Blairgowrie’s Sacrifice
1914 - 1918
Not traced, or Very Little known
The following list is made up of names that I am in the process of tracing. Any information that you can offer will be much appreciated.
Anderson, Charles* Alyth - According to the CWGC site there is a C N Anderson in the CH's, Private, S/25951, d. 21/3/1918. This is the only Private named in that regiment. The record states that he is the son of John & Mary Anderson. There was a couple of this name staying In Annfield Place, Alyth in the 1901 census, but there is no Charles listed there.
Anderson, Robert* Lance/Corporal from Alyth
Angus, Robert - A Private in the Black Watch. From Alyth.*
Bono, De Lawrence*
Brown, James - Private, 8th Seaforth Highlanders. From Alyth*
Brown, Robert - Joined in Canada. A Private. Belonged Alyth*
Cameron, D. Sergeant Major Cameron highlanders On memorial at Netherton Church, Glenshee*
Cameron, F - On St. martins war memorial. There seems to be only one F Cameron in the A&S Highlanders on CWGC site. Is this him?
Cargill, Thomas*
Carr, Alexander - On Blairgowrie War Memorial in the Wellmeadow, also on roll of Honour at Rattray Church. Fought for New Zealand.*
Carruthers, James P.*
Chapman, E.W. Lieutenant, 3rd Dragoon Guards - On memorial at Netherton Church, Glenshee*
Clark, Alfred - Black Watch On Kettins Memorial. Died 24th April 1917
Clark, Charles. - He is mentioned on the Alyth War Memorial as having served in the Black Watch. On CWGC site there are three Charles Clarks, but there is no indication where they are from.
Clark, Norman - Royal Army Medical Corps. In Perth & Kinross 'Golden Book' as being from Kirkmichael & Bridge of Cally. Not on CWGC site
Cochrane, Alexander - There are two people that could fit ..*
1) aged 5, nephew and living at Mill of Balharry, Alyth
2) aged 13, son, 15 Precinct Street, Coupar Angus
Constable,J.D. - 2nd Lieutenant, Royal Army Signals Corps. In Perth & Kinross 'Golden Book' as being from Kirkmichael & Bridge of Cally. Not on CWGC site.
Constable, James G., Major - Royal Army Pay Corps. In Perth & Kinross 'Golden Book' as being from Kirkmichael & Bridge of Cally. Not on CWGC site.
Corbett, George *
Cossar, W R. - Royal Scots. In Perth & Kinross 'Golden Book' as being from Kirkmichael & Bridge of Cally. Not on CWGC site.
Coventry, William - There is a Willie Coventry, son, aged 10, son of William and Annie Coventry, living at Lochbank Cottar House, Bendochy, Perthshire. He was born in Alyth.*
Craigie, T - A private in the 2nd Bn. Black Watch*
Cram, George*
Cross, John - A Private. On Kettins War Memorial. Cannot identify him on the CWGC site.
Crozier, Harold - There is a "Harry" on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission web site, but there is no indication as to where he is from. In the 1881 census there is only one Crozier in Blairgowrie. He is James, a 28 year old, unmarried farm servant from County Armagh, in Ireland. He was living, with other farm servants at Easter Banchory Farm Bothy.*
Dailly, D. H. - Royal Army Signals Corps., In Perth & Kinross 'Golden Book' as being from Kirkmichael & Bridge of Cally. Not on CWGC site.
Davidson, Donald - A private in the Seaforth highlanders. from Alyth*
Denholm, William - A Private in the Royal Scots. from Alyth* Think he number might be 18288 who died 26th September, 1917.
Dickson, Thomas - A private from Alyth. Not found out which regiment yet.*
Doig, David - 5 entries of persons with this name on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission web site, but no indication of a Blairgowrie address. In the Blairgowrie Advertiser 11th March, 1915, page 6 an article entitled "Alyth" states...."Mr David Doig, youngest son of the late Mr. D. Doig, watchmaker, who before the War was in business in Pretoria, and joined Esplin's Horse on the outbreak of hostilities, has now attained the rank of Squadron-Sergt-Major."*
Donald, Thomas - A Private. On Kettins War Memorial
Donaldson, James - Fought for Canada. In Perth & Kinross 'Golden Book' as being from Kirkmichael & Bridge of Cally. Not on CWGC site.
Donaldson,William - A driver in the Royal Engineers. In Perth & Kinross 'Golden Book' as being from Kirkmichael & Bridge of Cally. Not on CWGC site.
Duff, Alexander - A private in the black watch. From Alyth*
Duncan, Alexander - Of Royal Garrison Artillery. From Kirkmichael/Bridge of Cally.
Duncan, John - Gordon Highlanders. From Kirkmichael / Bridge of Cally.
Farquharson, J. - Straloch
Ferguson, Robert - A Private in the Black Watch. from Alyth.
Fleming, Thomas - A Private in the Australian expeditionary force. From Alyth*
Forsyth, Francis - He is on the memorial under the lichgate at Bendochy churchyard. He is down a s a Private in the New Zealand Rifles. On the Commonwealth War Graves Commission site there is a Frank Forsyth, a Sergeant in the New Zealand Rifles. His parents are down as Francis and Marjory Forsyth of Ealing, New Zealand. I would think that he is the right person.*
Fraser, Thomas - a private in the Black Watch from Alyth.
Galloway, David H - A Private in the Scots guards. From Alyth*
Gardiner, Alex. - A Private. On Kettins War Memorial
Gibson, Fergus - Scottish Horse. From Kirkmichael / Bridge of Cally area.
Gordon, Donald - A Private in the Black Watch. There are two possibilities on the CWGC site. On Caputh Memorial.
Gordon, Patrick - *
Gow, Francis - a shoe smith
Gow, James - A lance-Corporal from Kirkmichael/Bridge of Cally. Most probably the son of Donald and Janet Gow , of Old Blair Cottages, Blair Atholl, Perthshire.
Gow, Patrick*
Hastie, Robert M. - From Alyth. a private in the highland light infantry*
Hendry, Andrew - A private in the black watch. from Alyth*
Honey, John - A corporal in the black watch. from Alyth*
Howie, Robert - a private in the royal scots. from Alyth* There are two possibilities on the CWGC site. A Robert Howie, aged 4 in 1901 Census, was living with his parents, John and Helen, and his siblings at 6 Cairnleith Street, Alyth. Is this him?
Jamieson, Wm C - on Kinclaven memorial in churchyard.*
Kidd, John - From Alyth, in the Black Watch. Two possible on the CWGC site. One number 2901, died 25/9/1915; the other number 202597, died 19/7/1918.
Kiddie, George M.*
Laing, George*
Laing, Robert - No certain record on Commonwealth War Graves Commission web site.*
Leslie, James*
McDonald, Duncan - On Blairgowrie War Memorial in the Wellmeadow, also on roll of Honour at Rattray Church. Fought for Canada.*
MacDonald, John Private Canada Blairgowrie Memorial*
MacDonald, Herbert - On Blairgowrie War Memorial in the Wellmeadow. Fought for Canada.*
MacDonald, William Sergeant Alyth Memorial*
McFarlane, William - On Blairgowrie War Memorial in the Wellmeadow.*
MacGregor, A.C. - On memorial at Clunie Church - Royal Scots Fusilliers.
McIntosh, Douglas -*
McIntosh, F - Corporal Black Watch On memorial at Netherton Church, Glenshee *
MacKay, David - Corporal in Highland Light Infantry - on Kinclaven memorial in churchyard*
McKenzie, A. - Lieutenant royal flying corps. - On memorial at Netherton Church, Glenshee*
McLaren, A.*
McLeish, George - Cannot find on CWGC site. From Kettins, Perthshire - this can to be in Angus or Forfarshire. Brother of Frank? There are a George and Frank in the 1901 census. They are staying at Newton Cottages, Abernyte. Their parents are Frank W & Margaret McLeish.
McLeish, Frank - Cannot find on CWGC site. From Kettins, Perthshire - this can to be in Angus or Forfarshire. Brother of George? There are a George and Frank in the 1901 census. They are staying at Newton Cottages, Abernyte. Their parents are Frank W & Margaret McLeish.
McLennan, Murdo - Private on Kettins War Memorial
McNab, John -*
McVinnie, William - A Private on Kettins War Memorial
Martin, David K. - on the memorial under Bendochy Churchyard lichgate. Not on CWGC site.*
Martin, Edward*
Melville, George* Alyth
Methven, John Lance-Corporal Scottish Rifles (Cameronians) Blairgowrie Memorial*
Millar, James A. Private Royal Scots Blairgowrie Memorial*
Moran, James Private Black Watch Blairgowrie Memorial*
Morris, Davidson, Able Seaman R.N.D. Alyth Memorial*
Morris, John*
Morrison, John Private Scottish Rifles (Cameronians) Blairgowrie Memorial*
Mowbray, William Gunner Royal Field Artillery Blairgowrie Memorial*
Murray, James*
Murray, John H. Private Canada Blairgowrie Memorial*
Nelson, Alexander*
Newton, Robert B.*
Nicholson, James L.*
Ogilvy, Patrick Captain, the Honourable M.C. Alyth Memorial*
Patterson, James - A Private on Kettins War Memorial
Pattison, William on the memorial under Bendochy Churchyard lichgate. Says he was a private in the 43rd Canadians cannot find (for sure) on CWGC site nor the Library and Archives Canada site.*
Pearson, David Private Black Watch Blairgowrie Memorial
Peebles, Thomas - A Private on Kettins War Memorial. Think it might be S/8745 1st Bn., Gordon Highlanders who died 3rd April 1916.
Petrie, James -*
Reid, Alexander* Alyth
Reid, George - A Private in the Royal Scots. On Caputh Memorial
Reid, Harry - On Kettins War Memorial
Reid, James Private Highland Light Infantry Blairgowrie Memorial*
Robb, James - A Private from Bendochy, who served in the Scottish Horse . Cannot find him on the CWGC site. *
Robb, William* Alyth Corporal in the Gordon Highlanders. Not on CWGC site.
Robertson, David* - Alyth - There are several Sappers by that name on the CWGC site.
Rollo, William - There is a William Rollo from Alyth and also one from Meigle in the 1901 census.*
Seaton, James*
Seaton, Tom*
Shanks, John*
Shaw, James (Alyth) - There are two James Shaws’ who were in the BW. One died 21/10/1916, son of the late James and Mary Shaw. He was 33. The other died on 21/8/1916
Smith, John - Royal Field Artillery. From Alyth. Could be one of the following death dates ...
D 24/6/15; 24/7/1916; 10/9/1916; 27/12/1917; 28/12/1916; 26/10/1918; 3/2/1919
Smith, Robert - (Alyth) There are 7 Robert Smiths' from the Black Watch listed on the CWGC site.
Smith, Thomas K - On Kettins War Memorial. There is only one Thomas K Smith on the CWGC site. He is a Private in the West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Number 267817. He died on 10th April 1918. According to the 1891 census there is a Thomas Smith living at Baldowrie Cottage, Kettins with his parents Thomas and Isabella. There is also a boarder, one Peter Shaw.
Stewart, William -*
Symington, Andrew - *
Thomson, Charles - On memorial under lichgate at Bendochy Church. A Private in the Black Watch*
Thompson, John B. Private Seaforth Highlanders Blairgowrie Memorial*
Todd, James - On Kettins War Memorial. A Private.
Townsley, William private Blairgowrie advertiser 4th December 1915 page 6 (picture)*
Whittet, Harry Private M.G.Corps. On memorial under lichgate at Bendochy Churchyard. There is no Harry on Commonwealth War Grave Commission Site.
Whyte, Chas M. - Colour Sargeant-Major from Alyth, who fought for Canada*
Whyte, James - Private in the Army Service Corp. On Alyth War Memorial.
Wilson, George - A Private from Alyth. Not traced regiment yet*
Wilson, James - A Private from Alyth. Not traced regiment yet*
Wilson, James - A Private in the Black Watch, on memorial at Caputh
Wishart, James A. Corporal Cameron Highlanders Blairgowrie Memorial*
Wolsley, George - On Kettins War Memorial. A Private