The Fallen of Bridgeton Calton, Camlachie, Dalmarnock & Mile-End In The Great War 1914-18 Transcribed and Researched by Bob Currie Bridgeton Library Local History Group Roll of Honour of The Fallen of Bridgeton, Calton, Camlachie, Dalmarnock & Mile-End In The Great War 1914-18 Transcribed and researched by Bob Currie (Bridgeton Library Local History Group) Preface This list of names of The Fallen of Glasgow’s East-end records some of the millions of victims of the bloodiest wars in world history. The names, extracted from ‘The City of Glasgow Roll of Honour of The Great War’ (1922) compiled by the late Kevin O’Neil, were subsequently checked against the CWGC site for date of death, grave reference and/or memorial panel reference and next of kin. Any errors or omissions are entirely mine. I need only add that I set myself an enormous task in extracting this list of names from the 18,000 recorded on The City of Glasgow Roll of Honour (1922). In striving for accuracy I have done my best. Having been born and bred in Bridgeton I was familiar with the street names and I must say I found it a poignant exercise one way and another, having walked many of those familiar streets in the distant past. Moreover, in remembering an Uncle, likewise raised in Bridgeton, who died at St. Julian during the Second Battle of Ypres in April 1915, the list became my personal tribute to the Fallen Heroes of Glasgow’s East-end. Their gallantry is commemorated in this Casualty List of names of sons, husbands’ fathers and brothers in localised clusters of death. The supreme sacrifice of the district is exemplified in the tragedy that befell the late Mr and Mrs Dunn of 527 Dalmarnock Road, Bridgeton whose three sons were killed in action. These brothers in arms namely, Private Colin M DUNN, 9th Bn. Cameronians (Scottish Rifles); Private Archie DUNN, 6th Bn. Cameron Highlanders and Lance Corporal Richard DUNN, 6th Bn. Cameron Highlanders fought died at the Battle of Loos (1915). Colin (23) and Richard (26) died 25th September. Elder brother Archie (35) died the following day. The names of these three, with no known grave, are inscribed on Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. They have passed from the sight of men, but their names liveth forever. Bob Currie - 2014. “I have many times asked myself whether there can be more potent advocates of peace upon earth through the years to come than this massed multitude of silent witnesses to the desolation of war.” (King George V, Flanders, 1922). SURNAME FORENAME RANK UNIT ADDRESS S/4338 Private ABBOTT Robert - 8/10th Bn, Gordon Highlanders. October, 1916. Robert died of wounds 10th October, 1916 received during Battle of the Somme. He was part of 44th 15th Scottish Division. The 8/10th Battalion had been in constant fighting from 14th August, 1916 and he may have been wounded in any of the following actions in which the 8/10th Battalion fought. These included Scots Redoubt, Contalmaison, Albert, The Dingle, The Quadrangle, Bazentia Le Petit, The Cutting, Martinpuich, Lavieville and Frauvillers. Grave Reference: Plot III. Row F. Grave 20. Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension. Location: Somme, France. Dernancourt is a village 3 kms south of Albert. The Communal Cemetery is a little west of the village, and the Extension is on the north-west side of the Communal Cemetery. Robert was born in Bridgeton and resided at 9 Hozier Street, Bridgeton. 414044 Sergeant ABERNETHY David - 410th Coy and 1st/2nd Field Coy. Royal Engineers. David was killed in action 2nd November, 1917 during the 3rd Battle of Gaza. Age 26. Grave Reference: XXXI. G. 9. Gaza War Cemetery. Location: Israel and Palestine (including Gaza). Gaza is 3 kms inland from the Mediterranean coast, 65 kms south-west of Tel Aviv. From Israel stop at the Erez Crossing point and enter the VIP cabin for a pass to enter Gaza. Walk through “no man’s land” to the taxis on the other side. Gaza War Cemetery is 1.5 kms north-east of the city near the Bureir Road and 370 metres from the railway station. The cemetery is approximately 8 kms to the left of the main dual carriageway, Highway 250 through Gaza, and is about 200 mtrs back from the road through an avenue of trees. Alternatively, turn left off the highway after 4 kms, continuing with Highway 4 until Sha’arei Aza junction and turn right, then turn right into Gaza proper, heading back towards the border. In this direction the cemetery will be found on the right hand side after approximately 3 kms. David was born in Penicuik, enlisted in Rutherglen and resided at 458 Baltic Street Bridgeton. 2707 Private ADAM - 6 Bn. (City of Glasgow) Highland Light Infantry. He was part of 157th Brigade 52nd (Lowland) Division and had previously served with the 3rd Bn. HLI Number 6729. John was killed in action 12th July, 1915 in Mesopotamia during the capture of Nasiriyeh. No Known Grave. Memorial Panel Reference: Panel 35 and 36. Basra Memorial. Location: Iraq. Born Glasgow. Enlisted Glasgow. Resided 79 Norman Street Bridgeton. 54741 Bombardier ADAMS R - 113th Bty. 25th Bde. Royal Field Artillery. Robert, age 30, died of wounds 6th September, 1918 received in the Arras sector in France during the final Allied advance towards victory when the German army valiantly fought a rearguard action which inflicted heavy casualties on the advancing Allies. Grave Reference: IV. C. 19. Ligny-St-Flochel British Cemetery, Averdoingt. Location: Pas de Calais, France. Ligny-St. Fochel is a village about 6.5 kms east of St. Pol off the main road to Arras, approximately 24 kms from Arras. Ligny-St. Fochel British Cemetery is south of the village on the east side of the road (D81) to the village of Averdoingt. Son of Robert and Anna Adams, 78 Reid Street, Bridgeton. Born in Glasgow. Enlisted in Glasgow. 326439 Private AGNEW James - 1st/7th Bn. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. James was killed in action 12th October, 1918 in the Cambrai Sector in France during an attack three and a half miles from Cambrai Station. As in the case of the above named Bombardier Robert Adams, James died during the final Allied Advance to victory. L/Cpl. Agnew was part of 154th Brigade, 51st Highland Division. No Known Grave. Memorial Panel Reference: Panel 10. Vis-en-Artois Memorial. Location; Pas de Calais, France. Vis-en-Artois and Haucourt are villages on the straight main road from Arras to Cambrai about 10 kms south-east of Arras. The Memorial is the back drop to the Vis-en-Artois British Cemetery, which is west of Haucourt on the north side of the main road. James was born in Glasgow and resided at 47 James Street Calton. 6220 Private AITKEN Daniel 2nd Bn. Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Daniel died 25th December, 1918 while a prisoner of war in Germany. He was part of 13th Brigade, 5th Division. Born Glasgow. Enlisted Glasgow. Daniel resided at 72 Anderson Street, Calton. 277188 Corporal AITKEN James - 1st/7th Bn. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. James died 11th April. 1918. No Known Grave. Memorial Panel Reference: Panel 125 to 127. Loos Memorial. Location: Pas de Calais, France. The Loos Memorial forms the sides and back of Dud Corner Cemetery. Loos-en-Gobelle is a village 5 kms north-west of Lens, and Dud Corner Cemetery is located about 1 km west of the village, to the north-east of the N943, the main Lens to Bethune road. James resided at 125 Main Street, Bridgeton. S/5279 Private AITKEN James - 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders. James died 1st November, 1915. Aged 19, Grave Reference VIII.C.54. Boulogne Eastern Cemetery. Locality: Pas de Calais, France. Boulogne-sur-Mer is a large Channel port. Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, one of the town cemeteries, lies in the district of St. Martin Boulogne, just beyond the eastern (Chateau) corner of the Citadel (Haute-Ville). The cemetery is a large civil cemetery, split in two by the Rue de Dringhen, just south of the main road 9(RN42) to St. Omer. The Commonwealth War Graves plot is located down the western edge of the southern section of the cemetery, with an entrance in the Rue de Dringhen. Unusually, the headstones are laid flat in this cemetery. This is due to the sandy soil. Car parking is available along the Rue de Dringhen. Son of John and Grace Aitken, 45 New Street, Calton. 4326 Sergeant ALEXANDER R - 18th Bn. Highland Light Infantry. Alexander died 25th August, 1917. No Known Grave. Memorial Panel Reference. Pier and Face 15 C. Thiepval Memorial. Location: Somme, France. The Thiepval Memorial will be found on the D73, next to the village of Thiepval, off the main Bapaume to Albert road (D929). Each year a major ceremony is held at the memorial on 1st July. Alexander resided at 38 Howard Street, Bridgeton. 10277 Private ALEXANDER Richard - 2nd Bn. Highland Light Infantry. Richard died 5th November, 1914. Age 26. No Known Grave. Special Memorial: Commemorated on Grange Gorman (Cork) Memorial Headstones. Location: Republic of Ireland, County Dublin. The Grangegorman (Cork) Memorial Headstones commemorate the graves of 83 war dead who are buried in Cork Military Cemetery, but whose graves could not be maintained there. The headstones of the 83 War Dead are arranged before the Grangegorman Memorial which is located in Grangegorman Military Cemetery on Blackhorse Avenue outside the north-east boundary of Phoenix Park. Alternative Commemoration - buried in Cork Military Cemetery. Son of Hugh and Mary Alexander,16 Savoy Street, Bridgeton (sometime of 47 Reid Street, Bridgeton).