War Dead

Below are the details of the war dead who it is known had a Broxburn and Uphall connection.  In many cases no contact was made with the next-of-kin of the casualty after the war ended and, therefore, in some cases no record of their home town was made.

A.I.F. BURIAL GROUND, FLERS, France
 
HUDSON, Serjeant, GEORGE, 6/2671, 1st Bn., Canterbury Regiment, N.Z.E.F., Killed in action 27 September 1916. Age 33. Son of George and Mary Hudson, of Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland. Grave Ref. II. K. 21.

MARSHALSAY, Private, JAMES DOWIE, 12733, 1st Bn., Scots Guards. 12 December 1916. Age 30. Son of Thomas and Agnes Marshalsay, of Primrose Cottages, Goshen Place, Uphall, Linlithgowshire. Grave Ref. III. L. 24.

ABBEVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, France
 
McNEILL, Sergeant (Flt. Engr.) ROBERT FINDLAY, 1559057, 625 Sqdn., Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. 16 March 1944. Age 22. Son of R. F. McNeill and Jane Aikman McNeill, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. Plot 6. Row J. Grave 6.

ALBERT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, France
 
DAVIE, Private, JOHN, 25123, "C" Coy. 15th Bn., Royal Scots. Died of accidental injuries 2 June 1916. Age 20. Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Davie, of 76, Greendykes Rd., Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. I. G. 14.

ARRAS MEMORIAL, France
 
BROWNLIE, Private, CLAUD, 24175, 6th Bn., King's Own Scottish Borderers. 3 May 1917. Age 26. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Brownlie, of Kirkhill Rd., Broxburn, West Lothian; husband of Magdalene Brownlie, of Kirkview Cottages, Uphall, West Lothian. Bay 6.

McDONALD, Private, PETER, 15603, 13th Bn., Royal Scots. 28 March 1918. Age 18. Son of Mrs. Naomi I. McKechnie, of Gowanlea, Uphall, West Lothian. Bay 1 and 2.

YOUNG, Private, WILLIAM, 267474, 6th Bn., Seaforth Highlanders. 12 May 1917. Age 25. Son of Janet Young, of Maryville Place, Broxburn, West Lothian, and the late John Young. Bay 8.

ATHENS MEMORIAL, Greece

MURPHY, Driver, JAMES, T/64837, Royal Army Service Corps. attd. 106 (The Lancashire Hussars) Lt. A.A. Regt., Royal Artillery 26 April 1941 - 27 April 1941. Age 21. Son of Francis and Emily Murphy, of Uphall, West Lothian. Face 8.

AUBIGNY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, France

MURRAY, Private, WILLIAM, 25116, "A" Coy. 16th Bn., Royal Scots. Died of wounds 6 April 1917. Age 21. Son of Robert and Margaret Murray, of Millbank Place, Uphall, West Lothian. Grave Ref. I. K. 27.

AUTHUILE MILITARY CEMETERY, France

HARLEY, Private, DENIS, 19041, 2nd Bn., Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. 10 February 1916. Age 24. Son of John and Ann Harley, of Alexander St., Uphall, West Lothian. Grave Ref. A. 37.

AWOINGT BRITISH CEMETERY, France
 
PARIS, Corporal, WILLIAM, 43275, 2nd Bn., Royal Scots. Died of wounds 23 October 1918. Age 31. Son of John and Helen Paris, of Church St., Broxburn, Linlithgowshire. Grave Ref. I. E. 3.

BAGNEUX BRITISH CEMETERY, GEZAINCOURT, France
 
PORTEOUS, Serjeant, FRED, 375062, 2nd Bn., Royal Scots. 24 August 1918. Age 22. Son of Alexander Porteous, of Main St., Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. V. A. 25.

BANNEVILLE-LA-CAMPAGNE WAR CEMETERY, France

PUNTON
, Private, ANDREW, 2991581, 1st Bn., Gordon Highlanders. 20 August 1944. Age 22. Son of Agnes Punton, of Uphall, West Lothian. Grave Ref. IX. C. 14.

BARD COTTAGE CEMETERY, Belgium

McKINNEY, Private, HENRY, 303395, 1st/8th Bn., Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Died of wounds 5 September 1917. Age 20. Son of James and Charlotte McKinney, of Shrine Place, Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. IV. F. 18.

BASRA MEMORIAL, Iraq
 
DUDGEON, Private, ALEXANDER BRUCE, B/21208, 1st Bn., Highland Light Infantry. 8 March 1916. Age 17. Son of James and Mary Spence Dudgeon, of Ulva Cottage, Old Town, Broxburn, Linlithgowshire. Panel 35 and 64.

BEACH HEAD WAR CEMETERY, ANZIO, Italy
 
SCOTT, Sapper, THOMAS, 2003867, 221 Field Coy., Royal Engineers. 29 February 1944. Age 26. Son of David and Jemima Scott; husband of Janet Scott, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. VI. A. 6.

BECOURT MILITARY CEMETERY, BECORDEL-BECOURT, France
 
DEMPSTER, Private, JOHN, 4606, M M, 58th Bn., Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). 8 July 1916. Age 28. Son of Mrs. Frances Margaret Dempster, of 61, Stuartfield, Broxburn, West Lothian; husband of Isabella Lee (formerly Dempster), of 7, Alexandra St., Ballymena, Co. Antrim. Grave Ref. I. S. 1.

BERLIN 1939-1945 WAR CEMETERY, Germany

REILLY, Sergeant (Air Gnr.) JAMES BLACK, 1566048, 103 Sqdn., Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. 23 November 1943. Age 20. Son of John and Jane Reilly, of Uphall, West Lothian. Grave Ref. 8. K. 21.

BIENVILLERS MILITARY CEMETERY, France

GOWANS, Private, JAMES, 36889, 15th Bn., Highland Light Infantry. 9 April 1918. Age 20. Son of James and Mary Gowans, of Fortneuk Cottages, Uphall, West Lothian. Grave Ref. VII. D. 3.

BIRR CROSS ROADS CEMETERY, Belgium

STEVEN, Private, H J, S/21191, 5th Bn., Cameron Highlanders. 18 September 1917. Age 29. Son of John Steven, of 5, Roman Camp, Uphall, Linlithgowshire. Grave Ref. I. B. 4.

BOUCHOIR NEW BRITISH CEMETERY, France
 
MILLAR, Lance Corporal, SAM, 353445, 5th/6th Bn., Royal Scots. Killed in action 11 August 1918. Age 31. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Millar, of Linns Buildings, Old Town, Broxburn, Linlithgowshire. Grave Ref. V. C. 11.

BOULOGNE EASTERN CEMETERY, France
 
McNEE, Sapper, J, 132917, 179th Tunnelling Coy., Royal Engineers. Died of wounds 20 October 1917. Age 37. Son of Mr. and Mrs. James McNee, of 289, West St., Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. VIII. I. 76.

NICOL, Serjeant, THOMAS, 59869, 29th Field Amb, Royal Army Medical Corps. Died of wounds 24 May 1916. Age 42. Son of James and Jane Nicol. Native of Broxburn, Chester. Grave Ref. VIII. A. 115.

SAMUEL, Private, JOHN URE, S/2960, "F" Coy. 9th Bn., Gordon Highlanders. Died of wounds 29 March 1918. Age 24. Son of Catherine Samuel, of 32, Roman Camp, Uphall, West Lothian, and the late John Samuel. Enlisted Aug., 1914. Grave Ref. VIII. I. 174.

BRADFORD (SCHOLEMOOR) CEMETERY, United Kingdom
 
FRY, Private, ETHEL, W/79237, Auxiliary Territorial Service. 31 July 1942. Age 21. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Noonan, of Brownroyd, Bradford; wife of William Fry, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. Cons. Sec. L. Grave 504.

BREWERY ORCHARD CEMETERY, BOIS-GRENIER, France

LIDDELL, Serjeant, THOMAS, 15517, 11th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. 18 January 1916. Age 26. Son of Charles and Jane L. Murray Liddell, of 7, Roman Camp, Uphall, West Lothian. Grave Ref. IV. A. 11.

BROOKWOOD MEMORIAL, United Kingdom

STENHOUSE, Corporal, ROBERT, 1872810, Army Catering Corps. attd. 1016 Docks Operating Coy.,, Royal Engineers 16 January 1942. Age 24. Son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Stenhouse, of Uphall, West Lothian. Panel 21. Column 2.

BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY, United Kingdom

WHIGHAM, Private, JOHN, 43055, 1st Rn., Royal Scots Fusiliers. 9 April 1918. Age 23. Grandson of Christina Whigham, of Hall Place, Uphall, Linlithgowshire. Grave Ref. XII. D. 5.

BRUAY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, France
 
HEATLIE, Private, DAVID ROBERTSON, 30758, 70th Field Amb, Royal Army Medical Corps. 14 April 1916. Age 22. Son of Robert and Mary Heatlie, of Broxburn, Linlithgowshire. Grave Ref. A. 1.

CABARET-ROUGE BRITISH CEMETERY, SOUCHEZ, France
 
DEMPSTER, Private, J, 8632, 1st Bn., Seaforth Highlanders. 9 May 1915. Age 29. Son of Francis and Margaret Dempster, of 61, Stewartfield, Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. XVII. D. 10.

POTTER, Private, THOMAS, S/17468, 8th/10th Bn., Gordon Highlanders. 11 April 1918. Age 23. Son of Mary Potter, of Rock View, Dechmont, Uphall, West Lothian, and the late James Potter. Grave Ref. XIV. F. 17.

CALCUTTA (BHOWANIPORE) CEMETERY, India
 
FISHER, Private, DAVID WEBSTER, 3061278, 1st Bn., Royal Scots. 28 December 1942. Age 27. Son of Robert M. Fisher and Phemey J. Fisher, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. Plot O. Row E. Grave 2.

CAMBRIN CHURCHYARD EXTENSION, France
 
DORNAN, Lance Corporal, THOMAS, 16480, 9th Bn., Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). 25 September 1915. Age 22. Son of John and Margaret Finlay Dornan, of Montclair, Promenade, Leven, Fife. Of Uphall, West Lothian. Grave Ref. J. 14.

McLEAN, Private, W, 10692, 1st Bn., Scots Guards. attd. 170th Coy, Royal Engineers 11 August 1915. Age 37. Son of Lilian McLean and the late Robert McLean. Of Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. F. 39.

CATERPILLAR VALLEY (NEW ZEALAND) MEMORIAL, France
 
LAMONT, Private, MOSES, 11302, 2nd Bn., Otago Regiment, N.Z.E.F., Killed in action 1 October 1916. Age 35. Son of Eliza Jane Lamont, of 212, Mid St., Broxburn, Edinburgh, Scotland, and the late John Lamont.

CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, United Kingdom
 
HUNT, Gunner, ERNEST HENLEY, 11429104, 6/3 Maritime Regt., Royal Artillery. 10 September 1942. Age 43. Son of Harry Claude and Ada Georgina Hunt; husband of Catherine Hunt, of Broxburn, West Lothian. 67, 2.

LIDDELL, Able Seaman, CHARLES, 186862, (RFR/CH/B/3631). H.M.S. "Hawke.", Royal Navy. Killed in action with submarine in North Sea 15 October 1914. Age 34. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Liddell, of Uphall, West Lothian; husband of Annie Anderson, of 38, Earl Gray St., Edinburgh. 2.

PARIS, Leading Stoker, JAMES MURRAY, C/KX 91914, H.M.S. Martin, Royal Navy. 10 November 1942. Age 22. Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Paris, of Broxburn, West Lothian. 61, 2.

CINQ RUES BRITISH CEMETERY, HAZEBROUCK, France

O'DONNELL, Private, P, 11554, 2nd Bn., Irish Guards. Killed in action 27 April 1918. Age 20. Son of Manus and Helen O'Donnell, of 31, Goschen Place, Uphall, West Lothian. Grave Ref. B. 19.
DOULLENS COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION No.1, France

DOWD, Gunner, FRANCIS, 96221, 3rd Siege Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. 23 April 1918. Age 30. Son of Mrs. M. Dowd, of Roman Camp, Uphall, West Lothian. Grave Ref. VI. B. 50.

WALSH, Gunner, EDWARD, 96723, 6th Bty. 40111 Bde., Royal Field Artillery. 17 October 1916. Age 46. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Walsh, of Main St., Uphall, West Lothian. Grave Ref. III. F. 4.

COLOGNE SOUTHERN CEMETERY, Germany
 
BURNS, Private, THOMAS WHITE, 43447, 15th Bn., Royal Scots. Died of wounds 11 May 1917. Age 24. Son of Thomas White Burns and Helen Burns, of Sycamore Place, Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. XVIII. B. 15.

COLOMBO (LIVERAMENTU) CEMETERY, Sri Lanka

BENASSI, Able Seaman, LINO VLADIMIRRO PASQUALE, P/JX 658834, H.M.S. Colossus., Royal Navy. 19 June 1945. Age 20. Son of Arturo and Maria Benassi, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. 1. E. 2.

CONTALMAISON CHATEAU CEMETERY, France
 
McMINN, Private, H M, S/15264, "B" Coy. 7th Bn., Cameron Highlanders. Killed in action 17 August 1916. Age 21. Son of John and Agnes McMinn (nee Miller), of Broxburn, Linlithgowshire. Grave Ref. II. D. 14.

STEIN, Private, J, 2713, 10th Bn., Royal Scots. 27 August 1916. Age 29. Husband of Lena McGrath Stein, of Fairley's Buildings, Church St., Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. II. A. 10.

CORBIE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, France
 
CLARKE, Private, WILLIAM, 40223, 10th Bn., Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). Died of wounds 22 September 1916. Age 20. Son of James and Elizabeth Mowbray Clarke, of 3, Steels Row, Broxburn, West Lothian. Born at Dumfries. Grave Ref. Plot 2. Row E. Grave 35.

DADIZEELE NEW BRITISH CEMETERY, Belgium
 
NISBET, Lance Corporal, JAMES, 6351, "D" Coy. 6th Bn., King's Own Scottish Borderers. Killed in action 30 September 1918. Age 27. Son of John and Mary Ferguson Nisbet, of 13, Front St., Cuthill, Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire. Born at Broxburn, West Lothian. His brother Samuel also fell. Grave Ref. VI. C. 24.

DAMASCUS COMMONWEALTH WAR CEMETERY, Syria

SHAIRP, Captain, N, M C, Ayrshire Yeomanry. Died of malaria 13 October 1918. Age 28. Son of John Campbell Shairp and Harriet C.Shairp, of Houstoun House, Uphall, Linlithgowshire. Staff Capt. to 13th Mounted Bde. Grave Ref. A. 13.

DAR ES SALAAM (UPANGA ROAD) CEMETERY, Tanzania

LINDSAY, Captain, DAVID PATON, Royal Army Medical Corps. 2 December 1918. Age 35. Husband of J. D. S. Lindsay, of Springbank, Uphall, West Lothian. M.B., Chb. Grave Ref. VI. A. 1.

DOVER (ST. JAMES'S) CEMETERY, United Kingdom

DRUMMOND, Private, JAMES BRYCE, 3050728, 4th Bn., Gordon Highlanders. 3 June 1940. Age 39. Son of James Semple Drummond and Jessie Park Drummond; husband of Jane Walker Drummond, of Uphall, West Lothian. Grave Ref. Row G. Grave 18.

DOZINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY, Belgium

STEWART, Private, G, G/67074, 2nd/2nd Bn., London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers). 27 September 1917. Age 25. Husband of Alice F. Wilson (formerly Stewart), of 41, Station Row, Uphall, Linlithgowshire. Native of Newbridge. Grave Ref. V. F. 18.

DUISANS BRITISH CEMETERY, ETRUN, France
 
NISBET, Corporal, SAMUEL FERGUSON, 7068, 2nd Bn., King's Own Scottish Borderers. Died of wounds 2 July 1917. Age 27. Son of John and Mary Ferguson Nisbet, of 13, Front St., Cuthill, Prestonpans, Haddingtonshire. One of three brothers who fell in the War. Born at Broxburn, Linlithgowshire. Grave Ref. IV. N. 40.

DUNKIRK MEMORIAL, France
 
CUNNINGHAM, Private, WILLIAM SOMERVILLE, 3055690, 1st Bn., Royal Scots. 21 May 1940 - 28 May 1940. Age 19. Son of David and Christina Cunningham, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Column 35.

POTTER, Sapper, JOHN, 1923011, 159 Rly. Constr. Coy., Royal Engineers. lost in s S. Lancastria (Liverpool) 17 June 1940. Age 22. Son of James C. and Mary Potter, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Column 27.

ECCLESMACHAN CEMETERY, United Kingdom
 
ARMSTRONG, Second Lieutenant, WILLIAM, 147043, Royal Scots. 23 May 1941. Age 56. Son of James and Sarah Armstrong; husband of Jane Ann Armstrong, of Broxburn. Grave Ref. Plot D. Grave 30.

STEUART, Second Lieutenant, JAMES WILLIAM HARVIE, 9th Bn., Royal Scots. 12 May 1920. Age 25. Son of Daniel Rankin Steuart, F.I.C., F.C.S., F.R.S.E., and Margaret Osborne Steuart, of 20, Hillview, Blackhall, Edinburgh. Enlisted Dec., 1914, wounded at Arras, April, 1917. Gazetted March, 1918. Born at Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. A. 3.

ECOUST MILITARY CEMETERY, ECOUST-ST. MEIN, France
 
REID, Private, A, 7823, 2nd Bn., Gordon Highlanders. 16 June 1917. Age 35. Husband of Isabella Reid, of 146, Greendykes Rd., Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. II. A. 11.

EDINBURGH (ROSEBANK) CEMETERY, United Kingdom

KING, Private, THOMAS WRIGHT, 2720, "A" Coy. 7th Bn., Royal Scots. 22 May 1915. Age 18. Son of William and Janet King, of Colinswell Lodge, Burntisland, Fife. Born at Uphall, West Lothian.

EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY, Egypt

GARDNER, Aircraftman 2nd Class, DAVID STEVENSON, 112032, 113 Sqdn., Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. 8 July 1941. Age 20. Son of Peter Stevenson Gardner and Jean Tait Gardner, of Uphall, West Lothian. Grave Ref. XII. A. 4.

GIBSON, Captain, JOHN WALLS, 161597, Royal Army Medical Corps. attd. 6th Bn., Durham Light Infantry 2 November 1942. Age 25. Son of Andrew and Jessie Gibson, of Uphall, West Lothian. M.B., Ch.B. Grave Ref. XXIII. F. 17.

EPEHY WOOD FARM CEMETERY, EPEHY, France

WILSON
, Gunner, R, 951538, "X" 21st Trench Mortar Bty., Royal Field Artillery. 21 March 1918. Brother of Thomas Wilson, of Hawthorn Cottages, Uphall, West Lothian. Grave Ref. III. A. 2.

ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY, France
 
CRINEAN, Lance Corporal, WILLIAM, 7932, 9th Bn., Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). Died of wounds 17 May 1917. Age 35. Son of James and Agnes Crinean; husband of Mary Crinean, of 16, Shrine Place, Broxburn, West Lothian. Native of Dumfriesshire. Served in the South African Campaign. Grave Ref. XVIII. N. 21.

FAENZA WAR CEMETERY, Italy
 
BRECHNEY, Lance Corporal, WILLIAM, 2989789, 1st Bn., Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. 26 November 1944. Age 29. Son of Terrence and Mary Brechney, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. VII. A. 4.

FALMOUTH CEMETERY (Cornwall), United Kingdom
 
CHAPMAN, Marine, GEORGE, 13843, H.M.S. Forte, Royal Marine Engineers. 8 July 1944. Age 21. Son of David and Jean Wood Chapman, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. Sec. K. Row A. Grave 23.

FERME-OLIVIER CEMETERY, Belgium
 
FARRELL, Private, JOHN, 21547, 11th (Pioneer) Bn., Durham Light Infantry. Died of wounds 13 March 1916. Age 22. (Served as BRADY). Son of Kate and the late James Farrell, of Broxburn, Linlithgowshire, Scotland. Grave Ref. Plot 2. Row G. Grave 3.

FEUCHY CHAPEL BRITISH CEMETERY, WANCOURT, France

DOWD, Private, D, S/16606, 7th Bn., Cameron Highlanders. 9 April 1917. Age 22. Son of Mr. F. and Mrs. M. Dowd, of Strathbrock Place, Uphall, West Lothian. Grave Ref. II. G. 20.

FLESQUIERES HILL BRITISH CEMETERY, France
 
ANTHONY, Private, ANGUS SCOTT, 307160, 15th Bn., Tank Corps. 27 September 1918. Age 29. Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Anthony, of Broxburn, West Lothian; husband of Isabella Anthony, of 35, Millgate, Friockheim, Angus. Grave Ref. I. G. 10.

GIBRALTAR MEMORIAL, Gibraltar

THOMSON, Sergeant, GEORGE STANLEY ANDERSON, 1365463, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. 6 October 1942. Age 20. Son of Dr. Robert H. Thomson, M.C., L.R.C.P., L.D.S., R.C.S (Edin.), and Mrs. Thomson; husband of Marion Blane Hunter Thomson, of Uphall, West Lothian. King's Scout.

GLASGOW (CRAIGTON) CEMETERY, United Kingdom
 
McNEIL, Gunner, JOHN ALLISON, 103541, Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds (gas) 13 July 1919. Age 27. Son of Peter S. and Margaret McNeil, of 15, Wood St., Partick, Glasgow. Born at Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. O. 491.

GORDON DUMP CEMETERY, OVILLERS-LA BOISSELLE, France

COLQUHOUN, Serjeant, J, 19863, 11th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 7 July 1916. Age 22. Son of William and Margaret Colquhoun, of 34, Roman Camp, Uphall, West Lothian. Grave Ref. V. L. 6.

GREAT YARMOUTH (CAISTER) CEMETERY, United Kingdom
 
NICOL, Seaman, DAVID REEDER, LT/JX 207676, H.M.S. Lady Stanley., Royal Naval Patrol Service. 6 March 1942. Age 24. Son of Peter and Elizabeth Nicol, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. Sec. A. (Naval Reservation). Grave 74.

GREEN HILL CEMETERY, Turkey

PETRIE, Corporal, LAWRENCE, 3811, 1st, Scottish Horse. Killed in action 13 November 1915. Age 36. Son of James Petrie, of Uphall, Midlothian; husband of Isabella Petrie, of 374, Thornhill Rd., Falkirk. Grave Ref. I. D. 6.

HALIFAX (ST. JOHN'S) CEMETERY, Canada

NICHOLS, Petty Officer Cook, DAVID, VR/5690, H.M.C.S. Seagull, Royal Naval Canadian Volunteer Reserve. 10 December 1918. Age 25. Son of James and Jane Nichols, of Dechmont, Uphall, West Lothian, Scotland. Grave Ref. P. Naval. S. Q.

HEILLY STATION CEMETERY, MERICOURT-L'ABBE, France

CRICHTON
, Private, JOHN, 287, Mentioned in Despatches, 2nd, Australian Pioneers. Died of wounds 12 December 1916. Age 21. Son of Robert Stewart Crichton 2nd Elizabeth Crichton, of 16, Pashley St., Balmain, New South Wales. Native of Broxburn, Linlithgowshire, Scotland. Grave Ref. VI. E. 16.

HELLES MEMORIAL, Turkey
 
MUNNOCH, Private, JOHN, 2566, 5th Bn., Royal Scots. 28 June 1915. Age 36. Edinburgh Rifles). Son of Michael Jaffray Munnoch and Helen Munnoch, of Broxburn, West Lothian. A portrait painter. Panel 26 to 30.

WRIGHT, Private, ALEXANDER, 2747, "C" Coy. 7th Bn, Royal Scots. 28 June 1915. Age 19. Son of Robert and Margaret Wright, of Whiteford Place, Broxburn, West Lothian. Panel 26 to 30.

HERMANVILLE WAR CEMETERY, France
 
HUGHES, Private, JAMES, 10708538, Royal Army Service Corps. 29 July 1944. Age 39. Son of Anthony and Isabella Hughes; husband of Mary Hughes, of Uphall Station, West Lothian. Grave Ref. 2. D. 4.

LOGAN, Lance Corporal, THOMAS MCWILLIAM, 3060958, 1st Bn., Gordon Highlanders. 16 June 1944. Age 24. Son of Robert Shaw Logan and Matilda Logan, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. 1. U. 17.

JERUSALEM WAR CEMETERY, Israel
 
ANDERSON, Private, DAVID BELL, S/21840, 14th (Fife and Forfar Yeomanry) Bn., Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). 27 December 1917. Age 35. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Anderson, of Broxburn, West Lothian; husband of Margaret Grieve Anderson, of Colville Terrace, Crossgates, Fife. Grave Ref. D. 56.

KANDAHAR FARM CEMETERY, Belgium

SAMPSON, Private, CHARLIE GEORGE MELROSE, 85267, 207th Coy., Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). Died of wounds 11 July 1917. Age 31. Son of B.and M. Sampson, of Leith, Edinburgh; husband of Aggie S. Sampson (nee Hutchison), of Gowanbank, Uphall, West Lothian. Grave Ref. I. C. 23.

KIRECHKOI-HORTAKOI MILITARY CEMETERY, Greece

NEILSON
, Serjeant, H, PW/975, M M, 26th Bn., Middlesex Regiment. 23 November 1918. Husband of Margaret Neilson, of Wester Dechmont, Uphall, West Lothian. Grave Ref. 487.

KORTRIJK (ST. JAN) COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Belgium
 
NICOL, Private, CHARLES HENRY, 8692, 2nd Bn., Scots Guards. Died of wounds 23 November 1914. Age 19. Son of Francis and Fanny Nicol, of 19, Albyn Cottages, Broxburn, West. Grave Ref. Sp. Mem. 21.

KVIBERG CEMETERY, Sweden
 
CONNOLLY, Private, DUNCAN ANTHONY, 14806308, 7th Bn., King's Own Scottish Borderers. 10 May 1945. Age 19. Son of Thomas and Annie Connolly, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. 3. B. 7.

LA CHAPELETTE BRITISH AND INDIAN CEMETERY, PERONNE, France
 
HAY, Private, J. McC., 35203, 14th Bn., Highland Light Infantry. Died of wounds 25 May 1917. Age 22. Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hay, of East Burnside, Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. I. E. 11.

LA CLYTTE MILITARY CEMETERY, Belgium
 
BARCLAY, Corporal, JOHN, 501169, D C M, 1st Tunnelling Coy., Canadian Engineers. 11 August 1917. Age 28. Son of David and Jane Barclay, of Port Buchan, Broxburn, Linlithgowshire. Grave Ref. I. F. 25.

LA KREULE MILITARY CEMETERY, HAZEBROUCK, France

TIGHE, Private, JOSEPH, 32514, 6th Bn., King's Own Scottish Borderers. 28 July 1918. Age 19. Son of Thomas and Margaret Tighe, of Hawthorn Cottage, Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. III. B. 5.

LA NEUVILLE BRITISH CEMETERY, CORBIE, France

GOODALL
, Private, JOHN, C/2911, Steam and Petrol Coy, Army Service Corps. 25 March 1918. Age 34. Son of John and Janet Goodall, of 82, Beechwood Cottages, Uphall Station, West Lothian. Grave Ref. II. G. 3.

LABUAN WAR CEMETERY, Malaysia

GLEN, Bombardier, CHARLES JOHNSTONE, 3054623, 78 Bty., 35 Lt. A.A. Regt., Royal Artillery. 22 January 1945. Age 37. Son of William and Maria Johnstone Glen; husband of Margaret Anderson Brown Glen, of Uphall, West Lothian. Grave Ref. N. D. 7.

LEBUCQUIERE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, France
 
ROSS, Private, JAMES, 31474, 9th Bn., Royal Scots. 2 December 1917. Age 33. Husband of Janet M. Ross, of East Burnside, Broxburn, Linlithgowshire. Grave Ref. I. F. 26.

LEDEGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY, Belgium
 
LOGAN, Serjeant, JOHN, 20831, 12th Bn., Royal Scots. 1 October 1918. Age 35. Husband of Bella Logan, of Pyothall Rd., Broxburn. Grave Ref. A. 3.

LES BARAQUES MILITARY CEMETERY, SANGATTE, France
 
BURNS, Private, T, 48364, 11th Bn., Royal Scots. Died of wounds 22 September 1917. Age 20. Son of David and Agnes Burns, of 7, Kirkhill Rd., Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. I. A. 9.

LESNEVEN COMMUNAL CEMETERY, France
 
CAMERON, Private, DAVID, 2815146, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. attd. Aux. Mil., Pioneer Corps 9 March 1940. Age 33. Son of Alexander and Ellen Cameron; husband of Sarah Cameron, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. Grave 6.

LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY, Belgium
 
JOHNSTON, Rifleman, W J, 8475, 1st Bn., Royal Irish Rifles. 12 July 1917. Age 29. Son of William and Bridget Johnston, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. XV. B. 9A.

STEVENSON, Private, J, 90943, 7th Coy., Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). Died of wounds 2 August 1917. Age 18. Son of John Stevenson, of Saw Mill Cottage, West Calder, Midlothian. Born Uphall, West Lothian. Grave Ref. XVII. C. 11.

LILLERS COMMUNAL CEMETERY, France

POTTER, Lance Corporal, JAMES, 6553, 8th Bn., Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). Died of wounds 26 September 1915. Age 22. Son of Jeannie Potter, of Burnbank, Uphall, West Lothian, and the late John Potter. Grave Ref. IV. A. 37.

LONE PINE MEMORIAL, Turkey

GALLACHER, Lance Corporal, JAMES, 726, 3rd Bn., Australian Infantry, A.I.F., Killed in action 6 August 1915 - 12 August 1915. Age 22. Son of Lawrence and Ellen Kelly Gallacher, of 27, Stankard's Rows, Uphall, Linlithgowshire, Scotland. 19.

LOOS MEMORIAL, France
 
DEMPSTER, Lance Corporal, FRANK, 10215, 2nd Bn., Gordon Highlanders. 25 September 1915. Age 26. Son of Francis and Margaret J. Dempster, of 61, Stewartfield, Broxburn, Linlithgowshire. Panel 115 to 119.

FISHER, Private, DAVID, 14461, 8th Bn., King's Own Scottish Borderers. 25 September 1915. Age 23. Son of Robert Fisher, of Drumshoreland Station, Broxburn, West Lothian. Panel 53 to 56.

FOY, Private, WILLIAM, 18514, 10th Bn., Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). 16 November 1915. Age 34. Son of John and Mary Foy, of 39, Westerton Rows, Broxburn, West Lothian. Panel 57 to 59.

McCULLEY, Private, THOMAS, 12607, 2nd Bn., Scots Guards. 17 October 1915. Age 36. Son of William McCulley, of Kirkinriola, Co. Antrim; husband of Sarah McCulley, of 115, Greendykes Rd., Broxburn West Lothian. Panel 8 and 9.

McGUIGAN, Private, ROBERT, 13757, 7th Bn., King's Own Scottish Borderers. 25 September 1915. Age 37. Brother of Miss Margaret McGuigan, of 9, Broadgates, Uphall, Linlithgowshire. Panel 53 to 56.

PATERSON, Private, JAMES, S/8744, 8th Bn., Gordon Highlanders. 25 September 1915. Age 20. Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Paterson, of 34, Westerton Row, Broxburn, West Lothian. Panel 115 to 119.

MADRAS WAR CEMETERY, CHENNAI, India
 
McCANN, Marine, EDWARD, PLY/X 107292, H.M.S. Garuda., Royal Marines. 8 September 1945. Age 22. Son of Edward McCann, and of Margaret McCann (nee Donnelly), of Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. 5. F. 16.

MARFAUX BRITISH CEMETERY, France
 
McLAREN, Private, DAVID, 235372, 4th Bn., Seaforth Highlanders. 20 July 1918. Age 19. Son of James and Annie McLaren, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. I. J. 12.

MASSICAULT WAR CEMETERY, Tunisia

MacCALLUM, Guardsman, GEORGE, 2698517, 1st Bn., Scots Guards. 23 April 1943 - 6 May 1943. Age 27. Son of Thomas T. and Catherine Stark MacCallum, of Uphall, West Lothian. Grave Ref. V. L. 12.

MEDJEZ-EL-BAB MEMORIAL, Tunisia
 
DOW, Sapper, JAMES MILLIAM, 2002706, 275 Field Coy., Royal Engineers. 27 February 1943. Age 23. Son of Henry Polson Dow and Margaret Buist Dow, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Face 10.

MILSBEEK WAR CEMETERY, Netherlands

HERRIOT, Lance Corporal, JAMES, 3065965, 4th Bn., King's Own Scottish Borderers. 18 February 1945. Age 21. Son of William and Mary Herriot, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. I. F. 9.

MOOK WAR CEMETERY, Netherlands
 
McNEILL, Lance Corporal, JOHN DUNCAN CAMERON, 3191613, 5th Bn., King's Own Scottish Borderers. 18 February 1945. Age 25. Son of Robert F. and Jane A. McNeill, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. II. C. 5.

MOORSELE COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Belgium
 
FULTON, Fusilier, ALEXANDER HENDERSON, 3055262, 2nd Bn., Royal Scots Fusiliers. 30 May 1940. Age 20. Son of George B. and Elizabeth Fulton, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. Grave 9.

NICOSIA WAR CEMETERY, Cyprus
 
MACLEAN, Signalman, GEORGE, 2335304, Royal Corps of Signals. 21 January 1945. Age 24. Son of Donald and Thomasina Maclean, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. 4. A. 10.

NINE ELMS BRITISH CEMETERY, Belgium

OLIVER, Private, WILLIAM, 3756, 10th/11th Bn., Highland Light Infantry. 17 September 1917. Age 20. Son of Mrs. Annie Oliver, of Strathbrock Place, Uphall, West Lothian. Grave Ref. I. A. 1.

NOEUX-LES-MINES COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, France
 
SHANKS, Sapper, J, 86169, 170th Tunnelling Coy., Royal Engineers. 26 September 1917. Age 33. Son of Mr. Alexander and Mrs. J. Shanks, of 10, Westerton, Broxburn, West Lothian; husband of Elizabeth Fleming (formerly Shanks). Grave Ref. I. C. 13.

PHILOSOPHE BRITISH CEMETERY, MAZINGARBE, France
 
HEGGIE, Private, WILLIAM, 13354, "D" Coy. 14th Bn., Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. 6 August 1916. Age 21. Son of William and Jane Martin Heggie, of West Burnside, Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. I. C. 33.

PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL, Belgium
 
GRANT, Lance Corporal, JOHN R., 9223, 2nd Bn., Seaforth Highlanders. 26 October 1914. Age 26. Husband of Ann G. Mutter Neil (formerly Grant), of Church St., Broxburn, West Lothian. Panel 9.

HAGGERTY, Private, PETER, 8433, 2nd Bn., Durham Light Infantry. 20 October 1914. Age 26. Brother of Mrs. M. M. Clay, of 40, Green Dykes Rows, Broxburn, West Lothian. Panel 8 and 9.

PORT OF SPAIN (ST. JAMES) MILITARY CEMETERY, Trinidad and Tobago
 
McDEVITT, Sub-Lieutenant (A), ANDREW SAMUEL, H.M.S. Goshawk., Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. 2 September 1944. Age 21. Son of Patrick and Georgina McDevitt, of Broxburn, Lothian. Grave Ref. Western Portion. Grave 86.

PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, United Kingdom
 
MARTIN, Ordinary Seaman, JAMES, P/JX 212218, H.M.S. Victory., Royal Navy. (lost in S.S. Eumaeus) 14 January 1941. Son of William and Mary Martin, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Panel 51, Column 1.

MILLAR, Stoker 2nd Class, HUGH, P/KX 121933, H.M.S. Barham, Royal Navy. 25 November 1941. Age 27. Son of Hugh and Margaret Millar, of Broxburn. West Lothian. Panel 56, Column 2.

WEST, Able Seaman, WILLIAM YOUNG, P/JX 148586, H.M.S. Lundy, Royal Navy. 5 November 1946. Age 26. Son of Thomas Crawford West and Janet Sneddon West, of Broxburn, West Lothian; husband of Josephine West. Panel 90, Column 2.

WILLIAMSON, Able Seaman, ALEXANDER, P/JX 264565, H.M.S. Egret, Royal Navy. 27 August 1943. Age 32. Son of David and Mary Williamson; husband of Mary Williamson (nee Moffat), of Broxburn, West Lothian. Panel 76, Column 1.

WOOD, Canteen Assistant, JOHN, H.M.S. Cossack, Navy Army and Air Force Institute. 23 October 1941. Age 19. Son of James and Mary Longton Wood, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Panel 61, Column 2.

POZIERES MEMORIAL, France

SMITH, Private, JAMES, G/16822, 9th Bn., Royal Sussex Regiment. 25 March 1918. Age 34. Son of Mr. John and Mrs. S. C. Smith, of 118, Beechwood Cottages, Uphall, Linlithgowshire. Panel 46 and 47.

PUCHEVILLERS BRITISH CEMETERY, France
 
DONNELLY, Private, P, 19032, 2nd Bn., Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Killed in action 15 July 1916. Age 23. Son of Michael Donnelly and Rose Ann, his wife, of 18, Greendykes Rd., Broxburn, West Lothian. Native of Co. Tyrone. Grave Ref. I. F. 11.

RANGOON MEMORIAL, Myanmar
 
CUNNINGHAM, Private, JOHN, 14515214, 2nd Bn., King's Own Scottish Borderers. 5 February 1944. Age 33. Son of Mrs. M. Cunningham, and stepson of Mr. J. Cairns; husband of E. Cunningham, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Face 10.

RATION FARM MILITARY CEMETERY, LA CHAPELLE-D'ARMENTIERES, France

TURTLE, Private, SAMUEL, 30885, 15th Bn., Royal Scots. 15 October 1916. Age 19. Son of Sarah Wylie Turtle, of Strathbrock Place, Uphall, Linlithgowshire, and the late Samuel Turtle. Grave Ref. II. A. 17.

REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY, Germany
 
DAWSON, Private, HENRY, 14785080, 8th Bn., Royal Scots. 26 March 1945. Age 34. Son of Peter and Hellen Dawson, of Broxburn, West Lothian; husband of Mary Dawson, of Broxburn. Grave Ref. 58. F. 13.

FERME, Flight Sergeant (Air Gnr.) ALEXANDER WIGHTMAN, 1056421, 171 Sqdn., Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. 7 March 1945. Son of James H. Ferme, and of Helen S. Ferme, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. 18. G. 9.

RIBEMONT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION (SOMME), France
 
HAMILTON, Driver, THOMAS GRANT, 67440, 72nd Bty., Royal Field Artillery. 3 October 1916. Age 22. Son of Archibald and Elizabeth Hamilton, of 28, Stewartfield, Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. III. K. 5.

ROYE NEW BRITISH CEMETERY, France

WRIGHT, Gunner, JOHN, 95558, 61st T.M. Bty., Royal Field Artillery. Died of wounds 23 March 1918. Age 23. Son of Mrs. Catherine Cavanagh, of 84, Beechwood Cottages, Uphall Station, West Lothian. Grave Ref. III. A. 11.

RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL, United Kingdom

BRODIE, Flying Officer, JOHN DUNCAN, 121730, 101 Sqdn., Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. 5 January 1943. Age 28. Son of William R. and Elizabeth A. Brodie, of Uphall, West Lothian. M.A., Hons., (Edin.). Panel 123.

SAI WAN MEMORIAL, China, (including Hong Kong)
 
KELLY, Private, MAURICE, 3055718, 2nd Bn., Royal Scots. lost in S.S. Lisbon Maru 1 October 1942 - 2 October 1942. Age 29. Son of Peter Kelly, and of Annie Kelly, of Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland. Column 12.

SERRE ROAD CEMETERY No.2, France

MACK, Serjeant, HUGH, 15125, "A" Coy. 19th Bn., Highland Light Infantry. Killed in action at Thiepval 1 July 1916. Age 27. Son of Hugh Crossan Mack and Jessie Forsyth Mack, of "Hughenden," Station Rd., Uphall Station, West Lothian. Grave Ref. XX. A. 3.

SINGAPORE MEMORIAL, Singapore
 
GREENAN, Lance Corporal, BERNARD, 7642209, 'Z' Adv. Ordnance Workshop, Royal Army Ordnance Corps. 13 February 1942. Age 23. Son of Edward and Bridget Greenan, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Column 108.

NELSON, Gunner, JAMES ANDREW, 1787312, 16 Defence Regt., Royal Artillery. 12 September 1944. Age 23. Son of Francis and Helen Nelson, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Column 26.

PINKERTON, Warrant Officer, ROBERT LEONARD CECIL CONRIE, 1342807, 45 Sqdn., Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. 17 February 1945. Son of the Rev. Robert L. Pinkerton and Cecilia A. Pinkerton, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Column 449.

SOISSONS MEMORIAL, France
 
DORNAN, Corporal, WILLIAM, 203059, 8th Bn., Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). 29 July 1918. Age 29. Son of Mrs. Sarah Dornan, of 19, Shrine Place, Broxburn, West Lothian; husband of Jeanie Reid Fairley Dornan.

MILLER, Driver, HUGH, T/307932, Army Service Corps. attd. H.Q. 150th Inf. Bde. 27 May 1918. Age 35. Husband of Isabella A. Miller, of Old Bank House, East End, Broxburn, West Lothian.

ST. BENIN COMMUNAL CEMETERY, France

LEISHMAN, Private, WILLIAM, 20831, 2nd Bn., Royal Dublin Fusiliers. 18 October 1918. Age 25. Husband of Mrs. W. Leishman, of 45, Heggie's Buildings, Peechmont, Uphall, Linlithgow.

ST. DESIR WAR CEMETERY, France

MAGEE, Lance Corporal, FRANCIS, 1826437, 6th Bn., Royal Scots Fusiliers. 28 August 1944. Age 23. Son of James and Isabel Magee; husband of Phyllis Matthews Magee, of Uphall Station, West Lothian. Grave Ref. IV. B. 10.

ST. MANVIEU WAR CEMETERY, CHEUX, France
 
GARDNER, Lance Corporal, ROBERT, 14214442, 6th Bn., Royal Scots Fusiliers. 26 June 1944. Age 21. Son of James and Elizabeth Gardner, of Uphall Station, West Lothian. Grave Ref. XIII. A. 7.

McCLOY, Lance Corporal, PATRICK, 3066825, 10th Bn., Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment). 28 June 1944. Age 31. Son of John and Mary McCloy, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. VII. C. 15.

ROLLO, Fusilier, ADAM, 3134060, 11th Bn., Royal Scots Fusiliers. 25 June 1944. Age 24. Son of Adam and Helen Rollo, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. I. B. 7.

ST. SEVER CEMETERY, ROUEN, France

ROSS, Private, J, 8048, 2nd Bn., Seaforth Highlanders. Died of wounds 1 May 1915. Age 30. Son of Philip and Janet Ross, of Uphall, West Lothian. Grave Ref. A. 8. 24.

ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN, France
 
VICKERS, Private, ROBERT FLOCKHART, 31831, 6th/7th Bn., Royal Scots Fusiliers. Died of wounds 6 May 1917. Age 25. Son of William and Marion Vickers, of East Main St., Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. P. I. D. 10A.

STE. CATHERINE BRITISH CEMETERY, France
 
BRAIDWOOD, Private, ALEXANDER, 38553, 16th Bn., Royal Scots. 9 April 1917. Age 19. Son of Alexander and Jessie Braidwood, of Melbourne Rd., Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. G. 15.

STRUMA MILITARY CEMETERY, Greece
 
STEWART, Private, W J, S/5437, 12th Bn., Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. 11 November 1918. Age 27. . Son of J. and Mary Christie Stewart, of 10, Greendykes Road, Broxburn, Linlithgowshire. Grave Ref. VII. J. 10.

TARGELLE RAVINE BRITISH CEMETERY, VILLERS-GUISLAIN, France

PLUNKETT, Private, JOSEPH, 50970, 9th (Glasgow Hds.) Bn., Highland Light Infantry. 29 September 1918. Age 27. Son of Joseph and Barbara Plunkett, of 106, Beechwood Cottages, Uphall Station, Uphall, West Lothian; husband of Helen Ritchie Plunkett, of 6, Stuart St., Peterhead, Aberdeenshire. Grave Ref. A. 30.

TERLINCTHUN BRITISH CEMETERY, WIMILLE, France
 
ANDERSON, Private, JOSEPH LOCKE, 47818, 2nd Bn., Northamptonshire Regiment. 18 November 1918. Age 19. Son of Alexander and Agnes Locke Anderson, of Society Place, Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland. Grave Ref. XI. B. 37.

THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, France
 
BROWN, Private, ALEXANDER, 40456, 1st Bn., Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). 28 October 1916. Age 22. Son of Mrs. Marion W. Brown, of Penang Buildings, Broxburn, West Lothian. Pier and Face 4 D.

FARRELL, Private, JAMES, 18541, 8th Bn., Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. 9 September 1916. Age 20. Son of Kate Farrell, of Bridge Place, Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland, and the late James Farrell. Pier and Face 4 D and 5 B.

FINDLAY, Private, ROBERT HAMILTON, 40359, 2nd Bn., Royal Scots Fusiliers. 12 October 1916. Age 19. Son of Mrs. Mary H. Findlay, of 13, Greendykes Rd., Broxburn, Linlithgow. Pier and Face 3 C.

HUNTER, Lance Corporal, JOHN, 64268, 8th Bn., Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). 26 February 1918. Age 20. Son of Alexander Service Hunter and Marion Hunter, of Erskinefield House, Broxburn, West Lothian. Pier and Face 5 C and 12 C.

LIGHTBODY, Lance Corporal, JAMES, 14757, 12th Bn., Royal Scots. 14 July 1916. Age 29. Son of David and Elizabeth Lightbody, of "Burnside," Uphall Station, Linlithgowshire. Pier and Face 6 D and 7 D.

MONAGHAN, Private, JAMES, 18783, 1st Bn., Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. 1 July 1916. Age 19. Son of John V. and Agnes Monaghan, of 125, Greendykes Rd., Broxburn, West Lothian. Pier and Face 4 D and 5 B.

POTTER, Private, WILLIAM, 19919, 11th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. 7 July 1916. Age 21. Son of John and Hannah Potter, of 20, Albyn Cottages, Broxburn, West Lothian. Pier and Face 10 B 11 B and 12 B.

ROCHE, Private, JOSEPH, 26306, 16th Bn., Royal Scots. 1 July 1916. Age 31. Son of John and Mary Roche, of Kirkhill Rd., Broxburn, Edinburgh; husband of Mrs. Mary A. Sweeney (formerly Roche), of Kays Land, Old Kilpatrick, Dumbartonshire. Pier and Face 6 D and 7 D.

TAGGART, Private, JOHN, S/10081, 8th Bn., Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). 14 July 1916. Age 25. Son of Margaret C. Taggart, of Brownfield Cottage, Uphall, West Lothian, and the late James Taggart. Pier and Face 10 A.

TILLOY BRITISH CEMETERY, TILLOY-LES-MOFFLAINES, France
 
McCOURT, Private, W, 17511, 1st/4th Bn., Royal Scots Fusiliers. 26 August 1918. Age 41. Husband of Annie Paterson McCourt, of 2, Greendykes Rd., Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. X. B. 22.

TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, United Kingdom

BIRNIE, Sailor, JAMES ALEXANDER, S.S. "Portloe" (Cardiff), Mercantile Marine. Drowned, as a result of an attack by an enemy submarine 20 April 1917. Age 48. Son of Agnes Birnie (nee Freeland), of 169, West 91st St., New York, U.S.A., and the late Alexander Birnie. Born at Uphall, Linlithgow.

FRASER, Fifth Engineer Officer, ALEXANDER DONALD JOHN, S.S. "Clan Macvey" (Glasgow), Mercantile Marine. Killed, as a result of an attack by an enemy submarine 8 August 1918. Age 23. Son of John and the late Mary Fraser, of "Waratah," Gordon Rd., Corstorphine, Midlothian. Born at Uphall, West Lothian.

TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Belgium
 
HUNTER, Private, WILLIAM, 277504, 1st/7th Bn., Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. 20 September 1917. Age 21. Son of Mrs. Joan Hunter, of Wilsonville, Broxburn, Linlithgowshire. Panel 141 to 143 and 162.

LAWRIE, Private, WILLIAM, 203156, "B" Coy. 8th Bn., Seaforth Highlanders. 22 August 1917. Age 19. Son of James and Elizabeth Lawrie, of 7, Goschen Place, Uphall, West Lothian. Panel 132 to 135 and 162A.

MOORE, Private, J, 12609, 2nd Bn., Scots Guards. 31 August 1917. Age 26. Son of Emma Moore, of 113, Greendykes Rd., Broxburn, West Lothian, and the late John Moore. Panel 10.

PURVES, Private, WILLIAM, S/14624, 9th Bn., Gordon Highlanders. 25 August 1917. Age 21. Son of Mr and Mrs. Thomas Purves, of the Strathbrock Hotel, Broxburn, West Lothian. Panel 135 to 136.

ROBERTSON, Private, ROBERT, 268869, 8th Bn., Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). 16 April 1918. Age 38. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Robertson, of The Brae, Dunkeld, Perthshire; husband of Amelia J. Kemp Robertson, of Marionlea, Broxburn, West Lothian. Panel 94 to 96.

UNICORN CEMETERY, VEND'HUILE, France
 
TURNBULL, Private, JOHN, 28210, 18th (Glasgow Yeomanry) Bn., Highland Light Infantry. 25 August 1917. Brother-in-law of Mary Baxter, of East Burnside, Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. III. D. 26.

UPHALL CEMETERY, United Kingdom

ANDERSON, Flight Sergeant (Nav./W.Op.) ROBERT MITCHELL, 1569931, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. 13 February 1946. Age 22. Son of Alexander and Mary Mitchell Anderson, of Uphall; husband of Jean Margaret S. Anderson. Grave Ref. Sec. J. Grave 81.

BRADY, Sergeant (Pilot) OWEN NUGENT, 1263632, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. 24 November 1941. Age 21. Son of Patrick and Margaret Nugent Brady, of Broxburn. Grave Ref. Sec. X. Grave 32.

CANNON, Volunteer, HANNAH WRIGHT, W/14934, Auxiliary Territorial Service. 20 May 1940. Age 22. Daughter of William and Hannah Cannon, of Uphall. Grave Ref. Sec. G.G. Grave 15.

CHALMERS, Corporal, JOHN, 3195796, King's Own Scottish Borderers. 30 March 1944. Age 24. Son of James and Margaret Chalmers, of Broxburn. Grave Ref. Sec. H.H. Grave 91.

CUNNINGHAM, Gunner, JAMES, 11426266, 117 H.A.A. Regt., Royal Artillery. 28 August 1946. Age 45. Son of William and Janet Cunningham, of Broxburn; husband of Margaret Louise Cunningham (nee Johnson), of Cowdenbeath, Fife. Grave Ref. Sec. C. Grave 281.

ELDER, Aircraftman 2nd Class, HUGH ROSS, 1001592, 921 Balloon Sqdn, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. 27 April 1941. Age 30. Son of David and Hughina Ross Elder; husband of Elizabeth Elder, of Broxburn. Grave Ref. Sec. Z. Joint Grave 124.

FARRER, Sergeant (Air Bomber) EDGAR, 1562923, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. 3 October 1943. Age 29. Son of Ernest and Anne Farrer; husband of Bessie Farrer (nee Burns), of Broxburn. Grave Ref. Sec. Z. Grave.

LOGAN, Lance Corporal, THOMAS, 350103, 9th Bn., Royal Scots. Died of wounds 8 April 1920. Age 24. Son of Charles and Mary Logan, of Blackford Cottages, Broxburn, West Lothian; husband of Edith Whitaker Logan, of Newcastle-on-Tyne. Grave Ref. G. 74.

McCAFFERTY, Driver, THOMAS, 2000472, Royal Engineers. 20 March 1941. Age 21. Son of James and Helena McCafferty, of Broxburn. Grave Ref. Sec. X. Grave 44.

McKEE, Corporal, W, 350965, 9th Bn., Royal Scots. Died of accidental injuries 22 June 1918. Age 27. Son of William and Agnes McKee, of Broxburn; husband of Lillias Crawford McKee, of I, Clutha Place, Uddingston, Glasgow. Grave Ref. J. 43.

McLEAN, Private, FRANCIS DEMPSTER, 7366152, 23 General Hospital, Royal Army Medical Corps. 15 June 1944. Age 26. Son of Andrew and Elizabeth McLean, of Broxburn. Grave Ref. Sec. Z. Joint grave 124.

McLEOD, Private, E, S/40383, 4th Bn., Cameron Highlanders. 3 January 1918. Age 42. Husband of Mary McLeod, of Bank Cottages, Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. K. 71.

NICOL, Driver, S, T4/262199, Royal Army Service Corps. attd. 86th Bde., Royal Field Artillery 22 July 1919. Age 38. Son of Samuel and Marion Waddell Nicol, of Janefield Cottages, Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. C. 39.

SHEAL, Private, ANGUS DICK, 202658, 2nd Bn., King's Own Scottish Borderers. 11 November 1917. Age 34. Son of William and Annabella Sheal, of Park Rd., Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. L. 32.

SNEDDON, Serjeant, WILLIAM, 7338, M M, 6th Reserve Bde., Royal Field Artillery. 22 February 1919. Age 26. Son of William and Margaret Sneddon, of Church St., Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. G.95.

WATERSON, Pilot Officer (Air Bomber) WILLIAM CAUFIELD, 116706, Royal Air Force. 24 July 1942. Age 22. Son of George and Jean Waterson, of Broxburn. Grave Ref. Sec. P. Grave 84.

WOOD, Lance Serjeant, ROBERT, 3051121, 8th Bn., Royal Scots. 24 July 1944. Age 34. Son of Joseph and Jessie Wood; husband of Catherine Wood, of Uphall. Grave Ref. Sec. Y. Grave 29.

YOUNG, Private, HARRY DUFF, 3061000, 12th Bn., Royal Scots. 5 November 1940. Age 20. Son of Daniel and Jane Duff Young, of Uphall Station. Grave Ref. Sec. P. Grave 40.

VALLEY CEMETERY, VIS-EN-ARTOIS, France

RODGER, Company Sergeant Major, G, 172379, M M and Bar, 3rd Bn., Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment). 30 August 1918. Age 26. Son of George and Jane Rodger, of "Barjovah," Union Rd., Broxburn, Scotland. Born at Cupar, Fife. Enlisted 1915. Grave Ref. A. 10.

VAULX AUSTRALIAN FIELD AMBULANCE CEMETERY, France
 
McINTOSH, Private, JOHN, 5709, 9th Bn., Australian Infantry, A.I.F., Died of wounds 6 May 1917. Age 31. Son of John and Jane Mackay McIntosh; husband of Mary McIntosh, of Brisbane St., Mackay, Queensland. Born at Broxburn, Scotland. Grave Ref. C. 19.

VERMELLES BRITISH CEMETERY, France

ROSS, Private, P, S/6739, 8th Bn., Seaforth Highlanders. 18 July 1916. Age 21. Son of Philip and Janet Ross, of 87, Beechwood Cottages, Uphall Station, West Lothian. Grave Ref. IV. H. 42.

VEVEY (ST. MARTIN'S) CEMETERY, Switzerland

ROSS, Corporal, DANIEL, 60665, 119th Bty., Royal Field Artillery. Died of pneumonia 27 July 1918. Age 26. Son of Daniel and Mary Ross, of Janefield, Uphall, West Lothian. Grave Ref. 55.

VILLERS-BRETONNEUX MEMORIAL, France
 
MACDONALD, Private, ALEXANDER, 991, 4th Bn., Australian Infantry, A.I.F. 22 July 1916. Age 31. Son of Donald and Helen Macdonald, of 96, Nicolson St., Edinburgh, Scotland. Born at Broxburn, Scotland.

VIMY MEMORIAL, France

GENTLES, Private, ROBERT, 808492, 10th Bn., Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment). 11 October 1916. Age 34. Son of Archibald and Annie Gentles, of 3157, Gamma St., Victoria, British Columbia. Born at Uphall, West Lothian, Scotland.

VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL, France
 
WALKER, Private, WILLIAM, 36926, 2nd Bn., Highland Light Infantry. 25 August 1918. Age 20. Son of Annie G. Walker, of 41, Holygate, Broxburn, West Lothian, and the late John Walker. Panel 9 and 10.

WARLOY-BAILLON COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, France
 
FYFE, Private, JOHN, 73328, 11th Bn., Royal Fusiliers. Killed in action 30 June 1918. Age 20. Son of William and Jessie Fyfe, of Broxburn, West Lothian. Grave Ref. VIII. G. 14.

WYTSCHAETE MILITARY CEMETERY, Belgium
 
MENZIES, Private, ADAM, 15474, 1st Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. 27 March 1916. Age 18. Only son of Adam and Belle McKinnon Menzies, of Blackford Cottages, Melbourne Rd., Broxburn, Linlithgowshire. Grave Ref. V. F. 18.

YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Belgium
 
CONWAY, Private, JAMES, 11523, 2nd Bn., Royal Scots. 27 March 1916. Age 25. Son of Arthur and Annie Conway, of 17, Stankard Rows, Uphall, Linlithgowshire. Panel 11.

FIGGINS, Corporal, ALEXANDER, 5333, 1st Bn., Cameron Highlanders. 22 October 1914. Age 34. Son of David and Annie Figgins, of 21, Greendykes Rd., Broxburn; husband of Annie Figgins, of 59, King St., Inverness. A Reservist. Served in the South African Campaign. Panel 38 and 40.

FYFE, Lance Corporal, MURDOCK, 15476, 1st Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. 27 March 1916. Age 19. Son of William and Jessie Fyfe, of Lillie Place, Kirkhill Rd., Broxburn, West Lothian. Panel 8 and 12.

HOWIESON, Private, THOMAS, 41189, 2nd Bn., Royal Scots Fusiliers. 31 July 1917. Age 19. Son of James and Margaret Howieson, of 43, Grieve St., Dunfermline. Native of Broxburn, West Lothian. Panel 19 and 33.

HUNTER, Private, HENRY, 38078, 10th/11th Bn., Highland Light Infantry. 1 August 1917. Age 27. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Hunter, of 71, Greendykes Rd., Broxburn, West. Panel 38.

NICOL, Private, DAVID, 38211, 8th Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. 7 June 1917. Age 23. Son of Mrs. Margaret P. Nicol, of 9, Albyn Cottages, Broxburn, West Lothian. Panel 47.

TAIT, Private, WILLIAM, S/9603, "C" Coy. 11th Bn., Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. 31 July 1917. Age 28. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Tait, of Old Holygate, Broxburn; husband of Elizabeth T. H. Tait, of Buchan Lane, Broxburn, West Lothian. Panel 42 and 44.

WEBSTER, Private, JAMES GUNN, 23038, 11th Bn., Royal Scots. 14 November 1915. Age 40. Son of William and Isabella Webster, of Bellvue Cottage, St. John's Rd., Broxburn; husband of Margaret Webster, of 65, Stewartfield, Broxburn, West Lothian. Panel 11.

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