ADAMS, John Born at but lived in Bladnoch after his marriage. Served with the Scottish Rifles.

GRoS: John Adams was born on 1/7/1887 at Balcraig, Glasserton, the son of John Adams, ploughman, and Agnes Adams, nee Whittey. 1891 Census: Challoch Cottage: John Adams (3, born Glasserton), with father James Adams, ploughman and mother, Agnes Adams. 1901 Penninghame Census: Barbuchany Cothouse: John Adams (born Glasserton), with father, James Adams, ploughman and mother, Agnes Adams. 1911 Penninghame Census: Carty, Moss of Cree Road. John Adams , farm servant/ploughman, with wife, Sarah, and daughter, Margaret. Free Press (22/2/1917): Mrs John Adams, Bladnoch, , has received word from her husband, Lance-Corporal in the Scottish Rifles, that he was on board the Ivernia when she was torpedoed on New Year's Day. He is well, and has been safely landed. [Note: On 1 January 1917 the Ivernia was carrying some 2,400 British troops from Marseille to Alexandria, when she was torpedoed. The ship went down fairly quickly with a loss of 36 crew members and 84 troops.]

AIRD, Robert Born in Wigtown and worked at Bladnoch Creamery. Played football for Wigtown Utd. Joined Army Service Corps before start of War but discharged in 1916 as sentenced to penal servitude.

GRoS: Robert McLeod Aird was born on 17/9/1891 at High Street, Wigtown. The son of Alexander Aird, general labourer and Mary Jane Aird (nee McLeod). 1901 Wigtown Census: 26 Agnew Crescent: Robert McL Aird (9, born Wigtown), with father, Alexander Aird, general labourer and mother, Mary J Aird; + 1 brother and 5 sisters. 1911 Census: 3 Braehead: Robert Aird (19, born Wigtown, motor driver's assistant), with father, Alexander Aird, estate labourer and mother, Mary Jane McLeod Aird; + 5 sisters and 1 lodger. Scottish Co-operative Society Roll of Honour: Bladnoch Creamery. Robert Aird, Pte Motor Transport, RASC. Attestation Papers signed at , 21/3/1914. Private 2532 Robert Aird, Army Service Corps. Motor Driver by trade. Aged 22 yrs 188 days. Mobilised at Liverpool, 6/8/1914. Height 5 ft 8.5 in. Brown hair, brown eyes. Father Alexander Aird, Kirkinner. Discharged on termination of engagement under para. 154 (xii) SRR 1911, 20/3/1916, "Having been sentenced to penal servitude". Exp Force France 16/8/1914-11/3/1916. 16/8/1914 Attached 6th Div Amm Column. 14/2/1916 "When on active service was out of bounds drinking rum at an estaminet contrary to orders. Punishment 7 days." Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. Wigtownshire Free Press (4/3/1915): Private Aird of the MTS is also home for a short holiday after being at the front.

ALISON, William Named on the Burgh Roll of Honour as joining the Royal Scots Fusiliers; also named on the United Free Church Roll. Played football for Wigtown Utd before the war and was landlord of the Bladnoch Inn both before and after the war.

GRoS: William Alison was born on 5/6/1880 at . The son of James Alison (Master Cabinet Maker) and Isabella Sarah Alison (nee Christie). 1881 Whithorn Census: Main Street: William Allison (9 months, born Whithorn), with father, James Allison, cabinet maker and mother Isabella Allison, 36; + 2 brothers and 1 sister. 1891 Whithorn Census: Main Street: William Alison (10, born Whithorn), with father, James Alison, cabinet maker and mother [Sarah J] Alison; + 1 sister and 1 other. 1901 Whithorn Census: 48-50 St John Street: William Alison (20, born Whithorn, cabinet maker journeyman), with father, James Alison and mother, Isabella Alison; + 1 sister. 1911 Whithorn Census: 48 St John Street: William Alison (29, born Whithorn, cabinet maker), with father, James Alison, cabinet maker; + 1 sister, 2 nieces, 1 nephew and 1 servant. GRoS: William Alison (Cabinet maker, aged 30) married Annie Stewart (Spirit Merchant, aged 33) on 4/4/1911 at Bladnoch. GRoS: Mary Isabel Alison was born on 21/1/1912 at Bladnoch, the daughter of William Alison (Spirit Merchant) and Annie Stewart. GRoS: Valuation Roll 1912-13 show William Alison as innkeeper at Bladnoch. Gazette (15/5/1915): Wigtown Utd Footballers: Pte Wm Alison Royal Scots Fusiliers. A series of silk greetings cards from William to Annie are in private hands, sent by him from the Front to the Bladnoch Inn.

ANDERSON, Born in Wigtown but lived in before enlisting with the George Brown Cameronians. Killed in action in June 1917.

GRoS: George Anderson was born on 15/12/1897 at 21 Harbour Rd, Wigtown, the son of Andrew Anderson (sewing machine agent) and Agnes Anderson, nee Brown. 1901 Census: 6 Brewery Yard (off High Street): George B Anderson (3, born Wigtown), with father, Andrew Anderson, hawker (ironmongery) and mother, Agnes Anderson; + 1 brother and 7 sisters. Soldiers who Died in the Great War: George Anderson. Born . Resident Drumbreck, . Died 20 June 1917. Enlisted: Dumfries. Private 40881 Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), 2nd Bn. Formerly 2334, KOSB. Register of Soldiers' Effects: George Anderson. Pte 40881, 2nd Scottish Rifles. Died 20/6/1917 at Ypres, in action. £15 8s 11d paid to mother, Agnes, on 14/11/1917 and War Gratuity of £12 on 29/11/1919. CWGC: Private G Anderson, 40881 Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) (2nd Bn). Died 20/6/1917. Dumfries & Galloway Standard (8/8/1917): Mr and Mrs Anderson, 188 Holm Street, Anderston, Glasgow, lately of 56 Shakespeare Street, Dumfries, have received intimation from the War Office that their youngest son, Private George Anderson, Scottish Rifles, was killed in action on 20 June. He enlisted in October 1914, into the 2/5th KOSB, and went with a draft to France on 30th August 1916. He had seen some hard fighting. He was 19 years of age, and before enlisting was employed as a farm servant with Mr Hall, Drumbreg, Collin.

ANDERSON, Hugh Born in Wigtown and worked at Bladnoch Creamery before enlisting with the Royal Army Service Corps serving with the Motor Transport section.

GRoS: Hugh Anderson was born on 10/1/1900 at 11 High Vennel, Wigtown. The son of James Anderson (mason) and Isabella Anderson (nee Litterick). 1901 Wigtown Census: 11 High Vennel: Hugh Anderson (1, born Wigtown), with father, James Anderson, builder and mother, Bella Anderson; + 1 brother and 4 sisters. 1911 Wigtown Census: 11 High Street: Hugh Anderson (12, born Wigtown), with father, James Anderson, builder and mother, Bella Anderson; + 2 brothers, 4 sisters and 2 nieces. Scottish Co-operative Society Roll of Honour: Bladnoch Creamery. Pte Hugh Anderson, Motor Transport, RASC.

ANDERSON, Canadian army papers indicate he was born at Wigtown. The 1905 Valuation James Alexander Roll has a James A Anderson living at 20 Harbour Rd and the birth record of his son indicates he lived at Ballgreen.

GRoS: Birth of James Wilson Anderson on 18/3/1900 at Balgreen, Wigtown, son of James Alexander Anderson, Private in the Royal Scots Fusiliers, and Mary Anderson, nee McGuffie. Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force Attestation Paper signed at Edmonton 10/2/1915. James Alexander Anderson, born Wigtown 24/4/1870. Labourer. Next of kin: wife at 25 High Street, Wigtown. Previous military experience with Royal Scots Fusiliers.

ANDERSON, Born in Wigtown and working as a plasterer before the war, possibly for his James F father. Named on the Burgh Roll of Honour as joining the 5th Bn Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Played football for Wigtown Utd.

1891 Wigtown Census: South Side High Street: James Anderson (8, born Wigtown), with father, James Anderson, builder and mother, Isabella Anderson; + 2 sisters. 1901 Falkirk Census: Co-opr Buildings: James Anderson (22, born Wightown, plasterer) boarding with the Wilker family. 1911 Wigtown Census: 11 High Street: James Anderson jr (27, born Wigtown, plasterer), with father, James Anderson, builder and mother, Bella Anderson; + 2 brothers, 4 sisters and 2 nieces. Wigtownshire Free Press (21/1/1915): Reporting enlistments ... James F Anderson, Wigtown, 5th KOSB

ARMSTRONG, Born in Wigtown, son of the local police constable. Joined the Royal Navy and John served as a signalman on HMS Hannibal, a depot ship based at Alexandria. Rejoined the navy after the war.

GRoS: John Armstrong was born on 20/3/1899 at 13 Harbour Rd, Wigtown, the son of Henry James Armstrong, police constable, and Mary Ann Armstrong, nee Wilkinson. 1901 Inch Census: Police Station: John Armstrong (2, born Wigtown), with father, Henry Armstrong, Police Constable 1st Class and mother, Mary Armstrong; + 1 brother and 1 sister. 1911 Penninghame Census: Police Office, Newton Stewart: John Armstrong (12, born Wigtown), with father, Henry James Armstrong, sergeant of police and mother, Mary Armstrong; + 3 brothers. Naval Record: John Armstrong. Born: 20/3/1899 at Wigtown. Occupation: Telegraph Messenger. 5ft 2in tall, black hair, hazel eyes, fresh complexion. Joined as Boy sailor on 11/2/1915, rising to Leading Signalman. Rejoined Navy after war. Served on HMS Hannibal.

Born in but named on the muster roll for the King's Own Scottish Borderers Territorial Force and enrolling on 14/3/1912 at the age of 18 while a blacksmith living at 13 High Street. Joined the Scots Guards and among the first soldiers to land in Belgium to face the German advance. Killed in action in November 1914.

GROS: Alexander Barr was born on 31/7/1893 at Village, Mochrum, the son of Alexander Close Barr, master joiner, at Elizabeth Barr ,nee BARR, Alexander McMaster.

1901 Mochrum Census: Elrig Village: Alex Barr (4, born Mochrum), with father,

Alex C Barr, joiner and mother, Elizabeth Barr; + 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Newspaper 1911 Mochrum Census: Elrig Village: Alexander Barr (17, born Mochrum, apprentice blacksmith), with father, Alexander C Barr, joiner; + 1 brother, 1 sister. Medal Roll. Alexander Barr, Pte 8539, Scots Guards. Disembarked: 13/8/1914. Died: 11/11/1914. Awarded 1914/15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. Register of Soldier's Effects: Alexander Barr. 1st Bn Scots Guards, Pte 8539. Died 11/11/1914, location unknown. £9 3s 7d paid to father, Alex C on 19/2/1916 and £5 War Gratuity to same on 8/9/1919. CWGC: Pte A Barr, 8539, Scots Guards, 1st Bn. Died 11/11/1914. Panel 11, Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial.

BAXTER, John Born and resident in Wigtown and played football for Wigtown Utd. Worked at Bladnoch Creamery before the war and left there intending to join either the Army Service Corps or Royal Engineers. Joined the latter and served in Egypt as a joiner. Named on the Bladnoch Creamery Roll of Honour.

GRoS: John Baxter was born on 26/5/1890 at Harbour Street, Wigtown, the son of John Baxter, enginesmith, and Maggie Baxter nee McQueen. 1891 Wigtown Census: East Side Agnew Crescent: John Baxter (11 mo, born Wigtown), with father, John Baxter, steam engine fitter (loco) and mother, Maggie Baxter; + 1 brother, 2 sisters. 1901 Wigtown Census: 22 High Street: John Baxter (10, born Wigtown), with father, John Baxter, steam engine fitter and mother, Maggie Baxter; + 2 brothers, 2 sisters. 1911 Wigtown Census: 22 High Street: John Baxter (20, born Wigtown, joiner), with father, John Baxter, enginesmith at creamery, and mother, Maggie Baxter; + 1 brother, 1 sister. Scottish Co-operative Wholesale Society Ltd Roll of Honour: Sergt John Baxter jr, Royal Engineers. Attestation Papers for John Baxter completed at Dumfries 6/5/1915. Service no. 97729, Royal Engineers. Address 13 Bank Street, Wigtown. Age: 24 yrs 340 days. Trade: joiner. (Papers include a letter from the manager of Bladnoch Creamery confirming his reliability and that he had been a joiner there for 2 years and was intending to join the Royal Engineers or Army Service Corps). Height 5 ft 5.75 in. Next of kin: John Baxter (father). Left UK 1/2/1916 and served in workshops at Kantara, Egypt. Discharged 1/8/1919 suffering from malaria and earning pension of 5s 6d per week. Wigtown Park Cemetery: In memory of John Baxter died 20th Nov 1951 aged 61 years, beloved husband of Agnes Baxter died 14 Jan 1969 aged 73 yrs. Galloway Gazette (15/5/1915): Wigtown Utd Footballers Pte J Baxter Scots Guards. Wigtownshire Free Press: (20/5/1915) recruiting at Newton Stewart John Baxter, Wigtown, ASC Galloway Gazette (24/11/1951): The death took place at Dumfries Infirmary on Tuesday of Mr J Baxter, Bank Street, Wigtown, who was a native of the county town. Before he retired he was a joiner at Bladnoch Creamery for many years. His father, the late John Baxter, was an engineer at the Creamery. An enthusiastic Freemason, Mr Baxter was RWM of Lodge Galloway No 951. He was also a keen member of Wigtown Lodge of Oddfellows and occupied the Chair. Football also claimed his interest and, in his younger days, he played for the old Wigtown Utd. Mr Baxter was highly respected in the County Town being of a genial and kindly nature.

BELL, Henry Canadian army papers and immigration papers indicate he was born in Wigtown.

Canadian Great War Project: Private Henry Bell 302129, 40th Battery Canadian Field Artillery. Born 8/10/1885, Wigtown. Enlisted 15/9/1915 at Hamilton, aged 30. Trade listed as "keeper". Next of kin Mrs E T Bell, 32 Queensdale Ave, Hamilton. 5ft 8.5 in tall, Fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair. Presbyterian. Application for admittance to United States. Port of Niagara Falls, 22/9/1919. Henry Bell, 33, born Wigtown, machinist. Elizabeth Bell, 34. Elizabeth's mother's address given as: Nancy Taylor, 105 Queen Street, Hamilton. Previously in US from 10/9/1916 to 1/9/1919, working for Aluminium Co. Destination address: 33 Niagara Street, Niagara Falls. Height 5ft 9.5in, grey eyes. Originally arrived April 1909 on SS Maineland.

BELL, Henry Lived in Wigtown and played football for Wigtown Utd. Named on both Burgh and United Free Church Rolls of Honour as a Private in the Highland Light Infantry.

1881 Wigtown Census: Harbour Rd: Henry Bell (1, born ), with his aunt, Annie Bell, sailor's wife; + 4 others. 1891 Kirkinner Census: Railway Iorn [Inn?]: Henry Bell (11, born Wigtown) with his uncle Henery Bell, spirit seller and aunt Annie Bell; + 2 others.

BENNETT, Born in Bladnoch but soon moved to Glasgow. Enlisted with the Royal Navy Alexander while living in South Wales when aged approx 45. Demobilised in 1920.

GRoS: Alexander Thomas Bennet was born on 19/9/1870 at Bladnoch, the illegitimate son of Elizabeth Bennet, domestic servant. 1871 Wigtown Census: Bladnoch: Alexander Thomas Thompson (6 mo, born Wigtown), with his mother, Elizabeth Bennet and grandfather, Robert Bennet; + 6 other Bennets; 1881 Glasgow Hutchesontown Census: 39 Hutcheson Sq: Alexander T Bennet (10, born Wigtown), with Grandmother Isabella Bennet + 2 uncles. RN record for Alexander Bennett, born Wigtown 19/9/1868. 5ft 8 in tall, dark complexion, brown eyes. Enlisted 19/5/1915 while living at 27 Temple St, Newport, Monmouthshire. Transferred to Trawler Section 1/10/1916. Discharged 21/4/1920, address 230 Paisley Rd West, Glasgow.

BLACK, John Born in Wigtown and named on Wigtown War Memorial and Burgh Roll of Honour as Private in Royal Scots. Also named on the Ewart High School memorial plaque and Edinburgh Academy Roll of Honour. Played football for Wigtown Utd. Father was on the committee overseeing the building of Wigtown War Memorial.

GRoS: John Black was born on 15/11/1894 at 19 Bank Street, Wigtown. The son of John Black (solicitor and bank agent) and Sarah Jane Black (nee McClelland). 1901 Wigtown Census: South Bank Street: John Black (6, born Wigtown) with father John (Solicitor and Bank Agent) and mother Sarah; + 1 brother and 1 sister plus two others. 1911 Edinburgh St Stephen Census: 3 Saxe Coburg Place: John Black (16, born Wigtown, school pupil) boarder. Soldiers Died in the Great War: Lieutenant (t) John Black, 6th Bn, Royal Tank Corps. Died of wounds 23/8/1918. Tank Brigade War Diary: 23 August. Orders were received from 2nd Tank Bde. that A Company, consisting of 6 Whippets, under Capt R F Howell, and C Company of 9 Whippets under Capt A R Chapman were to support 2nd Div in the capture of Ervillers, Behgnies and Sepignies. On the morning of August 23rd the 4th Corps would attack Achiet-le-Grand and Bihucourt, but the operations of 2nd Div would proceed irrespective of the success of 4th Corps. The 15 Whippets left Monchy-au-Bois at 6am on 23rd, and joined the infantry on the Blue line at 8.30 am. A Company proceeded with the infantry to the starting point, 1st Kings and 2nd South Staffs to the east of the railway. Just before the starting point was reached, whippet A351, Lt J Black developed mechanical trouble north of Courcelles. Whilst outside trying to repair the Whippet, Lt Black and the Battalion Engineer, Capt H Atherton, were wounded by shell fire. Lt Black subsequently died of wounds. CWGC: Lieutenant John Black Tank Corps (6th Bn). Died 23/8/1918 (aged 23). Buried Bac-Du-Sud British Cemetery, Bailleulval (Grave III. B. 18). Parents: John Black (Solicitor and Bank Agent) and his wife Sarah Jane, British Linen Bank, Wigtown. Wigtown Churchyard: " ...and their elder son John killed in action in France 23rd Aug 1918 aged 23 and buried at the military cemetery Bac du Sud." Son of John Black and Sarah Jane McClelland. Galloway Gazette (8/12/1917). Lieut Black, son of Mr John Black, solicitor, Wigtown, has been wounded in action. We are glad to learn that the injuries are not serious and that, after receiving attention, Lieut Black was able to continue his operations. Galloway Gazette (8/6/1918): The name of Second Lieutenant John Black, Tank Corps, appears in the “Times” of 27th May, as having been mentioned in despatches. Galloway Gazette (31/8/1918): Second-Lieutenant John Black, Tank Corps (died of wounds), is the elder son of Mr John Black, solicitor and bank agent, Wigtown. He has seen much active service, and was mentioned in despatches. Births, Marriages & Deaths: Died of wounds in France on 23rd inst, Lieutenant John Black, Tank Corps, elder son of John Black, solicitor and bank agent, Wigtown. Galloway Gazette (7/9/1918): Lieutenant John Black, Tank Corps, who died of wounds on the 24th ult, was the elder son of Mr John Black, Wigtown. He was educated at the Ewart High School, Newton Stewart, and Edinburgh Academy, and was afterwards apprenticed to Messers Tods, Murray & Jamieson, W.S. Edinburgh. He was a Territorial of the 4th Royal Scots (Queen’s Edinburgh) and at the outbreak of war volunteered for foreign service and proceeded with his battalion to Gallipoli in May 1915 afterwards serving in Egypt. He obtained his Commission in January 1917, and was posted to the Tank Corps with which he saw much service. He was wounded at Cambrai and mentioned in despatches for his services. His Captain writing to his father says: “It is more than difficult for me to write and tell you that your son, John, has died of wounds. He was in action on the 23rd inst, and wounded. I was not present myself, but from enquiries made I am sure that everything possible was done. No time was lost in getting medical aid, and he was conveyed to hospital immediately. He passed away on the 24th inst. John had been in my section for many months and we have been in several actions together. He was idolised by the men and they were always his first thought. His unselfish and happy disposition won him many friends – he was one of the most popular officers in the Battalion. Through his death we have suffered a great loss – a loss that cannot be replaced – a more gallant officer we have never had. Will you please to convey to Mrs Black and accept yourself my deepest sympathy in your great loss. Yours very sincerely, J.A.Renwick (Captain) August 27 1918”.

BLACK, William Son of a ploughman, living in various places in Wigtownshire including Carslae and Borrowmoss Farms. Joined Royal Scots Fusiliers and died of wounds in 1916. Named on Wigtown and Kirkinner War Memorials.

GRoS: William McHaffie Black was born on 5/10/1886 at Craigoch Park Farm near , the son of William Black, ploughman, and Janet Black nee Mann. 1891 Inch Census: Barsolus Farm Cottage: Willm McKaffie Black (4, born Portpatrick), with father William Black (ploughman) and mother Janet Black; + 1 McHaffie brother. 1901 Census: Grennan Cot House: William Black (14, born , Farm Servant), with father, William (ploughman),step mother Elizabeth + 1 brother. 1911 Kirkinner Census: Slochabert: William Black (24, born Portpatrick, cattleman on farm, with his wife Ellen Black. Married for 1 year, 1 child who had died.

Soldiers who died in the Great War: Private William Black. Born, Wigtown. Residence, Kirkinner. Enlisted Wigtown. 6th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. 22998. Died of wounds 16/9/1916, France and Flanders. Attestation Papers signed 10/12/1915. William Black, Auchleand, Wigtown. Aged 29 years 3 months. Ploughman. 5ft 5½ in. NOK Helen Black [or Ellen] (nee Nicholson) (Wife), East Mains, Kirkinner. Married 21/6/1907. Father, Wm Black, Borrowmoss, Wigtown. Brother Thos Black, 34. , 16/3/1916, Fort Matilda 17/3/1916 to 30/6/1916, Exp Force, France 1/7/1916. 10/8/1916 Gun Shot wound face injury left eye; 16/9/1916 died from wounds in No 1/1 Cas Clearing Stn, France; 28/9/1916 buried at Dernancourt, France. Jan 1917 personal effects returned to wife: Disc, Letter, Postcards, photos, belt, testament, brush, gospel, badge, comb, razors. Mrs Black awarded pension of 10s per week from 26/3/1917. Telegram to wife: Much regret to inform you that your husband 22998 Pte W Black Royal Scots Fusiliers died on 16th September from wounds in No 1/1 Casualty Clearing Station France. CWGC: Private W Black, 22998 Royal Scots Fusiliers (6th/7th Bn). Died 16/9/1916. Buried Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension (Grave II. C. 16) Wigtownshire Free Press (30/8/16): Mrs Black, Milairies, , has received official intimation that her husband, Private Wm Black, RSF, was wounded in action and is at present in hospital. Previous to enlistment, he was employed at Baldoon. Galloway Gazette (7/10/16): On the 16th ult in Casualty Clearing Station, France, died of wounds received in action, Wm Black, son of Wm Black, Carslae, Wigtown and husband of Helen Black, Mill Airies, Sorbie.

Son of Wigtown baker and educated at Wigtown School. Regular soldier before war and became first man with Wigtown connections to die in the conflict. Named on Wigtown War Memorial.

GRoS: Charles Alexander Boyd was born on 17/8/1895 at Gullane. The son of Charles Boyd (baker) and Janet Boyd (nee Morris). 1901 Channelkirk [Berwickshire] Census: Charles A Boyd (5, born Gullane, Haddington) with father, Charles (baker), mother Janet, + 2 brothers and 3 BOYD, Charles sisters. 1911 Wigtown Census: 14 North Main Street: Charles Boyd Jr (15, born Gullane, Haddington, school (part-time); with father, Charles Boyd, (bread maker); mother, Helen [?] Boyd; + 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Soldiers who died in the Great War: Charles Alexander Boyd. Born: Gullane, Haddingtonshire. Resident: East Linton, Haddingtonshire. Enlisted: Edinburgh. Rank: L Corporal. Regiment: Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, 1st Bn. Regimental number: 9376. Killed in action 14/11/1914, France & Flanders. Register of Soldiers' Effects: Charles Alexander Boyd. 1st Bn Cameron Highlanders, Lce Cpl 9376. Killed in action 14/9/1914. Born Gillone, Haddington. Enlisted 12/10/1912 when he was a Paper Mill Worker. Will in favour of his sister, Margaret. £4 7s 8d paid to sister, Mrs Margaret Nixon on 13/1/1915. War Gratuity of £5 paid to Margaret Nixon on 20/8/1919. CWGC: Lance Corpl Charles A Boyd, 9376 Cameron Highlanders (1st Bn). Died 14/9/1914. Aged 19. La Ferte Sous Jouarre Memorial. Parents Charles and Janet Morris Boyd. Galloway Gazette (7/11/14): Information has been received in Edinburgh, by his father, of the death of Corporal Charles Boyd of the 1st Cameron Highlanders, who was killed in action on 14th September last. Corporal Boyd was a promising pupil of Wigtown Public School, and when he joined the Cameron Highlanders, three years ago at Edinburgh Castle, his merits were soon recognised, and only a few months elapsed before he was appointed to assistant teacher. Then he was transferred to Blackness Castle in charge of a squad to teach there. By this time he had achieved the rank of Lance Corporal, and on mobilisation he was promoted Corporal. Corporal Boyd was only 20 years of age. His father was for some time a baker in Wigtown.

BOYD, David A Born in Wigtown and named on Burgh Roll of Honour. Employed at Bladnoch Creamery prior to enlisting with 1st/5th KOSB but discharged after receiving chest wound which probably led to his premature death in 1927. His brother, Robert, was killed in the war, as was his brother-in-law, Corporal John Smith.

GRoS: David Alexander Boyd was born on 20/1/1878 at High Vennel, Wigtown, the son of Robert Boyd, labourer (banker) and Helen Boyd, nee McKay. 1881 Wigtown Census: Church Lane: David A Boyd (2. born Wigtown) with father Robert (Labourer) and mother, Helen + 2 brothers. 1891 Kirkinner Census: Baldoon Cottage: David A Boyd (13, born Wigtown) with father Robert , Gardner (Domestic Servant) and mother, Hellen, + 5 brothers and 2 sisters. 1901 Kirkinner Census: Baldoon Cottage: David Boyd (23, born Wigtown, labourer in creamcues (sic)) + 1 brother. 1911 Wigtown Census: Bladnoch Village: David Boyd (32, born Wigtown, labourer at Creamery) with wife, Mary (30), and children Helen (6), Mary (4), Robert (3) and Agnes (2). Scottish Co-operative Society Roll of Honour: Bladnoch Creamery. Lance Corpl David A Boyd: Wounded. Medal Card: 1/5 KO Sc Bord. Pte, 1807, later 240463. Theatre of War first served in: Balkans, 6/6/1915. Awarded Victory, British and 1915 Star. Discharged Para 392 xvi, 9/7/1915 [no longer physically fit for service]. Wigtown High Cemetery: Memorial of a great love and a great sacrifice. My husband No 240463 L/Cpl David Alexander Boyd 1/5 KOSB disabled in the Great War 1914-1918. Died 2nd Feb 1927 aged 49 years. From his wife Mary Smith. Galloway Gazette (14/8/15): In a letter from J Edward in the Dardanelles to his parents in Wigtown ...Davie Boyd got a bullet in the chest but it is not a serious one.

BOYD, James One of three brothers who served. Named on Burgh Roll of Honour as serving with Highland Light Infantry.

GRoS: James Charles Boyd was born on 11/6/1883 at Baldoon, the son of Robert Boyd, gardener, and Ellen Boyd, nee McKay. 1891 Kirkinner Census: Baldoon Cottage: James C Boyd (8, born Kirkinner) with father Robert , Gardner (Domestic Servant) and mother, Hellen, + 5 brothers and 2 sisters. 1901 Kirkinner Census: Baldoon Cottage: James Boyd (18, born Kirkinner) + 1 brother. Medal Card: Corporal James C Boyd, 13180 15th Bn Highland Light Infantry. Reduced to rank of Private due to misconduct. Theatre of war first served in: France, 23/1/1915. Demobilised 21/3/1919 and awarded British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1915 Star.

Born in Wigtown and lived in the area, working at Bladnoch Creamery before enlisting with Royal Scots Fusiliers. Killed in action aged 38 and named on Wigtown War Memorial. His brother, David, was wounded in the war

GRoS: Robert Boyd was born on 1 February 1880 at Bank Street, Wigtown, the son of Robert Boyd BOYD, Robert (General Labourer) and Helen Boyd (nee McKay). 1881 Wigtown Census: Church Lane, Wigtown: Robert Boyd (1, born Wigtown), with father, Robert Boyd, labourer and mother, Helen Boyd; + 2 brothers. 1891 Kirkinner Census: Baldoon Cottage: Robert Boyd (11, born Wigtown), with father, Robert Boyd, Gardner (Domestic Servant) and mother, Hellen Boyd; + 5 brothers and 2 sisters. 1901 Wigtown Census: Broadfield [Farm]: Robert Boyd (20, born Wigtown, ploughman). On the farm of Eliza Anderson. 1911 Kirkinner Census: Baldoon Cottage: Robert Boyd (31, born Wigtown, margarine worker) with father, Robert Boyd, gardener and step-mother, Sarah Boyd; + 2 half-brothers and 4 half-sisters. Scottish Co-operative Society Roll of Honour: Bladnoch Creamery. Pte Robt Boyd, RSF: Killed. Soldiers Died in the Great War: Robert Boyd; Born & Enlisted Ayr. Residence Whauphill. Private, 34968, 2nd Bn Royal Scots Fusiliers. Killed in Action, 7/4/1917, France & Flanders. Medal Card: Pte Robert Boyd, 34968, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. Register of Soldiers' Effects: Robert Boyd. 2nd Royal Scots Fusiliers, Pte 34968. Died 7/4/1917 France or Belgium, in action. £4 11s 6d paid on 17/11/1917 to his widow Annie, the sole legatee, and war gratuity of £10 on 17/11/1919 to her. CWGC: Private Robert Boyd, 34968 Royal Scots Fusiliers (2nd Bn). Died 7/4/1917. Bay 5, Arras Memorial. Galloway Gazette (15/9/1917): On 7 April 1917, killed in action, Private Robert Boyd RSF, beloved husband of Annie Nicholson, 2 North Main Street, Wigtown, aged 38 years.

BRIGGS, Abel Living in Wigtown at the time he joined the army, Abel Briggs stood at below 5ft tall and joined one of the Bantam Battalions (Battalions of men who were fit for service but who were under regulation size).

GRoS: Abel Briggs was born of 5/5/1896 at 20 Botany Street, Wigtown, the son of James Briggs, general labourer, and Mary Agnes Briggs, nee McCaskie. 1901 Wigtown Census: No 4 South Back Street: Abel Riggs (4, born Wigtown), with father, James Briggs, General Labourer; + 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Attestation Papers signed Edinburgh 9/8/1915. Abel Briggs, 12 High Vennel, Wigtown. Aged 19, farm servant. 4ft 11⅝ inches tall. Father, James Briggs, 12 High Vennel. Attached to Royal Scots (Bantam Battalion) on enlistment (number 27158). Transferred to Machine Gun Corps (number 31361), 8/4/1916. Landed in France 25/6/1916. Transferred Royal West Kent Regiment (number G/17442), 21/8/1916.

BRIGGS, Andrew Born in Wigtown, the son of a local farmer but moved to Sheffield to live with his father's brother, John, and his wife, Sarah, at 32 Havelock Street (source: local history section of Sheffield library). Enlisted at Newton Stewart with the Lovat Scouts, later transferring to the Cameron Highlanders. Named on Wigtown War Memorial.

GRoS: Andrew Briggs was born on 2/9/1895 at West Kirkland. The son of Andrew Briggs, farmer, and Jeannie Briggs, nee Skilling. 1901 Wigtown Census: Glenturk Moorhead farm. Andrew Briggs (5, born Wigtown) with father Andrew (farmer) and mother, Jeanie + 1 brother and 1 sister. 1911 Wigtown Census: Bladnoch Village: Andrew Briggs (16, born Wigtown) with father, Andrew (farmer) and mother, Jeannie; + 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Soldiers who died in the Great War: Private Andrew Briggs. Born and Resident in Wigtown. Enlisted: Newton Stewart. Regiment: Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders (6th Bn). Regimental Number: S/40523 (formerly 3799, Lovat Scouts). Killed in action 11/4/1917, France & Flanders. Medal Card: Pte Andrew Briggs, S/40523, 6th Bn Cameron Highlanders (formerly 5524, 4th Bn Cameron Highlanders). Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. Register of Soldiers' Effects: Andrew Briggs. 6th Cameron Highlanders, Private 40523. Died 11/4/1917 in action. £3 8d paid on 6/11/1917 to his mother, Jeanie, the sole legatee and a further £5 10s War Gratuity to her on 4/12/1919. CWGC: Private Andrew Briggs, S/40523 Cameron Highlanders (6th Bn). Died 11/4/1917 (Aged 21). Son of Andrew and Jeanie Briggs, of 15, North Main St., Wigtown. Bay 9, Arras Memorial. Galloway Gazette (19/5/17): Mr & Mrs Briggs, Bladnoch, have received official information that their son, Private Andrew Briggs, who joined the Lovat Scouts and was transferred to the Cameron Highlanders, has been posted as missing since April 11. He enlisted on 4th January 1916 and has been 9 months in active service. He is 21 years of age.

BRIGGS, James Born in Wigtown, one of three brothers to serve of whom one was killed. Named in the Burgh Roll of Honour as a member of the Naval Reserve. Saved in the sinking of HMS Aboukir.

1891 Wigtown Census: South Side of Back Rd: James Briggs (8, born England), with father, James Briggs, general labourer and mother, Mary Jane Briggs; + 5 sisters. Naval Service Record: James Briggs: born 1 April 1883, Wigtown. Brown hair, hazel eyes, fresh complexion. Civilian occupation: labourer. Signed on 1 April 1900 for a 12 year period. Served on many ships rising to rank of Able Seaman; character - very good. Served on Aboukir 2/8/1914 to 22/9/1914 [when sunk]. Wigtownshire Free Press (3/12/1914): Word has been received that John Briggs, a Wigtown boy, serving with the HLI has been wounded in the fighting in the North of France. He had an elder brother rescued from the Aboukir. [Note: James Briggs was the John's only elder brother]. www.naval-history.net lists survivors of Aboukir sinking includes James Briggs, Able Seaman 198036.

Born and resident in Wigtown and named on Burgh Roll of Honour. Named on Wigtown War Memorial.

GRoS: John Briggs was born on 4/4/1894 at Church Lane, Wigtown, the son of James Briggs, general labourer and M? Briggs, nee McCaskie. 1901 Wigtown Census: No 4 South Back Street: John Riggs (7, born Wigtown), with father, James Briggs, General Labourer; + 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Medal Card. Private 12078 John Briggs. 2, HLI. Medals: Victory, British War and BRIGGS, John 1914 Star. Died of Wounds. Victory Medal appears to have been returned. Entered theatre of war 22/8/1914. Soldiers who died in the Great War: John Briggs. Born and resident in Wigtown. Enlisted: Glasgow. Rank: Private. Regiment: Highland Light Infantry, 2nd Bn. Regimental Number: 12078. Died of Wounds 31/10/1914, France & Flanders. De Ruvigny: Briggs, John, Private No 12078, 2nd Bn Highland Light Infantry, s of James Briggs of Wigtown; served with the Expeditionary Force; died 31 Oct 1914 from wounds received in action at Ypres. CWGC: Private John Briggs, 12078 Highland Light Infantry (2nd Bn). Died 31/10/1914 (aged 20). Son of James Briggs, of 12, High Vennel, Wigtown. Panel 38 Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. Wigtownshire Free Press (3/12/1914): Word has been received that John Briggs, a Wigtown boy, serving with the HLI has been wounded in the fighting in the North of France. He had an elder brother rescued from the Aboukir. Galloway Gazette (6/3/1915): Mr James Briggs, labourer, Wigtown, has received information from the War Office that his son, Private John Briggs, HLI, died from the effects of wounds at Ypres on 31st October last. He was 21 years of age.

BROADFOOT, Named on United Free Church Roll of Honour: Canadians. His mother lived in Wigtown with his brother, William (see below) while ALexander was looked after by his aunt at Glasserton.

BMD Index, Find my Past: Alexander Broadfoot, Born Q2, 1889, Bolton 1901 Glasserton Census: Alexander Broadfoot (11, born England) living with his aunt, Mrs Elizabeth Alexander Turner, confectioner. Canadian Great War Project: Private Alexander Broadfoot 130245 72nd Battalion, Canadian Infantry. Born 11/4/1889. Enlisted 14/2/1916 at Vancouver. Son of Alexander and Margaret Broadfoot, of Village, Portwilliam, Wigtownshire, . 5ft 9.5 in tall. Fair complexion, grey eyes, fair hair. Presbyterian. Died 8/11/1917,unknown cause. Buried at Etaples Military Cemetery. CWGC: Private Alexander Broadfoot, 130245 Canadian Infantry (72nd Bn). Awarded MM. Died 8/11/1917 (aged 28). Son of Alexander and Margaret Broadfoot, of Monreith Village, Portwilliam, Wigtownshire, Scotland. Grave XXX. K. 12. Etaples Military Cemetery. Kirkmaiden Cemetery, St Medan's: "... Also Alexander Broadfoot, son of the above Alexander, who died of wounds at Etaples, France, Novr 8th 1917 aged 28 years." Son of Alexander Broadfoot and Margaret Turner. Galloway Gazette (1/12/1917): Mrs Turner, Clarksburn, Monreith village, Port William, has received official intimation that her nephew, Private Alexander Broadfoot MM, Seaforth Canadian Highlanders, died of wounds on November 8th. Private Broadfoot was twice mentioned in despatches and at Vimy Ridge he was successful in winning the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Private Broadfoot served five years as a grocer with Wm Cook, Port William and is the second employee to receive the Military Medal. In 1913 Private Broadfoot went to Canada and joined the colours shortly after war broke out. His last leave was in August [the Gazette had reported on 11 August that Alexander was home on leave at his old home, Mrs Turner’s at Clarksburn]. It further mentions the award of the MM at the Battle of Vimy Ridge for “some daring work as a runner”. Most sympathy is felt for his bereaved friends at home and his brother who is on active service at the front. His sister has received the following letter from a chaplain to the forces. It is with sorrow I write to inform you of the death of your brother. He was brought along with many other Canadians to hospital some days ago. I have seen him each day and have tried to keep him cheerful. It was not difficult because he was a brave soul. Each time I came away from his bed I felt more and more glad because he was so certain of the presence of God with him. Yesterday he was exceedingly cheerful, and I had no doubt of his recovery. But he must have had some internal injury, and this morning I stood by his bed and held his hand as he passed into the larger, brighter Blighty, the true Home. God give you all needful grace and strength and comfort.

BROADFOOT, Born in Lancashire but living with his mother in Wigtown by the age of 10. He William Turner emigrated to Canada, as did his brother, Alexander. Enlisted in 1916 he returned to Canada after the war where he died in 1951.

BMD Index, Find My Past: William Turner Broadfoot: Jul-Sep quarter of 1890, Bolton, Lancs. 1901 Wigtown Census: 19 South Main Street: William Broadfoot (10, born England), with mother, Margaret Broadfoot, 1 sister (also Margaret), and three others. 1911 Wigtown Census: 7 Low Vennel: William Turner Broadfoot (20, born Horwich, assistant grocer), living with his grandmother, Margaret Turner and his sister, Margaret Janet Broadfoot. Canadian Great War Project: Private William Turner Broadfoot 130246 72nd Battalion, Canadian Infantry. Enlisted 14/2/1916 at Vancouver. Next of Kin Miss Nettie Broadfoot, 61 Willowfield Rd, Eastbourne, Sussex. British Columbia Death Index: William Turner Broadfoot, born about 1891 died 13 July 1951 at Vernon. Galloway Gazette (21/9/1918): Mrs Turner, Clarksburn, Monreith, has received official intimation that her nephew, Private W Broadfoot, Canadians, was wounded by gunshot in the left leg, and has now transferred to Norfolk War Hospital, Thorpe, Norwich.

BROCK, James Named on the Burgh Roll of Honour as serving with the Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Appears to have been severely wounded in the fighting in the Dardanelles and was discharged as no longer fit for service. Seems to have returned to Wigtown and lived here until his death.

GRoS: James William Brock was born on 5/6/1878 at 410 South York Street, Glasgow, the son of James Brock, confectioner's porter and Elizabeth Brock, nee Anderson. 1881 Glasgow (Hutchesontown) Census: 404 Mathieson Street: James Brock (2, born Glasgow), with father, James Brock, general labourer and mother, Elizabeth Brock; + 2 sisters and 1 other. 1891 Glasgow (Govan) Census): 440 Rutherglen Rd: James Brock, (12, born Glasgow), with father, James Brock, storeman and mother, Elizabeth Brock; + 2 sisters. 1911 Glasgow (Govan) Census: 16 Gilmour Street. James Brock (32, born Glasgow, labourer on railway) with wife, Sarah Brock, nee McGinn (born Wigtown). Medal Card: James Brock Pte 2052, 1/5 Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Theatre of War first served in: Balkans on 6/6/1915. Awarded Victory Medal, British War Medal and 1915 Star. Discharged Para 392 xvi, 19/5/1916, no longer physically fit for service. Wigtown High Cemetery: "... Also his father James Brock born 5th June 1878, died 15th November 1957." Husband of Sarah McGinn and father of David Lees Brock. Galloway Gazette (14/8/1915): mentioned in a letter from John Edward serving in the Dardanelles to his parents in Wigtown: "... And J Brock got an arm blown off."

BURNS, Michael Born in Wigtown and named on Burgh Roll of Honour: Pte A&S Highlanders. His brother, Owen, also served.

GRoS: Michael Burns was born on 28/1/1876 at Low Vennel, Wigtown, the son of John Burns, railway labourer, and Susan Burns, nee Coskrie. 1881 Wigtown Census: Low Vennel: Michial Burns (5, born Wigtown) with father, John, hawker and mother, Susan; + 3 brother and 1 sister. 1891 Wigtown Census: East Side, Agnew Crescent, Wigtown: Michael Burns (15, born Wigtown) with father, John, labourer (general) and mother, Susan; + 2 brothers. Medal Card: Michael Burns, Pte 3/7968, later S/30375, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. Wigtown High Cemetery: Sacred to the memory of my husband Michael Burns who died 27th September 1941 aged 65 years.

BURNS, Owen Born at Whithorn but lived in Wigtown and named on Burgh Roll of Honour: Pte Reserve 5 KOSB. His brother, Michael, also served.

GRoS: Owen Burns was born on 8/7/1879 at Whithorn, the son of John Burns, farm labourer, and Susan Burns nee Cosker. 1881 Wigtown Census: Low Vennel: Owen Burns (1, born Whithorn) with father, John, hawker and mother, Susan; + 3 brother and 1 sister. 1891 Wigtown Census: East Side, Agnew Crescent, Wigtown: Owen Burns (11, born Whithorn) with father, John, labourer (general) and mother, Susan; + 2 brothers. 1901 Penninghame Census: Glassoch: Owen Burns, aged 20, born Sorbie, farm servant on the Hyslop's farm. 1911 Wigtown Census: 8 High Vennel: Owen Burns (30, born Whithorn, general labourer) living with his mother, Susan Burns, charwoman. Wigtown High Cemetery: In loving memory of a dear husband and father, Owen Burns, died 5th Sept 1959 (result of an accident) aged 80 years. Wife: Elizabeth Scott. Galloway Gazette (12/9/1959) reported a fatal accident of Mr Owen Burns while crossing the road close to his home at Carty Port. "He served during the First World War in Palestine and after demobilisation he went to work at Baltersan, Newton Stewart ..."

CAMPBELL, James Born in Wigtown, living at Knockmore Farm. Mentioned in local history book as inheriting the farm from his parents after service in the war.

GRoS: Birth of James Andrew Campbell on 8/11/1898 at Knockmore. Son of George Campbell and Mary Campbell (nee Lindsay). Married 18/6/1874at Dailly. 1901 Wigtown Census: Knockmore Farm, Torhousemuir: James Campbell (2, born Wigtown), with father, George Campbell, farmer and mother, Mary Campbell; + 4 brothers and 2 sisters. 1911 Wigtown Census: Knockmore Farm, Torhousemuir: James Campbell (12, born Wigtown), with mother, Mary Campbell, farmer; + 2 brothers, 2 sisters and 1 servant. Torhousemuir: Memories of a Wigtownshire Crofter by Joe Whiteford: Knockmore ... was farmed by the Campbells ... The farm had been inherited from their parents, and the spinster and her bachelor brother farmed the holding together, after Jim had come back from the First World War.

CAMPBELL, Born at Knockmore Farm, Wigtown and named on the United Free Church Roll Samuel of Honour as serving with the Royal Engineers. Enlisted in January 1915 and went to East Africa with the Wireless Telegraphy section. Discharged at the end of the war suffering from malaria but reapplied for colonial service in 1922.

GRoS: Samuel Campbell was born on 21/12/1891 at Knockmore, Wigtown, the son of George Campbell, farmer, and Mary Campbell nee Lindsay. 1901 Wigtown Census: Knockmore (farm house): Samuel Campbell (9, born Wigtown), with father, George Campbell, farmer and mother, Mary Campbell; + 3 brothers and 3 sisters. 1911 Kirkinner Census: Braehead: Samuel Campbell (19, born Wigtown, joiner) boarding with Mr Waugh (a mason) and family. Attestation Papers for 76751, Samuel Campbell, Scottish Signal Service, Royal Engineers signed on 22/1/1915 at Glasgow. Address: Knockmore, Wigtown. Age: 23 years and 1 month. Trade: Joiner. 5ft 10.25 in tall, brown eyes, light brown hair. Next of Kin: Mother, Mary Campbell, Knockmore, Wigtown. Trained in Wireless Telegraphy and embarked with the Wireless Section of the East African Expeditionary Force 27/11/1915. Demobilised 29/3/1919 and discharged 31/3/1920 suffering from malaria. Trade: Wheelwright (superior),. Military character: very good. Applied for colonial service in 1922. Medal Card: Samuel Campbell, Sapper 76751, Royal Engineers. Theatre of War first served in: Africa from 22/12/1915. Awarded British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1915 Star. Discharged 29/3/1919.

CHRISTIE, Bruce Born in Wigtown but emigrated to the USA in 1911. Served in France with the US Army. After the war he married and settled in Ohio.

GRoS: Bruce Kelly Christie was born on 26/1/1888 at Torhouse, Wigtown, the son of John Christie, blacksmith, and Jane Christie, nee Kelly. 1891 Penninghame Census: Clachaneasy: Bruce R Christie (3, born Wigtown), with father, John Christie, blacksmith and mother, Jeannie Christie; + 3 brothers and 1 sister. 1901 Kirkinner Census: Bruce Christine(13, born Wigtown), with father, John Christie, blacksmith and mother Jane Christie; + 2 brothers, 1 sister, 1 other. 1911 Glasgow St George Census: 25 Gladstone Street: Bruce K Christie (23, born Wigtown, millinery salesman) lodging with the Brown family. Passenger List for SS Caledonia sailing from Glasgow, 15/4/1911: Bruce A Christie, aged 23, draper. Last residence, Kirkinner. Next of kin: father, John Christie, Kirkinner. Final destination: New York. US Army Draft Card completed 5/6/1917: Bruce A Christie, 1579, Eret 86 St, Cleveland, Ohio. Born 26/7/1888, Wigtown. Occupation: Salesman. Medium height, gray eyes, brown hair. Ohio Soldiers, sailors and marines, world war, 1917 to 1918. Bruce K Christie. 3488576. White. 1579 East 86th St, Cleveland, Ohio. Born Wigtown. Age: 30 yrs 5 mths. Private, St Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne: Defensive Sector. AEF July 22 1918 to Aug 17 1919. Hon Dischg Aug 26 1919. Ohio Marriage Record: Bruce Christie, aged 34, born Scotland, of 429 Superior Ave, NW; salesman. Married Myrtle Haverstraw on 29/6/1922.

CHRISTIE, John Born in Wigtown, the son of a master blacksmith and stayed in the Kelly Wigtownshire area. Served with the Gordon Highlanders.

GRoS: John Kelly Christie was born on 28/7/1889 at Torhouse, Wigtown, the son of John Christie, master blacksmith, and Jane Christie, nee Kelly. 1891 Penninghame Census: 2 Clachaneasy: John M Christie (2, born Torhouse, Wigtown) with father, John Christie, blacksmith and mother, Jeannie Christie; + 3 brothers and 1 sister. 1901 Kirkinner Census: John Christie (11, born Wigtown) with father, John Christie, blacksmith and mother, Jane Christie; + 2 brothers, 1 sister and 1 other. Medal Card: Private John K Christie, S/17378, Gordon Highlanders. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. Medal Roll indicates served with 1st and 9th Battalions of the Gordon Highlanders.

Born in Wigtown and killed in action in Palestine.

Named on Wigtown War Memorial

GRoS: Edward Clark was born on 7/3/1895 at 19 Low Vennel, Wigtown, the illegitimate son of Thomas Clark, butcher's assistant, and Elizabeth Finningham, domestic servant. 1901 Wigtown Census: 16 Botany Street: Edward CLARK, Edward Clark (6, born Wigtown) with father, Thomas (butcher), and mother, Elizabeth; + 1 brother, 1 sister. 1911 Wigtown Census: 12 Botany Street: Edward Clark (16, born Wigtown, general labourer), living with his father, Thomas Clark, general labourer and mother, Elizabeth Clark; + 2 brothers, 1 sister. Soldiers who died in the Great War: Edward Clark. Born and resident in Wigtown. Enlisted: Dumfries. Rank: Private. Regiment: Kings Own Scottish Borderers, 1st 5th Bn. Regimental number: 240772. Killed in action 17/11/1917, Egypt. Medal Roll: 240772 Pte Edward Clark (formerly 2470) awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. Register of Soldiers' Effects: Edward Clark. 1/5th Bn KOSB, Pte 240772. Died 16-17/11/1917 of wounds, Egypt. £10 10s 11d paid on 30/4/1918 to his father, Thomas and a further £13 10s war gratuity to the same on 9/12/1919. CWGC: Private E Clark 240772 Kings Own Scottish Borderers (1st/5th Bn). Died 17/11/1917. Grave D 90, Kantara War Memorial Cemetery. Wigtownshire Free Press (19/11/1914): Wigtown still continues to add to the list of recruits and must now occupy a favourable position compared with places of a similar size. On Monday three more left to serve their King and country: James Wallace, John Kennedy and Edward Clark. Galloway Gazette (1/12/1917): Mrs Thomas Clark, 14 High Vennel, Wigtown, received official notice that her son, Private Edward Clark, KOSB was dangerously wounded on the 17th of November in Palestine and died on the 19th. He joined the army in November 1914 and was drafted to Egypt in January 1916. He was 22 years of age.

CLARK, Joseph Named on the Burgh Roll of Honour as serving with the Reserve 5th Battalion, Kings Own Scottish Borderers.

CLARK, Thomas Born Wigtown and named on the United Free Church Roll of Honour as serving with the Scottish Rifles.

GRoS: Thomas Clark was born on 7/12/1893 at Botany Street, Wigtown, the son of Edward Clark, general labourer, and Eliza-Jane Clark nee Wallace. 1901 Wigtown Census: 16 North Back Street: Thomas Clark (7, born Wigtown), with 4 others. 1911 Wigtown Census: 20 Botany Street: Thomas Clark (17, born Wigtown, general labourer), with father, Edward Clark, general labourer and mother, Eliza Jane Clark; + 3 brothers, 3 sisters and 1 lodger.

COBURN Born in Wigtown. Name appears on some records as Coburn and on others as (COCKBURN), Cockburn but appears to be one and the same. John Named on Burgh Roll of Honour as serving with 3rd Bn Kings Own Scottish Borderers (Cockburn). Named on the Wigtown and Newton Stewart War Memorials (Coburn) .

GRoS: John Coburn was born on 16/4/1898 at 4 Low Vennel, Wigtown. The illegitimate son of Margaret Coburn, domestic servant. 1901 Wigtown Census: 9 Low Vennel: John Cockburn (3, born Wigtown), living in the home of his grandfather, James Cockburn, a hawker of hardware goods, and his father, James Cockburn, a general labourer. 1911 Wigtown Census: 9 Low Vennel (Bottom flat): John Cockburn (12, born Wigtown) with his grandmother, Annie Cockburn and father, James Cockburn, general labourer. Soldiers died in the Great War: John Coburn. Died 24/9/1917, France & Flanders. Enlisted: Ayr. Rank: Private. Regiment: 4th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders. Regimental number: 235283. Died of Wounds. Medal Roll: Pte 235283 John Coburn, 4th Gordon Highlanders, formerly 253663, 6th Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. Register of Soldiers' Effects: John Coburn, 4th Gordon Highlanders, Pte 235283. Died 24/9/1917 of wounds. £2 5s paid on 19/1/1918 to his mother, Mrs Margaret Myles, the sole legatee and a further £3 War Gratuity to the same on 30/10/1919. CWGC: Private J Coburn 235283 Gordon Highlanders (1st/4th Bn). Died 24/9/1917 (aged 19). Son of Mrs. M. Myles, of Catherine St., Gatehouse-of- Fleet, . Grave VIII. D. 31 Dozinghem Military Cemetery. Galloway Gazette (6/10/1917): Mrs Myles, Arthur Street, Newton Stewart has received notice from the sister in charge of a hospital that her son Pte J Coburn, Gordon Highlanders, died on 24 September of wounds received in action on the 27th. He was shot in the abdomen and thigh and is buried in a military cemetery near the hospital.

COCKBAIN, Frank Born in Belfast and, at some time, emigrated to Canada where he enlisted with William the Canadian Infantry. His enlistment papers state that his father lived in Wigtown. That is confirmed in the 1915 Valuation Rolls that record a Thomas Cockbain living at 8 Bank Street and a 1921 newspaper report of him, still living in Bank Street, making a £1 contribution to the Earl Haig Fund.

Attestation Papers, 28/10/1914, Winnipeg: Frank William Cockbain, born Belfast. Next of Kin, father, Thos Cockbain, 8 Bank Street, Wigtown. Born 30/6/1892. Trade: Bookkeeper. 5ft 11.½in, fair complexion, Blue eyes, fair hair. Church of England. 71578, 27th Bn, Canadian Infantry.

CONNELL, Born in Wigtown and served with the Royal Field Artillery, seeing service in Andrew Egypt. His younger brother, David, was killed in action. Dempster GRoS: Andrew Dempster Connell was born on 15/10/1894 at Maidland, Wigtown, the son of David Connell, dairyman, and Elizabeth Connell, nee Hamilton. 1901 Sorbie Census: Balsier Dairy: Andrew Connel (6, born Wigtown), with father, David Connell, dairyman and mother, Elizabeth Connell; + 1 brother, 3 sisters and 1 other. Medal Card. Andrew Connell. Driver 84139, Royal Field Artillery. Gunner 203257, Royal Garrison Artillery. Theatre of War first served in: Egypt. Awarded British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1915 Star.

CONNELL, David Born in Wigtown but enlisted in Dumfries joining the Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Killed in action in September 1915 and commemorated on the Loos Memorial.

GRoS: David Connell was born on 26/1/1896 at Maidland, Wigtown, the son of David Connell, dairyman, and Elizabeth Connell, nee Hamilton. 1901 Sorbie Census: Balsier Dairy: David Connell (5, born Wigtown), with father, David Connell, dairyman, and mother, Elizabeth Connell; + 1 brother, 3 sisters and 1 other. Soldiers who died in the Great War: David Connell. Killed in action 25/9/1915, France & Flanders. Born: Wigtown. Resident: Dumfries. Rank: Private. Regiment: Kings Own Scottish Borderers, 6th Battalion. Regimental number:

12167.

Register of Soldiers' Effects: David Connell, 6th Bn, Kings Own Scottish Borderers. No 12167. Died on or since 25/9/1915, death presumed. £3 17s 8d paid on 8/12/1916 to his father, David; 6s 5d to his brother, Andrew; 6s 5d to his sister, Marion Arnold. War gratuity of £4 paid on 13/12/1919 to his father, David. CWGC: Private David Connell 12167 Kings Own Scottish Borderers (6th Bn). Died 25/9/1915 (aged 19). Son of David and Elizabeth Connell, of Holmes Farm, Kilmarnock. Panel 53 to 56, Loos Memorial.

COPLAND, Hugh Born in Wigtown and named on Burgh Roll of Honour as a Private in the Scottish Horse. However, his medal card indicates service with the Royal Engineers. His brother, Robert, was killed in the war.

GRoS: Hugh Muirhead Copland was born on 23/3/1893 at Harbour Street, Wigtown, the son of Edward Copland, coachman, and Elizabeth Copland nee Muirhead. 1901 Wigtown Census: House off 9 North Main Street, Wigtown. Hugh Copeland (8) with mother Elizabeth (cow keeper) + 1 brother, 2 sisters and 1 other. 1911 Glasgow Hillhead Census: Hugh Copland (17, born Wigtown, postman) living with his sister, Janet McNeil and her 2 children. Medal Card: Sapper H M Copland, 9012 Royal Engineers (Territorial Force), later 424074. Awarded British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1914 Star. Enterred war zone of 9/10/1914. Also awarded Clasp and Roses in 1921. [Note: A bar clasp inscribed "5 Aug. to 22 Nov. 1914" was given to all those who qualified for the 1914 Star and who served under fire. Since the same ribbon is used with the 1914-15 Star, holders of the 1914 Star were permitted to wear a small silver rosette on their ribbon when the decoration itself is not worn. It was necessary to apply for the issue of the clasp.] Wigtownshire Free Press (14/2/ 1918): Sapper Hugh M Copland, RE, has been the recipient of the coveted Mons Star. He is the son of the late Edward Copland, Wigtown, and was employed in Glasgow General Post Office when war broke out. He was mentioned for gallant conduct as early as October 1914.

COPLAND, Robert Born in Wigtown and named on Burgh Roll of honour as Private in the Reserve 5th KOSB. He married in 1912 and was killed in action in France in 1918 while serving with Highland Light Infantry and named on Wigtown War Memorial. His brother, Hugh, also served.

GRoS: Robert Muirhead Copland was born on 4/6/1887 at Harbour Street, Wigtown, the son of Edward Copland, coachman, and Elizabeth Copland nee Muirhead. 1891 Wigtown Census: Harbour Road, Wigtown. Robert Copland (3, born Muirhead Wigtown) with father Edward (coachman) and mother, Elizabeth + 1 brother and 3 sisters. 1901 Wigtown Census: House off 9 North Main Street, Wigtown. Robert Copeland (13) with mother Elizabeth (cow keeper) + 1 brother, 2 sisters and 1 other. 1911 Wigtown Census: 8 North Main Street: Robert Muirhead Coupland (23, born Wigtown, tailor), with mother Elizabeth Coupland, cow keeper; + 2 sisters and niece. GRoS: Robert M Copland (tailor) aged 25 married Margaret McCutcheon (domestic servant) aged 19, at Mochrum on 13/12/1912. Soldiers who died in the Great War: Private Robert M Copland. Residence: Wigtown. Enlisted: Dumfries. Regiment: Highland Light Infantry (12th (Service) Bn). Formerly 2844 Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Killed in action 24/3/1918, France & Flanders. Medal Card: Private Robert Muirhead Copland. 2844 Kings Own Scottish Borderers attached to 21st IBD. Also 42010 17th Highland Light Infantry. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. Register of Soldiers' Effects: Robert Muirhead Copland, 12th Bn HLI, Pte 42010. Died 24/3/1918 in action in France. £4 1s 9d paid on 2/8/1918 to his widow Margaret and a further £14 10s to the same on 29/11/1919. CWGC: Private Robert M Copland 42010 Highland Light Infantry (12th Bn) formerly 2844 KOSB. Died 24/3/1918 (aged 30). Son of Mrs. Copland, of 8, North Main St., Wigtown, and the late Edward Copland; husband of Margaret McCutchion Copland, of 19, South Main St., Wigtown. Panel 72 Pozieres Memorial. Wigtown High Cemetery: "... Also his son Robert killed in action in France 24th March 1918 aged 30 years." Son of Edward and Elizabeth Copland. Galloway Gazette (27/4/1918): Official intimation has been received that Pte R Copland, HLI, was killed in action on 29th ult. He was 30 years of age and left a widow and young family. Prior to the war he was in the employment of Messrs McClumpha, drapers, Bladnoch. A younger brother has been at the front since the beginning, and was recently awarded the Mons Star.

COSKER, Angus Born Sorbie but lived in Wigtown from early age. Served with Seaforth Highlanders and was wounded and gassed during his service.

GRoS: Angus Cosker was born on 13/12/1897 at Sorbie, the son of Owen Cosker, bullockman, and Mary Cosker, nee McMahon. 1901 Wigtown Census: 14 North Back Street: Angus Cosker (3, born Sorbie), with father, Owen Cosker, general labourer and mother, Mary Cosker; + 3 brothers and 3 sisters. 1911 Wigtown Census: 2,4, and 6 Low Vennel: Angus Cosker (13, born Sorbie), with father, Owen Cosker, Pig Feeder, and mother, Mary Cosker; + 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Medal Card: Pte Angus Cosker: 285178, Seaforth Highlanders. Served with the 1st/6th then the 1st/5th Seaforths. Later S/43353 Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. Wigtown Park Cemetery: "In loving memory of my dear husband Angus Cosker who died 30 April 1968 aged 70 years." Husband of Frances Whitby. Wigtownshire Free Press (2/5/1918): Mrs Cosker, 6 Low Vennel, has received official intimation that her son, Pte A Cosker, Seaforth Highlanders, has been admitted to hospital suffering from gas poisoning. Pte Cosker was previously wounded at Arras, and has two other brothers serving in the army. Galloway Gazette (11/5/1968): The death took place in Dumfries Infirmary on Tuesday of a well-known and much respected member of the community in the person of Mr AP Cosker, Beddie Crescent, Wigtown, at the age of 70 years. During the First World War Mr Cosker served with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and also saw service in India as a wireless operator. He worked at Bladnoch Creamery for 20 years, retiring in 1962. Mr Cosker was a keen footballer and played for Wigtown and Bladnoch FC for many years. He was also well known as a South of Scotland referee, and on one occasion ordered off five players for breach of rules. The game of bowls also claimed an interest.

COURT, Peter Born at but moved to Wigtown. Served with King's Own Scottish Borderers and was severely wounded.

GRoS: Peter Court was born on 31/1/1895 at Kirkdale Bank, Kirkmabreck, the son of Thomas Court, gardener and domestic servant, and Elizabeth Court, nee Thomson. 1901 Kirkmabreck Census. Breoch: Peter Court (6, born Kirkmabreck), with father, Thomas Court, gardener (domestic)and mother, Eliz Court; + 1 brother and 3 sisters. 1911 Wigtown Census. 10 North Main Street.Peter Court (16, born Kirkmabreck, grocer's assistant), with father, Thomas Court, gardener (domestic) and mother, Lizzie Court; + 1 brother and 2 sisters. Silver War Badge Roll: Peter Court, 23958. Served from 10/12/1915 to 4/4/1919. Discharged as no longer physically fit for service. Medal Roll: 23958, Pte Peter Court, 6th Bn King's Own Scottish Borderers. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. Wigtownshire Free Press (9/11/1918): Mrs Court, 10 North Main Street, Wigtown, has received official intimation that her son, Private Peter Court, KOSB, is in hospital suffering from a gunshot wound in the head and is dangerously ill.

Born in Wigtown and left to work at Pollokshaws Co- operative Society. Enlisted in 1916 and won Military Medal. Died of broncho-pneumonia in 1919. Named on Wigtown War Memorial.

GRoS: Thomas Caldwell Cromie was born on 17/10/1897 at 25 North Back Street, Wigtown, the son of Gilbert Cromie, general labourer, and Jane Cromie nee Caldwell. CROMIE, Thomas 1901 Wigtown Census: Top Flat, 25 North Back Street: Som Cromie (3, born Wigtown), with father, Gilbert Cromie, gen labourer and mother, Jane Cromie; + 1 sister. 1911 Wigtown Census: 4 Botany Street: Thomas C Cromie (13, born Wigtown), with father, Gilbert Cromie, Grocer's Vanman with Co-operative Society, and mother, Jane Cromie; + 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Medal Card: Thomas C Cromie, Cpl, Tanks Corps. 95248. Awarded Victory Medal and British War Medal. Tank Corps records: 95248 Pte Cronie Thomas Cauldwell. 3rd Battn. Awarded MM. On October 8, 1918, at Serain, he drove a whippet tank entirely new to him with the greatest gallantry and coolness for seven hours. At one time his tank developed mechanical trouble which he successfully mended under shell fire. Later, his skill undoubtedly saved his machine whilst it was under heavy shell fire, and his courage and devotion to duty were an example to the rest of the crew. He succeeded in bringing his tank to its objective in spite of great difficulties, such as railways and sunken roads, and enabled the gunners to do considerable execution amongst the enemy. Register of Soldiers' Effects: Thomas Cauldwell Cromie. Tanks Corps, 3rd Bn, Cpl, 95248. Died 17/2/1919, France. £25 11s 3d paid to father, Gilbert, on 18/9/1919 and war gratuity of £12 10s paid to Gilbert on 5/12/1919. CWGC: Corpl T C Cromie 95248 Tank Corps (3rd Bn). MM. Died 17/2/1919. Son of Gilbert Cromie, of 4, Botany St., Wigtown. Grave II. E. 13 St Pol British Cemetery, St Pol-Sur-Ternoise. Galloway Gazette (8/3/1919): Mr G Cromie, 4 Botany Street, Wigtown, has received official intimation that his son Corporal TC Cromie, Tank Corps, has died in France from broncho-pneumonia. The deceased joined the army in August 1916, and went to France in May 1917, when he was 18-and-a-half years of age. In October 1918 he was awarded the Military Medal. Previous to enlisting he was employed at Pollokshaws Co-operative Society.

CULLEN, Alfred Born in Wigtown, the son of the Minister of Wigtown Church. He joined the army in 1896 and was to see much service before he left and worked as a cinema manager. Non-digitised records in the National Archives record a Captain Alfred William Cullen of the Seaforth Highlanders.

GRoS: Alfred William Cullen was born on 27/12/1878 at the Manse, Wigtown, son of James Cullen, Minister of Wigtown Parish, and Annie Cullen, previously Henry, nee Tait. 1881 Wigtown Census: Parish Manse: Alfred W Cullen (2, born Wigtown), with his father, James Cullen, Minister of Wigtown Parish; mother, Annie Cullen; + 1 brother, 1 sister and 2 servants. 1891 Wigtown Census: Parish Manse: Alfred Cullen (12, born Wigtown), with father, James Cullen, Minister of Wigtown Church; mother, Annie Cullen; + 1 brother, 2 sisters and 2 servants. Galloway Gazette (18/2/1939): Mr AW Cullen, manager of the Central Picture House, Broxburn, and a native of Wigtown, died in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary on Thursday. A short time after he had been admitted suffering from pneumonia. For fifteen years prior to going to Broxburn Mr Cullen had been manager of various cinemas in Glasgow. He was the younger son of the late Rev James Cullen, parish minister of Wigtown, and was born sixty five years ago. He entered upon an Army career early in his life, and as an officer in the Royal Scots he saw a great deal of service in the Far East, including six and a half years in Malaya. He served throughout the Great War and retired with the rank of Captain. Mr Cullen was President of the Broxburn branch of the British Legion. He was known in Edinburgh for his musical ability and was for a long period a member of the choir at St Giles' Cathedral, and also a prominent member of the Southern Light Opera Co. He leaves a widow and one son, who reside at 8 Sunart Rd, Glasgow. Wigtown's Historic Buildings (ISBN 1 872350 83 6): In March 1896 the eldest son, James, enrolled with the Galloway Rifles. The following year his brother Alfred also enrolled with the Unit. Alfred was described as an 18 year old law clerk, employed at Black's in Wigtown. [Note: other than the above statement, it is not known whether James Cullen served in the War. In 1911 he was living with his wife and child in Gosforth, a branch manager of a firm dealing in dental supplies.]

Served with the Army Service Corps and admitted to St Matthew's Hospital, Burntwood, Staffordshire suffering from shellshock where he died in 1920. He is interred at the cemetery there and is named on Wigtown War Memorial [his name added later and spelt with an "e"]. Lived at 27 High Street, Wigtown.

1901 Wigtown Census: 27 High Street: John J Davis (8, born England), with mother Elizabeth JCA Davis and sister, Mary FC Davis. 1911 Wigtown Census: 27 High Street: John Davies (18, born Burton-on-Trent, DAVI(E)S, John gardener (domestic)), with mother, Elizabeth Davies and sister, Mary Frances Davies. Burntwood (St Matthew's Hospital) Cemetery: "T392381 Driver J Davis Royal Army Service Corps 13th April 1920 Aged 26." Wigtown Parish Churchyard: "Also John Davis, grandson of the late John Adamson, who died at Lichfield 13th April 1920 aged 26 years. On Active Service." Brother of Mary Frances Cunninghame Davis. CWGC: Driver J Davis T/392381 Royal Army Service Corps (HT) [Horse Transport]. Died 13/4/1920 (aged 26). Grave 400, Burntwood (St Matthew's Hospital) Burial Ground. Galloway Gazette (1/5/1920): At Lichfield on 13th April, Driver John Davis, aged 26, grandson of the late Mr John Adamson, Wigtown. [Note: John Adamson 1891 census was a retired farmer living at High Street, Wigtown, with his children Jonathan, James, Mary and Andrew]

DAVIS, Mary Born Campbeltown but moved to High Street, Wigtown when father died. Frances Worked at Post Office and served in France as a telegraphist with the Queen Cunningham Mary's Army Auxilliary. Discharged in 1918 as medically unfit and died of tuberculosis two years later.

Scotland: Select Births and Baptisms, (via Ancestry): Mary Frances Cunningham Davis, born 14/2/1891 at Campbeltown. Daughter of Elizabeth Jane Cunningham Adamson Davis and Daniel Davis. 1891 Campbeltown Census: Dalaman, Craigie Place: Mary Francis C Davis (1 month, born Campbeltown), with father Daniel Davis, Inland Revenue Officer, and mother Elizabeth Jane C Davis. 1901 Wigtown Census: 27 High Street: Mary FC Davis (10, born Campbeltown), with mother Elizabeth JCA Davis, and brother, John J Davis. 1911 Wigtown Census: 27 High Street: Mary Frances Davies (20, born Campbeltown, Post Office assistant), with mother, Elizabeth Davies, and brother John Davies. Edinburgh Gazette (7/2/1913): After limited competition Mary Frances Cunningham Davis (North Eastern District): Female Sorting Clerk and Telegraphist. Medal Roll: Queen Mary's Army Auxilliary: Worker 9527, Mary Frances Cunningham Davis. Theatre of War 1A. Service Period 24/11/1917 - 8/8/1918. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. Silver War Badge Roll: Queen Mary's Army Auxilliary: Worker 9527, Mary Frances Cunningham Davis. Service Period 24/11/1917 - 8/8/1918.Discharged as Medically Unfit. Serrved abroad. Wigtown Churchyard: Also Mary Francis Cunninghame Davis, grand-daughter of the last John Adamson, Wigtown, who died July 18th 1920 aged 29 years, late telegraphist of Postal Service, France. Death Certificate: Linwood, Renfrewshire. Mary Frances Cunningham Davies (single). Died 18/7/1920 at Continuation Hospital. Normal address: Quarriers Houses, Bridge of Weir. Age 29. Cause of Death: Pulmonary Tuberculosis (2 years). Parents: Daniel Davies (Excise Officer) (deceased); Elizabeth Cunningham Davies nee Adamson (deceased). Informant: Mary Adamson, aunt. National Probate Index: Davis Mary Frances (or Francis) Cunningham of 27 High Street, Wigtown, died 17 July 1920 at Houston. Confirmation: Mary Smith Adamson, spinster. National Probate Confirmation: Davis, Mary Frances Cunningham, sometime of 27 High Street Wigtown, latterly residing at Houston, died 17 July 1920, Houston, testate. Confirmation granted at Wigtown, 7 September, to Mary Smith Adamson, 20 Hamilton Drive, Hillhead, Glasgow, her aunt. Exectrix nominated in will or deed dated 21 April and recorded in Court books of Commissariot at Wigtown, 27 August 1920. Value of Estate £186 6s 6d.

DICKIE, John Born in Wigtown and served in the army in the Boer War and in India prior to emigrating to Canada where he re-enlisted. Awarded gallantry medals.

Scotland: Select Births and Baptisms, (via Ancestry): John Dickie, 15 Mar 1872 at Wigtown. Son of Nathaniel Dickie and Maryann McCrae. 1881 Wigtown Census: North Side of High Street: John Dickie (9, born Wigtown), with father, Nathaniel (tinsmith, plumber & gas fitter), and mother Mary Ann; + 1 brother and 3 sisters. 1891 Barrhead and Leven Census: Arthurlie St, Livingstone's Land: John Dickie (19, born Wigton, lodger, biscuit packer) living with the McGavin family. 1911 Neilston, Barrhead Census: 3 Bellfield Street: John Dickie (39, born Wigtown, general labourer in engineering works), with wife, Wilhelmina Dickie and daughter, Mary. Canadian Great War Project. Company Quarter Master Sergeant John Dickie, 1150 Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. Enlisted 25/8/1914 at Ottowa. Born 15/3/1874 at Wigtown. Next of kin W Dickie (wife). 5 feet 5 inches tall, fresh complexion, brown eyes, brown hair. Wounded 2/6/1916 and 8/11/1918. Struck off strength 20/3/1919. Awarded Military Medal and Meritorious Service Medal. Declared 12 years' previous service with Highland Light Infantry. Wigtownshire Free Press (13/7/1916): Sergt John Dickie of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, who has been awarded the Military Medal, was a former resident of Barrhead, which he left about three years ago for Canada. Prior to that he had been fully ten years in Barrhead, most of that time being in the employment of Saunders & Connor. Sergt Dickie had considerable Army experience, and is the holder of the Indian Frontier Medal, and also two South African medals. Sergt Dickie, we understand, has been wounded and is at present in a hospital in England. He is married, and his wife and family are in Montreal. Sergt Dickie is a native of Wigtown, and resided there previous to enlisting. The Wigtownshire Free Press on 11/1/1900 published extracts from a letter sent home by Pte Dickie, formerly of the Post Office, Newton Stewart, from Enslin Camp, South Africa, in which he reported fighting in the Boer War. Wigtownshire Free Press (15/7/1943): A Canadian paper to hand contains an account of the funeral od CQMS John Dickie, a native of Wigtown, whose wife belongs to . The report states that CQSM Dickine was an original member of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. He died in hospital after a long illness. He was in his 77th year. Eight memberd of the PPCLI, four of them original members, acted as guard of honour and Piper Lawrie, of the Black Watch, played a lament during the burial at Mount Royal Cemetery. CQSM Dickie enlisted with the HLI at the age of 19 and served in India and South Africa. Coming to Canada in 1913 he enlisted with the Princess Pats in August 1914, and was wounded twice. He received the Military Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal for gallantry and devotion to duty. He also held the Indian Medal and Clasps, South African medals and clasps, besides the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service Medal and Victory Medals of the last war.

DICKIE, William Born in Wigtown but resident in . Served with the Army Service Corps before being discharged in 1917.

1891 Glasgow Barony Census: 19 Road: William Dickie (23, born Wigtown, saddler) lodging with the Henderson family. Attestation Papers: William Dickie of Catherine St., Gatehouse on Fleet. Enlisted 11/3/1915, aged 44 years 271 days. No 5470 Army Service Corps (no 1 Coy). Saddler. 5ft 4.5in tall. Unmarried. Next of kin: uncle, William Martin, Church Cres, Dumfries. Awarded British War Victory Medal. Served 2 years & 47 days - between 4/4/1915 and 10/12/1916 with BEF, rest of time at home. Discharged 26/4/1917 as "no longer physically fit for service". Awarded pension of 13s/9d.

DOUGLAS, Robert Native of Banffshire but moved to Wigtown around the start of the war where he worked in the distillery. Re-enlisted and served through the campaign rising to rank of Company Sergeant Major. Commanded Wigtown Home Guard in WW2 until his death.

GRoS: Robert Douglas was born on 11 May 1883 at Burnside, Glenlivet, the son of Robert Douglas, shepherd, and Mary Douglas, nee Milner. 1891 Dallas, Moray Census: no 51, Village of Dallas: Robert Douglas (7, born Inveravon, Banffshire), with mother, Mary Douglas, shepherd's wife; + 1 brother and 1 sister. 1901 Elgin Census: Culbackhillock: Robert Douglas (11, born Glenlivet, mechenecent [mechanical] engineer (apprentice)), with father, Robert Douglas, shepherd; + 1 brother and 2 sisters. Attestation Papers: signed 7/4/1903. Pte 8889 Robert Douglas, Gordon Highlanders. Born Glenhead, Glenlivet. Age 19 yrs 11 months. Trade: Engineer. 5ft 6½in tall, fresh complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair. Presbyterian. Transferred to Army Reserve 6/4/1906. Mobilised 5/8/1914. Promoted Sergeant 18/1/1918 and acting Comany Sergeant Major 25/4/1918. Demobilised 18/3/1919. Medal Card: Robert Douglas MM, Pte 8889, later A/WO cl 2, 1 Gordon Highlanders. Theatre of war first served in 31/8/1914. Awarded British War Medal, Victory Medal, 1914 Star. Wigtown High Cemetery: "In loving memory of my dear husband Robert Douglas who died 18th July 1943 aged 60 years." Husband of Jessie Forgie. Wigtownshire Free Press (29/7/1943): A prominent figure in the Wigtown district has been removed by the death of Major Robert Douglas, Bladnoch, who was buried with military honours on Wednesday. Coming from the North of Scotland to Bladnoch some 30 years ago he was employed at the distillery. On the outbreak of war he joined the Gordon Highlanders in which he rose to the rank of Sergeant-Major. Previously he had served 16 years with the regiment. He took part in the retreat from Mons, during which he was wounded. For gallant service he was awarded the Military Medal. After the war he took up his old duties in the distillery but, when it closed, he joined the staff at Bladnoch Creamery where he was employed at the time of his death. ... On the formation of the Local Defence Volunteers he immediately joined and was in charge of the Wigtown Company of the Home Guard at the time of his death.

DRYSDALE, Born Kirkinner but lived at Torhousekie. Newspaper reported him excelling at Charles post-war games in Germany. Probably served in the Highland Light Infantry as Lt Col Thorburn, mentioned in the press report, was the Commanding Officer of the Regiment.

GRoS: Charles McGarret Drysdale was born on 27/10/1898 at Westmains, Kirkinner, the son of Charles Drysdale, general labourer, and Jessie Drysdale, nee Neil. 1901 Glasserton Census: Blairbrey Cothouse: Charles Drysdale (2, born Kirkinner), with father, Charles Drysdale, ploughman; + 3 brothers and 1 sister. 1911 Wigtown Census: Torhousekie Cot House: Charles Drysdale (12, born Kirkinner), with father, Charles Drysdale, farm foreman and mother, Jessie Drysdale; + 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Medal Card: Charles G Drysdale, Pte 56084 Highland Light Infantry. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. Wigtownshire Free Press (21/8/1919): At the celebration of peace sports held at Dormagen, Pte Charles McG Drysdale, Torhousekie, Wigtown, was successful in winning three silver medals, one bronze medal, one silver rose bowl, a camera valued over £2, and a razor for running, jumping and boat races. Pte Drysdale also won the silver cup presented by Lt Col Thorburn, for the champion athlete of the battalion. His points were 11.5 and the runner-up was 8.5. Pte Drysdale was first in the six mile cross-country race, for which there was a large competition. This is the second occasion he has won a six mile race, being first at Edinburgh before going to France. Pte Drysdale joined the army at 19, saw active service in France, and since the signing of the Armistice, has been in Germany, having rejoined in the Army of the Rhine.

DRYSDALE, David Born Stranraer. Named on the United Free Church Roll of Honour as a member of the RMLI. Newspaper report at the end of 1918 stated that he was wounded and a prisoner of war.

GRoS: David Rodger Drysdale was born 14/5/1898 at 71 Sheuchan Buildings, Sheuchan Street, Stranraer. The son of Charles Drysdale (sawyer) and Elizabeth Drysdale nee Stewart. 1891 Whithorn Census: 104 George Street: David Drysdale (2, born Stranraer), with mother, Elizabeth Stewart; + 1 sister. 1911 Stranraer Census: Lewis Street (Police Station): David Drysdale (12, born Stranraer), with father, Charles Drysdale, Police Constable and mother, Elizabeth Drysdale; + 1 brother, 3 sisters and 1 man in police custody. Naval Service Record: David Rodger Drysdale. Born 14/5/1897 at Stranraer. Postman. Father: Charles Drysdale, 22 Bank Street, Wigtown. Height 5 ft 3 in, fresh complexion, brown eyes, brown hair. Presbyterian. Enlisted 28/7/1915 at Chatham. 16/2/1916 to 19/5/1916 served in Dardanelles. 7/9/1916 wounded right index finger and right eyebrow. 15/6/1917 to Calais and joined 176th Tunnelling Co. 31/8/1918 promoted to Corporal. Prisoner of war 2/10/1918- 18/10/1918. Demobilised 29/3/1919. 14/3/1919 War Gratuity of £23 paid. Wigtownshire Free Press (14/11/1918): Private D Drysdale, RMLI, son of Constable Drysdale, Wigtown, and who was recently reported missing, is wounded and a prisoner of war in Germany. His parents have received a postcard from him written by himself, intimating this. [Note: David Drysdale's brother, Charles, was to die in World War Two. He served in the Merchant Navy and died in the sinking of the SS Cape Nelson on 23/2/1941 when aged 32. He is remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial in London.]

DRYSDALE, Born in but employed at Bladnoch Creamery before the war and was William living in Wigtown in 1911. Named on the burgh Roll of Honour as a Private in the Scottish Horse but Co-op Roll of Honour and the Medal Index Card indicate service with the Army Service Corps.

Scotland, Select Birth & Baptisms (Ancestry): William Drysdale. Born 29/11/1881. Father: John Drysdale. Mother: Mary Mclelland Drysdale. 1891 Kirkcolm Census: Cottage at Airies: William Drysdale (9, born Kirkcolm), with father, John Drysdale, farm servant and mother, Mary Drysdale; + 2 sisters and 2 others. 1901 Stoneykirk Census: Kirkmuir Farm: William Drysdale (19, born Kirkcolm), ploughman on the farm of William McCreadie. 1911 Wigtown Census: 30 North Main Street (off close): William Drysdale (29, born Kirkcolm, motor driver at Creamery), with wife, Annie Little Drysdale and children Maggie Jane (4), Olive May (1) and William Campbell (11 months). Scottish Co-operative Society Roll of Honour: Bladnoch Creamery. L/Cpl Wm Drysdale, Motor Transport, RASC. Medal Card: William Drysdale, Army Service Corps, no M2/048984. Theatre of War First Derved in: France, 10/5/1915. Demobilised 11/5/1919. Awarded British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1915 Star. Wigtown High Cemetery: "In loving memory of William Drysdale who died 23 January 1937 aged 55 years." Husband of Annie Little and father of John Drysdale.

DUNCAN, Harry Employed at Bladnoch Distillery he served with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and won the Military Medal.

Galloway Gazette (29/3/1919): Official intimation has been received that No 22644 Lance-Corpl Harry Duncan, 10th Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, has been awarded the Military Medal. The following is a copy of the report from his Commanding Officer, "Near Joncourt (near St Quentin) on 30th September 1918, this NCO with a small party became cut off, but held on to his post until another battalion counter- attacked through him. He and his party had in the mean time inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy, and by so doing had prevented him from working round our flank. This NCO on several subsequent occasions distinguished himself on patrol, bringing back most useful information. He showed great courage and initiative throughout the entire operations." Previous to enlistment he was employed in the Distillery, Bladnoch.

DUNCAN, W Served with the Royal Scots and was wounded in action in 1917.

Wigtownshire Free Press (13/9/1917): Mr & Mrs Duncan, Wigtown, have received official intimation that their son, Pte W Duncan, RS, has been wounded and was admitted to hospital on 24th ult. Pte Duncan is 21 years of age, and enlisted on 25th January 1915.

EDGAR, John Spent some of his childhood in Wigtown where his Maxwell father was collector of taxes. Studied at Edinburgh University and became a school master in Somerset. Killed in action in April 1918

Ancestry: John Maxwell Edgar was born in Middlesbrough in April 1887. 1891 Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, Census: 36 St Paul's Road: John M Edgar (aged 3, born Middlesbrough), with father, John Edgar, Supervisor of Inland Revenue and mother, Margaret Edgar; + 2 brothers and 3 sisters.

1893,4,5 Wigtown Valuation Rolls: John Edgar, 24 Agnew Crescent. 1901 St 's, Stirling Census. Richmonds Villa: John M Edgar (aged 13, born England), with father, John Edgar, Collector of Taxes and mother, Margaret Edgar; + 1 brother and 3 sisters. 1911 Bridgwater Census: 5 Coronation Road: John Maxwell Edgar (23, born Middlesbrough, Assistant School Master) lodging with Mr and Mrs Andrews. Edinburgh University Roll of Honour. Edgar, John Maxwell b 1887. Stirling High School; First XV and XI. Student of Arts 1904-9, MA 1908; (Hons Classics) 1909. First XI (Assoc). Schoolmaster. Sheffield University OTC Jan to March 1915. 4th South Staffordshire Regiment, 2nd Lieut March 1915; Lieut March 1916; Captain Aug 1917. France. Killed in action on 22nd March 1918. National Probate Calendar. John Maxwell Edgar of 48 Whirlowdale Road, Millhouses, Sheffield, a captain in the South Staffordshire regiment died 22 March 1918 in France. Administration to Margaret Helen Edgar, spinster, £950 1s 4d. CWGC: Captain John Maxwell Edgar. Died 22/3/1918. Aged 30. 4th Bn South Staffordshire Regiment. Son of John and Margaret Miller Edgar, of 48, Whirlowdale Rd., Sheffield. A Schoolmaster; M.A. (Hons.), Edinburgh University. Sheflield O.T.C. Gazetted March, 1915. Bay 6, Arras Memorial. Wigtownshire Free Press (18/4/1918): Captain John Maxwell Edgar, only surviving son of Mr John Edgar, retired collector of Customs and Excise, 18 Whirlowdale Rd, Millhouses, Sheffield, formerly of Wigtown, was killed in action on 22 March. Captain Edgar, who was 30 years of age, was in the South Staffordshire Regiment, and, before enterring the Army was master at Dr Morgan's Endowed School, Bridgwater, Somerset. He was in France when war broke out , at Caen University. Sheffield Telegraph (4/8 1918): Captain John Maxwell Edgar, only surviving son of Mr John Edgar, retired cllector of customs, of 48 Whirlowdale Road, Millhouses, Sheffield, was killed in action on the 22nd March. Captain Edgar, who was 30 years of age, was in the South Staffordshire Regiment and, before going into the Army, was master at Dr Morgan's Endowed School, Bridgwater, Somerset. He was in France when war broke out at Caen University. The governors were not able to release him until the end of 1914 when he came home and joined the Sheffield University OTC. He gained a commission early in 1915. He was badly gassed at Loos in September of the same year, made a good recovery, and rejoined his regiment at the front line at the start of October last year. He was in the front line in the recent big German attack. He had been at home on leave at the beginning of last month. Captain Edgar had a fine scholastic record. Educated first at Stirling High School, where he was captain of his school, he went on to Edinburgh University. There he graduated MA with honours in classics and gained a number of scholarships and distinctions. He obtained his blue for football and played cricket for Stirling County, and later he played rugby for Somerset County.

EDWARDS, John Born and lived in Wigtown where he worked as a molecatcher. Named on Burgh Roll of Honour as a Private in the 5th Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Also named on the United Free Church Roll of Honour.

GRoS: John Edwards was born on 27/7/1889 at Harbour Street, Wigtown, the son of William Edwards, mole catcher, and Agnes Edwards, nee White. 1891 Wigtown Census: Harbour Road: John Edwards (aged 2, born Wigtown), with father, William Edwards, 37, mole catcher and mother, Agnes Edwards; + 1 brother, 5 sisters and 1 other. 1901 Wigtown Census: 11 Harbour Road: John Edwards (11, born Wigtown), with father, William Edwards, 49, mole catcher and mother, Agnes Edwards; + 2 sisters. 1911 Wigtown Census: 11 Harbour Road: John Edwards (21, born Wigtown, molecatcher) with his mother, Agnes. Medal Card: Private John Edwards: Kings Own Scottish Borderers, 1385; then S/16642, Gordon Highlanders. Theatre of war first served in: Balkans, 24/5/1915. Awarded Victory Medal, British War Medal, 1915 Star. Disembodied 22/6/1919. Galloway Gazette (3/7/1915) mentions a letter home from the Dardanelles from John Edwards who lived on Harbour Road. Galloway Gazette (14/8/1915) mentions a letter home to his parents in Wigtown from John Edwards who had been wounded.

EDWARDS, Lived and employed in Bladnoch and named on Wigtown War Memorial and Marloes and St Brides War Memorial. Named on Burgh Roll of Honour: Sgt 5 KOSB.

William Thomas Edwards was born on 3/11/1867 at Marloes, Pembrokeshire. The son of Thomas Edwards and Mary. (Source: Ancestry: Select births.) 1871 Marloes North Side Census: Marloes William Thomas Village: William Thomas Edwards (3, born

Marloes), with father, Thomas Edwards,

agricultural blacksmith and mother, Eliza Edwards. 1881 Marloes North Side Census: Marloes Village: William Thomas Edwards (13, born Marloes), with father, Thomas Edwards, blacksmith and mother, Eliza Edwards: + 1 brother and 1 sister. 1891 Glasserton Census: Physgill Game keeper's bothie: William Edwards (23, born Pembrokeshire), gamekeeper. 1901 Wigtown Census: Bladnoch Village: William Thomas Edwards (32, born Wales, margarine maker) with wife, Maggie (30), daughter Annie Ellen (3), and son, Edwin Thomas (5 months). 1911 Wigtown Census: Bladnoch Village: William T Edwards (42, born Wales, margarine maker at Creamery), with wife, Maggie N Edwards (40), daughters Annie Ellen (13) and Ruby (7) and son, Edwin Thomas (10). Scottish Co-operative Wholesale Society Ltd Roll of Honour: Sergt Wm Edwards, 5th KOSB, killed. Soldiers who died in the Great War: William Edwards. Born Harloes [Marloes], Pembrokeshire. Residence: Wigtown. Enlisted: Wigtown. Rank: Sergeant. Regiment: Kings Own Scottish Borderers (1st 5th Bn). Regimental Number: 4003. Killed in action 12/7/1915, Dardanelles. Service Record (badly damaged by fire) signed 6/4/1908 for KOSB Territorials: William Edwards of Bladnoch, aged 31 years. Labourer at the Creamery. On home service from 9/4/1908 to 20/5/1915. Promoted to Sergeant 9/7/1914. Mediterranean Expeditionary Force 21/5/1915 to 12/7/1915 when killed in action. Register of Soldiers' Effects: William Edwards. 1/5th Bn KOSB, Sergt 4003. Died 12/7/1915, Dardanelles. On 9/12/1915 £3 10s 7d paid to his widow Maggie and £1 15s 4d to his son, Edwin. War Gratuity of £6 paid on 23/8/1919 to his widow, Maggie. CWGC: Serjeant William Edwards 4003 KOSB 1st/5th Battalion. Died 12 July 1915 aged 46. Helles Memorial Panels 84 to 92 or 220 to 222. Husband of Margaret Nicholson Edwards, of 18, Harbour Rd., Wigtown. Wigtown High Cemetery: "In memory of William Thomas Edwards Killed in Action at Gallipoli on 12th July 1915 ..." Husband of Margaret Inglis and father of Edwin Thomas, Annie Ellen and Ruby. Wigtownshire Free Press (24/12/1896): At Glasserton Manse, on the 16th inst by Rev John Gordon, William Thomas Edwards to Maggie Nicholson, youngest daughter of John Inglis, Kirkdale. Galloway Gazette (7/8/1915): “Mrs Edwards, North Main Street, Wigtown, has been officially notified that her husband, Sergeant W Edwards, 1/5th KOSB was killed in action in the Dardanelles on the 12th July. Previous to being mobilised he was employed in the Bladnoch creamery."

ELDER, William A pre-war member of a Territorial Battalion who had previously served in the Royal Army Medical Corps. Born in Manchester but living in Bladnoch when he enlisted. Referred to as "Piper" William Elder.

1901 South Manchester Census: 96 Heald Place: William Elder (aged 9, born Manchester), with father, Charles Elder, 38, Police Constable and mother, Mary Elder; + 1 brother and 3 sisters. 1911 Manchester Census: 31 Parkfield Street, Rusholme: William Elder (19, born Manchester, cost clerk at calico printers), with father, Charles Elder, 48, Police Constable and mother, Mary Elder; + 1 brother and 4 sisters. Attestation Papers completed 9/12/1913 at Bladnoch. 1451, 5th KOSB, William Elder. Born Rusholme, Manchester. Aged 22 years 7 months, motor assistant at Bladnoch Creamery. Declared previous experience with RAMC 4/4/1908 to 10/4/1912. 5ft 9 in tall. Presbyterian. Discharged 28/2/1915, medically unfit., astigmatism.

EWING, Alfred Born in Wigtown, the son of a Police Inspector. Saw service with the Royal Fusiliers and Durham Light Infantry. After the war he joined the Police in Glasgow but became ill and died of TB.

GRoS: Alfred Ewing was born on 1/7/1898 at 18 Bank Street, Wigtown, the son of William Ewing, police constable, and Elizabeth Ewing, nee Reid. 1901 Stranraer Census: Lewis Street County Buildings: Alfred Ewing (3, born Wigtown) with father, William, police constable and mother, Elizabeth + 3 brothers and 4 sisters. 1911 Wigtown Census: Wigtown Prison Cells, Harbour Rd: John Ewing (13, born Wigtown), with father, Inspector William Ewing and mother, Elizabeth Ewing; + 4 brothers and 6 sisters. Medal Roll: Alfred Ewing. Pte G/80050, 4th Bn Royal Fusiliers. Then Pte 91871, 15th Bn Durham Light Infantry. GRoS: Alfred Ewing, police constable, aged 23 died 11/6/1922 at 24 Agnew Crescent of tubercular disease of the lungs and pulmonary haemorrhage.

EWING, John Born in Newton Stewart but moved to Wigtown where his father was a Police Inspector. Played football for Wigtown Utd and worked as a post boy. Killed in action and named on Wigtown and Barrhill War Memorials.

GRoS: John Ewing was born on 20/9/1894 at 42 Arthur Street, Newton Stewart, the son of William Ewing, police constable, and Elizabeth Ewing, nee Reid. 1901 Stranraer Parish Census: Lewis Street County Buildings: John Ewing (6, born Newton Stewart) with father, William, police constable, and mother, Elizabeth + 3 brothers and 4 sisters. 1911 Wigtown Census: Wigtown Prison Cells, Harbour Rd: John Ewing (16, born Newton Stewart, post boy), with father, Inspector William Ewing and mother, Elizabeth Ewing; + 4 brothers and 6 sisters. Soldiers who died in the Great War: John Ewing. Residence, Wigtown. Killed in action in Western Europe 18/4/1918. Enlisted Newton Stewart. Rank: Private. Regiment: 1st Battalion, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. Regimental Number: 225203. Formerly 1078 Scottish Horse and 225203, Lovat Scouts. CWGC: Private John Ewing 225203 Cameron Highlanders (1st Bn). Died 25/4/1918. Panel 119 to 124 Loos Memorial. Galloway Gazette (4/5/1918): Information has been received from one of his companions that Pte John Ewing, third son of Inspector Ewing, Wigtown, was killed by a shell at Givenchy on 18th ult. Previous to the war he was in the employment of Sir W P Beale, Drumlanford. He joined the Scottish Horse, but was afterwards transferred to the Camerons, and he had seen a good deal of fighting on different fronts. He was 23 years of age, and was home on leave just before the New Year.

FALLACE, John Born in Wigtown but moved from the area. Married just a week before joining the Royal Navy serving as an Aircraft Man at the Royal Navy Air Station at Lee- on-Solent before transferring to the RAF. He served at the No 16 Balloon Base at Merifield, Cornwall, from where kite balloons were deployed for convoy protection duties. He died in the RN Hospital at Stonehouse and is buried in Ince Blundell Churchyard, Merseyside. He is commemorated on the memorial at St John the Evangelist RC Church, Kirkdale.

GRoS: John Andrew Fallace was born on 2/7/1891 at High Street, Wigtown, the Andrew son of John Fallace, Railway Stationmaster, and Mary Fallace, nee Muir. 1901 Wigtown Census: 17 High Street: John Fallows (9, born Wigtown), living at the home of his grandfather, Peter Thomas Moore (tailor & clothier), along with his mother, grandmother and two uncles. 1911 Liverpool Census: 46 St Agnes Rd: John Fallows (19, born Wigtown, grocer's assistant), staying with his uncle, Andrew Boyd, and family. Marriage Record (via Ancestry): JA Fallace marries Ellen Bullen on 25/6/1917 at West Derby, Liverpool. Royal Naval Record. John Andrew Fallace. Born: 2/7/1891 at Wigtown. Occupation: Grocer's Assistant. 5ft 9½in tall, fair hair, blue eyes, fresh complexion. Enlisted: 2/7/1917. Served HMS Daedalus as Aircraft Man 1. Transferred to the RAF on 31/3/1918. Register of Soldiers' Effects: John Andrew Fallace. RAF No 16 Balloon Base, Cornwall. Pte 232581. Died 8/7/1918 at RN Naval Hospital, Stonehouse, Plymouth. £4 8s 6d paid to widow, Ellen, on 10/12/1918, a further £1 to her on 1/2/1919 and War Gratuity of £3 5s on 2/1/1920. CWGC: Private First Class, J A Fallace, 232581, Royal Air Force. Died 8/7/1918. Ince Blundell Roman Catholic Cemetery.

FINNIGAN, Born and lived in Wigtown. Served with the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). Archibald GRoS: Archibald Finnigan was born on 14/3/1880 at Back Crescent, Wigtown, the son of Daniel Finnigan, general labourer; and Margaret Finnigan, nee McGinn. 1881 Wigtown Census: South Back Street: Arthur Finnigan (1, born Wigtown), with father, Daniel Finnigan (Labourer General) and mother, Margaret Finnigan; + 1 brother and 1 sister; 1891 Wigtown Census: Harbour Rd: Archibald Finnigan (11, born Wigtown), with father, Daniel Finnigan (Gen labourer) and mother, Margaret Finnigan; + 1 other. 1901 Wigtown Census: 15 Harbour Rd: Archibald Finnigan (21, born Wigtown, sailor), with father Daniel Finnigan (stillman distillery) and mother, Margaret Finnigan; + 3 others. Medal Index Card. Archibald Finnigan: Pte S/17886, Royal Highlanders. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. Medal Roll indicates service in 10th Battalion.

FINNINGHAM, Worked in butcher's shop in Wigtown. Named on Penninghame Parish War Memorial, Newton Stewart.

GRoS: James Finninghame was born on 10/10/1880 at 9 Queen Street, Newton Stewart, the son of William Finninghame, hewer (journeyman), and Joan Finninghame, nee McGarva. 1881 Penninghame Census: 9 Queen Street: James Finningham (2 months, born Newton Stewart), with father, William Finningham aged 31and mother, Jane Finninghame, 35; + 1 brother and 2 sisters. James 1891 Penninghame Census: 9 Queen Street: James Finninghame (10, born Newton Stewart), with father, William Finninghame, 41, stone hewer, and mother, Jane Finninghame, + 2 brothers and 2 sisters. 1901 Kirkmabreck Census: Church Street, Creetown: James Finningham, 24 born Newton Stewart, butcher's assistant, boarding with the Welsh family. Soldiers who died in the Great War: James Finningham. Born: Penninghame. Enlisted: Newton Stewart. Rank: Private. Regiment: 6/7th Bn, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Regimental Number: 34921. Died 11/4/1917, France & Flanders. Register of Soldiers' Effects: James Finningham. 6/7 R S Fus, Pte 34921. Died 11/4/1917 (on or since) presumed dead. £2 17s 10d paid on 3/6/1918 to his widow Elizabeth H, the sole legatee and War Gratuity of £3 to the same on 3/11/1919. CWGC: Private James Finningham, 34921, Royal Scots Fusiliers (6th/7th Bn). Died 11/4/1917. Bay 5, Arras Memorial. Wigtownshire Free Press (24/5/1917): Private J Finningham, who was a butcher in Newton Stewart, and afterwards Wigtown, is officially reported missing. Wigtownshire Free Press (28/2/1918): Mrs James Finningham, Queen Street, Newton Stewart, whose husband, Private James Finningham, RSF, has been missing since 11 April 1917, has received notice from the Secretary of State for War stating that, as no information can be got regarding him, they are regretfully constrained to conclude that his death took place on that date. Pte Finningham was the second son of Mrs W Finningham, flesher, with whom he was employed prior to enlisting.

FLEMING, (or As James Fleming he is named on the Burgh Roll of Honour as a Private in the Reserve 5th Kings Own Scottish Borderers. He transferred to the Army Service Corps but was discharged as he was suffering from tubercolosis. Had played football for Wigtown Utd before the war. However, it appears that he was the illegitimate son of Janet Ross and appears on the birth record and census returns as James Ross, living with his grandmother, Janet Fleming. After discharge he worked for a short time before dying of tubercolosis. He has not been ROSS) James recognised as a casualty of war by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission as there is no proof that his death can be attributed to his war service.

GRoS: James Ross (illegitimate). Born 4/3/1897 at 16 Agnew Crescent, Wigtown. Son of Janet Margaret Ross, domestic servant. 1901 Wigtown Census: 11 High Street: James Ross (4, born Wigtown), living with his grandmother, Jane Fleming, lodging house keeper. 1911 Wigtown Census: 1 South Back Street: James Ross (14, born Wigtown, cooper), living with his grandmother, Jane Fleming, laundry worker. Military service papers show 2105 James Fleming joined 5th KOSB on 14/12/1914. Age 18 years and 8 months. 5 ft 7.25in tall. Next of kin Jane Fleming (Grandmother), Kilquhirn, Wigtown. Discharged 7/5/1915 as enlisting into regular army. Joined Army Service Corps as M2/098797 Pte James Fleming. Admitted to Military Hospital, Taunton and discharged October 1915 suffering from tubercolosis. January 1916 ASC issue an armlet and pamphlet to (ex) Pte Fleming at Kilquhirn Rd, Wigtown: the armlet to show he was unfit for duty and the pamphlet to tell him where and when to wear it. GRoS: Wigtown Register of deaths: James Ross, chauffeur, single, died 22 January 1917 at 12 noon, 20 High Street, Wigtown. Aged 19 years. Son of Janet Margaret Ross, domestic servant (afterwards married to John McKie, ploughman, deceased). Cause of death: tubercular disease of larynx and lungs. Death reported by W Ross, uncle, of 11 High Street. Wigtownshire Free Press (17/12/1914): This week three more young men have answered their country's call, and left to join the Army. They are Samuel Lees, Thomas Laurie and James Fleming. A roll of Honour is being prepared for the town and district. Galloway Gazette (15/5/1915): Wigtown Utd Footballers Pte James Fleming 5th KOSB. Galloway Gazette (19/12/14) reported James Fleming attested with KOSB 5th Reserve Battn.

Born in Dumfries, he spent his early years in Wigtown. Enlisted in 1909 with the Royal Scots Fusiliers as John Thomson. Killed in action at Ypres in 1914. Named on Wigtown War Memorial.

GRoS: John James Flynn was born on 25/2/1891 at 49 St Michael St, Dumfries, the illegitimate son of Jane Flynn, weaver. 1901 Wigtown Census: 14 Bank Street: John Flynn (9, born Dumfries) boarding with his sister at the home of the Gilmour family. FLYNN, John Soldiers who died in the Great War. John Flynn. Born: Dumfries. Resident: Wishaw. Enlisted: Newton Stewart. Rank: Private. Regiment: Royal Scots Fusiliers, 1st Bn. Regimental number: 10048. Killed in action 11/11/1914, France & Flanders. De Ruvigny: Flynn, J, L-Cpl 10048, 1st Battn, Royal Scots Fusiliers; served with the Expeditionary Force; killed in action at Ypres 11/11/1914. Married. Medal Card: Pte 10048, John Flynn, 1 Royal Scots Fusiliers. Entry to theatre of war 14 Aug 1914. Medals: Victory, British War and 1914 Star. Register of Soldiers' Effects: Flynn, John (alias Thomson). R Scots Fusiliers, Pte 10048. Died 11/11/1914 in action. Born Dumfries. Enlisted 6/12/1909 when a farm servant. £3 1s paid on 15/4/1915 to widow, Jessie Marshall Thomson and War Gratuity of £5 on 6/9/1919 to the same. CWGC: Private John Flynn, 10048, Royal Scots Fusiliers (1st Bn). Died 11/11/1914. Panel 19 and 33, Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. SNWM has John Flynn, d 11/11/1914 as born Dumfries.

Rev FORDYCE, Born in Perthshire and a Minister in Australia, where he married in 1907, prior James H to coming to Wigtown where he became Minister of the United Free Church and is named on the church's Roll of Honour as serving with the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. The 1915 Valuation Roll shows him living at the Manse at 9 Harbour Road.

1881 Madderty (Perthshire) Census: James Fordyce (4, born Madderty), with father, James Fordyce, tailor and mother, Anne Fordyce; + 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and 1 other. 1891 Madderty (Perthshire) Census: James Fordyce (14, born Madderty), with father, James Fordyce, tailor and clothier and mother, Anna L Fordyce; + 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and 2 others. 1901 Ardoch (Perthshire) Census: Free Church Manse: James H Fordyce (24, born Madderty, student of divinity) visiting the family of John M Rose, Minister of Braco Free Church. The Western Australian (15/11/1911): Presbyterian Church -The Rev. J. H. Fordyce, MA., who was formerly Presbyterian minister at Claremont, has been unanimously elected minister of the United Free Church at Wigtown, Scotland. Mr. Fordyce was resident in Western Australia for eight years, first at Boulder City, and afterwards at Claremont. While at Claremont he was elected moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the State, and while he occupied that position was asked by the Assembly to undertake the starting of work in the North West, until then untouched by the Church. Having, as superintendent, completed the organising of the work as far as possible at that time, he resigned the appointment, and returned to Scotland early in the spring of this year. National Probate Calendar (Ancestry): The reverend James Headrick Fordyce of 62 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, died 11 November 1957.

GIBSON, Charles Born at Whithorn and died at Thornhill at the age of 93. Served with the Royal Lindsay Scots Fusiliers and the Royal Scots and was wounded four times. Mother was living at Redbrae, Wigtown, in 1918 when he was wounded for the third time.

GRoS: Charles Lindsay Gibson was born on 3/2/1896 at Backbraes, Whithorn, the son of Robert Gibson (ploughman) and Agnes Gibson (nee Allison). 1901 Whithorn Census: Whithorn Census: Charles L Gibson (5, born Whithorn), with father, Robert Gibson, ploughman and mother, Agnes Gibson; + 1 brother. 1911 Kirkinner Census: West Mains Cottages: Charles Gibson (15, born Whithorn, cattleman's assistant), with father, Robert Gibson, ploughman and mother, Agnes Gibson ; + 4 brothers. Discharge Papers: Charles Lindsay Gibson. No 51728. Enlisted with Royal Scots Fusiliers 9/2/1915. Also served with Royal Scots. Transferred to Army Reserve 9/7/1919. Character reported as "very good" and was employed as an instructor at the Lowland Divisional School. Wigtownshire Free Press (23/5/1918): Mrs Gibson, Redbrae, has received intimation that her son, Corpl C Gibson, Royal Scots, was admitted to hospital suffering from shell wounds. This is the third time Corpl Gibson has been wounded.

GILMOUR, James Born in Wigtown and named on Burgh and United Free Church Rolls of Honour: Douglas Pte 5 KOSB. Employed at Bladnoch Creamery before war. Wounded in 1916 and transferred to the Labour Corps before being discharged in 1918.

GRoS: James Douglas Gilmour was born on 26/2/1891 at High Street, Wigtown, the son of Thomas Gilmour (general labourer) and Mary Gilmour (nee Ireland). 1891 Wigtown Census: Townhead or High Street: James Douglas Gilmour (5 weeks, born Wigtown) with father, Thomas, general labourer, and mother, Mary. 1901 Wigtown Census: 19b Botany Street, Poorhouse: James Douglas Gilmour, 10, born Wigtown, with father, Thomas, outdoor worker on farm, and mother, Mary, + 1 brother and 2 sisters. 1911 Wigtown Census: 8 North Back Street: James Douglas Gilmour (19, born Wigtown, creamery employee), with father, Thomas, general labourer, and mother, Mary; + 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Medal Card. Pte James Gilmour, 994 Kings Own Scottish Borderers, then 197731 Labour Corps. Theatre of War first served in: Balkans from 24/5/1915. Awarded British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1915 Star. Discharged 31/8/1918. Scottish Co-operative Society Roll of Honour: Bladnoch Creamery. Pte James D Gilmour, 5th KOSB. Wigtownshire Free Press (15/6/1916): Private JD Gilmour, Wigtown, 5th KOSB, who has been invalided home, acted since mobilisation in August 1914 as a servant to General Egerton, commanding the 52nd Lowland Division. General Egerton speaks of him in the highest terms, and states that in all his 26 years service in the Army he never had a more thoroughly reliable servant. At Gallipoli he showed himself, also, to be a good soldier in the field, and the General says he cannot speak too highly of him.

GILMOUR, John Born Whithorn but lived at Wigtown's Red Lion Hotel and named on the Burgh Roll of Honour as a Private in the Seaforth Highlanders.

GRoS: John Gilmour was born on 1/1/1885 at Whithorn, the son of John Gilmour, shipmaster, and Margaret Gilmour, nee Gallacher. 1891 Whithorn Census: Main Street: John Gilmour (6, born Whithorn), with mother, Margaret Gilmour; + 2 brothers and 1 sister. 1901 Wigtown Census: Red Lion Hotel, 4 North Main Street: John Gilmour (16, born Whithorn, chemist & assistant), with father, John, innkeeper, and mother, Margaret; + 2 brothers and 1 sister.

GILMOUR, Peter Born in Whithorn but moved to Wigtown where he lived at the Red Lion Hotel. Joined Highland Light Infantry but discharged as in Barlinnie Prison.

GRoS: Peter Gilmour was born on 2/8/1880, the son of John Gilmour, seaman, third mate, merchant service, and Margaret Gilmour, nee Gallacher. 1881 Whithorn Census: Main Street: Peter Gilmour (8 months, born Whithorn) with mother, Margaret Gilmour. 1891 Whithorn Census: Main Street: Peter Gilmour (10, born Whithorn), with mother, Margaret Gilmour; + 2 brothers and 1 sister. 1901 Wigtown Census: Red Lion Hotel, 4 North Main Street: Peter Gilmour (20, born Whithorn, sorting clerk and Telegraphist), with father, John, innkeeper, and mother, Margaret; + 2 brothers and 1 sister. Attestation Papers signed 24/11/1914 at Glasgow. 5th HLI. 2529 Peter Gilmour, 85 Prince Edward Rd, Crosshill, Glasgow. Roman Catholic. 34 years 3 months old. 5ft 6in tall. Next of kin John Gilmour (father) of Wigtown. Served at home 24/11/1914 to 21/6/1915. Arrested by Glasgow Police 21/5/1915 and detained at HMP Barlinnie for assaulting a Police Officer. Discharged on release from army having been convicted of a civil offence under King's Regulations 392 (x).

GOW, John Born in Glasgow but a newspaper report of his death states he lived in Wigtown Murray before emigrating to New Zealand. 1911 census reports his mother and brother, James, as living at 20 Harbour Road.

GRoS: John Murray Gow was born on 20/12/1883 at 44 Sussex Street, Kinning Park, the son of John Gow (seaman - merchant service) and Jane Anderson Gow nee Johnston. 1891 Glasgow Govan census: 5 Tower Street, Govan, Glasgow: John M Gow (8, born Glasgow) with father, John, ferryman, and mother Jane; + 5 brothers and 1 sister. 1901 Glasgow Maxwell census: 26 Wallacegrove Place, Glasgow: John M Gow (18, born Glasgow) apprentice pattern maker with father John, Collector Clyde Trust Ferries, and mother Jane; + 5 brothers and 3 sisters.

Attestation Papers signed 29/12/1914 with Canterbury Infantry Bn. 6/1543, John Murray Gow, born Glasgow 20/12/1887. Patten maker with Shaw Savelok & Co, Timaru. Last address c/o Mrs Bell, 26 High Street, Timaru. 5ft 9¾ in tall, dark complexion, hazel eyes, black hair. Presbyterian. Awarded British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1915 Star and sent to brother, George Gow, at Auchentoshan Distillery in 1923. Sent to hospital 8/7/1915, dangerously ill 14/7/1915, died 15/7/1915. NZ War Graves states he is the brother of George Gow of Harbour Road, Wigtown. "Died of enteric" at Mudros, Greece. Embarked at Wellington on 14/2/1915 with 3rd Reinforcements. On enlistment address given as c/o Mrs Bell, 26 High Street, Timaru. CWGC: Private John Murray Gow, 6/1543 Canterbury Regiment, NZEF. Died 15/7/1915. Grave II. A. 2, East Mudros Military Cemetery. Wigtownshire Free Press (5/8/1915): Wigtown Territorial Casualties ... Private Gow, who went to New Zealand a short time ago, and came over with the New Zealand contingent, is also among the killed. Wigtownshire Free Press (23/9/1915): [Letter home from Segt Findlay] ... I noticed in the paper that J Gow, who went away to Australia, has been killed out here, and, very strange to say, Jamie Parker found his coat with his name in it. Testate Papers (NZ) state resident of Timaru, an engineer, died 15/7/1915.

GRAY, John James Born in Wigtown, a member of the Household Cavalry and killed in action in November 1917. Named on Penninghame War Memorial.

GRoS: John James Gray was born on 27/7/1887 at High Street, Wigtown, the illegitimate son of Annie Gray, dressmaker. 1901 Penninghame Census: 61 Arthur Street, Newton Stewart: John J Gray (12, born Wigtown, dyer's assistant, woollen mill), with mother, Annie Gray, dressmaker; + 1 brother, 1 sister and 1 other. CWGC: Serjeant John James Gray, 46240 (6993), 13th Hussars ("C" Sqdn. Died 5/11/1917 (aged 30). Mentioned in despatches. Son of Mrs. Annie Irvine, of 52, Arthur St., Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire. Fourteen years' service. Grave IV. G. 2, Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery. Soldiers who died in the Great War: Sergeant John Gray, Born and Resident: Wigtown. Enlisted: Newton Stewart. Regiment: Household Cavalry and Cavalry of the Line: 13th Hussars. Regimental number: 46240. Killed in action, 5/11/1917, Mesopotamia. Medal Card: John Gray, 13th Hussars, Pte 46240. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. Killed in action 5/1/1917. Register of Soldiers' Effects: John Gray. Sgt 6993, 13th Hussars. Died 5/11/1917, Mesopotamia. £1 1s 5d paid to mother, Annie Irvine on 17/2/1919.

GRIFFIN, Andrew Born in Sorbie, one of four brothers who served in the war, the other three being killed in action. His parents lived in Bladnoch.

GRoS: Andrew Griffin was born on 14/5/1899 at Upper Barr, Penninghame, the son of John Griffin, engineman, and Margaret Griffin, nee Adair. 1901 Penninghame Census: Stell Cottage: Andrew Griffin (2, born Sorbie), with father, John Griffin, engineman (farm engine), and mother, Maggie Griffin; + 3 brothers, 2 sisters and 1 other. Wigtownshire Free Press (11/10/1917): Mr John Griffin, Bladnoch, has received official intimation that his eldest son, Pte Robert Griffin, Royal Highlanders, was killed on 31st July 1917. This is the third son to fall. His second son, George, was killed in May 1915 and his third son, John, was killed in May 1917. His fourth son is now in training in England. Prior to joining the Army, Robert was employed by Mr James Christison, Barglass.

GRIFFIN, George Born , one of three brothers all killed in action. Served with the Scots Adair Guards and died in 1915, 3 weeks after arriving in Flanders. Named on Glasserton War Memorial. Parents lived in Bladnoch.

GRoS: George Adair Griffin was born on 24/2/1892 at Beech Cottage, Gillespie, , the son of John Griffin, railway porter, and Maggie Griffin, nee Adair. 1901 Penninghame Census: Stell Cottage: George A Griffin (9, born Glenluce), with father, John Griffin, engineman (farm engine), and mother, Maggie Griffin; + 3 brothers, 2 sisters and 1 other. Soldiers who died in the Great War: Guardsman George Griffin. Born & Resident in Whithorn. Enlisted: Dumfries. Regiment: Scots Guards. Regimental Number: 12125. Killed in action 16 May 1915, France & Flanders. Medal Roll: Pte 12125 George Griffin, 2SG. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. Disembarked in combat zone: 23/4/1915. Killed in action: 16/5/1915. Register of Soldiers' Effects: George Griffin. 2nd Bn Scots Gds. Private 12125. Died 16/5/1915 at Festubert. £4 11d paid to his father, John, the sole legatee and War Gratuity of £3 to the same on 18/8/1919. CWGC: Private George Griffin, 12125, 2nd Bn Scots Guards. Died 16/5/1915. Panel 3 and 4, Le Touret Memorial. Wigtownshire Free Press (14/6/1917): Mr John Griffin, Bladnoch, late of Craighdu, Whithorn, has been informed that his son, Pte John Griffin, Royal Fusiliers, was killed in action on the 22nd ult. Previous to enlistment, he was employed by Mr Adams, High Glasnick, . Mr Griffin's second eldest son, Pte George Griffin, Scots Guards, was killed at Festubert on 16th May 1915. The eldest son, Pte Robert Griffin, Bladnoch, Wigtown, is also on active service.

GRIFFIN, John Born Wigtown, one of three brothers all killed in action. Served with the Royal Fusiliers and died in 1917. Named on Penninghame and Kirkcowan War Memorials. Parents lived in Bladnoch.

GRoS: John Griffin was born on 27/9/1895 at 5 High Street, Wigtown, the son of John Griffin, general labourer and Maggie Griffin, nee Adair. 1901 Penninghame Census: Stell Cottage: John Griffin (5, born Wigtown), with father, John Griffin, engineman (farm engine), and mother, Maggie Griffin; + 3 brothers, 2 sisters and 1 other. Soldiers who died in the Great War: Private John Griffin. Born and resident in Wigtown. Enlisted Newton Stewart. Regiment: London Regiment: 20th Bn. Regimental number: 4614. Killed in action: 22/5/1917, France & Flanders. Register of Soldiers' Effects: John Griffin. 20th Bn, R Fus, Pte 4614. Died 22/5/1917 in action. £8 12s 3d paid on 12/11/1917 to his sister, Mary, the sole legatee, and War Gratuity of £6 on 3/11/1919 to the same. CWGC: Private John Griffin, 4614 20th Bn, Royal Fusiliers. Died 22/5/1917. Bay 3, Arras Memorial. Wigtownshire Free Press (14/6/1917): Mr John Griffin, Bladnoch, late of Craighdu, Whithorn, has been informed that his son, Pte John Griffin, Royal Fusiliers, was killed in action on the 22nd ult. Previous to enlistment, he was employed by Mr Adams, High Glasnick, Kirkcowan. Mr Griffin's second eldest son, Pte George Griffin, Scots Guards, was killed at Festubert on 16th May 1915. The eldest son, Pte Robert Griffin, Bladnoch, Wigtown, is also on active service.

GRIFFIN, Robert Born Wigtown, one of three brothers all killed in action. Served with the Black Alexander Watch and died in 1917, two months after his brother, John. Named on Kirkinner War Memorial (Robert Griffen). Parents lived in Bladnoch.

1891 Stranraer Census: 2 Greenvale St: Robert A Bell (2, born Sorbie), with father, John Griffin, railway porter, and mother, Maggie Griffin. 1901 Penninghame Census: Stell Cottage: Robert Bell Griffin (12, born Sorbie), with father, John Griffin, engineman (farm engine), and mother, Maggie Griffin; + 3 brothers, 2 sisters and 1 other. UK soldiers died in the Great War: Robert Alexander Griffin. Born Wigtown, enlisted Newton Stewart. Private. Regiment: Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) (7th () Battalion (Territorial)). Regimental Number S/5953. Killed in action 31/7/1917, France & Flanders. British War Medal and Victory Medal. CWGC: Private RA Griffin, S/5953 7th Bn, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). Son

of John Griffin, of Bladnoch, Wigtown. Died 31/7/1917. Grave IV. B. 11, New

Irish Farm Cemetery. Wigtownshire Free Press (11/10/1917): Mr John Griffin, Bladnoch, has received official intimation that his eldest son, Pte Robert Griffin, Royal Highlanders, was killed on 31st July 1917. This is the third son to fall. His second son, George, was killed in May 1915 and his third son, John, was killed in May 1917. His fourth son is now in training in England. Prior to joining the Army, Robert was employed by Mr James Christison, Barglass.

GRIFFIN, Robert Born on Oronsay in 1881. A tram driver living in Glasgow when he enlisted. Muir Parents lived at Torhousemuir where he married in 1902. Enlisted in Glasgow with the Highland Light Infantry and was killed in action in 1918. His name appears on the War Memorial at Ruchill Parish Curch in Glasgow.

Birth Record: Robert Muir Griffin, 4 March 1881. Colonsay & Oronsay, Argyll. Household Members: Jemima Cairns, William Griffin, Robert Muir Griffin. 1881 Colonsay and Oronsay Census: Oronsay Farmhouse: Robert Weier Griffin (1 month, born Colonsay), with father, William Griffin, shepherd, and mother, Jamima Griffin; + 3 brothers and 2 sisters. 1891 Colonsay and Oronsay Census: Machrins: Hobert Murr G Griffin (10, born Colonsay), with father, William Griffin, shepherd, and mother, Jamima Griffin; + 2 brothers and 2 sisters. 1911 Glasgow Maryhill Census: 43 Stratford Street: Robert Griffin (30, born Colonsay, tram car conductor), with wife, Mina Griffin; + 4 daughters and 1 son. Marriage: 1902 on the 27th June at Torhousemuir, Wigton. After banns according to the forms of the United Free Church. Robert Muir Griffin (Police Constable) age 21, Residence Glasgow. Father: William Griffin (Crofter). Mother: Jemima Griffin nee Cairns. To: Salimina Tear (Domestic Servant), aged 22, Residence: Torhousemuir. Father: James Tear (reputed father, Police Constable). Mother: Jane McKie (Housekeeper). UK Soldiers who died in the Great War: Robert M Griffin, born Oronsey, Argyllshire. Enlisted: Glasgow. Rank: Serjeant. Regiment: Highland Light Infantry, 15th (Service) Bn (1st Glasgow). Regimental Number: 13261. Killed in Action 29/9/1918, France & Flanders. Medal Card: Robert M Griffin, 13261, Cpl, 15th Highland Light Infantry, later Sergeant. Awarded British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1915 Star. Theatre of War first entered, France, 23/11/1915. Killed in Action. CWGC: Serjeant Robert Griffin, 13261, Highland Light Infantry, 15th Bn. Died 29/9/1918, aged 37. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Griffin, of Torhouse Muir, Wigtown; husband of Mina Tear Griffin, of 44, Stratford St., Maryhill, Glasgow. Vis-en-Artois Memorial.

HALE, Alfred Neal Born Wigtown, living at Bladnoch and named on United Free Church Roll of Honour. Joined Navy as a boy sailor in 1916 and remained in service until 1928.

GRoS: Alfred Neal Hale was born on 25/10/1900 at Bladnoch, the son of John Hale, tailor's cutter, and Madeline Sophy Hale, nee Balmer. 1901 Wigtown Census: Bladnoch Village. Alfred Neal Hale (8 months, born Wigtown) with father, John, tailor's cutter, and mother, Mandeline Sophy Hale + brother Edward James Hale. 1911 Wigtown Census: Bladnoch Village: Alfred N Hale (10, born Wigtown) with father, John Hale, tailor's cutter and mother, Madeline S Hale; +2 brothers and 4 sisters. Royal Navy Service Record: Alfred Neal Hale, born 25/10/00, Wigtown. Service no J52380. Enlisted Devonport as a Boy II sailor 30/3/1916 serving on HMS Powerful.5ft 6 in tall. HMS Ganges for 6 months training 22/7/1916 to 22/1/1917. Served on HMS Conqueror, HMS Hairbell, HMS Comus, HMS Concord, HMS Defiance, HMS Emperor of India. Completed service 1/11/1928 as a Leading Hand and discharged (6ft 2in tall). Wigtown High Cemetery: "...Alfred Neal Hale died 29th December 1968." Son of John Hale and Madeline Sophia Balmer. Brother of Rose Ann Hale and Private Edward Hale.

HALE, Edward Born in London but lived in Bladnoch and James was a tailor's apprentice before the war. Named on Burgh Roll of Honour as a Private in the 5th KOSB and on the United Free Church Roll of Honour. A member of the Territorials before the war. Killed in action in 1918 and named on Wigtown War Memorial.

Free BMD (Ancestry): The birth of Edward James Hale was registered in the

fourth quarter of 1895 at St George,

Hanover Square, London. The son of John Hale (tailor) and Madeline S Balmer. Address 8 Cowley Street, Westminster. 1901 Wigtown Census: Village. Edward James Hale (5, born England) with father, John, tailor's cutter, and mother, Mandeline Sophy Hale + brother Alfred Neale Hale. 1911 Wigtown Census: Bladnoch Village: Edward J Hale (15, born England, tailor's apprentice) with father, John Hale, tailor's cutter, and mother, Madeline S Hale; +2 brothers and 4 sisters. Soldiers who died in the Great War: Private Edward James Hale, born Westminster, Middlesex. Residence: Bladwood [Bladnoch?] Killed in Action in Western Europe, 5/10/1918. Enlisted Wigtown. Rank: Private. Regiment: Army Cyclist Corps. Regimental Number: 19827. Formerly 1024 KOSB. Register of Soldiers' Effects: Hale, Edward James. Army C Corps, Pte 19827. Died 5/10/1918, France, in action. £21 3s 8d paid on 20/5/1919 to his father, John and War Gratuity of £19 10s to the same on 2/12/1919. CWGC: Private Edward James Hale 19827 Army Cyclist Corps (IX Corps Cyclists Bn). Died 5/10/1918 (aged 23). Son of John and Madeline Hale, of Bladnoch, Wigtownshire. Panel 10, Vis-En-Artois Memorial. Wigtown High Cemetery: "...Also Edward Hale killed 5th October 1918." Son of John Hale and Madeline Sophie Balmer, brother of Alfred Neale Hale and Rose Ann Hale. Galloway Gazette (26/10/1918): Mr & Mrs Hale, Kilquhirn House, Wigtown, have received intimation that their son, Private Edward Hale, was killed in action on 5th October. Private Hale was mobilised with the KOSBs on the 5th August 1914, and sent to Gallipoli thence to Palestine and France, and had been through some severe fighting. Previous to enlisting he was employed with J McClumpha, Bladnoch.

HANNAH, Alex Born Sorbie but lived at Wigtown prior to war and played football for Wigtown Utd. Served with Cameron Highlanders before obtaining a commission and seeing out the war in the RAF. Later emigrated to Canada.

GRoS: Alexander John Hannah was born on 7/7/1887 at Claunch Farm, Sorbie, the son of Alexander Hannah, farmer, and Maggie Hannah nee Cumming. 1891 Penninghame Census: Ferguson Terrace: Alexander J Hannah (3, born Sorbie), with father, Alexander, 36, Commission Agent and mother, Margaret Hannah; + 2 brothers. 1901 Kirkinner Census: Knockencum Farm House: Alexander Hannah (13, born Sorbie) on the farm of his grandmother, Ellen Cumming; + 1 brother and various aunts and uncles. 1911 Wigtown Census: Galloway Arms Hotel, 24 South Main Street: Alexander J Hannah (23, born Sorbie, law clerk) boarding at the hotel. Medal Card: Alexander John Hannah, Pte 5309, Lovat Scouts. Transferred to Cameron Highlanders, Pte S/26879. Obtained commission 29/5/1917, 2nd Lieutenant with Highland Light Infantry. Transferred to RAF as 2nd Lieutenant. First entry to theatre of war, 7/9/1915, Balkans. Address: Somerset House, Leamington Spa. Address updated 23/5/1939 to 1717 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver. Awarded British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1914 Star. On 13 June 1936 Alexander crossed the US/Canadian border at Eastport, Idaho, destined for Vancouver with his wife and 3 children travelling in a Chevrolet Roadster (source: Border Crossing form).

HARGR(E)AVES, Born in Wigtown and worked at the Bladnoch Distillery. Killed in action and named on Wigtown

War Memorial.

GRoS: James Hargraves was born on 21/2/1900 at 22 Botany Street, Wigtown, the illegitimate son of Jane Hargraves nee McKie, charwoman and the widow of Alfred Hargraves, draper's assistant, who died 11/4/1894. 1901 Wigtown Census: 22 Botany Street, Poorhouse: James James Hargraves (1, born Wigtown), with mother, Jane Hargraves, keeper of poorhouse; + 1 brother, 1 sister and 3 other children. 1911 Wigtown Census: 7 Botany Street: James Hargreaves (11, born Wigtown), with father, Michael McDonald, dealer, and mother, Jane McDonald, and sister Gertrude Hargreaves (7). Soldiers who died in the Great War: James Hargreaves. Born and resident in Wigtown. Died 18/8/1918, France & Flanders. Enlisted Ayr. Rank: Lance Corporal. Regiment: 1st Bn, Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Regimental Number: 41671. Formerly 45810, Highland Light Infantry. Killed in action. Medal Roll: James Hargreaves, L/Cpl, 41671. Formerly Private 45810, 2nd HLI. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. Register of Soldiers' Effects: Hargreaves, James. 1st Bn, KOSB, Pte (L. Cpl) 41671. Died 18/8/1918 in action in France. War Gratuity of £5 10s paid on 11/3/1920 to his sister, Gertrude. CWGC: Lance Corporal James Hargreaves 41671 King's Own Scottish Borderers (1st Bn). Died 18/8/1918). Panel 5, Ploegsteert Memorial. Galloway Gazette (28/9/1918): The brother and sisters of James Hargreaves received a letter from a chum of his that he was afraid that he was killed in action on the 18th August, and now an official intimation has been received to that effect. He joined up about a year ago and held the rank of Lance-Corporal. Previous to joining he was in the employment of Messrs T and A McClelland, distillers, Bladnoch, where he was respected by employers and employees. Much sympathy is felt for his brother and sisters who will miss him greatly, but who have the great satisfaction of knowing that he fell doing his duty for king and country. Also a Memorial insertion 23/8/19 issue indicates family living at 29 North Main Street, Wigtown.

HARVEY, Born Wigtown, one of three brothers to serve. Named on Burgh Roll of Honour Alexander as a Private in the reserve 5th Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Played football for Wigtown Utd.

GRoS: Alexander Harvey was born on 29/8/1899 at 9 South Back Street, Wigtown, the son of James Harvey, shoemaker journeyman, and Margaret Harvey nee McCulloch. 1901 Wigtown Census: 9 North Back Street: Alexander Harvey (2, born Wigtown), with father, James, shoemaker, and mother, Margaret; + 3 brothers and 2 sisters. 1911 Wigtown Census: 21 Harbour Road: Alexander Harvey (11, born Wigtown), with father, James, shoemaker, and mother, Margaret; +2 brothers and 1 sister. Medal Card. Pte Alexander Harvey, 1267, later 240188 1st/5th Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Theatre of war first served in: Balkans from 6/6/1915. Awarded British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1915 Star. Demobilised 8/3/1919.

HARVEY, Daniel Born Sorbie, one of three brothers to serve. Named on Burgh Roll of Honour as a Private in the reserve 5th Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Played football for Wigtown Utd.

1901 Wigtown Census: 9 North Back Street: Daniel Harvey (7, born Sorbie), with father, James, shoemaker, and mother, Margaret; + 3 brothers and 2 sisters. 1911 Wigtown Census: 21 Harbour Road: Daniel Harvey (17, born Sorbie, farm servant), with father, James, shoemaker, and mother, Margaret; +2 brothers and 1 sister. Medal Card. Pte Daniel Harvey, 2032 Kings Own Scottish Borderers, later 515639 Labour Corps. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal.

HARVEY, John Born Sorbie but lived on North Back Street and Harbour Road in Wigtown. Enlisted with the Highland Light Infantry and was killed in action in 1916. Named on Wigtown War Memorial and the 15th Highland Light Infantry Memorial now in Glasgow Transport Museum. Two of his brothers also served.

GRoS: John Harvey was born on 1/6/1892 at Sorbie village, the son of James Harvey, master shoemaker, and Margaret Harvey, nee McCulloch. 1901 Wigtown Census: 9 North Back Street: John Harvey (9, born Sorbie), with father, James, shoemaker, and mother, Margaret; + 3 brothers and 2 sisters. 1911 Wigtown Census: 21 Harbour Road: John Harvey (19, born Sorbie, tinsmith), with father, James, shoemaker and mother, Margaret; +2 brothers and 1 sister. Soldiers who died in the Great War: John Harvey. Born Wigtown, enlisted Glasgow. Rank: Private. Regiment: Highland Light Infantry (15th (Service) Battalion (1st Glasgow)). Regimental number: 13658. Killed in action 3/7/1916. Medal Card: Pte John Harvey, 13658, 15th Highland Light Infantry. First theatre of War: France from 23/11/1915. Awarded British War Medal, Victory Medal, 1915 Star. "Presumed Dead". Register of Soldiers' Effects: John Harvey. 15th HLI, Private 13658. Died 3/7/1916 on or since date, presumed. £9 9s paid initially to his father, James, on 6/9/1917 but as deceased to his brother, Patrick, on 23/11/1917. £8 War Gratuity paid to same on 6/11/1919. CWGC: Private John Harvey, 13658 Highland Light Infantry (15th Bn). Died 3/7/1916. Pier and Face 15C, Thiepval Memorial.

HAUGH, Robert Born and resident in Wigtown, he worked at Bladnoch Creamery before enlisting with the Royal Scots Fusiliers.

GRoS: Robert Haugh was born on 28/10/1898 at 4 Botany Street. Son of Nathan Haugh (joiner) and Elizabeth Haugh (nee McKie) who had married on 27/11/1885 at Penninghame. 1901 Wigtown Census: 4 Botany Street: Robert Haugh (2, born Wigtown), with father, Nathan Haugh, joiner; + 3 sisters. 1911 Wigtown Census: 32 High Street: Robert Haugh (12, born Wigtown), with father, Nathan Haugh, joiner at Creamery, and mother, Jessie Haugh; + 2 brothers and 1 sister. Medal Card: Robert Haugh. Pte 2763, Royal Scots, then Rifle Brigade S/29755. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. Scottish Co-operative Society Roll of Honour: Bladnoch Creamery. Robert Haugh, Pte, Royal Scots Fusiliers.

HILL, John Born in Kirkcowan but wife living in Wigtown when he enlisted. Served only two months before being discharged as physically unfit, but may have understated his age when enlisting.

1871 Census: Glenhead Lab Cottage: John Hill (8, born Kirkcolm) living with his grandfather, James Witker and his family. 1881 Leswalt Census: West Stockadale Form House: John Hill (18, born Leswalt) working as a farm servant. 1891 Old Luce Census: Whitecrook Cothouse: John Hill, (26, born Kirkcolm, railway platelayer), lodging at the home of Jane Wither (his future mother-in- law). GRoS: John Hill (Railway Surfaceman) married Jane Wither (Domestic Servant) at Mahaar, Kirkcolm on 28/12/1898. 1901 Old Luce Census: Railway Cottage Cring: John Hill, ( 34, born Kirkcowan, railway surfaceman); with wife, Jane Hill; + 2 others. 1911 Old Luce Census: Craig Crossing: John Hill, (49, born Leswalt, foreman platelayer), with wife, Jane Hill; + daughter, adopted daughter, and parents-in- law. Army Service Papers for John Hill, 42178, Royal Defence Corps. Enlisted 16/1/1917, London, aged 44, and engaged on home service to 22/3/1917. Wife: Jane Hill, 3 North Back Street, Wigtown. Discharged Physically unfit with rheumatism, not a result of military service.

HODGSON, Born at Stockton-on-Tees but moved to Wigtown where he took lodgings and Charles worked as a general labourer. Named on the Burgh Roll of Honour as a Private in the reserve 5th Kings Own Scottish Borderers.

1891 Stockton-on-Tees Census: 26 Crofton Street: Charles Hodgson (10, born Stockton-on-Tees) living with his uncle, John Hodgson, builder, aunt, Caroline Hodgson; + 2 cousins and grandmother. 1901 Wigtown Census: 10 High Vennel: Charles Hodgson (20, born Stockton- on-Tees, general labourer). Lodger with 7 others.

HOGG, Thomas Named on the Burgh Roll of Honour as serving as a Private in the 5th Battalion, Kings Own Scottish Borderers.

Medal Card: Thomas Hogg: 1/5 Kings Own Scottish Borderers, Pte 1663, later 240384. Theatre of War first served in: Balkans, 6/6/1915. Demobilised 15/2/1919. Awarded British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1915 Star.

Born at Inch but moved to Wigtown where he married Margaret McDowall. Joined the Royal Garrison Artillery but was killed in action. Named on Wigtown War Memorial.

GRoS: Adam Horner was born on 25/6/1880 at Little Larg, Inch, the son of Hugh Horner, agricultural labourer, and Janet Horner, nee Dunse. HORNER, Adam 1881 Inch Census: Little Larg Cottage: Adam Horner (9 months, born Inch), with father, Hugh Horner and mother, Janet Horner; + 1 brother. 1891 Inch Census: Little Larg Farm Cottage: Adam Horner (9, born Inch), with father, Hugh Horner, farm servant, and mother, Janet Horner; + 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Soldiers who died in the Great War: Adam Horner. Born Inch, enlisted Wigtown. Rank: Gunner. Regiment: Royal Garrison Artillery. Regimental number: 95460. Killed in action 1/8/1917, France & Flanders. Attestation and Pension Papers. Attested at Wigtown on 10/12/1915 with Royal Garrison Artillery. 95460 Adam Horner, Glenturk, Wigtown. Attestation approved 16/6/1916. Gamekeeper. 5ft 7.5 in tall. Next of kin: Margaret McDowall Horner, formerly of Bladnoch. Married at Newton Stewart 9/6/1915. Moved to 4 High Vennel, Wigtown. Home duties 6/6/1916 to 3/12/1916. BEF France 4/12/1916 to 1/8/1917 when died of wounds. Son of Hugh and Janet Horner, Mossend, Torhousemuir. Brother of William, John, Hugh, Helen, Agnes and Kate. Personal effects sent to widow: letters, photo, pouch, 3 pipes, purse, watch & strap, glove, penknife, match box cover, spoon, religious book and numeral. Also sum of 10 francs and 40 centimes to be credited to his account. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. Also 13s 9d per week pension from 22/2/1918. Register of Soldiers' Effects: Adam Horner, 119 Hvy Bty, RGA. Gnr 95460. Killed in action 1/8/1917 , France or Belgium. £6 3s 8d paid on 26/11/1917 to his widow, Margaret, and War Gratuity of £4 to the same on 19/11/1919. CWGC: Gunner A Horner 95460 Royal Garrison Artillery (119th Heavy Bty). Died 1/8/1917 (aged 37). Husband of Margaret McDowall Horner, of 14, High St., Wigtown. Grave 1. A. 34, Duhallow ADS Cemetery. Wigtown High Cemetery: "...Also her son-in-law, Adam Horner, RGA, who was killed at Ypres 1st August 1917". Son-in-law of James and Jane McDowall. Wigtownshire Free Press (17/6/1915): At The Manse, Penninghame, on the 9th inst by the Rev J McD Inglis, Adam Horner, second son of Hugh Horner, Torhousemuir, to Margaret, youngest daughter of James McDowall, 4 High Vennel, Wigtown. Galloway Gazette (23/8/1917): Information has been received that Gunner Adam Horner, RGA, second son of Mr & Mrs Horner, Mossend, Wigtown, and husband of Mrs Horner, High Vennel, Wigtown, was killed in action on 1st inst. He was 37 years of age, and was a gamekeeper previous to enlisting.

HORNER, Hugh Born at Inch but living at Torhousemuir by 1911. Played football for Wigtown Utd before enlisting with Scottish Horse. His elder brother was killed in the war.

GRoS: Hugh Horner was born on 20/2/1893 at Little Larg, Inch, the son of Hugh Horner, Agricultural labourer and Janet Horner nee Dunce. 1901 Inch Census: Little Larg Cothouse: Hugh Horner (8, born Inch), with father, Hugh Horner, ploughman, and mother, Janet Horner; + 1 brother and 2 sisters. 1911 Wigtown Census: Crofter's Cottage, Torhousemuir: Hugh Horner (18, born Inch, apprentice grocer), with mother, Janet Horner; + 2 sisters. [Joe Whiteford's book, "Torhousemuir: Memories of a Wigtown Crofter", states that the Horners lived at Knockskeog.] Medal Index Card: Hugh Horner: Scottish Horse: Pte 4307. Theatre of War first served in: Gallipoli, 1/9/1915. Awarded British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1915 Star. Galloway Gazette (15/5/1915): Wigtown Utd Footballers Pte Hugh Horner Scottish Horse.

HUGHAN, Born in Wigtown but emigrated to Australia where he enlisted. Wounded Alexander Walker shortly after arriving in France and invalided out of the army. Spent 5 months in UK in 1934.

GRoS: Alexander Walker Hughan was born on 30/3/1880 at Lochancroft Street, Wigtown. The son of James Hughan (seaman) and Sarah Hughan (nee Whitehouse). 1891 Walton-on-the Hill (Liverpool) Census: 49 Cavendish Rd: Alexander W Hughan (11, born Scotland), with father, James Hughan, seaman and mother, Sarah; + 5 brothers and 1 sister. 1901 Walton-on-the-Hill (Liverpool) Census: 29 Beaconsfield Rd; Alexander Hughan (21, born Scotland, potter earthenware), with mother, Sarah Hughan (widowed) greengrocer; + 2 brothers and 1 sister. Attestation Papers: Australian Imperial Force. Enlisted 18/7/1915 at Liverpool, New South Wales. 12th Reinforcements. Alexander Walker Hughan, born Wigtown, age 35, labourer. Next of kin: Mrs Sarah Jane Hughan, Liverpool (mother). 5ft 7.5in tall, Dark complexion, brown hair and brown eyes. Church of England. Regimental number: 3797. Arrived in France June 1916. Wounded in action, gunshot wound left leg 25/7/1916 and transferred to hospital in Portsmouth 26/7/1916. Returned to Australia 4/5/1917 and discharged from army as medically unfit 10/1/1918. Died in Australia 3/11/1947. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. Passenger Lists: SS Jervis Bay, 23/4/1934: Sydney to Southampton. SS Moreton Bay, 12/9/1934: Southampton to Sydney: Alex W Hughan, 26 Collington St, Pt Dundas. Age 54. Labourer.

HUGHES, Robert Lived at Carslae then worked at Carsegowan Farm before War. Killed in action and named on Wigtown and Newton Stewart War Memorials.

GRoS: Robert Higgins Hughes was born on 21/4/1898 at Railway Crossing Cottage, Sorbie, the son of Peter Hughes, railway surfaceman, and Maggie Hughes, nee Higgins. 1901 Kirkinner Census: Hillhead: Robert Higgins Higgins Hughes (2, born Garliestown) with father, Peter Hughes, ploughman, and mother, Maggie; + 1 brother and 1 other. 1911 Wigtown Census: Carslae Farm Cottage: Robert H Hughes (12, born Sorbie), with father, Peter Hughes, cattleman, and mother, Maggie Hughes, + 2 brothers and a cousin. Soldiers who died in the Great War: Robert Hughes. Born, Whitehorn. Died 2/7/1917, France & Flanders. Enlisted Ayr. Rank: Private. Regiment: 6th (Perthshire) Battalion (Territorial), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). Regimental number: 285030. Killed in action. Medal Roll: 285030 Pte Robert Hughes. Originally 201887, 5th Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders before transferring to 6th Bn. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. Register of Soldiers' Effects. Robert Hughes. 1/6th Bn Royal Highlanders. Pte 285030. Killed in action 2/7/1917, Belgium. £2 6s 4d paid on 29/1/1918 to his father, Peter, and War Gratuity of £3 to the same on 3/12/1919. CWGC: Private Robert Hughes 285030 Black Watch (Royal Highlanders (1st/6th Bn). Died 2/7/1917 (aged 19). Son of Peter and Margaret Hughes, of Barsalloch, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire. Native of , Wigtownshire. Grave 1. E. 7, Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery. Galloway Gazette (21/7/1917): Mr & Mrs Peter Hughes, Barsalloch, Newton Stewart, have received notice from the War Office that their son Pte. Robert Hughes, Black Watch, was killed in action on July 2nd. Pte. Hughes joined the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in October 1916, and after receiving training at Ripon he was transferred to the Black Watch and sent to the front. Previous to joining the army he was employed by Messrs Lindsay, Carsegowan, and he was popular and well liked by those who knew him. He was nineteen years and ten months old.

INNES, William Born in Wigtown and served with King's Own Scottish Borderers before John emigrating and becoming a policeman in Australia. Re-enlisted with Australian Imperial Force and rose through ranks to become Company Sergeant Major before being invalided out in 1919.

GRoS: William Innes was born on 10/8/1889 at Church Lane, Wigtown, the son of David Innes, general labourer, and Catherine Innes, nee McGinn. 1891 Wigtown Census: Church Lane, Wigtown: William Innes (1, born Wigtown), with father, David Innes, agricultural labourer, and mother, Catherine Innes; + 3 brothers. 1901 Wigtown Census: 17 North Back Street: William Innes (11, born Wigtown), with father, David Innes, general labourer, and mother, Catherine Innes; + 2 brothers and 1 sister. 1911 Wigtown Census: 14a Bank Street: William John Innes (21, born Wigtown, cooper), with father, David Innes, farm labourer; + 1 sister. Attestation Papers: Australian Imperial Force. Enlisted 17/1/1916. Home address 129 Paddington St, Sydney. William John Innes, born Wigtown. Age 25 years 5 months. Police Constable. Next of kin: David Innes, Ballgreen, Wigtown. Previous military experience as volunteer with Kings Own Scottish Borderers. 5 ft 9 in tall, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair. Roman Catholic. Embarked from Australia 18/5/1916 with C Company, 36th Bn. Proceeded to France from Southampton 22/11/1916. Appointed Lance Sergeant 1/3/1917 and Sergeant 31/5/1917. Wounded in action in Belgium 8/6/1917 and evacuated to England 11/6/1917 and admitted to Horton Hospital, London. Returned to France 9/10/1917. Promoted to T/C SM and WO II on 18/11/1917. Transferred to 33rd Bn 30/4/1918. Wounded in action in France 8/5/1918. Admitted to Horton Hospital. Returned to Australia 11/12/1918 and discharged as medically unfit 3/5/1919. Wigtownshire Free Press (20/6/1918): Company Sergeant Major W J Innes, Wigtown, has been wounded and is in hospital in the Horton (County of London) War Hospital, Epsom. This is the second time he has been wounded.

IRVINE, William Born in Whithorn but resident in Wigtown before the War. Killed in action and named on Wigtown and Whithorn War Memorials.

GRoS: William Irvine was born on 9/1/1879 at Chapelheron, Whithorn, the son of William Irvine, farm servant, and Jane Irvine, nee Martin. 1881 Whithorn Census: Chapel Heron Cot House: William Irvine (2, born Whithorn) with father, William, ag lab, and mother Jane; + 1 brother and 1 sister. 1891 Whithorn Census: Chapelheron: William Irvine (12, born Whithorn) with father, William, ag lab, and mother, Jane; + 2 brothers and 1 sister. 1901 Whithorn Census: Shaddock Farm House: William Irvine (21, born Whithorn, farm shepherd) on the farm of Andrew Donnan. Soldiers who died in the Great War: Gunner William Irvine. Residence, Wigtown. Died of Wounds in France & Flanders, 3/9/1917. Enlisted Wigtown. Rank: Gunner. Regiment: Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery. Regimental number: 125978. CWGC: Gunner W Irvine 125978 Royal Field Artillery (D Bty, 64th Bde). Died 3/9/1917 (aged 39). Son of William and Jane Irvine, of 19, St. John St., Whithorn, Wigtownshire. Grave 1. E. 20, Brandhoek New Military Cemetery No 3. Galloway Gazette (29/9/1917): Irvine killed in action on 3rd ult Gunner William Irvine RFA second son of Mrs Wm Irvine, 19 St John Street, Whithorn. Deeply regretted.

JAMIESON, Born in Mochrum but Wigtown link unclear. Died of illness while on home service in Greenock. Named on Wigtown and Port William War memorials.

GRoS: William Jamieson was born on 3/2/1893 at Port William, the son of James Jamieson, mason, and Janet Jamieson, nee Parker. 1901 Mochrum Census: Eagle Hotel: William Jamieson (8, born Mochrum) with father James Jamieson, 34, mason, and mother, Janet Jamieson; + 2 sisters. 1911 Mochrum Census: Mid Barsalloch: William Jamieson (18, born Port William, mason's labourer), with father, James Jamieson, stone mason, and William mother, Janet Jamieson; + 2 sisters and 1 lodger. Register of Soldiers' Effects: William Jamieson. 4th Bn Scot Rifles, Pte 35437. Died 9/6/1917, disease. £2 4s 9d paid on 3/1/1918 to father, James, and War Gratuity of £5 10s to the same on 25/11/1919. CWGC: Private W Jamieson 35437 Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) (4th Bn). Died 9/6/1917 (aged 24). Son of James and Janet Jamieson, of Main St., Port William, Wigtownshire. Grave MMM. 330, Greenock Cemetery. Galloway Gazette (16/6/1917): JAMIESON – On the 9th inst suddenly at Greenock Infirmary, Private William Jamieson, Scottish Rifles, only son of James and Janet Jamieson, Mid Barsalloch, Port William aged 24 years. Sadly missed. [Note: Death certificate records that he died of TB, meningitis and endocarditis.]

JAMISON, Hugh See MUIR, Hugh

JOHNSTONE, Living at Wigtown at the time of the war. Served with the Machine Gun Corps William and was wounded five times.

1917 Wigtown Valuation Roll confirms living at 4 High Street. Medal Card: William Johnstone. Machine Gun Corps. Pte 99622. Awarded Victory and British War Medals. Medal Roll: William Johnstone. 99622 MGC Pte. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. Discharged 14/2/1919 - no longer physically fit for service. Silver War Badge. Machine Gun Corps. Pte 99622 William Johnstone. 12/12/15 to 14/2/19. Age 30. Wigtownshire Free Press (31/1/1918): Mrs Johnston, 4 High Street, Wigtown, has received a letter from her husband, Private Johnston, Scots Guards, att Machine Gun Section, stating that while carrying out his duty at his machine gun on New Year's Day he met with a severe injury to his left leg, owing to the trench falling on him. He has since had an operation and is making satisfactory progress. Wigtownshire Free Press (20/6/1918): Mrs Johnstone, High Street, Wigtown, has received a letter from her husband, Private William Johnstone, Machine Gun Guards, in which he states that he has been slightly wounded. This is the fifth time Pte Johnstone has been wounded.

Born in Kirkcowan before working in Dalmellington as a shepherd where he enlisted. A married man who served with the Cameron Highlanders. Killed in action and named on Wigtown, Kirkcowan and Dalmellington War Memorials. His mother and stepfather were living at Torhousemuir at the time of his death.

GRoS: David Kelly was born on 10/12/1892 at KELLIE, David Craichlaw Mains, Kirkcowan. Father: David Kelly, shepherd. Mother: Jane Rowan Kelly nee McDowall. 1901 Kircowan Census: David Kelly (7, born Kirkcowan), with mother, Jane, carder wool; + 1 brother and 1 sister. GRoS: David Kellie (shepherd) married Sarah J McCulloch (farm servant) at Craiglaw School, Dalmellington on 14/1/1916. Soldiers who died in the Great War: David Kellie. Born Kirkcowan. Resident, Dalmellington. Died 3/5/1917. Enlisted Dalmellington. Rank: Private. Regiment: 5th Battalion, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. Regimental number: S/23347. Killed in Action, France & Flanders. Medal Card: David Kellie: S/23347, 1st Bn Cameron Highlanders. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. CWGC: Private David Kellie S/23347 Cameron Highlanders (5th Bn). Died 3/5/1917. Bay 9, Arras Memorial. Galloway Gazette (21/7/1917): Mrs Kellie, Craigmark, Dalmellington, received information from the officer commanding Cameron Highlanders that her husband has been missing since the morning of April [May] 3rd . Private Kellie and a number of other men were missing after the attack which took place in the dark. Proceeding, the account states “we have exhausted all possible sources of information but up till now are unable to obtain further details. We are hopeful that the worst that has happened is that he is a prisoner of war. You may rest assured that every effort shall be made to procure information which will be immediately communicated to you.” Pte Kellie was a Wigtown man and identified with agricultural work in civil life. Before enlistment he was employed at Minnievey Farm, Dalmellington as a shepherd. Any information as to his whereabouts would be welcomed by his wife. Galloway Gazette (4/5/1918): Mrs David Kellie, Craigmark, Dalmellington, has just received a communication from the British Red Cross and Order of St John in reference to her husband, Private David Kellie, Cameron Highlanders, who went a-missing in the fight for Rouex Station on May 3rd of last year. After constant and careful enquiries they have not been able to hear anything further, and have had to come to the conclusion that he must have lost his life at the time. Pte Kellie was engaged in farm work and was at Minnievey Farm, Dalmellington, when he enlisted. He was well known in Wigtownshire. Galloway Gazette (3/8/1918): Official notice has now been received by Mrs Kellie, Craigmark, Dalmellington, that her husband, Private David Kellie, Cameron Highlanders, was killed at the time he was posted missing. Before enlisting Private Kellie was a shepherd. His parents reside at Torhousemuir, Wigtown.

KELLY, Charles Born in Wigtown and lived on Bank Street. Named on Burgh Roll of Honour as a Private in the RAMC. Brother served with the Australian Imperial Force.

GRoS: Charles Kelly was born on 9/5/1891 at Church Lane, Wigtown, the son of Charles Kelly, stonecutter, and Mary Kelly, nee Herbert. 1901 Wigtown Census: 28 Bank Street: Charles Kelly (9, born Wigtown), living with father, Charles D Kelly, sculptor, and mother, Mary Kelly; + 2 brothers and 5 sisters.

KELLY, James Born and brought up in Wigtown. Emigrated to Australia and was wounded at Halbert Gallipoli before transferring to the Provost Corps based in South Africa. Dalrymple Survived Spanish Flu before returning to Australia. Named on Burgh Roll of Honour.

GRoS: James Kelly was born on 24/2/1889 at Church Lane, Wigtown, the son of Charles Kelly, stone cutter, and Mary Kelly, nee Herbert. 1891 Wigtown Census: Church Lane: James Kelly (2, born Wigtown) with father, Charles D Kelly, sculptor, and mother, Mary Kelly; + 1 sister and 1 other. 1901 Wigtown Census: 28 Bank Street: James Kelly (12, born Wigtown) with father, Charles D Kelly, sculptor, and mother, Mary Kelly: + 2 brothers and 5 sisters. Australian Imperial Force Attestation Papers signed 18/2/1915 at Geraldton, Western Australia. James Halbert Dalrymple Kelly, aged 26, born Wigtown. Occupation: clerk. Next of kin originally father, Charles D Kelly, 18 Bank St, Wigtown; later amended to wife, Dorothy Dalrymple-Kelly, c/o AIF, The Castle, Cape Town, South Africa. 5ft 10in tall, Greenish-grey eyes, reddish-brown hair, fair complexion. Presbyterian. Embarked from Australia 26/4/1915 with 11th Bn, 5th Reinforcements and joined unit 22/6/1915. Wounded 22/8/1915 Gallipoli and admitted to hospital Mudros. Admitted 1st Canadian Sty Hospital, Lemnos 10/9/1915. To England on the "Acquitania" 24/11/1915. Stationed at Weymouth before rejoining regiment in France 20/6/1917. Transferred to Australian Provost Corps and based at 1st Australian Divisional HQ. Transferred to Cape Town, arriving 27/8/1917. Left Cape Town on SS City of Karachi 6/6/1918 for Sierra Leone returning a month later. Admitted to Maitland Hospital, Cape Town suffering from Spanish Influenza 6/10/1918. Embarked HT Zealandic at Cape Town with wife for return to Australia and demobilisation 18/4/1920. Awarded British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1915 Star.

KELLY, William J Born Girvan but living from an early age with his grandmother in Bank Street, Wigtown. Named on the Burgh Roll of Honour as a private in the Reserve 5th Bn Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Played football for Wigtown Utd.

1891 Wigtown Census: Bank Street: William J Kelly (2, born Girvan), living with his grandmother, Janet Kelly, seamstress; + 2 others. 1901 Wigtown Census: 16 Bank Street: William J Kelly (12, born Girvan). living with his grandmother, Janet Kelly, former seamstress; + James Kelly. 1911 Wigtown Census: 16 Bank Street: William Jas Kelly (22, born Girvan, labourer), with his grandmother, Janet Kelly, charwoman. Galloway Gazette (15/5/1915): Wigtown Utd Footballers Pte W J Kelly 5th KOSB. Wigtownshire Free Press (5/8/1915) Wigtown Territorials Casualties ... Private W Kelly wounded.

KENNEDY, Francis Born in Wigtown and enlisted with the Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Killed in action and named on Wigtown War Memorial.

GRoS: Francis William Kennedy was born on 14/9/1886 at Low Vennel, Wigtown, the son of George Kennedy, cook and baker in steam vessel, and Mary Ann Kennedy, nee Croney. 1891 Wigtown Census: Low Vennel: Francis W Kennedy (4, born Wigtown) with father George, 40, baker and grocer, and mother, Mary Ann, + 1 sister. 1901 Wigtown Census: 11 & 13 Low Vennel: Francis William Kennedy (14, born William Wigtown) with mother, Mary Ann Kennedy, 51, grocer and shopkeeper. 1911 Wigtown Census: 11 & 13 Low Vennel: Francis William Kennedy (24, born Wigtown, joiner), with father, George Kennedy, baker and grocer, and mother, Mary Ann Kennedy, grocer & shop keeper; + 1 servant. Soldiers who died in the Great War: Francis William Kennedy. Born Wigtown. Residence Wigtown. Enlisted Wigtown. Private 25765 6th Battalion Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Killed in action 10/4/1918, France & Flanders. Register of Soldiers' Effects: Francis William Kennedy. 6th Bn, KOSB. Pte 25765. Died 10/4/1918 in action, France. £4 19s 5d paid on 25/9/1918 to his widow, Margaret, and War Gratuity of £10 to the same on 1/12/1919. CWGC: Private Frances William Kennedy 25765 King's Own Scottish Borderers (6th Bn). Died 10/4/1918 (aged 31). Son of George and Mary Ann Kennedy, of Wigtown; husband of Margaret Dunn Kennedy, of Harbour St., Creetown, Kirkcudbrightshire. Grave IV. A. 23 La Clytte Military Cemetery. Wigtown Parish Churchyard: "...Also Francis W Kennedy their grandson who was killed in France 10th April 1918 and was interred at Ypres." Son of George and Mary Ann Kennedy. Galloway Gazette (4/5/1918): Word has been received that Pte Frank Kennedy, only son of Mr & Mrs George Kennedy, Wigtown, has been killed in action. Previous to the war he was in business as a grocer, and was well known in the which he travelled in his van.

KENNEDY, John Born in Wigtown and played football for Wigtown Utd. Worked at Bladnoch Creamery and named on Burgh Roll of Honour as a Private in the Reserve 5th Kings Own Scottish Borderers. One of his brothers was killed in the war.

GRoS: John James Kennedy was born on 24/4/1894 at High Street, Wigtown, the son of Alexander Kennedy, agricultural labourer and Martha Kennedy, nee White. 1901 Wigtown Census: 3 High Street: John Kennedy (6, born Wigtown) with father, Alexander Kennedy, farmer's son, and mother, Martha Kennedy; + 2 brothers, 3 sisters and 1 other. 1911 Wigtown Census: 21 High Street: John Kennedy (16, born Wigtown, assistant farmer) with father, Alexander Kennedy, farmer, and mother, Martha Kennedy; + 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Scottish Co-operative Wholesale Society Ltd Roll of Honour: Pte John Kennedy, 5th KOSB. Wigtownshire Free Press (19/11/1914): Wigtown still continues to add to the list of recruits and must now occupy a favourable position compared with places of a similar size. On Monday three more left to serve their King and country: James Wallace, John Kennedy and Edward Clark. Galloway Gazette (21/11/14) reports John Kennedy attested at Dumfries with 5th KOSB reserve battalion. Galloway Gazette (15/5/1915): Wigtown Utd Footballers Pte John Kennedy 5th KOSB.

Born and lived in Wigtown and enlisted with Highland Light Infantry in Glasgow. Killed in action in 1916 and named on Wigtown War Memorial and the 15th Highland Light Infantry Memorial now in Glasgow Transport Museum.

GRoS: Leslie Kennedy was born on 14/9/1892 at High Street, Wigtown, the son of Alexander Kennedy, agricultural labourer, and Martha Kennedy, nee White. 1901 Wigtown Census: 3 High Street, Wigtown: Leslie Kennedy (8, born Wigtown), with father Alexander Kennedy, 39, farmer's son, and mother Martha Kennedy; + 2 brothers and 3 sisters. KENNEDY, Leslie 1911 Wigtown Census: 21 High Street: Leslie Kennedy (18, born Wigtown, butcher), with father Alexander Kennedy, 48, farmer, and mother Martha Kennedy; + 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Soldiers died in the Great War: Leslie Kennedy. Born Wigtown. Enlisted Glasgow. Private 13432 15th (Service) Battalion (1st Glasgow) Highland Light Infantry. Killed in action, 9/7/1916, France & Flanders. Medal Card: Private Leslie Kennedy, 13432 15 Highland Light Infantry. Entry into war 23/11/1915, France. K in A. Awarded Victory, British War and 1915 Star. Register of Soldiers' Effects: Leslie Kennedy. 15th S Bn, HLI. Private 13432. Died 9/7/1916, in action. £8 9s 8d paid on 9/10/1916 to father, Alexander, 13s 1d to mother, Martha on 9/6/1917 and War Gratuity of £8 to father, Alexander, on 17/10/1919. CWGC: Private Leslie Kennedy 13432 Highland Light Infantry (15th Bn). Died 9/7/1916. Pier and Face 15C, Thiepval Memorial. Wigtown High Cemetery: "... And his son Leslie who was killed in France 9th July 1916 aged 23 years." Son of Alexander Kennedy and Martha White. Galloway Gazette (5/8/1916): Killed in action on the 9th July Pte Leslie Kennedy, HLI, eldest son of Alex Kennedy, 21 Agnew Crescent, Wigtown, aged 23 years.

KER(R), James Born in Forfar he was a pre-war Territorial with the 5th Bn William Eric Kings Own Scottish Borderers and is named on the Burgh Goldie Roll of Honour. He worked as a cooper at Bladnoch Creamery, living at High Street, and played football for Wigtown Utd. Saw service at Gallipoli where he was wounded and later caught typhoid. Awarded the Military Medal for bravery.

GRoS: James Goldie Ker was born on 28/11/1895 at 81 East High Street, Forfar, the son of James Goldie Ker, Innkeeper, and Margaret Millie Bussen Ker, nee Sharpe. 1901 Dunfermline Census: 11 Douglas Street: James WEG Ker (5, born Forfar), living with his uncle, William L K Ker (hotel keeper), aunt, two brothers and 1 sister. 1911 Wigtown Census: Sunnybrae, High Street: Eric Goldie Ker (15, born Forfar, cooper at Creamery), with grandmother, Margaret Sharpe, 3 brothers, 1 sister and 3 others. Scottish Co-operative Wholesale Society Ltd Roll of Honour: Eric G Ker, 5th KOSB, wounded. Medal Card: James W E Kerr, Pte 1529, 1/5 Kings Own Scottish Borderers, later a/Cpl 240307. Theatre of war first served in: Balkans, 6/6/1915. Awarded British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1915 Star. Demobilised 16/3/1919. Galloway Gazette (15/5/1915): Wigtown Utd Footballers: Pte Eric Kerr 5th KOSB. Wigtownshire Free Press (8/7/1915): Word has reached Wigtown that Private James William Kerr was wounded at the Dardanelles on 16th June. He is a grandson of Mr J G Sharpe, the well-known entertainer. Wigtownshire Free Press (11/11/1915): Private Eric Kerr, grandson of Mr J H Sharpe, the well-known entertainer, was wounded at the Dardanelles some time ago, as reported in these columns at the time. He had just recovered, and was back in the trenches only a few days, and now word has been received that he is suffering from enteric fever, and has been taken to hospital.

KERR, James Born Kirkinner but lived in Wigtown. Named on the Burgh and United Free Church Rolls of Honour as a pre-war territorial in the 5th Kings Own Scottish Borderers.

James Kerr was born on 18/3/1873 at Kirkinner, the son of Jane Kerr. (Source: Select Births and Baptisms on Ancestry) 1881 Kirkinner Census: Crouse Cottage: James Kerr (8, born Kirkinner) living with his mother, Jane Kerr, and grandparents; + 1 brother & 1 sister. 1891 Wigtown Census: Carslae Farm House: James Kerr (18, born Mochrum, farm servant) living on the McClelland's farm. 1901 Wigtown Census: Maidland Cothouse: James Kerr (27, born Kirkinner, distillery labourer), living with his grandfather, William Kerr, and his sister, Jane. 1911 Wigtown Census: 17 North Back Street: James Kerr (38, born Kirkinner, shepherd) with his sister, Jane. Medal Card: James Kerr, Pte 1062 Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Later Pte 248344, Labour Corps. Theatre of War First Served in: Balkans 6/6/1915. Awarded British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1915 Star.

KILPATRICK, Born and lived in Wigtown and named on Burgh Roll of Honour: Pte Reserve 5 KOSB. Played football for Wigtown Utd. Killed in action at Gallipoli and named on Wigtown War Memorial. His brother also died in the war.

GRoS: Edward Clark Kilpatrick was born on 13/11/1894, the illegitimate son of Margaret Kilpatrick, domestic servant. 1901 Wigtown Census: 15 Botany Street, Wigtown. Edward Edward Kilpatrick (6, born Wigtown), with mother, Maggie Kilpatrick, outdoor worker on farm, + brother, William. 1911 Wigtown Census: 21 Botany Street: Edward Kilpatrick (16, born Wigtown, general labourer) living with his mother, Maggie Kilpatrick, housekeeper to Mr Thomas Black. Also William Kilpatrick. Medal Card: Edward Kilpatrick. 1/5 Kings Own Scottish Borderers, Pte 2046. Theatre of War first served in: Balkans, 6/6/1915. Awarded British War Medal, Victory Medal, 1915 Star. Died of Wounds 14/6/1915. CWGC: Private Edward Kilpatrick 2046 Kings Own Scottish Borderers (5th Bn). Died 4/7/1915 (aged 19). Son of Margaret Kilpatrick, of Botany St., Wigtown. Grave F 74, Lancashire Landing Cemetery. Galloway Gazette (7 August 1915): Mrs W Kilpatrick, Wigtown, who is at present on holiday and residing at 32 Munches Street, Dumfries, has received information that her husband, Private W Kilpatrick, has been wounded on the side of the head, and also in the left leg, and is in hospital in Aberdeen. Intimation has also been received by Mrs Kilpatrick that her husband’s brother, Private Edward Kilpatrick, who resided with his mother in Wigtown, has been killed in action. He was 19 years of age.

KILPATRICK, Born and lived in Wigtown and named Burgh Roll of Honour: Pte Reserve 5 KOSB. Wounded at Gallipoli but returned to battalion only to be killed in Gaza. Named on Wigtown War Memorial. His brother also died in the war.

GRoS: William Kilpatrick was born on 22/6/1891 at Botany Street, Wigtown, the illegitimate son of Margaret Kilpatrick (domestic servant). William GRoS: William Kilpatrick (general labourer) married Annie Collins (domestic servant) on 29/11/1913 at Wigtown Roman Catholic Church. 1901 Wigtown Census: 15 Botany Street, Wigtown. William Kilpatrick (10, born Wigtown), with mother, Maggie Kilpatrick, outdoor worker on farm, + brother, Edward. 1911 Wigtown Census: 21 Botany Street: William Kilpatrick (19, born Wigtown, butcher) living with his mother, Maggie Kilpatrick, housekeeper to Mr Thomas Black. Also Edward Kilpatrick. Medal Card: William Kilpatrick. 1/5 Kings Own Scottish Borderers, Pte 2049, later 240591. Theatre of War first served in: Balkans, 6/6/1915. Awarded British War Medal, Victory Medal, 1915 Star. Killed in action 14/8/1917. Register of Soldiers' Effects: William Kilpatrick. 1/5 Bn KOSB. Pte 240591. Died 14/8/1917 in action nr Gaza, Palestine. £3 4s 8d paid on 27/3/1918 to widow, Annie and War Gratuity of £13 10s to same on 21/11/1919. CWGC: Private W Kilpatrick 240591 Kings Own Scottish Borderers (1st/5th Bn). Died 14/8/1917 (aged 30). Son of Margaret Kilpatrick; husband of Annie Kilpatrick, of High St., Wigtown. Born at Wigtown. Grave VII. C. 2, Gaza War Cemetery. Galloway Gazette (7/8/1915): Mrs W Kilpatrick, Wigtown, who is at present on holiday and residing at 32 Munches Street, Dumfries, has received information that her husband, Private W Kilpatrick, has been wounded on the side of the head, and also in the left leg, and is in hospital in Aberdeen. Intimation has also been received by Mrs Kilpatrick that her husband’s brother, Private Edward Kilpatrick, who resided with his mother in Wigtown, has been killed in action. He was 19 years of age. Galloway Gazette (8/9/ 1917): Mrs William Kilpatrick, 14 High Vennel, Wigtown has received notice that her husband, Private William Kilpatrick, Kings Own Scottish Borderers, has been killed in action in Palestine on the 14th of August. He joined the army in October 1914 and was drafted to the Dardanelles in May 1915. He was severely wounded on 12th July 1915 and his brother Private Ed Kilpatrick was killed on that date in the same action. Private William Kilpatrick on recovering was sent out to Egypt in June 1916. In April of this year he received slight shell shock. He was 30 years of age and was well known in his town. He leaves a widow and 2 children. Galloway Gazette (22/9/1917): The following letter has been received by Mrs Kilpatrick, High Vennel, Wigtown regarding her husband Private W Kilpatrick, KOSB, who was killed in Egypt. “Dear Madam, As Commanding Officer of KOSB I am writing to you on behalf of the battalion to tell you the sad news of your husband’s death in action yesterday, and to offer you our sincerest sympathy in this your great loss and ours. He was respected for his manly soldier-like qualities, and as much as he was liked for his constant, cheery unselfishness at all times to his comrades. I know that anything I write must seem very weak and fruitless to attempt to console you in your overwhelming trouble, but I do write that you may have the consolation in the grief of your bereavement by the knowledge of our appreciation of your husband. Yours etc A Kearsey Lt Col.

KILTIE, David Named on Wigtown War Memorial but the only traceable David Kiltie with Wigtown connections survived the war and lived to be 102.

GRoS: David Kiltie was born on 25/3/1890 at Barsalloch, Mochrum, the son of James Kiltie, farm labourer, and Jane Kiltie, nee Broadfoot. 1891 Mochrum Census: Cottage, East Barsalloch: David Kiltie (1, born Mochrum) with father, James Hiltie, agricultural labourer, and mother, Jane Hiltie; + 2 brothers and 4 sisters. 1901 Mochrum Census: South Barsalloch Cottage: David Kiltie (11, born Mochrum) with father, James Kiltie, ploughman, and mother, Jane Kiltie: + 1 brother, 1 sister, + 1 niece. 1911 Glasserton Census: Monreith Village: David Kiltie (21, born Mochrum, farm labourer) with father, James Kiltie, retired farm labourer, and mother, Jane Kiltie: + 1 niece. Service Record: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve: Clyde Z/7449: Sea Service. David Kiltie, born 25/3/1890. Enterred service: 27/11/1915 as Ordinary Seaman. Address: Monreith, Port William. Forester. Next of Kin: James Kiltie. 5ft 7.5in tall, ruddy complexion, fair hair, grey eyes. Attached to 5th Bn 11/11/1915. Served HMS Victory 14/2/1916 to 13/3/1916, then HMS City of London 14/3/1916 to 3/3/1919. (Armed merchant cruiser,sailing the Atlantic, Indian Ocean and East Indies.) Wigtown Park Cemetery: "... David Kiltie died 22nd October 1992 aged 102 years", husband of Hannah Murphie, father of Sgt AM Kiltie (killed in action) and Margaret Kiltie. Note: David married Hannah Murphie on 1 October 1920 in Dumfries. At that time he was working as a printer’s labourer and living in Monreith. David died in Wigtown in October 1992 at the age of 102. He lived at 2 Bank Street and is interred in Wigtown’s Park Cemetery. David’s son, Alexander Murphie Kiltie served with the RAF Volunteer Reserve and reached the rank of Sergeant/Air Gunner with 630 Squadron. On 18th March, his plane crashed near Adinkerke in Belgium killing all those on board. Alexander was 19 years old; he is buried at Coxyde Military Cemetery. His name appears on Borgue War Memorial as Hannah and David were living at Borness Point, near Borgue at that time.

KILTIE, Robert Born at Stoneykirk he briefly lived at Wigtown where his son was born. Lived in Ayrshire for a good time and enlisted at the age of 46. Served briefly in France with Labour Corps before being discharged as medically unfit. Son, also Robert, was killed in action.

GRoS: Robert Kilty was born on 5/10/1860 at Garthland, Stoneykirk, the son of James Kilty, agricultural labourer, and Elizabeth Kilty, nee Sproat. 1861 Stoneykirk Census: Garthland. Robert Kilty (6 months, born Stoneykirk), with father, James, agricultural labourer, and mother, Elizabeth; + 3 brothers and 6 sisters. 1881 Kirkinner Census: Bing. Robert Kiltie (22, farm servant) working for the McClure family. GRoS: Robert Kiltie, 24, ploughman, married Mary Wright, domestic servant on 19/11/1886 at Sorbie. 1901 Monkton and Prestwick Census: Main Street. Robert Kietie (41, ploughman), wife, Mary, + 2 sons and 2 daughters. Attestation Papers signed 15/8/1915 at London. 110718 Robert Kiltie. Royal Engineers. 8 Craigmiller Buildings, Ayr. Age 46, drainer. Wife: Mary Wright. Married at Sorbie, 19/11/1886. Disembarked France 21/8/1915. Discharged 31/5/1916 as no longer physically fit. Awarded British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1914-15 Star.

Born at Wigtown but soon moved to Prestwick. Served with the Royal Scots and was killed in action in 1918. His father also served.

GRoS: Robert Kiltie was born on 1/8/1889 at Cunningham, Wigtown, the son of Robert Kiltie, ploughman, and Mary Kiltie, nee Wright. 1901 Monkton and Prestwick Census: Main Street. Robert Kietie, 2, with father, Robert, ploughman, and mother, Mary, + 1 brother and 2 sisters. UK Soldiers who died in the Great War. Robert Kiltie. Pte 44248 The Royal Scots (Lothian Regt) 9th Bn formerly 56488 HLI. Resident and enlisted Ayr. KILTIE, Robert Medal card: Robert Kiltie, Pte 44248, Royal Scots. British War Medal and

Victory Medal.

Register of Soldiers' Effects: Robert Kiltie. Pte 44248, 9th Royal Scots. Died

12/4/1918. £6 5s 11d paid to mother, Mary, on 12/1/1920. CWGC: Pte Robert Kiltie, 44248, 9th Bn Royal Scots. Died 12/4/1918 aged 19. Son of Robert and Mary Kiltie of Newton, Ayr. Grave I F 17, Outtersteene Communal Cemetery Extension, Bailleul.

KNOWLES, Born at Kirkinner but soon moved to Bladnoch where he became a tailor. Alexander Named on Burgh Roll of Honour. Played football for Wigtown Utd. Killed in action in 1918 and named on Wigtown War Memorial. His brother was also killed.

GRoS: Alexander Knowles was born on 23/10/1886 at Moorpark, Kirkinner, the son of Alexander Knowles, ploughman, and Margaret Knowles, nee McClure. 1891 Wigtown Census: Bladnoch Village. Alexander Knowles (4, born Kirkinner), with father, Alexander, farm labourer, and mother, Margaret + 3 sisters and two others. 1901 Wigtown Census: Bladnoch Village: Alexander Knowles (14, tailor's apprentice, born Wigtown), with father Alexander (farm labourer), and mother, Margaret + 3 brothers and 2 sisters. 1911 Wigtown Census: Bladnoch Village: Alexander Knowles (24, born Kirkinner, tailor) with father, Alexander, labourer, and mother, Margaret; + 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Medal Roll: Pte Alexander Knowles, 242340 (formerly 2583), 1/4th KOSB. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. Register of Soldiers' Effects: Alexander Knowles: 1/4th Bn KOSB, Private 242340. Killed in action, France, 1/9/1918. £17 9s 2d paid to father, Alexander, 30/5/1919 and war gratuity of £18 to Alexander on 15/12/1919. CWGC: Private Alexander Knowles 242340 Kings Own Scottish Borderers (1st/4th Bn). Died 1/9/1918 (aged 32). Son of A. Knowles, of Bladnoch, Wigtown, and the late Alexander Knowles. Panel 6, Vis-En-Artois Memorial. Wigtown High Cemetery: "...Also Alexander Knowles 1/5 KOSB killed in France aged 32." Son of Alexander Knowles and Margaret Griffin and brother of Robert Knowles, killed at the Battle of Gaza. Galloway Gazette (28/9/1918): KNOWLES – on the 1st inst, killed in action in France, Alexander Knowles, KOSB, eldest son of Alexander and Margaret Knowles, Bladnoch, aged 32 years. Galloway Gazette (5/10/1918): Mr & Mrs Knowles, Bladnoch, have received official intimation that their eldest son, Alex, 1/4th KOSB was killed in action on 1st September. He joined up early in the beginning of the war and was in Palestine and saw much hard fighting here and in France. Before enlisting he was in the employment of Mr J McClumpha (Bladnoch). This is the second son who has given his life for his country, Robert having been killed in the Battle of Gaza.

KNOWLES, Robert Born and resident in Bladnoch where he worked as a William tailor. Played football for Wigtown Utd before the war. Named on Burgh Roll of Honour. Killed in 1917 in France and named on Wigtown War Memorial. His brother was also killed.

GRoS: Robert William Knowles was born on 13/4/1894 at Bladnoch, the son of Alexander Knowles, general labourer, and Margaret Knowles, nee McClure. 1901 Wigtown Census: Bladnoch Village: Robert William Knowles (7, born Wigtown), with father Alexander (farm labourer), and mother, Margaret; + 3 brothers and 2 sisters. 1911 Wigtown Census: Bladnoch Village: Robert W Knowles (16, born Kirkinner, tailor), with father Alexander (labourer), and mother, Margaret; + 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Medal Roll: 240912 Pte Robert Knowles. Originally Pte 2809 1/5th Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. Register of Soldiers' Effects: Robert Knowles. 1/5th Bn KOSB. Pte 240912. Died 19/4/1917 in action, Gaza, Palestine. £5 4s 5d paid on 8/7/1918 to father, Alexander and War Gratuity of £8 15s to the same on 5/1/1920 and a further £1 5s on 28/2/1920. CWGC: Private R Knowles 240912 Kings Own Scottish Borderers (1st/5th Bn). Died 19/4/1917. Grave VII. A. 8 Gaza War Cemetery. Wigtown High Cemetery: "...Also Robert William Knowles 1/5 killed in Battle of Gaza aged 23 years." Son of Alexander Knowles and Margaret Griffin and brother of Alexander Knowles, killed in France. Galloway Gazette (9/6/1917): Mr & Mrs Alex Knowles, Bladnoch, have received official news that their son, Private Robert Knowles, KOSB, is wounded and has been missing since 19th April. Previous to enlisting he was a tailor with Mr John McClumpha, Bladnoch. Any news regarding him will be thankfully received by his parents. Galloway Gazette (19/1/1918): Mr & Mrs Knowles, Bladnoch, have received intimation that their second son, Private Robert Knowles, who was reported wounded and missing since the Battle of Gaza, April 19 1917, was killed in action, and that his body has been found, having fallen on that date. Their eldest son, Alexander, is in Palestine with the KOSB. Both previous to joining were in the employment of Mr John McClumpha & Co, tailors, Bladnoch.

KNOWLES, Robert Born Glasgow but moved to Wigtown where he lived with his aunt. Cooper at Bladnoch Creamery before the war. Named on the Burgh Roll of Honour as a Private in the Royal Garrison Artillery.

GRoS: Robert William Alexander Knowles was born on 13/9/1894 at 73 Stirling Street, Glasgow, the son of Robert Knowles, railway porter, and Margaret Knowles, nee Connolly. 1901 Wigtown Census: 6 Low Vennel: Robert Knowles (6, born Glasgow), with his aunt, Maggie Knowles (housekeeper), sister, cousin and lodger. 1911 Wigtown Census: 4 North Back street: Robert Knowles (16, born Glasgow, cooper at Creamery), with sister, Maggie (14, head of household), and lodger.

Born in Wigtown and resident there. Died of illness in 1919 and buried in Newton Stewart cemetery. Named on Wigtown War Memorial.

GRoS: Charles Landers was born on 10/6/1897 at East Kirkland, Wigtown, the son of Thomas Landers, ploughman, and Jane Landers, nee McGeoch. 1901 Wigtown Census: 1 Balgreen, Wigtown: Charles Landers (3, born Wigtown) with aunt, Robina McGeoch, + 1 brother, 2 sisters and 1 other. Register of Soldiers' Effects: Charles Landers. Royal Scots Fusiliers, Pte, 52880. LANDERS, Charles Died 8/7/1919, septic meningitis, 3rd Sec, Gen Hosp, Stobhill. £13 2s 3d (incl £5 10s war gratuity) paid to father, Thomas, 3/1/1920. CWGC: Private C Landers 52880 Royal Scots Fusiliers (3rd Bn). Died 8/7/1919. Grave 1032/1033 Newton Stewart Cemetery. Newton Stewart Cemetery: "...Also their son Charles who died 7th July 1919 aged 22 years." Son of Charles Landers and Jane McGeogh. Galloway Gazette (19/7/1919): On the 8th inst at the 3rd Scottish Hospital, Glasgow, Pte Charles Landers, 3rd RSF, aged 22 years, second son of Thomas Landers, Kirkland, Wigtown. (Note: death certificate records three causes of death: suppuration; inflammation of the left inner ear; and septic meningitis.)

LANDERS, James Born Sorbie but resident in Wigtown as a child. Emigrated to Canada where he enlisted in 1915. Wounded twice in France. Father lived at East Kirkland farm. Married and returned to Canada in 1924 to engage in farm work.

GRoS: James McGeoch Landers was born on 5/6/1894 at Penkiln, Sorbie, the son of Thomas Landers, ploughman, and Jane Landers, nee McGeoch. 1901 Wigtown Census: 1 Balgreen, Wigtown: James M Landers (6, born Wigtown) with aunt, Robina McGeoch, + 1 brother, 2 sisters and 1 other. Attestation Papers, completed at Winnipeg on 29/6/1915. James Landers, 153423, 43rd Battalion, Canadian Infantry. Born Wigtown. Next of kin: Thomas Landers, father, East Kirkland, Wigtown. Date of birth: 16/6/1894. Occupation: Farmer. 5ft 6in tall, dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair. Arrived France 20/2/1916. Admitted to 2 Australian General Hospital, Boulogne on 5/10/1916: gunshot wound, legs. Transferred to Horton County Hospital on 15/10/1916. Admitted to Woodcote Park Hospital, Epsom on 9/7/1917: gunshot wounds to thighs. Discharged 27/2/1917. GRoS: Marriage of James Landers, 27, ploughman, to Elizabeth McMeekan, 20, domestic servant, at The Manse, Wigtown. SS Metagama passenger list. Dep Glasgow: 18/4/1924 for Quebec & Montreal. James Landers of Glasnick, Kirkcowan. Farmworker aged 28. Married but not accompanied by wife. Destined for Toronto to engage in farmwork. Money in possession: 20 dollars.

LAURIE, Born at Glasserton and named on United Free Church Roll of Honour. Emigrated to Canada with his brother. Both enlisted and served with Canadian Infantry. Killed in action in 1916 and named on Wigtown War Memorial. Mother lived in Wigtown at time of his death.

GRoS: Alexander Laurie was born on 9/10/1891 at East Drummodie, Glasserton, the son of Alexander Laurie, Alexander farmer, and Margaret Laurie nee McWilliam. 1901 Glasserton Census: North Drummodie: Alexander Laurie (9, born Glasserton), with father, Alexander, farmer, and mother, Margaret, + 3 brothers and 3 sisters plus two others. 1911 Kirkinner Census: Clauchrie: Alexander Laurie (19, born Glasserton, working on farm), with mother, Margaret (farmer); + 2 brothers, 4 sisters and 2 others. Canadian Great War Project: Private Alexander Laurie 446910 31st Battalion, Canadian Infantry. Born October 9 1892 Next of kin: M Laurie, 13 South Main Street, Wigton (sic), Scotland. Enlisted Calgary, Alberta on May 14 1915 aged 23. Height 5 feet 6 inches. Presbyterian. Killed June 6 1916 at Battle of Mount Sorrel. CWGC: Private Alexander Laurie 446910 Canadian Infantry (31st Bn). Died 6/6/1916 (aged 25). Brother of Isabel Annie Young Laurie, of Nutwood, Grange- over-Sands, Lancs., England. Panel 24-28-30 Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. Galloway Gazette (1/7/1916): Mrs M Laurie, 13 South Main Street, Wigtown has received official intimation from the Canadian Record Office of the death of her son, Pte A Laurie, 31st Battalion Canadian Infantry, in action on 6th June. A comrade writing to his mother says: On behalf of the boys in my platoon, I would like to extend to you our sincere sympathy on the death of Alex. We joined this battalion at the same time, and since that have been the greatest of friends, and I, in particular, feel his loss keenly. Alex was one of the most popular boys in the Company, and one in whom his superiors placed more than usual confidence. He was killed during an exceptionally heavy bombardment, by shrapnel and concussion from a high explosive shell, and, for his sake, I am glad to say that death was instantaneous. Owing to the number of casualties, I am unable to give you any information as to where he was buried, but you will be advised of this later, at which time you should receive his personal effects, as they have been turned over to our Paymaster. If I can be of any service to you, please do not hesitate to ask for any further information that may be in my power to give.

LAURIE, Thomas Named on the Burgh Roll of Honour as in the 5th Battalion, Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Played football for Wigtown Utd.

GRoS: Thomas Laurie was born on 16/12/1895 at North Drummodie, the son of Alexander Laurie, farmer, and Margaret Laurie, nee McWilliam. 1901 Glasserton Census: North Drummoddie: Thomas Laurie (5, born Glasserton), with father, Alexander Laurie, farmer, and mother, Margaret Laurie; + 3 brothers, 3 sisters and 2 others. 1911 Kirkinner Census: Clauchrie: Thomas Laurie (15, born Glasserton, working on farm), with mother, Margaret (farmer); + 2 brothers, 4 sisters and 2 others. Wigtownshire Free Press (17/12/1914): This week three more young men have answered their country's call, and left to join the Army. They are Samuel Lees, Thomas Laurie and James Fleming. A roll of Honour is being prepared for the town and district. Galloway Gazette (19/12/14) reported Thomas Laurie attested with KOSB 5th reserve battn. Galloway Gazette (15/5/1915): Wigtown Utd Footballers Pte Thomas Laurie 5th KOSB.

LAURIE, William Born in Wigtown and emigrated to Canada in 1912. Enlisted in the Alberta Regiment in October 1918. His brother was killed in action.

GRoS: William Laurie was born on 28/11/1893 at North Drummodie, the son of Alexander Laurie, farmer and Margaret Laurie, nee McWilliam. 1901 Glasserton Census: North Drummoddie: William Laurie (7, born Glasserton) with father, Alexander Laurie, farmer, and mother, Margaret Laurie; + 3 brothers, 3 sisters and 2 others. Canadian Infantry Draft Papers. Enlisted 1/10/1918. 3216007, 1st Depot Battalion, Alberta Regiment. William Laurie, born Wigtown 1893. Resident Champion, Alta. Religion: Presbyterian. Trade: Farmer. Next of kin: Margaret Laurie (mother), Wigtown. 5ft 7.¼ in tall. Passenger List. SS Athenia, departed Glasgow 22/6/1912 for Quebec and Montreal. William Lawrie, aged 19, farmer. Canada arrivals. William Laurie, aged 19, bound for Winnipeg. Farm labourer.

LAWSON, Gavin Born in Cambuslang and a graduated in 1903 with a MA from Glasgow University, was Minister of Wigtown Parish Church. Joined the Gordon Highlanders for the duration of the war before returning to his ministry.

GRoS: Gavin Lawson was born on 7/1/1882 at Lorne Rest Buildings, Silverburn, Cambuslang, the son of William Lawson, spirits salesman, and Margaret Lawson, nee Materson [?] 1891 Barony, Shettleston Census: 75 Budhill Street: Gavin Lawson (9, born Cambuslang), with father, William Lawson, spirit merchant, and mother, Elizabeth Lawson; + 1 brother. 1901 Shettleston Census: 2 Woodend: Gavin Lawson (19, born Cambusland, art student), with father, William Lawson, Abc traveller [?], and mother, Elizabeth M Lawson; + 1 brother and 1 servant. 1911 Wigtown Census: Parish Church Manse, Church Lane: Gavin Lawson (29, Minister (Established Church), born Cambuslang). Also Mary Jamieson (49), servant. Medal Card: Gavin Lawson: 2nd Lieutenant, 4th Gordon Highlanders. Address: The Manse, Wigtown. Theatre of War first served in: France: 3/8/1916. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. Wigtownshire Free Press (4/2/1915): Some time ago Rev Gavin Lawson, minister of Wigtown, intimated his intention of offering his services in response to his country's call as soon as ever the renovation scheme, which he inaugurated in connection with the church, has been completed. Wigtownshire Free Press (22/7/1915): Sergt Lawson in the pulpit: On Sunday Rev Gavin Lawson, in his khaki uniform, occupied the pulpit of Wigtown Church. The large congregation showed how heartily he was welcomed back. In the course of a stirring address, Mr Lawson told of his promotion to sergeant, and gave some interesting details of the work he had been doing, and the special work he had been asked to undertake for the next two months. University of Glasgow Roll of Honour: Minister, Church of Scotland, Wigtown, 1910-1948. Lieutenant, Gordon Highlanders, 1915-1916.

LAWSON, George Born Kirkcowan but lived at Torhousekie. Named on Burgh Roll of Honour, Royal Scots Fusiliers.

GRoS: George Lawson was born on 18/8/1888 at Kirkcowan, the son of Charles Lawson, farm servant and Mary Lawson, nee Brown. 1891 Penninghame Census: Polwhilly Cot House: George Lawson (2, born Kirkcowan) with father Charles Lawson, farm servant, and mother, Mary B Lawson; grandmother, Annie T Lawson; + 1 brother and 2 sisters. 1901 Wigtown Census: Torhousekie Cot House: George Lawson (12, born Kirkcowan), living with father, Charles Lawson, ploughman, and mother, Mary Lawson; + 3 brothers and 2 sisters. GRoS: George Lawson, aged 28, roadman and Private in the Royal Engineers (normal address, Clauchrie, Wigtownshire) married Sarah Keith nee Neil (widow) on 22/8/1918 at 57 Buccleuch Street, Dumfries. Attestation Papers completed at Ayr 15/8/1914: George Lawson, 11293, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Age 23 years 9 months; born Kirkcowan. Labourer. 5ft 3in tall. Presbyterian. Transferred to 9th Division Cycle Corps, 7/1/1915. Embarked Southampton 6/10/1915, arrived France 7/10/1915. Deducted 3 days pay for failing to comply with an order: 23/6/1916. Transferred to Royal Engineers (Rank: Pioneer) and posted to 3/6 Road Construction Coy 21/3/1917. Demobilised London, 14/3/1919. Discharge papers state home address "Clughrie Cottage" Wigton. Papers also state that father, Charles, living at 6 Botny St, Wigtown and that George married Sarah [Neil], a widow, at Dumfries on 22/8/1918. Awarded British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1914 Star.

LAWSON, Robert Born at Girthon but lived at Torhousekie. Named on Burgh Roll of Honour as in the Royal Scots Fusiliers.

GRoS: Robert Lawson was born on 14/3/1895 at Morvington, Girthon, the son of Charles Lawson, cotman, and Mary Lawson, nee Dickie. 1901 Wigtown Census: Torhousekie Cot House: Robert Lawson (6, born Girthon), with father, Charles Lawson, farm servant, and Mary B Lawson; + 3 brothers and 2 sisters. 1911 Wigtown Census: Cunningham [near Redbrae, Torhousemuir]: Robert Lawson (16, born , cattleman on farm), with mother, Mary Lawson; + 3 sisters. Wigtownshire Free Press (12/10/1916): At Portencallie Dairy, Kirkcolm, on the 8th inst, by Rev A Torbett, Sergt RA Lawson, 6/7th RSF, youngest son of Charles Lawson, Grange of Cree, to Agnes McIlwraith, third daughter of Samuel McIlwraith.

LEES, Samuel Born in Wigtown and named on the Burgh Roll of Honour as a Private in the reserves of the 5th Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers. Played football for Wigtown Utd.

GRoS: Samuel Lees was born on 24/10/1896 at 6 Ballgreen, Wigtown, the son of David Lees, general labourer, and Janet Lees, nee Pollock. 1901 Wigtown Census: 6 Ballgreen: Samuel Lees (4, born Wigtown), with father, David Lees, embanker and mother, Jane Lees; + 1 sister and 3 others. 1911 Wigtown Census: 1 Botany Street: Samuel Lees (14, born Wigtown, shop assistant, grocery), with father, David Lees, embanker, and mother, Jane Lees; + 5 sisters and 1 brother. Medal Card: KOSB: Pte 240872 Pte Samuel Lees (prev no 2704, 1/5th KOSB). Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. Wigtownshire Free Press (17/12/1914): This week three more young men have answered their country's call, and left to join the Army. They are Samuel Lees, Thomas Laurie and James Fleming. A roll of Honour is being prepared for the town and district. Galloway Gazette (19/12/14) reported Samuel Lees attested with KOSB 5th Reserve battn. Galloway Gazette (15/5/1915): Wigtown Utd Footballers Pte Sam Lees 5th KOSB.

LILICO, William Born in Ireland but came to Wigtown shortly before the War where he became the local GP. He is listed on the 1910 Valuation Roll as living at 11 North Main Street. Enlisted in May 1917 and attained the rank of Captain. Returned to Wigtown and resumed his practice after the war.

Ireland, Select Births: William Lilico. Born: 6/12/1880 at Dunaghy, Antrim. Father: John Lilico. Mother: Elizabeth Turnbull Lilico. 1891 Edinburgh South Leith Census: William Lilico (10, born Ireland), with mother, Ellen Douglas Lilico, living off private means; 1 brother; 3 lodgers. GRoS: William Lilico MD married Helen McConnell on 6/7/1912 at Wigtown. Father: John Lilico, farmer, deceased. Mother: Ellen Douglas Lilico, nee Turnbull. Medal Card. Captain William Lilico, RAMC. Wigtownshire Free Press (10/5/1917): Dr Lillico has responded to the call for medical men for the Army and Wigtown, which formerly had three practicing doctors, is left without any. London Gazette (3/7/1918): The undermetioned temp Lts to be temp Capts, 1 June 1918 ... William Lilico MD Wigtownshire Free Press (6/2/1919): All insured persons on the Panel Lists of Dr John McKie, Glenluce, and Dr William Lillico, Wigtown, are advised that their Doctors have returned to the Medical Practices at Glenluce and Wigtown respectively, and that the temporary arrangements made during the period of their service with His Majesty's Forces terminated as at 31st January 1919.

LINDSAY, Peter Mentioned in a local history book as having been gassed of shell-shocked in the war. Living at Torhousemuir in the 1930s but unclear when he arrived there.

GRoS: Peter McLean Lindsay was born on 8/2/1884 at Aird, Inch, the son of William Lindsay, agricultural labourer, and Mary Lindsay, nee McLean. 1891 Mochrum Census: May Cottage: Peter McL Lindsay (7, born Inch), with father, William Lindsay, farm servant, and mother, Mary Lindsay; + 1 brother and 4 sisters. 1901 Old Luce Census: Drumflower Cottage No 5: Peter Lindsay (15, born Inch, ag. lab.), with father, William Lindsay, ploughman, and mother, Mary Lindsay; + 1 brother and 3 sisters. Memories of a Wigtownshire Crofter 1935-1945 by Jack Whiteford ISBN 0 946280 54 1: The Lindsays farmed Meadowbank ... The surviving son, Peter, by then in his mid-fifties, had been gassed or shell-shocked in World War 1, stuttered and had a habit of repeating his questions constantly. [Note: the Whitefords arrived at Torhousemuir in 1935, when this Peter Lindsay would have been around 51]

LOAN, James Born Whithorn but parents living at Bladnoch at time he was killed in action, less than two months after reaching the combat zone. Named on Wigtown and Whithorn War Memorials.

GRoS: James Loan was born on 9/2/1891 at Whithorn, the son of James Loan, general labourer, and Mary Loan, nee Roy. 1891 Whithorn Census: Back Row, Whithorn: James Loan (2 months, born Whithorn) with father, James Loan, Traction Engine Driver, and mother, Mary + 1 sister. 1901 Whithorn Census: 98 George Street, Whithorn: James Loan (10, born Whithorn), with father, James, Engine Driver (threshing mill), and mother, Mary, + 1 brother and 2 sisters. 1911 Edinburgh St Leonard Census: 148 Pleasance: James Loan (20, born Whithorn, grocer) boarding with PC Archibald Durward, his wife Elizabeth and daughter Margaret. GRoS: James Loan, grocer's assistant of 31 Watson's Crescent, Edinburgh, married Margaret Durward at her home, 148 Pleasance, Edinburgh on 18/9/1912. Soldiers Who Died in the Great War: James Loan, born Whithorn, died 16 May 1915, France and Flanders. Enlisted Edinburgh. Rank GDSN. Regiment: Scots Guards. Regimental number, 10634. Killed in action. Medal Roll: Pte 10634, James Loan, 2SG. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. Disembarked in combat zone: 26/3/1915. Killed in action: 16/5/1915. Register of Soldiers' Effects: James Loan: 2nd Bn Scots Guards, Private 10634. Killed in action: 16/5/1915. £1 7d paid to widow, Margaret, 19/10/1915 and war gratuity £3 paid to her 2/7/1919. CWGC: Private James Loan 10634 Scots Guards (2nd Bn). Died 16/5/1915. Panel 3 and 4, Le Touret Memorial. Galloway Gazette (29/5/1915): At the close of his sermon on Sunday last at Whithorn Parish Church, the Rev D M Henry, after referring to the late Captain Johnston Stewart said:- We also remember here today another who was a native of Whithorn and who was killed at the front on the day before Captain Stewart – Private James Loan, son of Mr & Mrs Loan, Bladnoch. Sad it is to think of the fine young life cut short, but all the same it is splendid to think that he has lived and died so well. He is an honour to his parents, his native place, and to his country: we who knew him will always think of him as a hero, for he has done his part as bravely and as nobly as the bravest of them. And our sympathies go out this day to his bereaved parents and family.

LOVE, Alexander Born in Kirkcowan but living at North Main Street, Wigtown, when he enlisted with the Scots Guards.

GRoS: Alexander Love was born on 8/12/1883 at Kirkcowan, the son of William Love, mason, and Mary Love, nee Walker. 1891 Kirkcowan Census: 2 Newton Stewart Rd, Kirkcowan: Alexr Love (7, born Kirkcowan), with father, William Love, mason, and mother, Mary Love; + 2 brothers and 3 sisters. 1901 Kirkcowan Census: Woodside Cottage, Main Street, Kirkcowan: Alexander Love (17, born Kirkcowan, apprentice mason), with father, William Love, mason, and mother, Mary Love; + 2 brothers and 4 sisters. 1911 Kirkcowan Census: Woodlea, Main Street, Kirkcowan: Alexander Love (27, born Kirkcowan, mason (house)), with father, William Love, mason (house), and mother, Mary Love; + 1 brother. Attestation Papers completed 10/12/1915 at Wigtown. Alexander Love, 18 North Main Street, Wigtown. Age 31 years, 11 months. Mason. Joined Scots Guards. Service number 16970. 5ft 10.75 in tall. Next of kin: Agnes Love nee McLeod (wife). Married at Sorbie 15/11/1912. Children: Margaret and William Alexander. Served in France 20/3/1918 to 1/3/1919. Sprained ankle 22/9/1917 while playing football for L Coy, Scots Guards. Discharged 15/4/1919. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. Wigtown High Cemetery: "Alexander Love, born 6th Dec 1883, died 17 Dec 1945" husband of Agnes Love. Galloway Gazette (22/12/1945): The death took place on Monday of a well- known Wigtown man in the person of Mr Alexander Love, Lightlands Terrace, at the age of 62 years. Deceased had not been in good health for some time. A keen sportsman, curling, bowling and football all claimed his interest. He was Secretary of the Wigtown Curling Club for many years and also a popular member of the Bowling Club. Mr Love's fine sporting qualities never deserted him and he was very popular and highly esteemed by all sections of the community. He was an enthusiatic freemason, being a member of Lodge Galloway No 951. Mr Love, who was twice married, is survived by his wife and a family of one son and one daughter to whom the sympathy of the community is extended in their bereavement. The funeral took place to Wigtown Cemetery on Thursday.

LOVE, James See James Thomson.