In memory of Lieutenant William Whyte - killed in action on 28 September 1918, age 25."We would remember that in all he was called upon to do he was ever faithful and loyal, and in that spirit he gave his life for his King and Country".

 

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Edzell War Memorial

Edzell War Memorial

In honoured memory of our men who gave their lives in the Great War 1914 – 1919. 

We owe more tears to these dead men than time shall see us pay.

 JAMES ADAM
Corporal 440637, "B" Company, 5th Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment)
Died on Thursday, 16th August 1917. Age 28.
Son of Thomas and Susan Adam, of Wordie's Cottages, Church Street, Edzell.
VIMY MEMORIAL

 

JOHN WILLIAMSON BAIRNER
Private S/13285, 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders
Died on Sunday, 2nd April 1916. Age 22.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Bairner, of Dalfouper, Edzell.
LARCH WOOD (RAILWAY CUTTING) CEMETERY

 

WILLIAM BEGG
Second Lieutenant, 4/5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Died on Monday, 13th November 1916. Age 27.
Son of William and Helen Begg, of St. Agnes Cottage, Duke Street, Brechin.
BEAUMONT-HAMEL BRITISH CEMETERY

 

THOMAS BELFORD
Private 3352299, 1st Depot Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment)
Died on Friday, 25th October 1918. Age 30.
Son of William and Margaret Ann Belford, of 31 Church Street, Edzell.
REGINA CEMETERY

 

ROBERT BIRSE
2nd Corporal 251901, 33rd Light Railway Operating Company, Royal Engineers
Died on Thursday, 25th April 1918.
NINE ELMS BRITISH CEMETERY

 

STEWART G. CAMERON
Corporal S/10795, 2nd Battalion, Gordon Highlanders
Died on Monday, 2nd April 1917.
ARRAS MEMORIAL

 

ANDREW CHAPLIN
Sergeant 295205, 12th (Ayr & Lanark Yeomanry) Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers
Died on Tuesday, 22nd May 1917.
GAZA WAR CEMETERY

 

JAMES CRABB DAWSON
Private 292845, 7th (Fife) Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Died on Monday, 16th April 1917. Age 18.
Son of David and Lizzie Dawson (nee Crabb).
ST. NICOLAS BRITISH CEMETERY

 

WILLIAM THOMAS DUNBAR
Sergeant 1274201, Canadian Garrison Artillery
Died on 13th March 1919. Age 45.
Son of Laura Dunbar, of 48 High Street, Edzell, and the late William Dunbar.
HALIFAX (FORT MASSEY) CEMETERY

 

JOHN LOW DUNCAN
Private S/9569, 2nd Battalion, Gordon Highlanders
Died on Monday, 4th October 1915. Age 21.
Native of Edzell, Forfarshire. Son of Alexander and Betsy Duncan, of Moon Cottage, Keir, Dunblane.
ST. SEVER CEMETERY

 

JOHN KINMONT FERRIER
Second Lieutenant, "D" Company, 13th Battalion, Rifle Brigade
Died on Friday, 23rd August 1918. Age 22.
Son of John and Mary E. Ferrier, of Dalladies, Edzell.
ACHIET-LE-GRAND COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION

 

HUGH W. FERRIER
Corporal, Royal Air Force

 

NORVAL ROBERT GARDEN
Private 17702, "D" Company, 1st Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Died on Thursday, 18th April 1918. Age 19.
Son of John and Annie Garden, of Tukdah, Edzell.
WOBURN ABBEY CEMETERY

 

DAVID HAMPTON Military Medal
Lance Sergeant 115821, 10th Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment)
Died on 2nd September 1918. Age 41.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. David Hampton, of Hayfield, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. Native of Edzell.
UPTON WOOD CEMETERY

 

WILLIAM OFFICER HUNTER
Private 5624, 5th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders
Died on Tuesday, 19th December 1916. Age 20.
Son of William Hunter, of Dalbog, Edzell.
OVILLERS MILITARY CEMETERY

 

JAMES McGREGOR
Sergeant 86, 1/3rd Scottish Horse
Died on Sunday, 24th October 1915. Age 36.
Son of James and Jane McGregor. Born at Edzell.
PIETA MILITARY CEMETERY

 

CHARLES LAING PATTERSON
Private 27734, 7/8th Battalion, attached 46th Trench Mortar Battery, King's Own Scottish Borderers
Died on Thursday, 20th September 1917. Age 22.
Son of Charles and Elizabeth Patterson, of Glenesk Cottage, Edzell.
MONCHY BRITISH CEMETERY

 

WALTER REID
Private 3055074, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)
Died on 28th September 1918. Age 37.
Son of Alexander Reid.; brother of William Reid, of Achmull, Edzell.
MILL SWITCH BRITISH CEMETERY

 

GEORGE CUTHBERT RITCHIE
Private 63753, 3rd Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)
Died on 17th June 1915. Age 22.
Son of William Ritchie, of Station House, Edzell.
VIMY MEMORIAL

 

JAMES WELLINGTON RITCHIE
Corporal 345125, 14th (Fife & Forfar Yeomanry) Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Died on Tuesday, 10th September 1918.
Son of William Ritchie of Ricardo, Edzell.
TEMPLEUX-LE-GUERARD BRITISH CEMETERY

 

FRANK SILVER
Private 291172, 6th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders
Died on Thursday, 22nd November 1917.
Brother of Miss Janet S. Silver, of St. Rule, Edzell.
LEBUCQUIERE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION

 

WILLIAM SMITH
Private 41487, 9th Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Killed in action on 3rd May 1917.
ARRAS MEMORIAL

 

JOSEPH VALENTINE
Lance Corporal 693, 1st Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Died on Tuesday, 27th October 1914.
YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL

 

WILLIAM JOHN L. WILSON
Private, Gordon Highlanders
Died of wounds on 20th April 1920.
Son of John and Isabella Wilson (nee Auchinachie), of Edzell Castle, Edzell.
EDZELL CHURCHYARD

 
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