilson, Charles | Lossiemouth | Teacher in Lossiemouth. Family from Ellon where his father William was postmaster. Born Montrose 1889. Enlisted at Peterhead in September. Later CSM. Killed at Neuville-St.-Vaast, 2 June 1916. His brother Rolland was also killed. See additional information. | ||
43 | 2276 | Murdoch, William George | High St, Macduff | Killed in action 13/11/1916. MiC shows next of kin - mother - Mrs M Murdock 47 High St McDuff. (ANCRE BRITISH CEMETERY, BEAUMONT-HAMEL ) | ||
44 | 2287 | Scott, Robert | Crimond | Buchan. Ob. 9/4/1918. (Crimond) Mr George Scott, blacksmith, Crimond, has received official information that his son has been dangerously wounded. Pte Scott has been at the front for over three years. Died of wounds 29/3/1919. 1st Bn. S/40347 Age 23. Son of George and Margaret Scott, of Crimond, Lonmay.(AUBIGNY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION) | ||
45 | 2279 | Pirie, Alexander | Turriff | Farm Servant. Killed by a shell at Roclincourt 10/4/1917. Age 21. Adopted son of Jane Duncan, of Hill of Cook, Fisherie, Turriff. | ||
46 | 2283 | Duncan, Peter | Turriff |
Farm Servant. France May 1915-January 1918. Twice wounded and honourably discharged as medically unfit 14/3/1918. SWB. 240514. | ||
47 | 2277 | Stephen, Andrew | Ythanwells | Killed in action 13/11/1916. Age 25. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stephen, of South Cranlock, Drumblade, Huntly. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) | ||
48 | 2232 | McIntosh, James R | Turriff | Wounded Sept 1915. Later Sgt in MGC | ||
49 | 2274 | Barron, Alexander | 32 Cluny St, Banff | Scotsman 18/6/1917-casualty lists-wounded 240509 (Banff) | ||
50 | 2353 | Legge, Forbes | Denhead, Banff | Died of wounds 28/3/1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Legge, of Denhead, Banff; husband of Annie Legge, of Macduff. 240549 | ||
51 | 2278 | Massie, John | King Edward | Farm Worker. Enlisted 30/9/14. Served in France 10/5/16 - 31/7/16. Killed in the battle of the Somme 31/7/1916. Age 22. Son of James and Annie Massie, of Milltack, King Edward. | ||
52 | 2350 | Stewart, James (Stuart) | Broadmuir, Turriff | "B" Coy. Buch. Ob 18/12/1917. Mrs James Stuart 28 St Mary Street has received information that her husband has been wounded and lost his left eye. He is at present in hospital at Newcastle. Previous to the war he was a millwright in the Turriff District. This is the 2nd time he has been wounded. 240547. Disembodied 6/5/1919 | ||
53 | 2275 | Dickie, Charles | Turriff | Roof Slater. M.M. and M.i.D. 1/1/1916. Wounded at Mametz Wood July 1916; Pont du Hinges (Bethune Front) 1918. Enlisted in ranks 1914. Bombing Sergeant 5th Bn. Commissioned from ranks. | ||
54 | 2281 | Tuck, William Arthur | Delgaty Castle, Turriff | Footman at Delgaty Castle. (2/5 Bn.) Accidentally wounded in shoulder at Roclincourt March 17. Sent for treatment to hospital in Antrim. Discharged from army Sept 1917. MiC shows to France 5/12/1915. SWB. Discharged 10/10/1917. | ||
55 | Higgins, J | 21 Hunter Lane, Fraserburgh | ||||
56 | 2294 | Geddes, Alexander | 6 Ugie St, Peterhead | Disembodied 22/2/1919. (Number may be 2293) - Later S/40138. SWB | ||
57 | 2295 | Kelman, William | New Byth | Farm Servant. Killed at Courcelette 1/12/16. Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Kelman, of Mains of Byth, New Byth (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) | ||
58 | Cassie, William | New Byth | Farm Servant. Piper 2/5th Bn. Served Scotland/England. | |||
59 | 2291 | Stewart, William T | 127 Land Sq, Keith | Wounded Oct 1915. Disembodied 1/4/1919. 240519 | ||
60 | 2310 | Calder, William | Toux, Mintlaw | Later R.E. Discharged to Class Z 17/3/1919 | ||
61 | 2309 | Moir, Alexander | Toux, Mintlaw | To France 5/12/1915. Transferred to MGC. Disembodied (unknown date) | ||
62 | 2308 | Bisset, Thomas | 16 Chapel St, Peterhead | DCM and MM. Born abt. 1893 in Peterhead, 4th child of Peter Bisset, a publican, and his wife Elsie. Married Jessie Wallace in 1913. Occupation, Postboy; address 16 Chapel St. POW after German Spring Offensive. Survived the War and emigrated to USA and later Canada. See Additional Information. | ||
63 | 2307 | Hay, John S | Hillfoot, Strichen | Wounded 31/7/1916. Later MGC. Disembodied (date unknown) | ||
64 | 2304 | Bremner, Harry | Crimond | Killed in action 13/11/1916 (Beaumont Hamel). Biography and photo from De Ruvignys Roll Of Honour (See Miscellaneous Articles) | ||
65 | 2303 | Stronach, James | Crimondgate, Crimond | Born Huntly. Enlisted in Fraserburgh. Killed in action 31/7/1916. Age 21. Son of James and Annie Stronach, of The Glebe, Speymonth, Fochabers, Morayshire | ||
66 | Smith, J | 29 High St, Fraserburgh | ||||
67 | 2301 | Taylor, Alexander | 23 Harbour St, Fraserburgh | Enlisted in Fraserburgh. Killed in action 31/7/1916.(THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) | ||
68 | 2311 | McWillie, John | 15 Albert St, Fraserburgh | Disembodied 19/3/1919. 202604 | ||
69 | 2333 | Davidson, John | King Edward | Farm Servant. To France 5/12/1915. Taken prisoner 26/3/16. Exhanged in Holland April 1918. Disembodied 13/3/1919. | ||
70 | Paterson, R | Shivas, Ellon | ||||
71 | 2334 | Buchan, William | 37 Commerce St, Fraserburgh | To France 21/8/1915. Wounded 31/7/1916. Later MGC. SWB. Survived the War. | ||
72 | 2335 | Henderson, George | Gateside, Tarves | Died of wounds 16/8/1917. Enlisted Peterhead. Resident of Gateside, Tarves . 3rd son of Mr & Mrs Henderson, Gateside Oldmeldrum (DOZINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY) War Book of Turriff p 243 Farm Servant. Service returns show age 22. Died No. 47 CCS. 240535 | ||
73 | 2316 | Smith, Charles | Skene | To France 21/8/1915. Disembodied 21/3/1919. 240524 | ||
74 | 2312 | Leslie, John P | Ardlin, Ellon | Enlisted in Ellon. To France 5/12/1915. Scotsman 25/3/1916 - John Leslie, son of Mr & Mrs John Leslie, Blakesmuir, has been accidentally killed on 17/3/1916. Age 20. (ECOIVRES MILITARY CEMETERY) Note: SDGW and MiC show "Killed in action" | ||
75 | 2313 | Third, George | Hillhead, Ellon | |||
76 | 2317 | Watt, William | 22 Prince St, Peterhead | Killed in action 17/5/15. Age 19. Son of Samuel & Jane Montgomerie Watt of 20 Constitution St Peterhead. ( PERRONNE RD CEMETERY,MARICOURT) | ||
77 | Burnet, J | Kinmundy, Longside | ||||
78 | 2322 | Turriff, James | St Fergus | Transferred to RE (driver). Discharged 8/7/1919 (medically unfit) | ||
79 | Mutch, A | 27 Hanover St, Fraserburgh | ||||
80 | 2372 | Cruickshank, David | 30 Hanover St, Fraserburgh | Killed in action 21/3/1918 (POZIERES MEMORIAL) | ||
81 | 2342 | Runcie, James | High St, Sandhaven | To France 5/12/1915. Killed in action 25/10/1918. Age 26. Son of John and Rachel Runcie, of High St., Sandhaven, Fraserburgh. Born Pitsligo. | ||
82 | 2343 | Wood, George | 10 Mid St, Rosehearty |
Born Fraserburgh. Enlisted Peterhead. B Company. Wounded 21/11/1917. Killed in action 24/7/1918. (BUZANCY MILITARY CEMETERY) MM Service returns show age as 25. War Diary for Sept 1917 shows: MM awarded :'For gallantry between 31st July and 16th Sept 1917.' Will at NAS
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83 | 2344 | Brown, James | 11 Windmill St, Peterhead | Attested Oct 1914. To France 5/12/1915. Later Labour Corps. | ||
84 | 2345 | McWilliam, David | 22 Queen St, Peterhead | To France 21/8/1915. Killed in action 5/12/1917. "B" Coy. Born Peterhead. (CAMBRAI MEMORIAL, LOUVERVAL) Buch. Ob 18/12/1917: Mrs McWilliam 22 Queen St has received official information that her 3rd son has been killed in action. In the official statement a high tribute is paid to him as an N.C.O. Prior to the war L/Cpl McWilliam was a cooper with Messrs A. Wood and Sons, fishcurers. He has other two brothers serving in the Navy | ||
85 | 2360 | Barclay, William Fraser | Dudwick, Ellon | Born 27/6/1895 at Middlemuir, Dudwick, Ellon. To France, 2/5/1915. Transferred to 51st Battalion, Machine Gun Corps. (Date unknown) No.20223 Awarded Military Medal for an action on 13th November 1916. L.G 22/1/1917 Promoted to Corporal. (Date unknown).Awarded French Medaille Militaire (October 1918) L.G 7/3/1919. Demobilized, 18/3/1919. Became a farmer at Stuartfield.Died, Longside,1972. Information from grandaughter Sheila Robertson. | ||
86 | 2361 | Sutherland, Alexander | Belfatton, Lonmay | Son of Mrs Sutherland, Belfatton, Lonmay. POW March 1918. Disembodied 7/4/1919. Brother of John (1623), died of wounds 22/3/1918 and Duncan (1622) died of wounds 31/7/1917. | ||
87 | 2362 | Finnie, Alexander | Auchnagatt | Scotsman -casualty lists 20/10/1917-240554 (Auchnagatt). POW March 1918. Disembodied 14/3/1919. 240554 | ||
88 | 2346 | Pressley, Lewis | 27 Frithside St Fraserburgh | Born abt. 1892. Son of George & Jane Pressley. 240544 | ||
89 | 2363 | Mitchell, John | Mintlaw | Reported missing March 1918. Presumed killed in action 21/3/1918.(POZIERES MEMORIAL) 240555 (See Casualty Lists March 1918 Missing for details) | ||
90 | White, J.N | 66 Main St, New Deer | ||||
91 | 2348 | Rennie, Joseph | Touxton, Methlick | To France 5/12/1915. Disembodied 2/4/1919. 240545 | ||
92 | 2365 | Mitchell, John G | 15 Skelton St, Buchanhaven | 240557 Later Orderly Room Sergeant.Married Maggie Gray (Buchan) 19/9/1917. Discharged to Class Z 14/2/1919. | ||
93 | Mackay, P.R | 4 Union St, Peterhead | ||||
94 | 2377 | Burr, Herbert W | 72 Cross St, Fraserburgh | Killed in Action 24/7/1916. Age 19. Son of James and Annie Burr. | ||
95 | 2378 | Minto, George | 3 Cross St, Fraserburgh | To France 4/12/1915. Disembodied 21/3/1919. 292162 | ||
96 | 2371 | Simpson, Alexander | Annochie, Auchnagatt | Killed in action 8/4/1918 (2nd Bn) Age 22. Son of Hugh and Christina Simpson, Annochie, Auchnagatt; husband of Annie Simpson, of 7 Kintore Place, Aberdeen.(MONTECCHIO PRECALCINO COMMUNAL CEMETERY). Buch. Obs. 18/6/1918: "Mrs Simpson, 7 Kintore Place Aberdeen, has received official news that her husband was accidentally drowned in Italy on 8th April. He was the youngest son of Mr Hugh Simpson, Blackhill, Anochie." | ||
97 | 2379 | Robertson, William | Annochie, Auchnagatt | Wounded 31/7/1916. Transferred to 14th London Scottish. Killed in action 23/8/1918. | ||
98 | 2358 | Elrick, John Bell | Auchterless | Postman. Sergt. Killed in action 31/7/1916. Age 30. Son of Mrs. Margaret Elrick of Overbrae Fisherie, Turriff | ||
99 | 2359 | Brown, Gilbert | Auchterless | Carpenter. Wounded at Soissons 27/7/1918. Later CSM. Trans to 7th Bn. Discharged to Class Z 22/2/1919. 292196 | ||
100 | 2380 | Jaffray, Leslie C. | Turriff | Shoemaker. Served from 11/10/1914 . Sergt. Wounded at Arras 10/4/1917. SWB. Discharged 24/12/1918. Address (MiC) Station Cottage, Turriff. | ||
101 | 2386 | Junor, George | Fetterangus | Died of wounds 1/9/1918. Age 22. Son of George and Isabella Junor, of Fetterangus. (M.M.) Buch Obs. 25/6/1918: "Mr and Mrs Geo. Junor, North St Fetterangus, have received information that their son L/Cpl George Junor, has been awarded the M.M. for bravery in the field. L/Cpl Junor joined the Army in October 1914 and has been twice wounded. Before joining he was employed as a farm servant at Mains of Gaval." | ||
102 | 2364 | Thomson, William | Savoch, Auchnagatt | Disembodied 22/3/1919. 240556 | ||
103 | Greig, W | 33 Nellfield Place, Aberdeen | ||||
104 | 2374 | Reid, James | Haddo, Foveran | To France 4/12/1915. 240561. Killed in action 23/7/1918 (6th Bn) Age 25. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reid, of 35, The Square, Ellon.( MARFAUX BRITISH CEMETERY) | ||
105 | 2387 | Dey, James | Pitmedden, Udny | To France 5/12/1915. Killed in action 31/7/1916. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) | ||
106 | Chalmers, R | 41 Bridge St, Ellon | ||||
107 | 2375 | Alexander, Robert | Ythsie, Tarves | 9/4/1916. Bullet wounds - (superficial) right side of face (War Diary) | ||
108 | Buchan, W | Rattray, Tarves | ||||
109 | Dyce, William | 31 St Mary St, Peterhead | 240570 (Did not go to France with Bn in 1915) | |||
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