ALEXANDER STEWART MEECHAN - S\7326 Private

11th Battalion A.&.S.H.

BORN: About 1894.

P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.

ENLISTED: Kirkintilloch.

PARENTS: Mr. and Mrs. Meechan, Fellvue Place, Luggiebank Road, Kirkintilloch.

Killed in action 20th October 1915 - France

COMMEMORATED - Loos Memorial, Pas De Calais, France. Ref - Panel 125-127.

Kirkintilloch Herald 3rd November 1915

Writing to his mother on 23rd October Pte. John Connell, 11th A.&.S.H., says:- "We got it pretty hot going up to the trenches, and shells were dropping all around. There was a bombardment on at the time. Poor Alex. Meechan was killed by a sniper. I could hardly believe it about Alex. but it's only too true." The Alex. Meechan referred to is Pte. Alex. Meechan, of the same battalion, whose parents reside in Luggiebank Road. Private Connell and he were great friends, having enlisted at the same time. They spent nine months in training at Tain, and went to the front about a month ago. Private Meechan who was only nineteen years of age, was employed as a moulder in the Star Foundry before enlisting.

Kirkintilloch Herald 24th October 1917

IN MEMORIAM.

MEECHAN.- In loving memory of Private Alexander Stewart Meechan, who was

killed in action in France on the 20th October, 1915, aged 21 years

The twighlight stars are gleaming

O'er our hero's grave in France;

There sweetly sleeping,

Lies one dear to us.

Inserted by his Father and Mother.- Fellvue Place, Kirkintilloch.

Note

Difference in reported age

ALEXANDER MEEK - 1872 Corporal#

Australian Infantry A.I.F.

BORN: About 1884.

FATHER: Mr. James and Mrs. Elizabeth Goodwin Meek, Kerr Street, Kirkintilloch.

WIFE: Mrs. Ruby Meek, 20 Carlisle Street, Ashfield, N,S.W. Australia.

Killed in action 17th October 1917 - France

INTERRED - Ypres Town Cemetery Extension, Menin Gate, Ieper, West Vlaanderen, Belgium.

REF - I. F. 15.

Kirkintilloch Herald 21st November 1917

Mr. James Meek, Kerr Street, has received word that his son, Sergt. Alexander Meek, Australian Contingent has been killed in action in France. on 17th October. Sergeant Meek came over to this country with his Battalion in the autumn of 1916 and up till then was a Musketry Instructor in an Australian Training Camp in England. He was a fortnight in France when he was killed. He was 33 years of age and married, his wife lives in Australia. Deceased emigrated to Australia six years ago.

#Information from C.W.G.C.

JOHN MEIKLE MM VC - 200854 Sergeant

4th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders.#

BORN: 11th September 1898.

P.O.B. 34 Freeland Place, Kirkintilloch.

ENLISTED: Glasgow.

FATHER: John Meikle, Nitshill, Glasgow.

Killed in action 20th July 1918 - Arde Valley - France

INTERRED - Marfaux British Cemetery, Marne, France.

REF - Plot A. Row C. Grave I.

Kirkintilloch Herald 18th September 1918.

His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the Victoria Cross to Sergeant John Meikle late of the Seaforth Highlanders, a native of Kirkintilloch, for most conspicuous bravery and initiative when, his company having been held up by machine - gun fire, he rushed single-handed a machine - gun nest. He emptied his revolver into the crews of the two guns and put the remainder out of action with a heavy stick. Then, standing up, he waved his comrades on. Very shortly afterwards another hostile machine - gun checked progress, and threatened also the success of the company on the right. Most of his platoon having become casualties, Sergeant Meikle seized the rifle and bayonet of a fallen comrade, and again rushed forward against the gun crew, but was killed almost on the gun position. His bravery allowed two other men who followed him to put this gun out of action. This gallant non - commissioned officer's valour, devotion to duty, and utter disregard for his personal safety was an inspiring example to all. Sergeant Meikle was the son of Mr and Mrs John Meikle, Nitshill. Mr Meikle was employed with Messrs. Perry & Hope at their chemical works on the canal bank and removed with the firm. The family resided in Freeland Place, and there the future V.C. was born. Previous to the war he was in the service of the Glasgow and South Western Railway Company as a clerk at Nitshill Station. In 1915, at the age of nineteen, he enlisted in the Seaforth Highlanders, and after a period of training went to France. He was awarded the Military Medal for bravery in November of last year, and when he returned to his home on furlough shortly afterwards he was presented with a gold watch by the people of Nitshill. On his return to France he was promoted to the rank of sergeant.

Kirkintilloch Herald 30th October 1918

PRESENTATION OF V.C TO FORMER KIRKINTILLOCH MAN

General Sir E.W.N. McCracken, K.C.B., D.S.O., General Officer Commanding-in Chief, Scottish Command, presented a number of medals and decorations gained on service by officers, non-commissioned officers, and men at Maryhill Barracks, Glasgow on Monday. General McCracken was accompanied by Lieutenant-Colonel Browne, and Captain, Viscount Folkstone, A.D.C.; Colonel McKenzie Stuart, commanding No. 2 District; and Major Nairn were also present. The decorations won by officers and men who have since died were handed to relatives. Among the awards was the Victoria Cross won by the late Sergeant John Meikle, Seaforths, for most conspicuous bravery and initiative in rushing an enemy machine gun nest, and single-handed putting the gun crews out of action. The Victoria Cross was handed to Sergeant Meikle's father, Mr. John Meikle, Nitshill, formerly of Kirkintilloch.

Citation: An extract from "The London Gazette", dated 13th Sept., 1918, records the following:-"For most conspicuous bravery and initiative when his company, having been held up by machine-gun fire, he rushed single-handed a machine-gun nest. He emptied his revolver into the crews of the two guns and put the remainder out of action with a heavy stick. Then, standing up, he waved his comrades on. Very shortly afterward another hostile machine-gun checked progress, and threatened also the success of the company on the right. Most of his platoon having become casualties, Serjt. Meikle seized the rifle and bayonet of a fallen comrade, and again rushed forward against the gun crew, but was killed almost on the gun position. His bravery allowed two other men who followed him to put this gun out of action. This gallant non-commissioned officer's valour, devotion to duty, and utter disregard for his personal safety was an inspiring example to all.

Note

Messrs. Perry & Hope, as Forth Clyde Chemical Co., carried out their operations in premises adjacent to the Nickel Works in Southbank Road, before removing to Nitshill in 1901.

# C.W.G.C.

DAVID MILLER - S\26367 Private

2nd Battalion A.&.S.H.

BORN: About 1898.

ENLISTED: Stirling.

FATHER: James Miller - Miner, 9 Bellmont Terrace, Kirkintilloch.

Killed in action 25th October 1918 - France

INTERRED - Montay- Neuvilly Road Cemetery, Montay, Nord, France.

REF - II. B. 9.

Kirkintilloch Herald 6th November 1918.

Mr Jas. Miller, miner, Ledgate, received intimation that his younger son, Private David Miller, A.&.S.H., had been killed in France. Death was due to a bullet wound and was instantaneous. Private Miller, who worked with his father at Meiklehill Colliery, joined up voluntarily when a ballot of the miners was taken in May, along with his companion who was drawn in the ballot. He went to France three weeks ago, and had been little over a fortnight in the line when he was killed. He was twenty years of age.

DAVID MILLER - 16295 Private

1st Battalion Kings own Scottish Borderers

P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.

ENLISTED: Seaforth, Lancashire, England.

WIFE: Mrs Millar, 4 Newton Street, Kilsyth.

Killed in action 26th August 1915 - Dardanelles

COMMEMORATED - Helles Memorial, Turkey. Panel 84 to 92 (Or 220 to 222)

Kirkintilloch Herald 15th September 1915

News reached Kirkintilloch on Sunday morning that Private David Millar, of the Kings Own Scottish Borderers, a native of Kirkintilloch, and son of the late Mr. James Millar, who was a moulder in the Star Foundry, had ben killed in the Dardanelles. Private David Millar, whose wife resides at 4 Newton Street, Kilsyth, was a plasterer to trade, having served his apprenticeship with Mr. McDonald, Kerr Street. For several years he worked in the United States, and came to this country from Boston in October of last year. His sole object in coming over was to join the Army, and immediately on arrival at Liverpool, he enlisted in the Kings Own Scottish Borderers. After undergoing training at Portland and Hawick he visited his home during the Fair week,and thereafter was drafted out to join the regiment at the Dardanelles. It may be mentioned that an older brother, Robert, a regularin the K.O.S.B., who has been in the Army for eight years, having served most of his time in India, was there, and Robert and David met in the former's dug-out on the night of the 21st August (the day on which the draft of which David was a member landed). Writing home to his sister-in-law Mrs. James Millar, Kerr Street, Robert states that they would have heard the sad newsof Davie's death by this time. He landed on the 25th August, and was killed on the 26th. Davie had been down in his dug-out the night before, and they had been joking about the Turks, but poor Davie never got the chance to see any. he and his companions had been taking breakfast, when a shell landed among them. Ten of the boys were wounded, and Davie was killed, having been struck on the spine with a piece of shell. The brother in his letter goes on to speak of what it meant to him to see his brother lying dead in a stretcher, and states that he was present at the burial. Another brother, Private James Millar, of the A.&.S.H. is undergoing training at Inchkeith. Other two brothers of the family, Archie and John, were also in the Army, but are now discharged, while one of the brothers-in-law (husband of Mrs. Cassels, Kerr Street) is also with the colours. Mrs McGillvery, 68 West High Street, is also one of the Millar family.

Note

Army and C.W.G.C. records have surname as Miller.

JOHN G. MILLER - 33143 Private

17th (Service) Battalion (3rd Glasgow) Highland Light Infantry

P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.

ENLISTED: Glasgow.

WIFE: Mr. Miller, Maryhill, Glasgow

Killed in action 6th April 1917 - France

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

Kirkintilloch Herald 9th May 1917

Mrs. John Miller, residing in Maryhill, has received word that her husband, Private John Miller, H.L.I. has been killed in France. Private Miller was a member of a well known Kirkintilloch family, five sons of which were in the Army at one time, and he is the second member to give his life. A brother was on a transport waggon when it was blown up by a shell, and as a result of injuries, was discharged. Another brother, David, was killed in August 1915. John had done his turn in the trenches, and was coming out on relief when he was got by a shell. He was formerly employed as a moulder in the Star Foundry, but removed to Maryhill seven years ago, where he leaves a wife and three of a family. He had been seven months in France.

ROBERT REID MILLER - 331521 Private

1st Battalion Highland Light Infantry

BORN: About 1889.

P.O.B: Glasgow.

ENLISTED: Glasgow.

PARENTS: Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Mary Milller, Kildean, Victoria Road, Lenzie.

Died of dysentery - Mesopotamia - 14th July 1917

INTERRED - Basra War Cemetery, Iraq.

REF - IV. H. 19.

Kirkintilloch Herald 1st August 1917

Mrs. Miller, residing at Kildean, Victoria Road, has received official intimation that her second son , Pte. Robert Reid Miller, H.L.I., has died in Mesopotamia of dysentery, on 14th July. Pte. Miller, who was a son of the late Mr. Thos. Miller, wright,Glasgow, enlisted originally in the Glasgow Highlanders. He was 28 years of age.

SAMUEL CAMPBELL MILLER - 3538 Private

1\9th Battalion A.&.S.H.

BORN: About 1895.

P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.

ENLISTED: Kirkintilloch.

PARENTS: Mr. Robert and Mrs. Fanny Lennen Miller, Windsor Crescent, Kirkintilloch.

Killed in action 28th April 1916 - Flanders

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

REF - I. D. 2.

Kirkintilloch Herald 3rd May 1916.

Last night the sad news came to the town that Lance- Corporal Sam. Miller, 3\9th A.&.S.H., had been killed in France. This intelligence was contained in a letter received from Sergeant Jos. Seymour, of the same battalion, who stated that Lance-Corporal Miller had been instantaneously killed by a bomb dropped from an aeroplane, and who asked that the news be conveyed to his relatives. Lance-Corporal Miller was a young man of great promise, 21 years of age, and prior to enlistment was a chemist with Mr. Jos. Kemp, Cowgate. he was the second son of Mr. Robert Miller, foreman in Messrs. Hay's boatbuilding yard, one of the best known men in the Townhead district, where he resides in Windsor Crescent. An older brother, Private Henry Miller (formerly of our staff) is a member of the Royal Flying Corps, and is presently in France. He is expecting to be home on furlough next month. Deceased joined the 3\9th A.&.S.H. over a year ago, and went out with a draft four months ago. He was of a frank, open nature, and a great favourite with his companions. He is known to many in the town, and all who knew him had a good word for him. Only last week word was received presuming the death of his cousin, Private Henry Lennon, 1/9th A.&.S.H., who had been reported missing since May of last year. The deepest sympathy is felt for his parents in their tragic bereavement. The report, of course, still lacks official confirmation.

Kirkintilloch Herald 10th May 1916.

Mr. Robert Miller, Windsor Crescent, has received a letter from Rev. Mr. Reid, chaplain to the 1\8th A.&.S.H., confirming the report of the death of his son, Lance-Corporal Samuel Miller who joined the 3\9th A.&.S.H., now incorporated in the 8th Battalion. Mr. Reid mentions that he is a Kirkintilloch man himself, and counted it an honour to conduct the funeral of a Kirkintilloch lad.

Kirkintilloch Herald 26th September 1917

Some little time ago Mr. Robert Miller, Windsor Crescent, wrote to the War Office, requesting to be furnished, if at all possible, with a photo of the grave of his son, Lance - Corpl. Sam Miller, A.&.S.H., who was killed in Flanders. Owing to the fighting in the vicinity, it was not possible to comply immediately with the request, but last week Mr. miller received an excellent photo of the grave, and a corner of the cemetery, the lettering on the wooden cross being quite distinct. Particulars were given as to the place of the grave, and the nearest railway station. For this purpose at least, the War Office seems to be admirably organised. We understand they have a department charged with the work of photographing soldiers' graves, and, whenever practicable, they are prepared to furnish the bereaved relatives photos similar to that received by Mr. Miller.

Note

Army and C.W.G.C. have Battalion as 1\9th and rank as Private.

WILLIAM MILLS - 6619 Private

2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders

ENLISTED: Hamilton.

WIFE: Mrs. Mills, (Maiden name - Jack) 12 Kilsyth Road, Kirkintilloch.

Died of wounds 31st October 1914 - Battle of Yser

COMMEMORATED - Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.

Panel 38.

Kirkintilloch Herald 18th November 1914

KIRKINTILLOCH SOLDIER FALLS AT YSER

On Friday morning last Mrs. Mills, residing at 12 Kilsyth Road, Kirkintilloch, received intimation from the War Office that her husband, Lance-Corporal Wm. Mills, of the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, had died from the effects of wounds received at the battle of Yser on the 31st October. It was gathered from the information received that Lance-Corporal Mills, after being wounded, was conveyed to an ambulance waggon. His wounds were however, so serious that he died in the hands of the ambulance men, and was buried at Yser on the same date. It was a terrible blow to poor Mrs. Mills, who is left with two little boys, the oldest of whom went to school for the first time on the day his father left for the front. Mrs Mills' maiden name was Jack, and she is well known locally. Mills was a reservist, and went through the Boer War, for which he had two medals.

Note

Army records have rank - Private

GEORGE G. MITCHELL - 1261 Private

'C' Coy, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry(Eastern Ontario Regiment)

BORN: About 1879.

P.O.B. Kirkintilloch.

PARENTS: Mr. John and Mrs Elizabeth H. Mitchell,

10 Milton Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

AUNT: Mrs. Andrew Dick, Eastside, Kirkintilloch

Killed action April 15th 1916 - France

INTERRED: Menin Road. South Military Cemetery, Ieper, West Vlaanderen, Belgium.

REF - I. J. 20.

Kirkintilloch Herald 3rd May 1916

Mrs. Andrew Dick, Eastside, received news on Monday of the death of her nephew Private George Mitchell, Princess Patricia's Canadian Highlanders, who was killed in France. Private Mitchell was a member of a well known Eastside family who emigrated to Hamilton Ontario, about 9 years ago. Prior to that he was employed as a baker with Mrs. Rae, The Cross. He came to Europe with one of the early contingents, and about a year ago it was rumoured that he had been killed, but the news was not true. He was in Kirkintilloch on furlough in the month of November last, he was about 36 years of age and unmarried.

Kirkintilloch Herald 25th May 1916

"The Hamilton Spectator," of April 27th, refers to the death on the battlefield of Private George Mitchell, a Kirkintilloch man , who was brought up in the Eastside. Private Mitchell, who was unmarried, left Hamilton Ontario with the Princess Pats in August, 1914, and although he had been in the thick of the fighting ever since he reached the front, was never hit until the day of his death. Before enlisting he resided with his mother at 12 Milton Avenue, and was employed as a moulder for eight years at the Westinghouse Works in this city. He came to Hamilton eight years ago from Scotland, and was well and favourably known to a large circle of acquaintance in this city. He fought all through the South African war, and came through without receiving a single wound, and for bravery on the field of battle during that war, was awarded a medal and four bars. In a letter received from him by his mother last week, he said he was enjoying the best of health, and in an effort to cheer her he stated that he was looking forward to the time when he would welcome him home again. "When I reach home and greet you at the depot it will be the happiest day of my life, and I surely will return, as I went through the whole South African war without being wounded, and I believe I will do so in this war," said the writer. In addition to his mother, a sister, Mrs. Hugh McGregor, whose husband is now serving at the front, and a brother, Robert, at home, who has three times offered his services for military duties, but was rejected owing to defective eyesight, are left to mourn the death of Private Mitchell. "George always insisted that he would return safely," said the heartbroken mother this morning. "He seemed so positive in this opinion that he built up a similar hope in me, but when I received the telegram yesterday, I knew before I opened it that my boy would never return.

Note

Information thanks to Keith R. Wood

DENNIS MOCHAN - S\5592 Private

8th Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)

P.O.B: Rowshill, Lanarkshire.

ENLISTED: Hamilton.

COMMEMORATED - Poziers Memorial, Somme, France. Panel 49 and 50

NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO DATE

THOMAS MONEY - M2\188484 Private

739th Mechanical Transport Coy. Army Service Corps

BORN: About 1888

P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.

ENLISTED: Glasgow.

BORN: About 1888.

PARENTS: Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Money, Glenvista, Park Avenue, Kirkintilloch.

WIFE: Mrs. Sarah Cunningham Money, 41 Avondale Place, Kerr Street. Kirkintilloch.

Died of Broncho - Pneumonia 20th October 1918 - Balkans

INTERRED - Dorian Military Cemetery, Greece.

REF - VI. K. 10.

Kirkintilloch Herald 30th October 1918

Word was received on Monday by Mrs. Money, Avondale Place, Kerr Street, that her husband, Driver Thos. Money, of the Motor Transport Corps had died in the casualty clearing hospital at Salonika of broncho-pneumonia. On Tuesday of last week a wire was received stating that he was dangerously ill, and enquiries elicited the further information that he died on Sunday 20th inst. He was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos Money, Glenvista, Park Avenue, and was 30 years of age. He enlisted under the Derby Scheme, and was called up with his age group two and a half years ago. He was home for the night before reporting at Stirling,and proceeded next day to the vicinity of London, since the he has never been home, and has never been seen in uniform by any of his friends. In civil life he was engaged with his father in the drapery trade*. He leaves a widow, (a daughter of the late Jas.Cunningham, plumber), and two young children.

*There was a drapers shop in the Cowgate operated by a family of this name.

ANDREW W. GEORGE MOORE - Private

1st Battalion Canadian Contingent*

BORN: About 1887.

P.O.B: Woodilee Cottages, Lenzie.

PARENTS: Mr. William and Mrs. Helen Moore, Woodilee Cottages, Lenzie.

Died of wounds 23rd April 1915 - France

Kirkintilloch Herald 26th May 1915

Mr. an Mrs. Moore, Woodilee Cottages, Lenzie, received on Thursday night official notice per telegram, that their eldest son Andrew George, had died of wound received in action. a previous notification was so vague in its wording that the young man's parents were quite unprepared for the sudden blow. Private Moore was in the 10th Battalion of the Canadian Contingent. He was born and brought up on the Woodilee estate. His frank manliness, combined with a genial and sociable nature, made him a favourite with all. Soldiers deaths at this time are a common occurrence, but the people in the district in which they lived become convinced of the grim tragedy and stern realities connected with this war. Only those immediately aquanted with the subject of the above can fully appreciate the irreparable loss his mourning relatives have sustained.

Notes

*According to Memorial stone At Old Aisle Cemetery.

NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO DATE

JOHN MAXWELL MORRISON - Clyde Z/3169 Able Seaman

Hood Battalion, Royal Naval Division, R.N.V.R.

Formerly Private 1\9th Battalion A.&.S. H.

BORN: About 1896.

FATHER: Colour Sergeant Morrison (Deceased).

Killed in action - France 27th October 1917

COMMEMORATED - Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.

Panel 2 to 3 and 162 to 162A.

Kirkintilloch Herald 14th November 1917

Official intimation has been received that Able Seaman John Maxwell Morrison, of the Royal Naval Division, younger son of the late Col. Sergt. Morrison, Kirkintilloch, was killed in action in France, on 29th October. "Mac." was a member of the local Coy. of territorials (Of which his father was Instructor) when war broke out, and he mobilised with them. After a period of service he was discharged, but almost immediately joined up with the R.N.R., with whom he saw some service before taking part in land operations. Prior to the war he was engaged as a postman in Kirkintilloch, and was reckoned the tallest postman in Great Britain,being over 6ft. 3in. He was in the 21st year of his age. His two sisters a re presently engaged in munitions work in London, while a brother, Sergt. Sidney Morrison, has been on active service with the A.&.S.H. since the outbreak of war.

JAMES LESTER MUIR - 2nd Lieutenant

10th Battalion East Surrey Regiment. Formerly 19th Battalion Royal Fusiliers.

BORN: About 1897.

PARENTS: Mr. James Ernest and Mrs.Rita M. Muir, 'La Santarita', Lenzie.

Died in a nursing home 11th August 1916

INTERRED - Auld Aisle Cemetery, Kirkintilloch.

REF - C. E. 93.

Kirkintilloch Herald 16th August 1916

The death is announced as having taken place in a nursing home of Second-Lieut. James Lester Muir of the East Surrey Regiment. Lieut. Muir was only 19 years of age, and was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ernest Muir, residing at Santarita, Lenzie. and the grandson of the late Capt. James Muir of Liverpool. The death took plae somewhat suddenly, and on Monday the deceased officer's remains were interred in the Old Aisle Cemetery.

HUGH MULGREW - 12392 Private

8th Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers

P.O.B: Cadder, Lanarkshire.

ENLISTED: Kirkintilloch.

Killed in action 9th September 1916

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

Kirkintilloch Herald 22nd August 1917

Mr. Hugh Mulgrew, Townhead, has been officially notified that his son, Hugh, 9th Royal Dublin Fusiliers, who was reported missing on 9th September, 1916, is now presumed killed. Mulgrew, who leaves a widow and one child, worked as a miner before enlistment.

Note

Army and C.W.G.C. have battalion as 8th

JOHN A. MUNRO - 1883 Corporal

9th (Glasgow Highland) Battalion (Territorial)Highland Light Infantry

BORN: About 1892.

P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.

ENLISTED: Glasgow.

FATHER: Mr. Andrew Munro, Woodside Cottage, Lenzie.

Killed in action 15th July 1916 - France

INTERRED - Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France.

REF - IV. K.9.

Kirkintilloch Herald 2nd August 1916

Mr. And. Munro, foreman joiner at Woodilee Asylum, has received word that his son, Corpl. John A. Munro, H.L.I. (Glasgow Highlanders), was killed in the fighting in France on 15th July. Corpl. Munro enlisted shortly after the outbreak of war, and had been in France since November, 1914, and had come through some heavy fighting. He was 24 years of age, and was formerlyemployed as an ironmonger with Alexanders Stores, and latterly with Messrs. Maclellan, Trongate, Glasgow. He resided at Woodside Cottage, Lenzie. He was a member of the Y.M.C.A., and the flag at the hall hung at half mast during the week-end.

WILLIAM MUNRO - S\41443 Private

1/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial) Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)

BORN: About 1899

P.O.B: Kirkintillloch.

ENLISTED: Stirling.

PARENTS: Mr. George and Mrs Isabella Mary Munro. 41 Industry Street, Kirkintilloch.

Killed in action 26th May 1918

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

REF - VI. D. 3.

NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO DATE

ALEXANDER MUIR - Private

Kings Own Scottish Borderers

NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO DATE

JAMES MURRAY or GUTHRIE # - 23655 Private

11th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers

BORN: About 1880.

P.O.B: Glasgow.

ENLISTED: Glasgow.

Killed in action 13th April 1917

COMMEMORATED - Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France.

Kirkintilloch Herald 30th May 1917

Word has been received by Mrs. McCallum, Freeland Place, that Pte. Jas Murray or Guthrie, who lodged with her for 15 years, was killed on 13th April. He was attached to the Northumberland Fusiliers, and had been two years in the Army. The news is officially conveyed in a War Office letter. the deceased soldier, who was 37 years of age , was employed as a dresser in the Star Foundry.

Note

Army records have surname MURRAY

# See Andrew Guthrie.

According to C.W.G.C. This is the same person who served under an Alias.

THOMAS MURRIE - S\6562 Sergeant

14th Battalion A.&.S.H.

BORN: About 1888

P.O.B: Glasgow.

ENLISTED: Kirkintilloch.

WIFE: Mrs. Isabella Murrie, 99 Springburn Road, Springburn, Glasgow.

Killed in action 21st March 1918

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

NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO DATE

ROBERT MUSTARDE - 202169 Private

5th (City of Glasgow) Battalion (Territorial) Highland Light Infantry

BORN: About 1878.

P.O.B: Kirkintilloch.

ENLISTED: Stirling.

WIFE: Mrs. Margaret McArthur Mustarde, East High Street, Kirkintilloch.

Died at sea - Transport Ship "Arcadian" 15th April 1917

COMMEMORATED - Mikra Memorial, Greece.

Kirkintilloch Herald 16th May 1917

Mrs. Mustarde, residing in East High Street, has received intimation from the Records Office at Hamilton that her husband, Pte. Robert Mustarde, H.L.I., has been drowned through the sinking of the transport "Arcadian." he was 39 years of age, and leaves a widow and five children, whose ages range from three weeks to 12 years. Before joining up he was employed in the Lion Foundry.

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