A list of men from the Peterhead area who enlisted in the Gordon Highlanders and died in World War I
Provided by Carolyn Morrisey.
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| Sources: 1. "Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-1918" | ||||||
| 2. Public Records Office - Documents on Line - WW1 Campaign Medals | ||||||
| 3. Commonwealth War Grave Commission | ||||||
Abbreviations used are given at the end on the list. |
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| Surname | Christian Names | Born | Enlisted | Number |
RANK | Cause | Place | Date of Death | Decorations | Notes (Name in CAPITALS in brackets represents cemetery, or memorial, if no known grave.) | ||||||||||||||||||
| ALEXANDER | Peter | Fyvie | Peterhead | 3724 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 13/11/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 28. Son of Helen Alexander, 81 Station Rd Ellon. (Y RAVINE CEM. BEAUMONT HAMEL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| ANDERSON | Alexander | Cruden | Peterhead | 2704 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 26/03/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 20. Grandson of Mrs Agnes Anderson | ||||||||||||||||||
| BRUCE | James | St Fergus | Peterhead | 240281 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 24/03/18 |
' | 12th Bn Gordon H. Age 20. Son of William & Mary Bruce of Mains, Inverugie. (ARRAS MEMORIAL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| BUCHAN | Alexander | ‘ |
Peterhead | 240687 |
SERGT | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 11/04/17 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Son of Alexander Buchan, 15 St. Peter's St PHD. (ETAPLES) | ||||||||||||||||||
| BUCHAN | John Tait | Fraserburgh | Peterhead | 1923 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 4/06/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 25. Son of William & Christian Buchan. "Native of Fraserburgh". (MAROEUIL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| BUCHAN | William | Crimond | Peterhead | S/43669 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 14/06/17 |
' | 31st Bn Gordon H. Age 22. Son of Annie Buchan, of Rattrayhead. (ARRAS MEMORIAL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| CHALMERS | John B | ‘ |
Peterhead | S/40061 |
L/CPL | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 26/10/17 |
' | 2nd Bn Gordon H. Age 24. Son of Alexander & Isabella Chalmers, 63 Kirk St, PHD. (HOOGE CRATER CEM.) | ||||||||||||||||||
| CORDINER | David Stephen | Boddam | Peterhead | S/11250 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 18/08/16 |
' | 1st Bn Gordon H. Son of Alexander B & Janet Cordiner, of 6 "A" St, Boddam. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| COWIE | Peter | ‘ |
Peterhead | 3322 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 26/03/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 17. Son of R. Cowie, 17 St. Andrew St. PHD. (MAROEUIL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| CRUICKSHANK | George | Slains | Peterhead | 241095 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 13/11/16 |
' | 8th/10th Bn Gordon H. Age 20. Son of George Cruickshank, of Little Collieston, Slains. (ARRAS MEMORIAL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| DAVIDSON | Alexander | Cruden | Peterhead | 202803 |
SERGT | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 15/11/16 |
' | 4th Bn Gordon H. Age 41. Son of Alex & Elizabeth Cruickshank Davidson, of Mains of Artamford, Maud. Husb. Of Helen Davidson, Rosslyn Cres. Edinburgh. (THIEPVAL MEMORIAL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| DUNCAN | John | Cruden | Peterhead | S/40265 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 28/03/17 |
' | 2nd Bn Gordon H. Age 21. Son of Mr J. Duncan of Stirlingbrae, Boddam. (H.A.C. Cem, ECOUST-ST MEIN) | ||||||||||||||||||
| DUNCAN | William C | ‘ |
Peterhead | 240767 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 31/07/17 |
' | 5th Bn. Gordon H. Age 31. Husband of Fanny Duncan, 5 Roanheads. (NEW IRISH FARM CEM.) | ||||||||||||||||||
| FORREST | George J | ‘ |
Peterhead | 240975 |
PRIVATE | Died of Wounds | France & Flanders | 27/05/17 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 21. Son of William and Elsie Smith, PHD. (HAUTE-AVESNES) | ||||||||||||||||||
| FRASER | George A | Old Deer | Peterhead | 1784 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 26/03/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 18. Son of Lewis & Christine Fraser, Easterton PHD. (MAROEUIL BRITISH CEM.) | ||||||||||||||||||
| FRASER | John | ‘ |
Peterhead | 3609 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 13/11/16 |
' | 5th Bn Gordon H. Age 21. Son of Colin and Sophia Jaffreay Fraser of PHD. (MAILLY WOOD) | ||||||||||||||||||
| FRASER | Thomas | Old Deer | Peterhead | S/40340 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 14/06/17 |
' | Reg. No. formerly 3558. 1st Bn Gordon H. Age 20. Son of Fohn & Margaret Fraser of Stirling Hill Boddam. (ARRAS MEMORIAL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| GIBB | Alexander | New Deer | Peterhead | 3220 |
PRIVATE | Died of Wounds | Home | 11/08/16 |
' | 5th Bn Gordon H. Age 20. (NEW DEER CEMETERY) | ||||||||||||||||||
| GRANT | James | Longside | Peterhead | 241137 |
L/CPL | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 17/05/17 |
' | Reg. No. formerly 3518 . 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 19. Son of William & Janet Grant of Millbank, Longside. (ST NICHOLAS BRITISH CEM.) | ||||||||||||||||||
| GRANT | Louis Alexander | New Deer | Peterhead | 241194 |
SERGT | Died of Wounds | France & Flanders | 2/08/17 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 20. Son of John F & Jessie A. Grant of "The Chestnuts" Mintlaw. (ABBEVILLE) | ||||||||||||||||||
| HARPER | John | Boddam | Peterhead | 2500 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 13/11/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 20. Son of James & Ann Harper, Boddom. ("Y" RAVINE CEM. BEAUMONT-HAMEL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| HUTTON | Thomas | ‘ |
Peterhead | 240749 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 24/08/17 |
' | 8th/10 Bn Gordon H. Age 25. Son of Thomas and Mary Hutton, 14 Harbour St PHD."Went to France with 1st/5th Bn in May 1915". (TYNE COT) | ||||||||||||||||||
| JOHNSTON | George | Ellon | Peterhead | 241135 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 27/11/16 |
' | 2nd Bd Gordon H. Age 18. Son of Margaret Johnston, of Bilbo Cottage, Port Erroll. (REDAN RIDGE, BEAUMONT HAMEL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| KEILLOH | Alexander | ‘ |
Peterhead | 2241 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 13/11/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 23. Son of James and Annie Keilloh, 96 Water St Strichen. (Y RAVINE CEM. BEAUMONT HAMEL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| KELMAN | Henry Edward | Longside | Peterhead | 241141 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 2/04/18 |
' | 5th Bn Gordon H. Age 19. Son of James & Christina Kelman, Upper Claystiles, Fraserburgh. (POZIERS MEMORIAL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| LEASK | Edward | New Pitsligo | Peterhead | 240458 |
PRIVATE | Died of Wounds | Home | 17/05/17 |
' | Gordon H. Age 22. Son of George & Eliza Leask, Elm Cottage, Maud. (STRICKEN PARISH CHURCH) | ||||||||||||||||||
| McARTHUR | Alexander | Longside | Peterhead | 2065 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 17/06/15 |
' | D Coy, 5th Bn, Gordon H. Age 19. Son of John & Elspeth McArthur, Burnside Rora, Longside. (LE TOURNET MEMORIAL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| MILNE | Alexander | Longside | Peterhead | 2190 |
PRIVATE | Died | Home | 8/02/15 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 16. Son of James Milne, Laburnum Cottage, Longside. (LONGSIDE NEW CHURCH) | ||||||||||||||||||
| MILNE | William | Old Deer | Peterhead | 240964 |
L/CPL | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 28/07/18 |
M.M | 5th Bn Gordon H. Age 22. Son of Mr & Mrs Robert Milne, Hillhead, Sandford, Boddam. (BOUILLY CROSS ROADS MILITARY CEM) | ||||||||||||||||||
| MILTON | William | Boddam | Peterhead | 241269 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 2/04/18 |
' | 5th Bn Gordon H. Age 22. Son of John & Jane Milton, Roadside Forgie, Keith. Banff. (POZIERES MEMORIAL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| MORRICE | John Garden | Cruden | Peterhead | 2936 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 31/07/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Son of William & Jane Morrice, Bogengarrie, Mintlaw. (AUCHONVILLERS) | ||||||||||||||||||
| MUNRO | Angus Bain | ‘ |
Peterhead | 2773 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 26/03/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 29. Husb. Of Margaret Munro, 19 Longate PHD. "Native of Peterhead." (MAROEUIL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| MURRAY | James Porter | ‘ |
Peterhead | 6427 |
PRIVATE | Died of Wounds | France & Flanders | 13/11/16 |
' | 1st/4th Bn Gordon H. Age 16. Son of Robert and Margaret Murray, Shielhill St Fergus, PHD. (MAILLY WOOD) | ||||||||||||||||||
| MURRAY | William D | Boddam | Peterhead | 240577 |
PRIVATE | Died of Wounds | France & Flanders | 12/04/17 |
' | 1st/4th Bn Gordon H. Age 28 Son of Mary Murray of Buckie Farm, Boddam. (AUBIGNY) | ||||||||||||||||||
| PARK | George Stephen | ‘ |
Peterhead | 3552 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 1/11/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 21. Son of Mr and Mrs Robert Park of Boddam. (AUCHONVILLERS) | ||||||||||||||||||
| PATERSON | Alexander Ingram | New Deer | Peterhead | 3299 |
PRIVATE | Died of Wounds | France & Flanders | 13/11/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 17. Son of James & Annie Patterson, Old Rattray. (VARENNES) | ||||||||||||||||||
| PATERSON | Daniel | ‘ |
Peterhead | 240700 |
PRIVATE | Died of Wounds | France & Flanders | 24/05/17 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 22. Son of George & Eleanor Paterson, 4 Roadside Croft Crimond. "Native of Strichen". (AUBIGNY) | ||||||||||||||||||
| PYPER | Alexander G. | ‘ |
Peterhead | S/.40192 |
A/CPL | Died of Wounds | France & Flanders | 12/04/18 |
' | 1st/6th Bn Gordon Highlanders. Age 22. Son of Georgina Pyper of Oldwhat, New Deer, & late James F. Pyper.. (LAPUGNOY) | ||||||||||||||||||
| REID | James | Longside | Peterhead | 241298 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 26/05/17 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 26. Son of Alexander & Margaret Reid, East Kinknockie, Mintlaw. ( BROWN'S COPSE CEM. ROUEX) | ||||||||||||||||||
| ROBERTSON | Alexander Bruce | ‘ |
Peterhead | 240704 |
L/CPL | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 24/07/18 |
' | 7th Bn Gordon H. Age 24. Son of George & Elsie Robertson, 6 Union St Peterhead. (SOISSONS MEMORIAL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| ROBSON | William | ‘ |
Peterhead | 2266 |
PRIVATE | Died of Wounds | France & Flanders | 28/07/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 19. Son of Walter and Jane Robson, 25 Broad Place (sic) Peterhead. (HEILLY STATION CEM. MERICOURT-L'ABBE) | ||||||||||||||||||
| SELBIE | Alexander | Longside | Peterhead | 3546 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 13/11/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 19. Son of late James Selbie & Jane Davidson Baird of PHD. (SERRE RD CEM.) | ||||||||||||||||||
| SIMPSON | John C | Boddam | Peterhead | 240812 |
A/CPL | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 12/04/18 |
' | 5th Bn. Gordon H. Age 33. Husband of Nellie Simpson, 9 Stirling Village, Boddam. (PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| SMITH | William | Stricken | Peterhead | 3427 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 13/11/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 18. Son of William & Wilhelmina, Woodend, Fyvie. (SERRE RD. CEM). | ||||||||||||||||||
| STEPHEN | William | Old Deer | Peterhead | 241072 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 30/07/16 |
' | 5th Bn Gordon H. Age 19. Son of James & Elsie Stephen of Mosside, Crichie. (CATERPILLAR VALLEY CEM.) | ||||||||||||||||||
| THOMSON | Lawrence | ‘ |
Peterhead | 240785 |
CPL | Died of Wounds | France & Flanders | 9/08/18 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 31. Husband of Bella Lumsden (formerly Thomson), 8 St Andrew St. Peterhead. (SENLIS) | ||||||||||||||||||
| WALKER | Robert | Longside | Peterhead | 3478 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 13/11/16 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 20. Son of Robert & Mary Walker, Dens, Blackhills PHD. ("Y" RAVINE CEM. BEAUMONT HAMEL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| WATT | Harry | ‘ |
Peterhead | 240808 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 31/07/17 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 22. Son of Joseph & Annie Watt 16 St Mary St Peterhead (YPRES MENIN GATE MEMORIAL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| WATT | William | Old Deer | Peterhead | 2317 |
PRIVATE | Killed in Action | France & Flanders | 17/09/15 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 19. Son of Samuel & Jane Montgomerie Watt of 20 Constitution St Peterhead. (PERONNE RD CEM. MARICOURT) | ||||||||||||||||||
| WILLOX | James | ‘ |
Peterhead | 240692 |
A/SERGT | Died of Wounds | France & Flanders | 24/06/17 |
' | 1st/5th Bn Gordon H. Age 20. Son of Mr & Mrs James Willox, 41 Windmill St Peterhead. (LIJSSENTHOEK) | ||||||||||||||||||
| A list of World War I casualties (Army) buried in Peterhead cemetery | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ANDERSON | Hector | ' | ' | S/24599 |
PRIVATE | ' | ' | 8/10/20 |
' | 9th Bn Seaforth H. Age 21 Son of John & Helen Anderson of Alness Ross-shire (PETERHEAD) | ||||||||||||||||||
| AULD | Alexander | ' | ' | S/9563 |
PRIVATE | ' | ' | 7/11/18 |
' | 1st Bn Gordon Highlanders (PETERHEAD) | ||||||||||||||||||
| BARCLAY | Alexander | ' | ' | 240925 |
SERGT | ' | ' | 19/11/19 |
' | 2nd/5th Gordon H. Transferred to Service No.262155, 476th. Labour Company.. (PETERHEAD) | ||||||||||||||||||
| DAVIDSON | William Buchan | ' | ' | 2580 |
L/CPL | ' | Home | 11/07/15 |
' | 2nd/5th Bn Gordon H. Son of Bella Willcox, Windmill St PHD. (PETERHEAD) | ||||||||||||||||||
| JOHNSTON | Thomas William | ' | ' | 8040 |
SERGT | ' | ' | 23/01/17 |
' | 2nd Bn Canadian Inf. (Eastern Ontario Regt). Age 29. Enlisted 22/9/1914. Son of late Thomas & Mary Johnston, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada. (PETERHEAD) | ||||||||||||||||||
| NAPIER | Gordon Smith | Monquhitter | ' | 2106 |
PRIVATE | ' | Home | 6/09/14 |
' | 2nd/7th (or 5th) Bn Gordon H. Age 21. Son of Jonathan & Mary Napier, 33 Queen St PHD. (PETERHEAD) | ||||||||||||||||||
| PARK | J | ' | ' | 15287 |
GUNNER | ' | ' | 2/07/19 |
' | "C" Bty 157 Bde, Royal Field Artillery. (PETERHEAD) | ||||||||||||||||||
| ROBSON | James | ' | ' | 2624 |
PRIVATE | ' | Home | 7/03/16 |
' | 2nd/5th Bn Gordon H.(PETERHEAD) | ||||||||||||||||||
| SCOTT | William C. | ' | ' | S/13623 |
PRIVATE | ' | Home | 1/10/18 |
' | 3rd Bn Gordon H. Age 36. Son of Mrs Mary Scott, 18 Princes St PHD. (PETERHEAD) | ||||||||||||||||||
| SMITH | Henry Brown | Peterhead | ' | 645776 |
GUNNER | ' | Home | 26/10/18 |
' | "B" Bty. 186th Bde. Royal Field Artillery. Age 21. Son of William & Jessie Smith of 9 Back Hilton Rd ABD. (PETERHEAD) | ||||||||||||||||||
| STEPHEN | J.G. | ' | ' | 43950 |
GUNNER | ' | ' | 26/07/20 |
' | Royal Engineers. (PETERHEAD) | ||||||||||||||||||
| WALKER | David | ' | ' | 2530 |
PRIVATE | ' | Home | 14/07/18 |
' | 5th Bn Gordon H. (Transferred to 592640 Labour Corps.) Age 32. Husband of Mary Nark of 38 Windmill St PHD. (PETERHEAD) | ||||||||||||||||||
| WEBSTER | J | ' | ' | T4/245331 |
DRIVER | ' | ' | 1/06/19 |
' | RAMC. Transferred to 468038 Labour Corps.(PETERHEAD) | ||||||||||||||||||
| YULE | James | ' | ' | 2430 |
PRIVATE | ' | Home | 5/09/18 |
' | 5th Bn Gordon H. Transferred to 345595 Labour Corps. Age 38. Son of late James & Jessie McLennan Yule, 72 Longate PHD. (PETERHEAD) | ||||||||||||||||||
| ABBREVIATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A/BDR | Acting Bombadier (Artillery) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ABD | Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A&SH | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ASC | Army Service Corps | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BN | Battalion | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coy | Company | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CPL A/CPL | Corporal; Acting Corporal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CSM | Company Sergeant Major (but sometimes Colour Serjeant) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DCM | Distinguished conduct medal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GDSM | Guardsman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gordon H. | Gordon Highlanders | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HT | Hired Transport (Ship) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KOSB | King's Own Scottish Borderers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| L/CPT | Lance Corporal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MM | Military medal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PHD | Peterhead | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| RAMC | Royal Army Medical Corps | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| RFA or Fld Amb | Royal Field Ambulance | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SERGT; A/SGT | Sergeant; Acring Sergeant | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SPR | Sapper | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TR | Territorial Battalion | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||