Tag Archives: 1914-15 Star

Lance Sergeant WILLIAM FINLAYSON

Posted on July 13, 2015 by balnacra

Lance Sergeant WILLIAM FINLAYSON (Ardarroch) No. 2499 Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, the Duke of Albany’s) 4th Battalion William enlisted in December 1914 and after training was sent to France in April 1915. He was “Killed in Action” at High Wood … Continue reading →

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Gunner THOMAS FRASER

Posted on July 13, 2015 by balnacra

Gunner THOMAS FRASER No. 4189 Ross and Cromarty Highland Mountain Battery Royal Garrison Artillery (Territorial Force) Thomas was amongst the rest of the men from the 1st draft who, after final training at Bedford, were dispatched overseas in late April … Continue reading →

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Private ROBERT CROMBIE

Posted on July 13, 2015 by balnacra

Private ROBERT CROMBIE (Attadale) No. S/40989 Queens Own Cameron Highlanders 6th Battalion Killed in action – France & Flanders – 9th April 1917   1914-15 Star War Medal Victory Medal

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2nd Lieutenant MURDO JOHN MACKENZIE

Posted on July 13, 2015 by balnacra

2nd Lieutenant MURDO JOHN MACKENZIE (aka “The Prince”) (Achintee) Ross and Cromarty Highland Mountain Battery Royal Garrison Artillery (Territorial Force) Killed in action from shrapnel wounds to the head while directing the guns at the Battle of Gully Ravine during … Continue reading →

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Gunner LOUIS CHARLES FLETCHER

Posted on July 13, 2015 by balnacra

Gunner LOUIS CHARLES FLETCHER No. 4926/301538 Ross and Cromarty Highland Mountain Battery Royal Garrison Artillery (Territorial Force) Louis was born in Warwickshire, but lived, worked and enlisted in Lochcarron. He was amongst the rest of the men from the second … Continue reading →

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Private FRANCIS JACKSON REID

Posted on June 22, 2015 by balnacra

Private FRANCIS JACKSON REID (New Kelso)   No. 19765   Canadian Expeditionary Force 10th Battalion   Francis enlisted on 25th September 1914 and after training was sent to the Western Front. He was killed in action in an attack in … Continue reading →

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Driver FINLAY MACDONALD

Posted on June 22, 2015 by balnacra

Driver FINLAY MACDONALD No. 4834 Ross and Cromarty Highland Mountain Battery Royal Garrison Artillery (Territorial Force) Finlay was born in Applecross but lived in Strathcarron where he was the postman. He enlisted in May 1914 and served bravely in the … Continue reading →

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Private FARQUHAR STEWART

Posted on June 22, 2015 by balnacra

Private FARQUHAR STEWART (Ardaneaskan) No. 9056 Queens Own Cameron Highlanders 1st Battalion   Killed in action – France & Flanders – 13th October 1915   1914-15 Star War Medal Victory Medal

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Private DUNCAN MACKENZIE

Posted on June 22, 2015 by balnacra

Private DUNCAN MACKENZIE  No. 442069            Canadian Expeditionary Force 7th Battalion (1st British Columbia Regiment)  Before Duncan immigrated to Canada he served in the Ross-shire Mountain Battery for some 15 years. He enlisted into the Canadian Army on 8th … Continue reading →

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Gunner/Private DONALD FINLAYSON

Posted on June 21, 2015 by balnacra

Gunner/Private DONALD FINLAYSON (Seafield) No. 4064 No. S/15660 Ross and Cromarty Highland Mountain Battery Seaforth Highlanders Royal Garrison Artillery (Ross-shire Buffs, the Duke of Albany’s) (Territorial Force) 4th Battalion Donald enlisted into the Battery on 29th June 1908 and stayed … Continue reading →

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