JAMES GREEN - 6518 Private

2nd Battalion A.&.S.H.

P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.

ENLISTED: Hawick, Roxburghshire.

LIVED: Paisley.

Killed in action 20th July 1916

COMMEMORATED - Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 15A. and 16C.

NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO DATE

MATTEW GUNNIES # - S\24823 Private

5th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, Formerly TR\1\14807 Territorial Reserve

ENLISTED: Stirling.

Killed in action 15th April 1918

INTERRED - Pont-Du-Hem Military Cemetery, Nord, France

REF - Mem 10.

Note

# Army records have surname Gunnis

NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO DATE

ANDREW GUTHRIE - Private (Served as Murray S.)

12th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers

BORN: About 1881.

BROTHER: Mr. William Guthrie, 29 Hillhead, Kirkintilloch Dunbartonshire, Scotland.

AUNT: Mrs. Jarvie, Saltoun Place, Canal Street, Kirkintilloch.

Killed in action 13th April 1917

INTERRED - Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 2 and 3.

Kirkintilloch Herald 6th June 1917

Mrs. Jarvie, residing at Saltoun Place, Canal Street, has received official notification of the death of her nephew, Private Andrew Guthrie, Northumberland Fusiliers, as taking place on 13th April. Private Guthrie was employed as a dresser in the Star Foundry before enlisting. His brother, Private John Guthrie, H.L.I., died of wounds in may of last year.

JOHN GUTHRIE - 17954 Private

12th (Service) Battalion Highland Light Infantry

BORN: About 1887.

ENLISTED: Kirkintilloch.

AUNT: Mrs. Jarvie, 18 Saltoun Place, Canal Street, Kirkintilloch.

Died of wounds 17th May 1916 - Preston, United Kingdom.

INTERRED - New Hall Lane Cemetery, Preston Lancashire, United Kingdom.

REF - A. NC. 505.

Kirkintilloch Herald 8th March 1916

Word has been received that Pte. John Guthrie, 12th H.L.I., Freeland Place, has been wounded in France, having been shot in the foot. He is now in hospital at Rouen. Before enlisting he was employed in the Star Foundry, and was home on furlough three weeks ago.

Kirkintilloch Herald 26th April 1916

Mrs. Jarvie, 18 Saltoun Place, Canal Street, received word yesterday that her nephew, Pte. John Guthrie, 12th H.L.I., is in a rather serious condition in the Military Home Hospital at Moor Park, Preston. He has been with his regiment in France for a considerable time, and took part in the attack on Hill 70, where he had as companion Pte. Wm. Hood, another Kirkintilloch man, who has been reported as missing ever since, but who, Pte. Guthrie states, was killed in that engagement. Pte. Guthrie, on that occasion, displayed conspicuous bravery by bringing water to a number of wounded men, and also bringing up supplies of ammunition under shell fire. But for the fact that his officer was killed in that action, his bravery would, in all likelihood, have been rewarded. Pte Guthrie was recently home on furlough, and had only been five hours back to the trenches when he was shot through the foot. The wound was a serious one, necessitating the amputation of the foot, and the news now to hand is that he is in a critical condition. Pte. Guthrie, who worked in the Star Foundry before enlisting, lived with his aunt, Mrs. Jarvie, whose son was killed some time ago by the exploding of a mine in the trench he was occupying in Flanders.

Kirkintilloch Herald 10th May 1916

Private John Guthrie, 12th H.L.I., wounded in France, having been shot through the foot, and having had one of his legs amputated since. He was employed in the Star Foundry, and resided with his aunt, Mrs. Jarvie, in Canal Street

Kirkintilloch Herald 24th May 1916

A fortnight ago we announced that Pte. John Guthrie, 12th H.L.I., was lying in hospital at Preston, suffering from a wound in his foot. While in France he was shot through the foot, and it was found necessary to amputate it. He was very ill at the time, but seemed to be making some improvement. On Thursday however, his aunt, Mrs. Jarvie, Saltoun Place, got word that he was sinking, and shortly after she had left for Preston, the announcement came that he was dead. Before enlisting Guthrie was employed at the Star Foundry. He joined the Army within a month of the outbreak of war, and took part in some heavy fighting. At Loos he greatly distinguished himself by an act of bravery, when he brought water to the wounded through a shell-swept zone. But for the death of his officer at that time, his brave conduct would have been recognized. He was 29 years of age. His aunt, with whom he lived, lost a son in the fighting several months ago.

Kirkintilloch Herald 6th June 1917

Mentioned in an article on the death of his brother Pte. Andrew Guthrie, Northumberland Fusiliers.

ARCHIBALD HAGGERTY - 429 Private

3rd Battalion A.&.S.H.

BORN: About 1892

P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.

ENLISTED: Stirling.

LIVED: Kilsyth.

MOTHER: Mrs. Margaret Haggerty, Montgomery Lodge, Dunnon, Argyle, Scotland

Died at home 10th July 1916.

INTERRED - Auld Aisle Cemetery, Kirkintilloch, Dunbartonshire, Scotland.

REF - C. B. 149

NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO DATE

JAMES HALL - 420527 Private

16th Btn. Canadian Infantry. Formerly 43rd Btn. (Cameron Highlanders)(Winnipeg, Manatoba)

WIFE: Mrs. Hall, 29 Industry Street, Kirkintilloch, Dunbartonshire, Scotland.

Killed in action 28th September 1916 - France

COMMEMORATED - Vimy Memorial, Somme, France.

Kirkintilloch Herald 2nd May 1917

Mrs. James Hall, residing at 29 Industry Street, has received official intimation that her husband, Private James Hall, 16th Canadians, who has been missing since 25th September last, is now presumed to have been killed. Private Hall was a miner at Meiklehill before he emigrated to Canada four years ago. He enlisted about two years ago and had been twice in France, having been home wounded on a previous occasion. He leaves a widow and three children.

Note

Joined 43rd Btn. 29/112/1914

Information from Keith R. Wood

JAMES WILSON HALL - 34860 Private

2nd Battalion Royal Scots

BORN: About 1890.

P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.

ENLISTED: Stirling.

MOTHER: Mrs. T. Hall (Later Mrs. Houston), Freeland Place, Kirkintilloch.

Died from wounds 10th April 1917 - France

INTERRED - Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, Pas de Calais, France.

REF - I. N. 13.

Kirkintilloch Herald 18th April 1917

Mrs. T. Hall, residing at Freeland Place, Kirkintilloch, received a telegram yesterday morning from the War Office stating that her son, Private J. Hall, Royal Scots, died on 10th April from wounds in the abdomen, received in France. He was twenty-seven years of age, and was employed as a moulder in the Star Foundry. He enlisted in September 1916, and had been in France since December.

JAMES HAY - 7265 Private

Australian Infantry A.I.F.

BORN: About 1896.

P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.

PARENTS: Mr. James and Mrs. Elizabeth Hay, 2, Ivy Buildings, Loansdale Road, Paisley.

Died of Wounds 26th August, 1918

INTERRED - Daours Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France.

REF - III. F. 52

Kirkintilloch Herald 18th September 1918

Mrs. James Hay has received word that her son, Private James Hay, Australian Imperial Forces, has died of wounds received in action. Before enlisting he was engaged as a miner at Auchengeich Colliery. His brother, Private Walter Hay, A.&.S.H., has received his discharge, having been severely wounded in the back and hand. His mother until recently resided in Campsie Road, Kirkintilloch, but now resides in Paisley. The deceased soldier was twenty-two years of age.

JAMES HENDERSON - S/40941 Private

1/6th Gordon Highlanders

BORN: About 1892

P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.

ENLISTED: Glasgow.

MOTHER: Mrs. Henderson, 13 Liberal Buildings (Belmont Terrace), Eastside, Kirkintilloch.

Died of wounds 18th April 1917 - France

INTERRED - Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.

REF - XIX. B. 10.

Kirkintilloch Herald 25th April 1917

Pte. James Henderson, Gordon Highlanders, whose mother resides at Belmont Terrace, Eastside, has succumbed to wounds in the left shoulder and cheek, received in action. His death took place on Wednesday last. James was well known in the town, having acted for several years as assistant trainer to the Rob Roy F.C. He was 25 years of age, and enlisted in the Lovat Scouts 16 months ago. He was subsequently transferred to the Gordon Highlanders, and had been four months in France. He was a moulder to trade, and at the time of enlistment was employed with Messrs. Weir, Cathcart.

JAMES HENDERSON - 32903 Sapper

56th Field Coy. Royal Engineers

BORN: About 1894

P.O.B: Cathcart, Glasgow, Scotland.

ENLISTED: Kirkintilloch.

MOTHER: Mrs. Jane and the late Daniel Henderson, 121 North John Street, Glasgow.

Died from wounds 9th August 1915

INTERRED - Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West - Vlaanderen, Belgium.

REF - I. C. 5.

Kirkintilloch Herald 1st September 1915

Intimation was received from the war Office on Thursday the sad intelligence that Sapper James Henderson of the Royal Engineers, son of Mrs. Henderson, Sunnyside Place, Kirkintilloch, had died from the effect of wounds received in the fighting in France fully a fortnight ago. It will be recalled that about that time word was sent from Sapper Ogilvie , a Campsie comrade, to his parents that Sapper Henderson had died of wounds received through the bursting of a shell. It appears five of the engineers had been sitting in the dug out, when a shell burst beside them and injured the four of them more or less. In his letter Sapper Ogilvie, after referring to the others says:- "The fifth man was beyond us, and was too badly knocked out for us to handle. Happily the doctor was in time to get him. This man was sapper Henderson who hailed from Kirkintilloch. He had only been in the Company for about three weeks, and , as I had been on duty before going on leave, I hadn't had the chance of knowing him until after I came back. He and I had just ben talking about home and comparing notes when the first bit of shell burst. Well, he was the first one I turned my attention to, but, as I said before, he was too badly wounded for us to deal with. Just before the doctor came he said to me: "I'm done chum," I said: "Oh, not by a long chalk, you're just right for home now." Well, he was fixed up at last, and I had to leave him in order to get ready for my night's work. Before going on, I went to see him again, as the wounded were waiting for the ambulances, which come along when it is dark. As I shook hands with him and wished him luck, I told him he would see Caurnie before me yet. His answer was "I wish I could think we'd meet there, but I'm afraid I've seen the last of it, we haven't all got your luck." With that I had to leave him, knowing in my heart he spoke the truth. On Tuesday we got word that he had died of blood poisoning, and at any rate he died like a man, for I left him enjoying a cigarette and not too much down in the mouth, considering what he might have been suffering at the time."The doctor who attended Sapper Henderson, writing to his mother, says: "I am sorry to say that the information you have received is correct, and that Sapper Henderson died from the effects of a deadly wound. We were not at the time working in the trenches, and it was such hard luck, especially as Sapper Henderson had only been with us so short a time. He was extraordinarily plucky though in great pain, and I am sure his people will like to know this. Please convey to them my deep sympathy with them in their loss." Sapper Henderson was only twenty-one years of age and enlisted at Christmas. He had been only six weeks in France and three weeks in the trenches. Prior to joining the army he was a mechanical engineer with Messrs. Baird at Twechar Colliery, having served his apprenticeship in the Star Foundry.

Kirkintilloch Herald 7th August 1918

HENDERSON - In loving memory of my dear Brother, Sapper Jas. Henderson,

late of Sunnyside, who died of wounds in France, August 8th 1915.

Inserted by his Brother and Sister-in law. - 13 Muirhead Street, Kirkintilloch.

WILLIAM HENDRIE - S\17149 Lance Corporal

8\10th Battalion Gordon Highlanders

BORN: About 1896.

P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.

ENLISTED: Falkirk.

PARENTS: Mr. William and Mrs.Jeannie Hendrie, Lock 16, Camelon, Falkirk, Stirlingshire.

Died of wounds 19th August 1917 - Etaples, France.

INTERRED - Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.

REF - XXII. Q. 23.

Kirkintilloch Herald 22nd August 1917

Word was sent yesterday to Mr. Wm. Hendrie, residing at 111 Cowgate, stating that his son, Lance-Corporal William Hendrie, Gordon Highlanders, had died of wounds received in action in France. He was admitted to hospital on the7th August, and died on 19th. He had been in the Army for seven months, and in France for three months. He was twenty-one years of age, and prior to joining up was employed on the boats on the canal with Messrs. J. & J. Hay and others. When word of his death was received, his father was on his way to France to see him.

WILLIAM HENRY - 54252Gunner

61st Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery Corps - Royal Regiment of Artillery

BORN: About 1892.

P.O.B: Kirkintilloch

ENLISTED: Glasgow.

PARENTS: Mr. John and Mrs Margaret S.Henry, 5, Kirksyde Avenue Kirkintilloch.

Died of wounds 14th May 1917

INTERRED - Tilloy British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.

REF - I. B. 5.

Kirkintilloch Herald 6th June 1917

Mr. John Henry, residing at Back o' Loch Road, received word on Wednesday last that his son, Gunner Wm. Henry, R.G.A., had died on 14th May from wounds received in action. Gunner Henry, who was twenty five years of age, had been in the Army since November, 1914, and had come through some heavy fighting. Before enlisting he was employed as a pattern-maker in the Star Foundry. He was a member of the Y.M.C.A., and on the news of his death being received, the flag at the hall was hoisted to half- mast.

JAMES MILLER HERRON - S\40229 Private

11th Battalion A.&.S.H.

BORN: About 1884.

P.O.B: Govan, Glasgow.

ENLISTED: Kirkintilloch.

PARENTS: Mr Wm. and Mrs. Elizabeth Herron, Muirshiel, Lenzie.

Killed in action 9th April 1917

COMMEMORATED - Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 9.

Kirkintilloch Herald 25th April 1917

A Lenzie soldier has sent home word that Pte. James M. Heron, younger son of Mr. Wm. Heron, Fern Avenue, has been killed by a sniper. The writer was beside Pte. heron at the time, both being in the same Coy. of the A.&.S.H. The battalion had taken some German trenches, and had received orders to capture a railway embankment. Pte. Heron was the first to leave the trench, and had just got out when he was shot by a sniper. He was about 33 years of age, and was employed with his father, a commission agent in Glasgow. He enlisted in May of last year. He was a member of the choir of the U.F. Church. Another brother, David, has been joined up since August 1914.

Note

Army records have name as Herron, as does the Kirkintilloch War Memorial.

GEORGE HENDERSON HOGG - 13665 Corporal

7th Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers.

BORN: About 1888.

P.O.B: Kilsyth.

ENLISTED: Kilmarnock.

PARENTS: Mr David and Mrs. Janet Horne Henderson Hogg,

'Baldoran', Lithgow Avenue, Kirkintilloch.

Killed in action 26th September 1915 - LOOS

COMMEMORATED - Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. - Panel 46 to 49.

Kirkintilloch Herald 6th October 1915

On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Hogg, who reside at 74 Townhead, received word that their son, Corporal G.H. Hogg, of the 7th Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers, had fallen in the recent big fight at Hill 70. The word came from Private Geo. Cooper, of the same regiment, one of his comrades, who states that he was sorry to inform them that George had fallen in battle. He was leading on his men splendidly and died like a hero. He saw him fall but could not get near him. Private Cooper does not say that he saw Corpl. Hogg after he fell, and there is still a glimmer of hope that he may be severely wounded. It was in the third charge on Hill 70 that he fell, and as the ground taken was held by the British, further news will likely come to hand. Corpl. Hogg served his apprenticeship in the fitting shop at the Lion Foundry, and prior to joining the Army was employed at the Carron works, Falkirk. Both he and Pte. Cooper enlisted together. Corporal Hogg, while in Kirkintilloch took an active part in the work of the Y.M.C.A., in which he was for some time an office-bearer. At the meeting on Sabbath morning feeling reference was made to his untimely death, and the Association flag was flying at half-mast.

Kirkintilloch Herald 13th October 1915

Official intimation was received from the War Office on Friday morning confirming the sad news that Corporal Hogg, 7th R.S.F., son of Mr. and Mrs. Hogg, 72 Townhead Kirkintilloch, had been killed in action. Corporal Hogg's parents have received many letters of sympathy, among them being from Lieut. Mair, his platoon commander, to the following effect: "Please permit me to offer you a few lines of sympathy in the great loss you have suffered in the loss of your son, Corpl. George Hogg. You will be glad to know that he could not have suffered in any way, as he was struck by shrapnel on the front line on the crest of the hill (Hill 70), and was killed instantaneously. As his platoon commander, I have always found him a ready and willing worker, and ever cheery in spite of all iscomforts. He led the way in the great attack, and showed himself a brave and fearless man, and his loss is greatly felt by us who knew him so well." Corpl Hogg's comrade, George Cooper, of the same regiment, who is a doctor's servant, has also written to say that he did his best to find his friend, but the shell fire was so heavy that the doctor and he had to hurry on, and then they got the order to retire to let the Scots Guards in their place. He was led to believe that George was shot through he heart, but he would enquire further about it. He was sorry to say that the gas did for most of the boys. Personally, he was a good two or three hours before he recovered from the effects of it. Writing from the Base Headquarters at Havre, the Rev. C. Guthrie Cooper, in the course of a most sympathetic letter to Mr. and Mrs. Hogg, says: "Your brave son has died the noblest death that can be conceived. I am sure from what I know of him he would give his life gladly, believing as he did, that he was doing his duty, and that in enlisting he was acting in obedience to a sacred call. I remember him saying so the last time he was at the Manse. I have seen and talked to hundreds and hundreds of sorely wounded men in these past few days, and what one couldnot but feel is that they are suffering and dying as their Master suffered and died for the good of the world".

NOTE

Name inscribed on Y.M.C.A. Memorial Plaque in Clydesdale Bank Kirkintilloch

WILLIAM HOOD - 18948 Private

12th (Service) Battalion Highland Light Infantry.

ENLISTED: Kirkintilloch.

WIFE: Mrs. Jeanie Wilson Hood, East High Street, Kirkintilloch.

Killed in action 25th September 1915 - Battle of Loos

COMMEMORATED - Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. - Panel 108 to 112.

Kirkintilloch Herald 13th October 1915

Sapper Robertson, writing to his father in East High Street, says he fears that William Hood has fallen. There is bare hope that he is a prisoner, but there is not much quarter in a bayonet charge. Speaking for himself, he says his luck has been in, as he could not have been nearer the finish than he had been many a time. Of the twenty-one Kirkintilloch men who were taken into the Royal Engineers as sappers, only six now remain. Sapper Robertson sends home some verses, which appear in our columns today as "The Sappers Plaint.

Kirkintilloch Herald 1st December 1915

after two moths of great anxiety Mrs. Hood, who resides in East High Street, has received the sad intelligence that her husband, Pte. Wm. Hood, of the 12th H.L.I., and formerly a moulder in the Lion Foundry, was shot through the head and killed in the big fight at Loos on 25th September. The news was brought to Mrs. Hood by Private Hardy McLeary, R.A.M.C., from Stobhill Hospital. It appears that a soldier of the 12th H.L.I., lying there being treated for wounds, had seen by the "Kirkintilloch Herald" that Mrs. Hood had got no information concerning her husband. He told Hardy that he was a chum of William Hood's, and described him very correctly. He stated that he and Hood were alongside of each other in the charge, and he distinctly saw his comrade being shot through the head, and only went forward a few yards when he was hit himself on both knees. In the trench along with Pte. Wm. Hood were other four Kirkintilloch men, namely, Sergt. Thomas McMillan, Privates Geo. Irvine, John Guthrie, and William Bain. Sergt. McMillan, as reported a fortnight ago, was killed in the charge, and Pte Wm. Bain was hit on the right knee by a bullet at Hill 70. Pte Bain, who was home on furlough was unable to give any information about Hood, as he had never sen him after they had sprang over the parapet. Private Wm. Hood was one of five brothers who had given their service in the Army. Mrs. Hood is left with seven children, none of whom are old enough to work.

Kirkintilloch Herald 18th October 1916

Mrs. Hood, residing in East High Street, has received official intimation that the death of her husband, Private Wm. Hood, 12th H.L.I., is now presumed, he having been missing since the battle of Loos on 25th September,1915. The last letter she received from him was dated the day before the battle. He was one of five brothers who enlisted in the Army shortly after the outbreak of war, of whom two have been reported wounded. Prior to enlisting he was employed as a moulder in the Lion Foundry. He leaves a wife and young family.

Kirkintilloch Herald 26th September 1917

IN MEMORIAM

HOOD - In loving memory of Private Wm. Hood, killed in action

on 25th September 1915. Beloved husband of Jeanie Wilson

.

This day brings back our memory fresh

of him now called to rest;

And those who think of him to-night

Are those who love him best.

Saviour in thy gracious keeping

I leave my soldier daddy sleeping.

Inserted by his Wife and Family

ROBERT HOPGOOD - 325139 Private

1/6th A.&.S.H. (Territorial Force Depot )

PARENTS: Mr. and Mrs. Hopgood, Donaldson Street, Kirkintilloch.

WIFE: Mrs. Hopgood, Glasgow.

BORN: Kirkintilloch.

ENLISTED: Kirkintilloch.

Died of wounds 1st August 1918 (F&F)*

INTERRED - Thiennes British Cemetery, Nord, France.

REF - Row E, Grave 18.

Kirkintilloch Herald 14th August 1918

Mrs. Hopegood, residing in Glasgow, has received word that her husband, Private Robert Hopegood, A.&.S.H., has been killed in action. Private Hopegood was a member of the local Coy. of Territorials, and mobilised with them on the outbreak of war. He had been in France for over three years. His parents reside in Donaldson Street, and it was while he was home on furlough that he was married. he was a miner by occupation.

*France and Flanders - including Italy.

PATRICK HOPKINS - 25186 Private

8th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers

BORN: About 1886.

P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.

ENLISTED: Kirkintilloch.

PARENTS: Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins, Saltoun Place, Canal Street, Kirkintilloch.

Killed in action 9th September 1916 - France

COMMEMORATED - Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 4D and 5B.

Kirkintilloch Herald 20th September 1916

A Kirkintilloch soldier, writing to his friends in Kerr Street, mentions that Private Patrick Hopkins, of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, has been Killed in France. Private Hopkins resided in Saltoun Place, and on inquiry there we learned that no further word had been received, and that no letter has been received from him for a month, the worst being therefore feared. Private Hopkins was thirty years of age, unmarried, and resided with his parents. He was a miner at Auchengeich, and enlisted two years ago. He had been nine months in France, and was gassed and wounded in April last.

CAMPBELL HORN - Private

A.&.S.H. - Formerly Highland Light Infantry.

PARENTS: Mr. and Mrs Horn, Loch Road, Kirkintilloch

Died at home 12th February 1919

INTERRED - Auld Aisle Cemetery, Kirkintilloch, Dunbartonshire, Scotland.

Kirkintilloch Herald 6th October 1915

Mr. John Horne, Greens Farm, Kirkintilloch, has received official intimation that his brother, Private Campbell Horne, H.L.I., is in hospital at Boulogne, seriously wounded in the left shoulder. A subsequent letter from hospital mentions that he is getting along slowly.

Kirkintilloch Herald 19th February 1919

On Wednesday last, Campbell Horn, a demobilised member of the A.&.S.H., residing with his parents in Loch Road, died there from the effects of influenza. While serving in France he was gassed on one occasion, and was recently demobilised. He was a miner and had returned to the pit, and when attacked with influenza had not the stamina to successfully resist the disease.

Note

Spelling of surname varies in articles.

DAVID HORN - 2108 Private

7th Battalion Royal Munster Fusiliers

BORN - About 1892

P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.

ENLISTED: Kirkintilloch.

MOTHER: Mr. John and Mrs. Jessie Bennie Horn, 5 Hillhead, Kirkintilloch.

Killed in action 7th December 1915 - Greek Macedonia.

COMMEMORATED - Doiran Memorial, Greece.

Kirkintilloch Herald 5th January 1916

A soldier home on furlough last week brought word that Pte. David Horn, Royal Munster Fusiliers, whose mother resides in Hillhead, had been killed in the fighting about the middle of December. Horn, who was a miner, joined the Fusiliers shortly after the outbreak of the war.

Note

Army records have surname Horne

FRANCIS HORN - 8239 Private

1st Battalion Highland Light Infantry

P.O.B. Kirkintilloch.

ENLISTED: Glasgow.

Missing presumed killed in action 8th March 1916 - Mesopotamia

COMMEMORATED - Basra Memorial, Iraq. - Panel 35 and 64.

Kirkintilloch Herald 24th March 1915

Word was received on Thursday morning that Pte. Francis Horn, of the 3rd Batt. H.L.I. had been wounded in the fighting in France and was in hospital there. Horn, who followed the calling of a miner, joined the colours after the outbreak of war, and had been 10 weeks in France at the time he was wounded.

Kirkintilloch Herald 5th July 1916

Official intimation has been received that Private Francis Horn, 1st H.L.I., has been posted as wounded and missing since March 5th last, when he was last heard of by his relatives as being in the Persian Gulf area of operations, and wounded there. There were four brothers in the Army, one of whom was gassed, and another so seriously wounded that he is likely to be discharged. Private Frances Horn enlisted shortly after the outbreak of war, prior to which he was a miner in Kirkintilloch.

Note

Army records give Christian name as James, and date of death as 8th March 1916 .

ARCHIBALD HORNE - Sapper

Royal Engineers - Tunnelling Coy.

WIFE: Mrs. Horne, John Street, Hillhead, Kirkintilloch.

Killed in action 1917 - France

Kirkintilloch Herald 15th August 1917

Sapper Archd. Horne, of the Tunnelling Section of the Royal Engineers, has been gassed in France. He was employed as a miner at Woodilee, and enlisted a month after the outbreak of war. He was married, and resided in John Street, Hillhead.

AUSTIN HORNE - S6304 Private

11th Battalion A.&.S.H.

BORN - About 1892

P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.

ENLISTED: Stirling.

LIVED: Glasgow.

PARENTS - Mr. David and Mrs. Helen Horne, Possil Row, Lambhill, Glasgow.

WIFE - Mrs Bridget Ferguson Horne, Drummond Street, Lambhill, Glasgow.

Died of wounds 7th September 1917

INTERRED - St. Kentigerns Roman Catholic Cemetery, Lambhill, Glasgow

NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO DATE

ROBERT STEVENSON HORNE - Lieutenant

9th Battalion (Territorial) A.&.S. H. (Attached to 5th/4th African Rifles)

BORN - About 1894

PARENTS - Mr. Thomas L. and Mrs. Janet R. Horne, 'Glenaine' Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire.

Died 29th July 1918

INTERRED - Dar-Es -Salam War Cemetery, Tanzania.

REF - 8. D. 9.

NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO DATE

PETER HOULICHAN - Private

Royal Scots

SISTER: Mrs. Robert Clark, Munro Place, Eastside. Kirkintilloch.

Died from wounds 22nd August 1917 - France

Kirkintilloch Herald 5th September 1917

Mrs. Robert Clark, residing at Munro Place Eastside, Kirkintilloch, has received official intimation that her brother, Private Peter Houlichan, died of wounds in a clearing station in France on 22nd August. Private Houlichan joined the Royal Scots at the commencement of hostilities, and was for some time in Salonika. He was home on furlough in April, after which he proceeded to France. He was a young man, who resided with his sister, and before enlisting he was employed as a miner at Woodilee Colliery.

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