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Brothers on the memorial

Andrew Aitken likeness — Private Andrew Aitken

James Aitken likeness — Lance Corporal James Aitken

Private Andrew Aitken of the 16th (Service) Battalion (2nd Glasgow) Highland Light Infantry was Killed in Action on the opening day of the Battle of Albert. This was the beginning of the Battles of the Somme on the 01/07/1916 and Andrew was aged 26. His elder brother Lance Corporal James Aitken of the 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders was Killed in Action at Cambrin on the opening day of the Battle of Loos on the 25/09/1915 aged 36. James was 1 of 99 men from the Coatbridge Memorial who fell during and from injuries from the Battle of Loos. In total 6 Aitken brothers served. Their father received a letter from King George V thanking him for the family's contribution to the war.

Alexander Johnston H Arnott (Arnot) likeness — Private Alexander Johnston H Arnott (Arnot)

James Arnott (Arnot) likeness — Private James Arnott (Arnot)

Private Alexander Johnston H Arnott (Arnot) of the 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders Died of Wounds at the Battle of St Julien on the 25/04/1915 aged 32. This was part of the 2nd Battle of Ypres. His elder brother Private James Arnott (Arnot) of the 11th (Service) Battalion Highland Light Infantry was Killed in Action on the 25/09/1915 near Cambrin on the opening day of the Battle of Loos aged 44. He was 1 of 87 men remembered on the Coatbridge Memorial who fell at this Battle. The Arnott brothers died exactly 5 months apart. Alexander is also remembered on the Airdrie Memorial.

John Ashwood likeness — Driver John Ashwood

William Ashwood likeness — Private William Ashwood

Driver John Ashwood of the Royal Field Artillery "B" Battery, 119th Brigade Died of Gas Poisoning on the 21/05/1918 aged 22. His elder brother Private William Ashwood of the 2nd Battalion Kings Own Scottish Borderers was Killed in Action on the 25/09/1916 aged 22 at the Battle of Morval. This was part of the Battles of the Somme. William has no known grave and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial. William was originally posted as missing before confirmation of his death in June 1917. The brothers arrived in France in 1915. Before the War they worked together as Miners in Rosehall Colliery.

David Russell Baxter likeness — Private David Russell Baxter

William Baxter likeness — Private William Baxter

Private David Russell Baxter of the 1st Battalion Scots Guards was Killed in Action on the 16/09/1916 at High Wood, Somme by the bursting of a shell. His younger brother Private William Baxter of the 7th (Service) Battalion Cameron Highlanders was Killed in Action on the 20/07/1916. William was originally posted missing. The confirmation of his death was not received until August 1917. A third brother James (David's twin) served for 15 months with the Scots Guards before being transferred to the Army Reserve (munitions work) at Gartsherrie Iron Works in August 1916. Both brothers have no known grave. David is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial and William is remembered on the Loos Memorial.

Peter Bisset likeness — Lance Corporal Peter Bisset

William Robertson Bisset likeness — Stoker 1st Class William Robertson Bisset

Lance Corporal Peter Bisset of the 78th Battalion (Manitoba Regiment) Canadian Infantry was Killed in Action at Fampoux on the 31/07/1918 aged 22. Peter was one of a fighting patrol which came in contact with the enemy post in 'Pat Trench' in the evening of the 31/07/1918 at Fampoux. He was leading the patrol on a bomb attack of the post with hand grenades when he was shot dead by an enemy sentry. He was twice wounded in action. On the 05/05/1917 Peter received a gunshot wound to his left leg at Givenchy. Peter was also wounded by a gunshot wound to his left thigh on the 30/04/1918. His older half-brother Stoker 1st Class William Robertson Bisset of the Royal Navy Died of heart disease on the 07/04/1916 aged 39 whilst attached to the shore-based ship H.M.S. "Colleen" in Cork, Ireland.

William Bogan does not have a likeness. If you have one, please contact us. — Private William Bogan

Private William Bogan of the 8th (Service) Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers who Died of Wounds on the 29/08/1917 in No.3 Canadian Casualty Clearing Station, Remi Sidings (Lijssenthoek) aged 20. His older brother Private Thomas James Bogan of the 7th (Service) Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers was Killed in Action 13 days earlier at the Battle of Langemarck aged 22. The brothers enlisted together and it was at the Battle of Langemarck that William received his wounds. Thomas was only added to the Addenda Panel on the Tyne Cot Memorial in 2009 and is NOT listed on the Coatbridge Memorial. William's page shows a picture of his brother Thomas.

Adam Boyd likeness — Lance Corporal Adam Boyd

Lance Corporal Adam Boyd of the 6th (Service) Battalion Cameron Highlanders was Killed in Action at the Battle of Transloy on the 09/10/1916 aged 29. This was part of the Battles of the Somme,1st July â€“ 18th November 1916. His younger brother Private Wallace Boyd of the 34th Battalion Machine Gun Corps was Killed in Action on the 16/04/1918. In Adam's Will he left everything to Wallace. Sadly, Wallace fell a year and a half after his brother. Both men are listed on the Gourock War Memorial but only Adam is listed on the Coatbridge Memorial. Adam has no known grave and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial. Wallace's headstone in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension states "BELEIVED TO BE BURIED IN THIS CEMETERY".

Alexander (Sandy) Brown likeness — Lance Corporal Alexander (Sandy) Brown

William Kerr Brown likeness — Private William Kerr Brown

Lance Corporal Alexander (Sandy) Brown of the 5th (Service) Battalion Cameron Highlanders "C" Company was Killed in Action when an enemy shell burst among his platoon on the opening day of the 1st Battle of the Scarpe on the 09/04/1917. This was a phase of the Arras offensive, 1917 (Battle of Arras). Alexander was just 19 years old. His older brother Private William Brown also of the 5th (Service) Battalion Cameron Highlanders was Killed in Action on the opening day of the Battle of Loos on the 25/09/1915 aged 30. William was posted missing at Loos. His death was confirmed in January 1916. William was 1 of 99 men from the Coatbridge Memorial who fell during and from injuries from the Battle of Loos. He has no known grave and is remembered on the Loos Memorial. The two brothers enlisted together and arrived in France together. Four other brothers also served, Robert and Charles in the Royal Garrison Artillery, Daniel in the Royal Field Artillery and Richard of the Royal Army Medical Corps who was awarded the French Croix de Guerre for distinguished conduct on the Battlefield whilst acting as a stretcher-bearer.

Hugh Burns D.C.M. M.M. likeness — Company Sergeant Major Hugh Burns D.C.M. M.M.

Bernard McDonald likeness — Private Bernard McDonald

Peter McDonald likeness — Private Peter McDonald

Company Sergeant Major Hugh Burns D.C.M, M.M. of the 1st Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) was Killed in Action on the 12/04/1918 at the Battle of Hazebrouck (part of the Battles of the Lys) aged 38. Hugh was 7 months short of serving the whole war. His half-brother Private Bernard McDonald of the 1st Battalion Kings Own Scottish Borderers was Killed in Action on the 01/07/1916 on the opening day of the Battle of Albert (part of the Battles of the Somme) aged 19. Another half-brother Private Peter McDonald of the 1st Battalion Cameron Highlanders was Killed in Action on the 27/01/1917 aged 21 at Cuinchy. A 3rd half-brother Sergeant James Henry McDonald of the 1st Battalion Kings Own Scottish Borderers (attached to the 5th Queens Royal (West Surrey) Regiment was a Military Medal winner (attached to the Indian Army) was in hospital in East Africa in early 1918 but survived the War. Hugh and Bernard have no known graves. Hugh is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial and Bernard is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial.

Alexander Drylie Clunie likeness — Lance Corporal (Piper) Alexander Drylie Clunie

William Letham Clunie likeness — Driver William Letham Clunie

Lance Corporal (Piper) Alexander Clunie of the 5th (Service) Battalion Cameron Highlanders was Killed in Action on the 03/05/1917 at the 3rd Battle of the Scarpe aged 24. This was part of the Battle of Arras. Alexander's death was not confirmed until 2 months after he fell. His elder brother Driver William Clunie of the Royal Field Artillery "C" Battery, 87th Brigade Died of Wounds on the 01/08/1916. His wounds were received during the Battle of Pozieres. This was part of the Battles of the Somme. William shares his resting place Private D. Reynolds (17280) of the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. The Clunie brothers had another brother who served and survived the War.

John Cochrane likeness — Sergeant John Cochrane

William Cochrane likeness — Private William Cochrane

Sergeant John Cochrane of the 18th (Service) Battalion (Glasgow Yeomanry) Highland Light Infantry was Killed in Action on the 25/03/1918 at the 1st Battle of Bapaume aged 35. This was part of the 1st Battles of the Somme 1918. His younger brother Private William Cochrane of the 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders was Killed in Action on the 05/11/1917 at the Battle of Tikrit aged 28. The brothers have no known graves. John is remembered on the Pozieres Memorial and William is remembered on the Basra Memorial.

Samuel Cordner likeness — Rifleman Samuel Cordner

Rifleman Samuel Cordner of the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Rifles was Killed in Action on the 18/08/1918 at the Advance in Flanders aged 31. His elder brother Rifleman George Cordner of the 11th (Service) Battalion (South Antrim) Royal Irish Rifles Died on the 16/02/1917 and is buried at Home in the Lisburn Cemetery. The Cordner brothers were from Lisburn, Co. Antrim and this is where George is buried. George was not in Coatbridge so is not on the Memorial but both brothers are on their hometown Memorial in Lisburn. George's Pension was claimed by his mother Annie of 19 Gregg St, Lisburn, Co. Antrim but was refused. Record states refusal was because George was 'Killed whilst not on military duty'.

Charles Cullinan does not have a likeness. If you have one, please contact us. — Private Charles Cullinan

Private Charles Cullinan of the 1st Battalion Leinster Regiment Died of Wounds on the 07/05/1915 aged 40. Wounds received during the 2nd Battle of Ypres. His younger brother Private John Cullinan of the 2nd Battalion Royal Munster Fusiliers Died of Wounds on the 18/05/1915 aged 35. He is NOT on the Memorial (no connection to Coatbridge). Both men are remembered on the Co. Clare Peace Park Memorial which was erected in 2016. Another brother Private Peter Cullinan (5786) of the 2nd Battalion Royal Munster Fusiliers then (89413) 29th London Regiment was discharged on the 29/09/1918 suffering from a gunshot wound to his right leg.

James Cunningham likeness — Lance Corporal James Cunningham

William Cunningham likeness — Private William Cunningham

Lance Corporal James Cunningham of the 12th (Service) Battalion Highland Light Infantry was Killed in Action on the 26/09/1915 aged 19. His older brother Private William Cunningham also of the 12th (Service) Battalion Highland Light Infantry was Killed in Action on the 26/09/1915 aged 22. Both brothers fell with the SAME Battalion on the SAME day which was the 2nd day of the Battle of Loos. They are 2 of the 99 men on the Coatbridge Memorial who fell at this Battle. The 12th (Service) Battalion lost 23 Officers and 530 Other Ranks at Loos. Scottish Regiments lost a huge amount of brave men at Loos. Neither brother has a known grave. They are both remembered on the Loos Memorial.

George Archibald Docherty likeness — Able Seaman George Archibald Docherty

William James A Docherty likeness — Private William James A Docherty

Able Seaman George Archibald Docherty of the Collingwood Battalion Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, `D`Company 2nd Platoon was Killed in Action on the 04/06/1915 aged 24 at Gallipoli. He was last seen lying face down between the British and Turkish trenches with the back of his tunic covered in blood. His younger brother Private William J A Docherty of the 16th Battalion Highland Light Infantry Died of Wounds on the 21/06/1918 aged 22. 2 other Docherty brothers served and survived the War.

John Downie likeness — Private John Downie

Peter Downie likeness — Private Peter Downie

Private John Downie of the 2nd Battalion Royal Scots was Killed in Action on the 21/04/1915 aged 34 at Hill 60, Kemmel. John joined the Royal Scots in August 1899 and served in the Boer War (received the Queen Victoria Medal and King Edward Medal) and in India. He re-joined his regiment at the outbreak of war. His half-brother Private Peter Downie of the 1st (Garrison) Battalion Gordon Highlanders Died at Home on the 1/11/1918 of Malaria contracted in the East in July 1918. The 1st Garrison Battalion was formed in 1916 of soldiers unfit for front line duties. Peter was discharged from the Army on the 15/10/1918 and is NOT recognised by the CWGC.

Richard G Elliott likeness — Private Richard G Elliott

Private Richard Elliott of the 6th Battalion Cameronians was Killed in Action on the 15/06/1915 aged 25. His younger brother Lance Corporal John Elliott of the 4th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment was Killed in Action on the 19/06/1915 aged 23 just 4 days after his brother. John is NOT on the Memorial as he has no connection to Coatbridge. Neither Elliott brother has a known grave.

Archibald (Archie) Ewing likeness — Lance Corporal Archibald (Archie) Ewing

Lance Corporal Archibald Ewing of the 13th (Service) Battalion Royal Scots was Killed in Action on the 06/05/1916 aged 23. His younger brother Sapper Gray Ewing of the Royal Engineers Died of Wounds on the 13/07/1915 aged 19 at Gallipoli. The Ewing brothers are remembered on the Old Monkland Church Roll of Honour.

Samuel Joseph Falls likeness — Private Samuel Joseph Falls

Private Samuel Falls of the 1st Battalion Scots Guards was Killed in Action on the 27/09/1915 on the 3rd day of the Battle of Loos aged 26. His older brother Private Robert Falls of the 2nd Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers was Killed in Action on the 26/08/1914 aged 29. Robert is NOT listed on the Coatbridge Memorial as he left for War from his hometown of Cookstown, Co. Tyrone. Both brothers are listed on that Memorial.

James Forsyth likeness — Able Seaman James Forsyth

William Forsyth likeness — Able Seaman William Forsyth

Able Seaman James Forsyth of the Hawke Battalion Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Died of Bronchial Pneumonia at home aged 25. He was invalided to the UK on the 01/08/1916 and demobilised to civil employment. He is not recognised by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission due to this. His younger brother Able Seaman William Forsyth of the Royal Naval Division attached to HMS Natal Died on the 30/12/1915 aged 18 when his ship was sunk by an internal explosion in the Cromarty Firth with the loss of 421 sailors, civilians and children. A 3rd brother Henry also with the Royal Naval Division served and survived the War.

William Alexander Fotheringham likeness — Private William Alexander Fotheringham

Private William Alexander Fotheringham of the 10th Battalion Black Watch Died on the 13/10/1918 in Ireland aged 47. His younger brother Private David Fotheringham of the 10th Battalion Black Watch Died on the 13/09/1916 at Salonika aged 39. The brothers enlisted together in the same Regiment. There`s only 1 digit between their service numbers. David is NOT listed on the Memorial. William had 2 sons also serving and they were present in uniform as their fathers funeral passed through Coatbridge to Airdrie ( St Josephs ) RC Cemetery.

James Gartland likeness — Private James Gartland

William Gartland likeness — Private William Gartland

Private James Gartland of the 2nd Battalion Kings Own Scottish Borderers Died of Wounds on the 24/04/1915 aged 20. His older brother Private William Gartland of the 7th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers was Killed in Action on the 27/04/1916 aged 28. A 3rd Gartland brother Edward served with the Royal Scots Fusiliers and survived the War. All 3 brothers are remembered on the St Patricks Church Roll of Honour.

Robert Grant likeness — Private Robert Grant

Samuel Grant likeness — Private Samuel Grant

Private Robert Grant of the 10th Battalion Highland Light Infantry was Killed in Action on the 25/09/1915 on the opening day of the Battle of Loos. Robert was originally posted as missing and his death was not confirmed until over a year later. His brother Private Samuel Grant of the 18th Battalion Highland Light Infantry was Killed in Action on the 18/07/1916 aged 21 during the Battle of the Somme. 3 other Grant brothers were serving in 1916.

Thomas Gray likeness — Private Thomas Gray

Private John Gray of the 9th Battalion Royal Scots was Killed in Action on the 09/04/1917 aged 41 during the Battle of Arras. His younger brother Private Thomas Gray of the 16th Battalion Royal Scots was Killed in Action on the 27/04/1917 by an exploding shell also during the Battle of Arras aged 33 just 18 days after his brother. 3 other brothers served, 1 also with the Royal Scots, 1 with the Royal Field Artillery and 1 with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.

Samuel Gribben likeness — Corporal Samuel Gribben

Corporal Samuel Gribben of the Highland Light Infantry (Depot) formerly 11th Battalion Died of Wounds on the 19/02/1916 at Lincoln (Newport) Cemetery, England aged 31. Samuels wounds were received at the Battle of Loos. His younger brother Rifleman Robert Gribben of the 1st Battalion 3rd New Zealand Rifle Brigade was Killed in Action on the 17/09/1916 aged 28. Robert is NOT listed on the Coatbridge Memorial but both brothers are listed on their hometown Memorial in Broughshane, Co. Antrim.

George Halbert likeness — Private George Halbert

Thomas Halbert likeness — Private Thomas Halbert

Private George Halbert of the 6th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders was Killed in Action on the 09/04/1917 on the opening day of the Battle of Arras aged 25. His younger brother Private Thomas Halbert of the 6th Battalion Kings Own Scottish Borderers Died of Wounds on the 15/08/1918 aged 21. The Halbert brothers are both remembered on the St Johns Church Roll of Honour.

Alexander Hamilton likeness — Private Alexander Hamilton

Private Alexander Hamilton of the 1st Battalion Cameron Highlanders was Killed in Action on the 14/09/1914 aged 29. His brother Private Richard Hamilton of the 16th Battalion Highland Light Infantry was Killed in Action on the 01/07/1916 on the opening day of the Battle of the Somme and is remembered on the Larkhall and Airdrie War Memorials

John Harkin likeness — Private John Harkin

Private John Harkin of the 8th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Died of Wound on the 04/08/1916 aged 31. His younger brother Private Joseph Harkin of the same Battalion was Killed in Action a year later on the 16/08/1916 aged 23. Both men were born in Londonderry but only John moved to Coatbridge and is listed on the Memorial. Both brothers are remembered on the Diamond War Memorial, Londonderry.

Charles (Charlie) Cairns Harrison likeness — Private Charles (Charlie) Cairns Harrison

Samuel Harrison likeness — Private Samuel Harrison

Private Charles C Harrison of the 8th Battalion Black Watch was Killed in Action on the 25/09/1915 aged 24 on the opening day of the Battle of Loos. His older brother Private Samuel Harrison on the 1st Battalion Scots Guards was Killed in Action on the 25/01/1915 exactly 8 months before his brother aged 26

George Hendrie likeness — Lance Corporal George Hendrie

Matthew Eliot Hendrie likeness — Private Matthew Eliot Hendrie

Lance Corporal George Hendrie of the 12th Battalion Highland Light Infantry was Killed in Action on the 21/05/1916 aged 31. His younger brother Private Matthew Hendrie of the 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry Died of Wounds (gunshot) on the 08/12/1916 aged 26. Both the Hendrie brothers were employed in the Lochrin Iron Works before the War.

John Robertson Hodge likeness — Sergeant John Robertson Hodge

Sergeant John Ross Hodge of the 8th Battalion Cameron Highlanders was Killed in Action on the 28/06/1915 at Gallipoli aged 33. His brother David Ross Hodge of the 19th Battalion Kings Liverpool Regiment was Killed in Action on the 20/09/1917. He is NOT on the Memorial (no Coatbridge connection) but is remembered on the Muirkirk Roll of Honour

Francis Hughes likeness — Able Seaman Francis Hughes

Michael Hughes likeness — Able Seaman Michael Hughes

Able Seaman Francis Hughes of the Hawke Battalion Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Died of Wounds on the 22/04/1917 at the Battle of Arras aged 29. His younger brother Able Seaman Michael Hughes of the Howe Battalion Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve was Killed in Action on the 23/04/1917 also during the Battle of Arras aged 21 just 1 day after his brother. Neither brother has a known grave and both are remembered on the Arras Memorial. 3 other brothers also served, Sergeant John Hughes of the Highland Light Infantry, Sapper William Hughes of the Royal Engineers and Private Andrew Hughes of the Cyclist Corps.

David G Humm likeness — Private David G Humm

Thomas Humm D.C.M. likeness — Sergeant Thomas Humm D.C.M.

Private David Humm of the Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) Died in bed of natural causes on the 01/01/1919 in Northern Russia. His brother Sergeant Thomas Humm DCM of the 2nd Battalion Black Watch was Killed in Action on the 21/01/1916 aged 28. Thomas was awarded the DCM "For conspicuous gallantry in action. He was in charge of stretcher bearers and displayed an utter contempt for danger when attending the wounded, often under heavy fire ". He was also awarded the Medal of St George for bravery in the field. His Medal of St George 4th Class was granted by the Czar of Russia.

James Russell Hutton likeness — Private James Russell Hutton

John Brownlie Hutton likeness — Lance Corporal John Brownlie Hutton

Private James Hutton of the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders was Killed in Action on the 16/05/1915 by a snipers bullet aged 24. His younger brother Lance Corporal John Hutton of the 6th Battalion Cameron Highlanders was Killed in Action on the 26/09/1915 on the 2nd day of the Battle of Loos aged 21. Neither Hutton brother has a known grave but both are remembered on the Coatbridge Technical College and Middle United Free Churches Rolls of Honour and at the Family Plot in Old Monkland Cemetery.

James Irons likeness — Sergeant James Irons

Wallace Irons likeness — Private Wallace Irons

Sergeant James Irons of the 10/11th Battalion Highland Light Infantry was Killed in Action on the 14/08/1916 after being shot in the head aged 22. His younger brother Private Wallace Irons of the 7th Battalion Kings Own Scottish Borderers was Killed in Action on the 25/09/1915 on the opening day of the Battle of Loos aged 21. Neither Irons brother has a known grave. A third brother David served with the Royal Navy and survived the War.

James Lauriston (Laurieston) likeness — Private James Lauriston (Laurieston)

Private James Laurieston of the 1st Battalion Cameron Highlanders was Killed in Action on the 14/09/1914 aged 32. His younger brother Private Thomas Laurieston of the 9th Battalion Highland Light Infantry was Killed in Action on the 29/09/1918 aged 21. The Laurieston brothers fell almost over 4 years apart, James in the 2nd month of the War and Thomas 6 weeks before the Armistice. James is remembered on the Coatbridge Memorial and Thomas is remembered on the Airdrie Memorial.

James Delargey Lavelle likeness — 2nd Lieutenant James Delargey Lavelle

Patrick Joseph Aloysius Lavelle likeness — Captain Patrick Joseph Aloysius Lavelle

2nd Lieutenant James Lavelle of the 12th Battalion Highland Light Infantry was Killed in Action on the 28/08/1915 by a bursting shell aged 25. His younger brother Captain Patrick Lavelle of the 5th Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers attached to the 155th Trench Mortar Battery was Killed in Action on the 04/10/1915 aged 24. Both Lavelle brothers are remembered on the St Augustines Church Roll of Honour and at the Family Plot in Airdrie (St Josephs) RC Cemetery.

Alexander William Lawrie likeness — Lance Corporal Alexander William Lawrie

John Gibb Lawrie likeness — Signalman John Gibb Lawrie

William Lawrie likeness — Private William Lawrie

Lance Corporal Alexander W Lawrie of the 9th Battalion Black Watch was Killed in Action on the 31/07/1917 at Frezenburg aged 20. His brothers were Signalman John Lawrie of the Royal Naval Reserve who drowned on the 24/11/1916 aged 21 and the eldest Private William Lawrie of the 11th Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders who Died of Wounds on the 12/10/1916 received at the Somme aged 23. All 3 Lawrie brothers died within 9 months of each other. I personally laid a Poppy at Williams grave as he is the only brother with a known grave. All 3 Lawrie brothers are remembered on the Coats Parish Church Roll of Honour and at the Family Plot in Old Monkland Cemetery.

George Lindsay likeness — Private George Lindsay

John Lindsay likeness — Able Seaman John Lindsay

Private George Lindsay of the 7th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment was Killed in Action on the 18/09/1918 aged 24. His younger brother Able Seaman John Lindsay of the Hawke Battalion Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve was Killed in Action on the 05/02/1917 aged 20.

Charles Loughan likeness — Lance Corporal Charles Loughan

Peter Loughan likeness — Private Peter Loughan

Lance Corporal Charles Loughan of the 1st Battalion Leinster Regiment was Killed in Action on the 31/01/1915 at St Eloi aged 24. His younger brother Private Peter Loughan of the 8th Battalion Black Watch who was Killed in Action on the 14/07/1916 at Longueval during the Battle of the Somme aged 19. Neither Loughan brother has a known grave. Both brothers are remembered on the St Augustines Church Roll of Honour.

Henry Matear M.M. likeness — Private Henry Matear M.M.

Samuel Matear likeness — Private Samuel Matear

Private Henry Matear MM of the 2nd Battalion Irish Guards was Killed in Action on the 27/11/1917 at Cambrai aged 32. Henry received his Military Medal for gallantry on the battlefield. His younger brother Private Samuel Matear of the 1st Battalion Black Watch Died of Wounds on the 14/10/1915 aged 23. Another brother Private Robert Matear of the Army Service Corps enlisted on the 02/02/1916, served in Italy and survived the War.

Alexander Mitchell likeness — Private Alexander Mitchell

Joseph Mitchell likeness — Private Joseph Mitchell

Private Alexander Mitchell of the 12th Battalion Highland Light Infantry was Killed in Action on the 28/08/1916 aged 21. His younger brother Private Joseph Mitchell of the 10th/11th Highland Light Infantry was in hospital wounded at the time of his death. He died of his wounds on the 03/11/1916 aged 19. I personally laid a Poppy at Josephs grave. Both Mitchell brothers are on the Stewarts and Lloyds Roll of Honour.

Findlay (Finlay) Muir likeness — Lance Corporal Findlay (Finlay) Muir

Robert Muir likeness — Gunner Robert Muir

Lance Corporal Finlay Muir of the 13th Battalion Royal Scots Died on the 22/10/1915 by accident in France aged 21. His younger brother Gunner Robert Muir of the Royal Field Artillery enlisted as soon as he heard his brother died. He was Killed in Action on the 15/11/1917 aged 21. Another brother was serving with the Navy. Both Muir brothers are remembered at the Family Plot in New Monkland Cemetery.

James Munro likeness — Private James Munro

John Munro likeness — Private John Munro

Private James Munro of the 1st Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers was Killed in Action on the 26/08/1914 at Le Cateaux aged 26. James was only 3 days in France when he was Killed. His older brother Private John Munro of the 12th Battalion Highland Light Infantry was Killed in Action on the 19/01/1916 at Hulloch aged 37. His wife Sarah Fisher Munro had 6 brothers serving and this was acknowledged by the King. 2 other brothers also served, Daniel in the Highland Light Infantry and Thomas in the Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Both Munro brothers are on the St Patricks Church Roll of Honour.

James McAulay does not have a likeness. If you have one, please contact us. — Private James McAulay

Private James McAuley of the 12th Battalion Highland Light Infantry was Killed in Action on the 26/09/1915 on the 2nd day of the Battle of Loos aged 40. His older brother Private John McAuley also of the 12th Battalion Highland Light Infantry was Killed in Action the day before on the opening day of the Battle of Loos. The McAuley brothers lived together, worked together, enlisted together , fought together and fell within 1 day of each other. James is listed on the Memorial, John is NOT.

George McCabe likeness — Lance Corporal George McCabe

William McCabe does not have a likeness. If you have one, please contact us. — Private William McCabe

Lance Corporal George McCabe of the 2nd Battalion Kings Own Scottish Borderers was Killed in Action on the 23/04/1915 aged 30. His brother Private William McCabe of the 10th Battalion Highland Light Infantry was Killed in Action on the 25/09/1915. Both brothers have no known grave. They fell 5 months apart.

David Marshall McEwan likeness — Private David Marshall McEwan

William McEwan likeness — Private William McEwan

Private David McEwan of the 1st/5th Kings Own Scottish Borderers was Killed in Action on the 01/09/1918 aged 18. His brother Private William McEwan of the 9th Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment was Killed in Action on the 11/04/1918. Both the McEwan brothers are remembered on the Trinity Parish Church Roll of Honour.

Bernard McFarlane likeness — Private Bernard McFarlane

Robert McFarlane does not have a likeness. If you have one, please contact us. — Private Robert McFarlane

Private Bernard McFarlane of the 2nd Battalion Cameronians Died of Wounds on the 16/03/1915 aged 34. His younger brother Private Robert McFarlane of the 12th Battalion Highland Light Infantry was Killed in Action on the 25/09/1915 on the opening day of the Battle of Loos aged 27 just over 6 months after his brother.

Alexander McGillivray likeness — Private Alexander McGillivray

James McRoberts (real name McGillivray) likeness — Private James McRoberts (real name McGillivray)

Private Alexander McGillivary of the 1st Battalion Kings Own Scottish Borderers was Killed in Action on the opening day of the Battle of the Somme on the 01/07/1916. His brother Private James McGillivray of the 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders was Killed in Action on the 22/04/1916 aged 26. James served using the ALIAS surname of McRoberts and he fell just over 2 months before Alexander.

Donald McIntosh likeness — Private Donald McIntosh

Thomas McIntosh likeness — Private Thomas McIntosh

Private Donald McIntosh of the 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders was Killed in Action on the 25/09/1915 on the opening day of the Battle of Loos aged 22. His older brother Private Thomas McIntosh of the 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders was Killed in Action on the 11/04/1917 during the Battle of Arras aged 27. Both McIntosh brothers are remembered on the St Patricks Church Roll of Honour.

James McKeown likeness — Private James McKeown

William John McKeown does not have a likeness. If you have one, please contact us. — Private William John McKeown

Private James McKeown of the 1st/6th North Staffordshire Regiment was Killed in Action on the 03/10/1918 aged 26. His older brother Private William McKeown of the 1st Battalion Black Watch was Killed in Action on the 09/05/1915 at Ypres aged 28. A 3rd brother Private Francis McKeown of the Labour Corps Died on the 21/02/1919 in hospital in London. He is NOT commemorated on the Memorial. All 3 McKeown brothers are remembered on the Stewarts and Lloyds and St Patricks Churches Roll of Honour.

Herbert James McVie likeness — 2nd Lieutenant Herbert James McVie

Charles Lapsley likeness — Private Charles Lapsley

2nd Lieutenant Herbert McVie of the 16th Battalion Royal Scots died in 1923 aged 27 and is NOT listed with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. The London Gazette stated - Temporary Lieutenant H J McVie relinquishes his commission on the 25/03/1919 on account of ill health caused by wounds. His mum's stepson, Private Charles Lapsley of the 1st/4th West Riding Regiment was Killed in Action on the 20/11/1915 aged 28.

Alexander Paterson likeness — Private Alexander Paterson

John Paterson likeness — Private John Paterson

Private Alexander Paterson of the 1st/9th Battalion Royal Scots was Killed in Action on the 01/08/1918 aged 33. He was 3 times wounded before being Killed. He was decorated with the Dartar Medal in India at the crowning of King George during his service there before War broke out. His older brother Private John Paterson of the 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry Died of Wounds on the 09/07/1916 aged 41. A 3rd Paterson brother also served and survived the War.

James Paton likeness — Private James Paton

Peter Paton likeness — Private Peter Paton

Private James Paton of the 5th Battalion Highland Light Infantry Died of Wounds on the 22/05/1918 aged 26. His brother Private Peter Paton of the 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders was Killed in Action on the 21/10/1914. The Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser dated 01/06/1918 stated the James` mother had lost 3 sons by that time. James, Peter and 1 other as yet unidentified.

Robert Smith Pithie likeness — Corporal Robert Smith Pithie

William Allan Pithie likeness — Private William Allan Pithie

Corporal Robert Pithie of the Royal Engineers was Killed in Action on the 20/07/1916 after being shot through the head aged 31. His brother Private William Pithie of the 9th Battalion Highland Light Infantry was Killed in Action on the 10/02/1915 whilst attending a wounded comrade aged 26. Another brother Private Hugh Pithie of the Royal Engineers also served and survived the War. The Pithie brothers are remembered at the Family Plot in Old Monkland Cemetery.

James Pollock likeness — Sapper James Pollock

Robert Pollock likeness — Sapper Robert Pollock

Sapper James Pollock of the Royal Engineers Died of Wounds on the 13/09/1915 at Gallipoli aged 26. His younger brother Sapper Robert Pollock of the Royal Engineers was Killed in Action on the 09/05/1915 aged 21. The Pollock brothers lived together, worked together and enlisted together and Died just 4 months apart. Both brothers are remembered on the Coats Parish Church Roll of Honour.

Bernard Quinn likeness — Private Bernard Quinn

Thomas Quinn likeness — Private Thomas Quinn

Private Bernard Quinn of the 10th Battalion Gordon Highlanders was Killed in Action on the 25/09/1915 on the opening day of the Battle of Loos aged 31. His younger brother Private Thomas Quinn of the 9th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders Died of Wounds on the 30/12/1916 aged 19. I personally laid a Poppy at Thomas` grave. A 3rd brother Private James Quinn of the Royal Scots Fusiliers also served and survived the War.

Archibald Rae D.C.M. likeness — Bombardier Archibald Rae D.C.M.

John Rae likeness — Stoker 1st Class John Rae

Bombardier Archibald Rae DCM of the Royal Field Artillery was Killed in Action on the 24/10/1916 aged 39. Archibald was recommended for the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry in action the day before he was Killed. He died instantaneously whilst encouraging his men under heavy fire. His older brother Stoker John Rae of the Royal Navy, `HMS Invincible` Died on the 31/05/1916 at the Battle of Jutland 5 months before Archibald fell aged 42. Two other Rae brothers served, Thomas with the Gordon Highlanders and William with the Seaforth Highlanders. Both survived the War. Archibald and John are both remembered on the Dundyvan Parish Church Roll of Honour.

John Robertson likeness — Corporal John Robertson

Thomas Robertson likeness — Lance Corporal Thomas Robertson

Corporal John Robertson of the Machine Gun Corps was Killed in Action on the 01/12/1917 aged 25. His younger brother Lance Corporal Thomas Robertson of the 9th Battalion Highland Light Infantry Died of Wounds on the 09/11/1916 received at Trones Wood, Somme aged 22. Another 2 brothers also served, one of which lay in a Dublin Hospital suffering from wounds at the time of Thomas` death. Both survived the War. John and Thomas are both remembered on the Dunbeth Parish Church Roll of Honour and at the Family Plot in Old Monkland Cemetery.

John R Robertson likeness — Private John R Robertson

Robert Glass Robertson likeness — Private Robert Glass Robertson

Thomas C Robertson likeness — Private Thomas C Robertson

Private John R Robertson of the 11th Battalion Highland Light Infantry was Killed in Action on the 25/09/1915 on the opening day of the Battle of Loos aged 27. Two older brothers also fell. Private Thomas C Robertson of the 9th Battalion Black Watch was also Killed in Action on the 25/09/1915 at the Battle of Loos aged 34. Neither of the brothers Killed at Loos has a known grave. The 3rd brother was Private Robert G Robertson of the 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers who Died of Wounds on the 24/04/1918 aged 35. The only remaining brother William also served and survived the War.

John Smellie (Smaillie) likeness — Private John Smellie (Smaillie)

William Reid Smellie (Smaillie) likeness — Lance Corporal William Reid Smellie (Smaillie)

Private John Smellie of the 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders was Killed in Action on the 13/10/1914 aged 29. His brother Lance Corporal William Smellie of the 1st Battalion Highland Light Infantry was Killed in Action on the 19/12/1914 just 2 months later. The Smellie brothers are both remembered on the Maxwell Parish and East United Free Churches Roll of Honour.

Alexander Thomson likeness — Able Seaman Alexander Thomson

John Thomson likeness — Private John Thomson

Able Seaman Alexander Thomson of the Hood Battalion Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Died on the 22/09/1915 of enteric fever and inflammation of the tonsils aged 19. His older brother Private John Thomson of the 1st Battalion Highland Light Infantry Died also of enteric fever on the 17/07/1916 aged 22. The Thomson brothers are both remembered at the Family Plot in Old Monkland Cemetery.

David Walker likeness — Private David Walker

James (Jimmy) Walker likeness — Private James (Jimmy) Walker

George Buchanan Arnott likeness — Private George Buchanan Arnott

Private David Walker of the 9th Battalion Black Watch was Killed in Action on the 25/09/1915 after being shot through the head on the opening day of the Battle of Loos aged 24. His younger brother Private James Walker also of the 9th Battalion Black Watch was also Killed in Action on the same day as David, the 25/09/1915 at the Battle of Loos aged 20. Although NOT a brother Private George Buchanan Arnott also of the 9th Battalion Black Watch who resided with the Walkers and worked with the brothers as well as enlisting with them was wounded and gassed at Loos alongside them. He Died of Wounds on the 28/06/1916 aged 22. Neither Walker brother has a known grave but all 3 of the men are remembered on the Maxwell Parish Church, East United Free Church and the Kipps Locomotive Rolls of Honour.

Henry (Harry) H Walker likeness — Able Seaman Henry (Harry) H Walker

Able Seaman Henry Walker of the Nelson Battalion Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve was Killed in Action on the 24/04/1917 aged 24. His brother Private James Walker of the 6th Battalion Dragoon Guards contracted an illness in France and died in April 1916. He is NOT listed on the Memorial. Another brother Able Seaman George Walker was wounded on the 28/04/1917 and a 4th brother Oswald was serving with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers at the time of Henrys death.

Patrick Wall likeness — Private Patrick Wall

Thomas Wall likeness — Private Thomas Wall

Private Patrick Wall of the 1st Battalion Irish Guards was Killed in Action on the 10/10/1917 at the Battle of Poelcapelle (3rd Battle of Ypres) aged 27 and his older brother Private Thomas Wall of the 2nd Battalion Royal Fusiliers was discharged on the 13/06/16 and died on the 19/07/1917 aged 28. The brothers died under 3 months apart. Both are listed on their hometown of Drogheda's Memorial.

John Wallace likeness — Private John Wallace

William Wallace likeness — Private William Wallace

Private John Wallace of the 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry was Killed in Action on the 03/10/1915 at the Battle of Loos. His brother Private William Wallace of the 9th Battalion Black Watch Died of Wounds on the 16/09/1915 aged 25. William was hit by a German bullet in the side when out with a work party on the 15/09/1915. His wound was not seen as being serious with his Doctor stating he died from shock the following day.

David Wilson likeness — Private David Wilson

William Wilson likeness — Private William Wilson

Private David Wilson of the 1st Battalion Black Watch Died of Wounds on the 18/06/1915 aged 26. His brother Private William Wilson of the 36th Battalion Machine Gun Corps Died of Wounds on the 27/04/1918. Another brother Alexander Wilson was in training with the 10th Battalion Black Watch when his brother David died.