John MacKenzie

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John MacKenzie

Seaforth Highlanders

8th Batt. Seaforth Highlanders
He is remembered with honour on the Menin Gate Memorial, the Scottish National War Memorial, Park Church Memorial and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 3 Line 14.

The family home was at Andorrach Estate, Portincaple. The son of Duncan MacKenzie, (crofter and salmon fisherman) and Ann MacKenzie, Portree.
Siblings: John had two brothers, Murdo and Kenneth, and a sister, Mary.

John MacKenzie was born in Portree on the Isle of Skye where his father was a crofter and salmon fisherman. He was employed locally as the head gardener with Andorrach Estate, at Portincaple, where he was one of several gardeners, before enlisting in the Seaforth Highlanders.
John died, killed in action at the age of 36. His remains were not recovered.

Kenneth Campbell Lowrie

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Kenneth Campbell Lowrie

Royal Scots Fusiliers

1/4th Batt.Royal Scots Fusiliers.
He is remembered with honour on the Scottish National War Memorial, St. Brides Church Roll of Honour and the Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 3, Line 5.

The family home was at 46, Portland Place, John Street, Helensburgh. The son of John and Catherine Lowrie.
Siblings: Kenneth had two brothers, Sergeant Thomas Lowrie who served in the Royal Garrison Artillery and Private Alexander Lowrie who erved with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Both brothers survived the war.

 Kenneth Lowrie was born in Helensburgh, were his father was a local builder.
On leaving school he was an apprentice joiner in a munitions factory before joining the Highland Light Infantry, later transferred to the Royal Scots Fusiliers.
Kenneth died in Palestine, killed in action. He was 19 years old.
His headstone inscription reads, 'Now "Peace with Honour" unbetrayed his life for "Victory" Glady paid'.

Hugh Loan

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Hugh Loan

HLI

10/11th Batt. Highland Light Infantry.
He is remembered with honour on the Scottish National War Memorial, St. Josephs Church Roll of Honour and the Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 3 Line 4.

The family home was at 86, East Princes Street, Helensburgh. The son of Hugh Loan (iron works labourer) and Maria Loan.
Siblings: One brother Francis Loan served with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. He survived the war. 

Hugh Loan was born at Colt Terrace, Coatbridge, where his father was an iron works labourer. It is believed moved to Helensburgh after the death of his father.
He was employed at Craigendoran Pier before enlisting.
Hugh joined the Highland Light Infantry at the outbreak of war and served as a stretcher bearer. He died of wounds in March 1917, having been wounded on three previous occasions. He was 24 years of age.

James Kidston Law

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James Kidston Law

Royal Flying Corp

60th Squadron, Royal Flying Corps
He is remembered with honour on the Arras Flying Services Memorial, the Scottish National War Memorial and the Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 3, Line 3.

The family home was at Kintillo, 18, Stafford Street, Helensburgh
The son of Andrew Bonar Law (Chancellor of the Exchequer) and Annie Pitcairn Law (nee Robley)
Siblings: His brother, Lt. Charles Law, served in the Kings Own Scottish Borderers and died a few months before James. He also had two other brothers, Harrington and Richard and two sisters, Isabella and Catherine.

James Law, known as Jim, was born in Helensburgh. His father was a politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and future Prime Minister. His mother Annie was the daughter of a Dumbarton shipbroker. James was educated at Miss Johnston's School before going to Eton College.

James joined the Royal Fusiliers at the outbreak of war, transferring to the Royal Flying Corps in 1915. He had a major crash in 1916, suffering serious concussion, and recuperated in England before returning to France.

Just a week after returning to a fighter squadron he was shot down. At first reported missing and then confirmed killed in action. He was 24 years old.

Charles John Law

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Charles John Law

kings Own Scottish Borderers

3rd Bn. attd. 1st/5th Bn. King's Own Scottish Borderers.
He is remembered with honour on the Scottish National War Memorial and the Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 3, Line 2.

The family home was at Kintillo, 18, Stafford Street, Helensburgh. The son of Andrew Bonar Law (Chancellor of the Exchequer) and Annie Pitcairn Law (nee Robley)
Siblings: His brother, Capt. James Law, served in the Royal Fusiliers and died a few months after Charles. He also had two other brothers, Harrington and Richard and two sisters, Isabella and Catherine. 

Charles Law was born in Helensburgh. His father was a politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and future Prime Minister. His mother Annie was the daughter of a Dumbarton shipbroker. Charles was educated at Miss Johnston's School before going to Eton College. He later studied German at Weimar returning just hours before war was declared.

He joined the army straight from school aged just 17.

Charles was first sent to Egypt and then to Palestine to fight. He was reported wounded and missing, possibly a prisoner of the Turkish forces, before being confirmed killed in action. He was 20 years old.

Douglas Reid King

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Douglas Reid King

Rhodesian Regiment

Royal Army Medical Corps.
He is remembered with honour on the Scottish National War Memorial, Larchfield School memorial, the Glasgow University Roll of Honour and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 3 Line 1.

The family home was at Auchengower, Helensburgh and Cove, Loch Long.
The son of John and Isabella McFarlane-Colville King.
Siblings: Douglas had two brothers, John was in a reserved occupation and David served with the Rhodesian Regiment and died in Rhodesia in 1918.

Douglas King was born at Auchengower, Cove, on Loch Long. His father was an accountant with the University of Glasgow. He attended Colquhoun Villa School and Larchfield School before going to University of Glasgow to study Medicine. He was a member of the University Training Corps and the Officer’s Reserve. He graduated with M.B ChB in August 1914.

Douglas enlisted in the Royal Army Medical Corps attached to the 74th Field Ambulance. He was mentioned in despatches and promoted to Captain in July 1915. He was awarded the Military Cross on the 1st June 1917, only 6 days before his death. He was killed in action at the age of 27.

William Hamilton Campbell Kidston

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William Hamilton Campbell Kidston

Argylls

9th Batt. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
He is remembered with honour on the Scottish National War Memorial, West United Free Church Roll of Honour, Larchfield School Memorial, Helensburgh and Gareloch Unionist Association Roll of Honour and the Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 52.

The family home was at Rosebank, 150, West Princes Street, Helensburgh. The son of William Hamilton Campbell Kidston and Celia Brownlie Kidston (nee Little)
The inscription on his headstone reads; 'Of soul sincere in action faithful and in honour clear'
Siblings: William had one brother, Malcolm and two sisters, Anne and Cecilia.

William Kidston was born at Easterton, Helensburgh where his father was chairman of A.G. Kidston, iron and steel merchant. He was educated at Miss Johnston's School, Larchfield School and the Leys School in Cambridge.
He entered his father's office in 1899, eventually became a partner and was working in the London Branch at the outbreak of war.
William was in his 38th year and unmarried when he died in the military hospital in Le Touguet from wounds received in battle.

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