Samuel McWilliam(s)

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Samuel McWilliam(s)

Cameronians

Cameronians, 5th Batt. Scottish Rifles
He is remembered with honour on the Thiepval Memorial, the Scottish National War Memorial, the Helensburgh Post Office Memorial and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 13.

The family home was 4, Houston Square, Johnstone. The son of John and Elizabeth McWilliam
Siblings: Samuel had three brothers, James, Edward and Joseph.

Samuel McWilliams was born in Ireland and brought up in Paisley. He was a telegraph messenger and then a postman before enlisting in the Scottish Rifles.

Samuel died at the Battle of Beaumont- Hamel at the Somme.

His remains were not recovered. He was approximately 32 years of age.

Donald MacLachlan

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Category: 1916-17
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Donald MacLachlan

Royal Scots

1st Batt. Royal Scots Fusiliers
He is remembered with honour on the Menin Gate, Ypres, Park Church memorial and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 11.

The family home was 47, Grant Street, Helensburgh The son of Donald and Jane McLachlan.
Donald MacLachlan was brought up by his parents at 47, Grant Street in the town.
He served with the Royal Scots Fusiliers and was killed at Ypres, aged 31.
His remains were not recovered.

John Glen Paton

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John Glen Paton

royal scots fusiliers

2nd Batt. Royal Scots Fusiliers
He is remembered with honour on the Thiepval Memorial, the St. Columba’s Church Roll of Honour, Helensburgh and Gareloch Unionist Association Roll of Honour and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 1 Line 4.

The family home was 27, Sinclair Street, Helensburgh The son of Lilias Paton
Siblings: John had two sisters, Lilias and Jeannie and two brothers James and Adam. Adam also served and survived.
John Paton was born in Row (Rhu) and was brought up by his widowed mother. After serving his apprenticeship in the stationery trade with Macneur and Brydon, he attained a senior position with William Lyon, Stationers, Glasgow.
John, first trained with the King's Own Scottish Borderers before being transferred to the Royal Scots Fusiliers.
John died, killed in action, at the age of 33 years. His remains were not recovered.

Thomas Howie

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Thomas Howie

royal scots fusiliers

9th Batt. Royal Scots Fusiliers
He is remembered with honour on St Brides Church Roll of Honour and the Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 5.

The family home was at 37, East Clyde Street, Helensburgh The son of Alexander Howie (carter) and Jane Howie

Thomas Howie was born at Dundonald, Ayrshire. His father worked as a carter. Thomas was employed as a cab driver with Messrs Waldie in Helensburgh.

He had married Agnes Reid, a domestic servant, in Troon in 1908 and was bringing up three young children.

Thomas was killed in action at the Somme. He was 33 years of age.

Alfred Anthony Douglas Raeburn

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Alfred Anthony Douglas Raeburn

Highland Light Infantry

Highland Light Infantry
He is remembered with honour on the Thiepval Memorial, the Scottish National War Memorial, Larchfield School Memorial, Glenalmond School Memorial, St Michael and All Angels Church Roll of Honour and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 16.

The family home was Woodend, 20 Millig Street, Helensburgh The son of Sir William H. Raeburn, 1st Baronet of Woodend, and the late Lady Raeburn
Siblings: Alfred had an older brother, William Norman.
 Alfred Raeburn was born in Helensburgh, where is father was in the shipbuilding industry. He was educated at Larchfield School and then Glenalmond College, in Perthshire, where he was a Lance Corporal in the O.T.C.
He completed a course in shipbuilding and engineering with a view to entering his father's business. He was a member of the Helensburgh Cricket Club, played football and enjoyed angling.
Alfred died, killed in action at the Somme. He was 23 years of age. 

James Robertson

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James Robertson

Gordon highlanders

9th Batt. Gordon Highlanders
He is remembered with honour on the Scottish National Memorial and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 17.

The family home was Not Known The son of Mr John Robertson
Siblings: His brother, William, was a painter addressed at 2 Charlotte Street, Helensburgh
James Robertson was born in Helensburgh but little is known of his early life. What is known was taken from the Obituary in the Helensburgh and Gareloch Times of the day.
James died at the Somme, killed in action by a German Sniper.

William Walker

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William Walker

royal scots fusiliers

Royal Scots Fusiliers
He is remembered with honour on the Thiepval Memorial, the Scottish National Memorial, the Old Parish Church memorial and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 22.

The family home was Camis Eskan, Helensburgh The son of Mr Walker (chauffeur)
Siblings: His brother, Archie, was in the Royal Navy.
William Walker was born in Corstorphine, Edinburgh and later moved to Helensburgh where his father was chauffeur to Mr Gow, at Camis Eskan.
William followed in his father's footsteps being employed as a chauffeur for Dr MacRae, Surgeon at the Stobhill Military Hospital, before enlisting in the spring of 1916.
William was reported missing in action on 30th July 1916 and it was later confirmed that he had died on that date. He was 32 years of age.
His remains were not recovered.
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