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Sources: 1. "Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-1918" | |||
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2. Public Records Office - Documents on Line - WW1 Campaign Medals | |||
| Surname | Christian Names | Born | Enlisted |
Number |
RANK | Cause | Place | Date of Death | Decorations | Notes (Name in CAPITALS in brackets represents cemetery, or memorial, if no known grave.) | ||||||||||||||||||
| ALEXANDER | Peter | Fyvie | Peterhead |
3724 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
13/11/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 28. Son of Helen Alexander, 81 Station Rd Ellon. (Y RAVINE CEM. BEAUMONT HAMEL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| ANDERSON | Alexander | Cruden | Peterhead |
2704 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
26/03/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 20. Grandson of Mrs Agnes Anderson | ||||||||||||||||||
| BRUCE | James | St Fergus | Peterhead |
240281 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
24/03/18 |
' | 12th Bn Gordon H. Age 20. Son of William & Mary Bruce of Mains, Inverugie. (ARRAS MEMORIAL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| BUCHAN | Alexander |
‘ |
Peterhead |
240687 |
SERGT | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
11/04/17 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Son of Alexander Buchan, 15 St. Peter's St PHD. (ETAPLES) | ||||||||||||||||||
| BUCHAN | John Tait | Fraserburgh | Peterhead |
1923 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
4/06/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 25. Son of William & Christian Buchan. "Native of Fraserburgh". (MAROEUIL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| BUCHAN | William | Crimond | Peterhead |
S/43669 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
14/06/17 |
' | 31st Bn Gordon H. Age 22. Son of Annie Buchan, of Rattrayhead. (ARRAS MEMORIAL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| CHALMERS | John B |
‘ |
Peterhead |
S/40061 |
L/CPL | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
26/10/17 |
' | 2nd Bn Gordon H. Age 24. Son of Alexander & Isabella Chalmers, 63 Kirk St, PHD. (HOOGE CRATER CEM.) | ||||||||||||||||||
| CORDINER | David Stephen | Boddam | Peterhead |
S/11250 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
18/08/16 |
' | 1st Bn Gordon H. Son of Alexander B & Janet Cordiner, of 6 "A" St, Boddam. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| COWIE | Peter |
‘ |
Peterhead |
3322 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
26/03/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 17. Son of R. Cowie, 17 St. Andrew St. PHD. (MAROEUIL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| CRUICKSHANK | George | Slains | Peterhead |
241095 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
13/11/16 |
' | 8th/10th Bn Gordon H. Age 20. Son of George Cruickshank, of Little Collieston, Slains. (ARRAS MEMORIAL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| DAVIDSON | Alexander | Cruden | Peterhead |
202803 |
SERGT | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
15/11/16 |
' | 4th Bn Gordon H. Age 41. Son of Alex & Elizabeth Cruickshank Davidson, of Mains of Artamford, Maud. Husb. Of Helen Davidson, Rosslyn Cres. Edinburgh. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| DUNCAN | John | Cruden | Peterhead |
S/40265 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
28/03/17 |
' | 2nd Bn Gordon H. Age 21. Son of Mr J. Duncan of Stirlingbrae, Boddam. (H.A.C. Cem, ECOUST-ST MEIN) | ||||||||||||||||||
| DUNCAN | William C |
‘ |
Peterhead |
240767 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
31/07/17 |
' | 5th Bn. Gordon H. Age 31. Husband of Fanny Duncan, 5 Roanheads. (NEW IRISH FARM CEM.) | ||||||||||||||||||
| FORREST | George J |
‘ |
Peterhead |
240975 |
PRIVATE | Died of Wounds | France & Flanders |
27/05/17 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 21. Son of William and Elsie Smith, PHD. (HAUTE-AVESNES) | ||||||||||||||||||
| FRASER | George A | Old Deer | Peterhead |
1784 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
26/03/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 18. Son of Lewis & Christine Fraser, Easterton PHD. (MAROEUIL BRITISH CEM.) | ||||||||||||||||||
| FRASER | John |
‘ |
Peterhead |
3609 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
13/11/16 |
' | 5th Bn Gordon H. Age 21. Son of Colin and Sophia Jaffreay Fraser of PHD. (MAILLY WOOD) | ||||||||||||||||||
| FRASER | Thomas | Old Deer | Peterhead |
S/40340 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
14/06/17 |
' | Reg. No. formerly 3558. 1st Bn Gordon H. Age 20. Son of Fohn & Margaret Fraser of Stirling Hill Boddam. (ARRAS MEMORIAL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| GIBB | Alexander | New Deer | Peterhead |
3220 |
PRIVATE | Died of Wounds | Home |
11/08/16 |
' | 5th Bn Gordon H. Age 20. (NEW DEER CEMETERY) | ||||||||||||||||||
| GRANT | James | Longside | Peterhead |
241137 |
L/CPL | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
17/05/17 |
' | Reg. No. formerly 3518 . 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 19. Son of William & Janet Grant of Millbank, Longside. (ST NICHOLAS BRITISH CEM.) | ||||||||||||||||||
| GRANT | Louis Alexander | New Deer | Peterhead |
241194 |
SERGT | Died of Wounds | France & Flanders |
2/08/17 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 20. Son of John F & Jessie A. Grant of "The Chestnuts" Mintlaw. (ABBEVILLE) | ||||||||||||||||||
| HARPER | John | Boddam | Peterhead |
2500 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
13/11/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 20. Son of James & Ann Harper, Boddom. ("Y" RAVINE CEM. BEAUMONT-HAMEL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| HUTTON | Alexander Metcalfe |
Tyrie |
Peterhead |
3639 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
13/11/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H Age 19. Son of Annie Mitchell (formerly Hutton) & Thomas Mitchell (stepfather) of 110 Gellymill St Macduff. ("Y" RAVINE CEM. BEAUMONT-HAMEL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| HUTTON | Thomas |
‘ |
Peterhead |
240749 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
24/08/17 |
' | 8th/10 Bn Gordon H. Age 25. Son of Thomas and Mary Hutton, 14 Harbour St PHD."Went to France with 1st/5th Bn in May 1915". (TYNE COT) | ||||||||||||||||||
| JOHNSTON | George | Ellon | Peterhead |
241135 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
27/11/16 |
' | 2nd Bd Gordon H. Age 18. Son of Margaret Johnston, of Bilbo Cottage, Port Erroll. (REDAN RIDGE, BEAUMONT HAMEL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| KEILLOH | Alexander |
‘ |
Peterhead |
2241 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
13/11/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 23. Son of James and Annie Keilloh, 96 Water St Strichen. (Y RAVINE CEM. BEAUMONT HAMEL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| KELMAN | Henry Edward | Longside | Peterhead |
241141 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
2/04/18 |
' | 5th Bn Gordon H. Age 19. Son of James & Christina Kelman, Upper Claystiles, Fraserburgh. (POZIERS MEMORIAL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| LEASK | Edward | New Pitsligo | Peterhead |
240458 |
PRIVATE | Died of Wounds | Home |
17/05/17 |
' | Gordon H. Age 22. Son of George & Eliza Leask, Elm Cottage, Maud. (STRICKEN PARISH CHURCH) | ||||||||||||||||||
| McARTHUR | Alexander | Longside | Peterhead |
2065 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
17/06/15 |
' | D Coy, 5th Bn, Gordon H. Age 19. Son of John & Elspeth McArthur, Burnside Rora, Longside. (LE TOURNET MEMORIAL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| MILNE | Alexander | Longside | Peterhead |
2190 |
PRIVATE | Died | Home |
8/02/15 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 16. Son of James Milne, Laburnum Cottage, Longside. (LONGSIDE NEW CHURCH) | ||||||||||||||||||
| MILNE | William | Old Deer | Peterhead |
240964 |
L/CPL | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
28/07/18 |
M.M | 5th Bn Gordon H. Age 22. Son of Mr & Mrs Robert Milne, Hillhead, Sandford, Boddam. (BOUILLY CROSS ROADS MILITARY CEM) | ||||||||||||||||||
| MILTON | William | Boddam | Peterhead |
241269 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
2/04/18 |
' | 5th Bn Gordon H. Age 22. Son of John & Jane Milton, Roadside Forgie, Keith. Banff. (POZIERES MEMORIAL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| MORRICE | John Garden | Cruden | Peterhead |
2936 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
31/07/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Son of William & Jane Morrice, Bogengarrie, Mintlaw. (AUCHONVILLERS) | ||||||||||||||||||
| MUNRO | Angus Bain |
‘ |
Peterhead |
2773 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
26/03/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 29. Husb. Of Margaret Munro, 19 Longate PHD. "Native of Peterhead." (MAROEUIL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| MURRAY | James Porter |
‘ |
Peterhead |
6427 |
PRIVATE | Died of Wounds | France & Flanders |
13/11/16 |
' | 1st/4th Bn Gordon H. Age 16. Son of Robert and Margaret Murray, Shielhill St Fergus, PHD. (MAILLY WOOD) | ||||||||||||||||||
| MURRAY | William D | Boddam | Peterhead |
240577 |
PRIVATE | Died of Wounds | France & Flanders |
12/04/17 |
' | 1st/4th Bn Gordon H. Age 28 Son of Mary Murray of Buckie Farm, Boddam. (AUBIGNY) | ||||||||||||||||||
| PARK | George Stephen |
‘ |
Peterhead |
3552 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
1/11/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 21. Son of Mr and Mrs Robert Park of Boddam. (AUCHONVILLERS) | ||||||||||||||||||
| PATERSON | Alexander Ingram | New Deer | Peterhead |
3299 |
PRIVATE | Died of Wounds | France & Flanders |
13/11/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 17. Son of James & Annie Patterson, Old Rattray. (VARENNES) | ||||||||||||||||||
| PATERSON | Daniel |
‘ |
Peterhead |
240700 |
PRIVATE | Died of Wounds | France & Flanders |
24/05/17 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 22. Son of George & Eleanor Paterson, 4 Roadside Croft Crimond. "Native of Strichen". (AUBIGNY) | ||||||||||||||||||
| PYPER | Alexander G. |
‘ |
Peterhead |
S/.40192 |
A/CPL | Died of Wounds | France & Flanders |
12/04/18 |
' | 1st/6th Bn Gordon Highlanders. Age 22. Son of Georgina Pyper of Oldwhat, New Deer, & late James F. Pyper.. (LAPUGNOY) | ||||||||||||||||||
| REID | James | Longside | Peterhead |
241298 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
26/05/17 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 26. Son of Alexander & Margaret Reid, East Kinknockie, Mintlaw. ( BROWN'S COPSE CEM. ROUEX) | ||||||||||||||||||
| ROBERTSON | Alexander Bruce |
‘ |
Peterhead |
240704 |
L/CPL | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
24/07/18 |
' | 7th Bn Gordon H. Age 24. Son of George & Elsie Robertson, 6 Union St Peterhead. (SOISSONS MEMORIAL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| ROBSON | William |
‘ |
Peterhead |
2266 |
PRIVATE | Died of Wounds | France & Flanders |
28/07/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 19. Son of Walter and Jane Robson, 25 Broad Place (sic) Peterhead. (HEILLY STATION CEM. MERICOURT-L'ABBE) | ||||||||||||||||||
| SELBIE | Alexander | Longside | Peterhead |
3546 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
13/11/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 19. Son of late James Selbie & Jane Davidson Baird of PHD. (SERRE RD CEM.) | ||||||||||||||||||
| SIMPSON | John C | Boddam | Peterhead |
240812 |
A/CPL | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
12/04/18 |
' | 5th Bn. Gordon H. Age 33. Husband of Nellie Simpson, 9 Stirling Village, Boddam. (PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| SMITH | William | Stricken | Peterhead |
3427 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
13/11/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 18. Son of William & Wilhelmina, Woodend, Fyvie. (SERRE RD. CEM). | ||||||||||||||||||
| STEPHEN | William | Old Deer | Peterhead |
241072 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
30/07/16 |
' | 5th Bn Gordon H. Age 19. Son of James & Elsie Stephen of Mosside, Crichie. (CATERPILLAR VALLEY CEM.) | ||||||||||||||||||
| THOMSON | Lawrence |
‘ |
Peterhead |
240785 |
CPL | Died of Wounds | France & Flanders |
9/08/18 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 31. Husband of Bella Lumsden (formerly Thomson), 8 St Andrew St. Peterhead. (SENLIS) | ||||||||||||||||||
| WALKER | Robert | Longside | Peterhead |
3478 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
13/11/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 20. Son of Robert & Mary Walker, Dens, Blackhills PHD. ("Y" RAVINE CEM. BEAUMONT HAMEL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| WATT | Harry |
‘ |
Peterhead |
240808 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
31/07/17 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 22. Son of Joseph & Annie Watt 16 St Mary St Peterhead (YPRES MENIN GATE MEMORIAL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| WATT | William | Old Deer | Peterhead |
2317 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders |
17/09/15 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 19. Son of Samuel & Jane Montgomerie Watt of 20 Constitution St Peterhead. (PERONNE RD CEM. MARICOURT) | ||||||||||||||||||
| WILLOX | James |
‘ |
Peterhead |
240692 |
A/SERGT | Died of Wounds | France & Flanders |
24/06/17 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 20. Son of Mr & Mrs James Willox, 41 Windmill St Peterhead. (LIJSSENTHOEK) | ||||||||||||||||||
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