Corporal 2559 William Addison

Private 1643 Alfred Anderson

Lieutenant Walter Kinloch Anderson

Lieutenant William Cowan Ogilvie Barrie

Private 2186 Charles Begg

Sergeant 2016 William Begg

Corporal 2151 Alexander Bisset (left) with elder brother Lance Corporal 1592 Harry Bisset (right)

Private 2307 James Anderson Davidson

Private 1797 Albert Edwards (uniform) and his elder brother David Lindsay Edwards

Lance Corporal David Lindsay Edwards

Private 3495 Walter Fowler

Lieutenant James William Nugent Gordon

Private 240874 Stewart Grewar

Private 240518 Sidney M. Hood

Second Lieutenant Herbert Wilson Leitham

Private 108 John C. McConnell MM (left)

Lieutenant Robert Cowper King Mill

Sergeant 2309 George Eaton Miller

Private 240716 George Mowat

Captain Isla Scott Paterson MC

Captain Alexander Lyle Watt

Major David Wilkie

Lieutenant William Whyte

Son of James Addison, of Balnaboth, Glenprosen, Angus.

William enlisted with 5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion, in October 1914 and arrived in France in November 1915. He was killed in action while with 4/5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion, Black Watch, during the attack at Beaumont Hamel, France, on 3 September 1916 - age 25.

William was the first Glenprosen man to be killed during the war.

Son of Andrew and Christina Anderson, of Belmont Street, Newtyle.

Alfred enlisted with "A" (Kirriemuir) Company, 5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion, in 1912 and arrived in France with the Battalion on 2 November 1914. He was wounded by the explosion of a shell while in trenches in France, in 1916 and was invalided back to the United Kingdom.

Alfred remained in the Army and became an Instructor with the 4th (Reserve) Battalion, Black Watch, at Ripon, Yorkshire, and was later attached as Instructor to the Queen's Own Yorkshire Dragoons.

The last known Scottish veteran of the Great War, Alfred died in his sleep at Newtyle, Angus, Scotland, on 21 November 2005 - age 109.

Son of W. J. and Mary Anderson; husband of Janet Watt Anderson, of 63 Braid Avenue, Edinburgh.

Walter was educated at George Watson's College and Edinburgh University. He joined the 9th (Highlanders) Battalion (Territorial Force), Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment) as a Private in August 1914 and was Commissioned as Second Lieutenant with the 5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion, Black Watch on 31 March 1915. On 19 April 1918, Walter was transferred to the 8th (Perthshire) Battalion (Territorial Force), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) and was killed by a bullet through the head as he rose to lead the men of "D" Company during an attack at Bois de Courton, near Paradis, France, on 22 July 1918 - age 32.

Son of the late Alexander and Mary Barrie, of Strathview, Kirriemuir, and nephew of the author J. M. Barrie.

William graduated with an MA (Honours) from Edinburgh University in 1904 and was Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant with 5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion on 31 August 1914, arriving in France with the Battalion on 2 November 1914. Wounded in 1914 and 1915, he was killed in action while leading the men of "B" Company, 4/5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion, during the capture of Schwaben Redoubt, Thiepval, Somme, France, on 14 October 1916 - age 34.

Son of James Begg, of March of Lunan, Angus.

Charles enlisted with 5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion, in August 1914 and arrived in France on 9 January 1915. On 14 August 1915 he was shot in the head by a sniper while on lookout duties with the Battalion in front line trenches near Aubers, France, and died of his wounds in hospital at Calais, France, on 9 September 1915 - age 16.

Son of William and Helen Begg, of St. Agnes Cottage, Duke Street, Brechin.

William graduated with a degree in Law from Edinburgh University in 1909 and enlisted with 5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion in August 1914, arriving in France with the Battalion on 2 November 1914. He was Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant on 12 August 1915 and transferred to the 6th (Perthshire) Battalion (Territorial Force), Black Watch (Royal Higlanders) on 25 September 1916. William was killed in action while leading his men during the attack on Y Ravine, at the Battle of Beaumont Hamel, Somme, France, on 13 October 1916 - age 27.

Sons of Alexander and Mary Kennedy Bisset, of 45 West Grimsby, Arbroath. Harry was husband to Agnes Garden, of 31 Elliot Street, Arbroath.

Harry enlisted with "E" or "F" (Arbroath) Company, 5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion in 1912 and arrived in France with the Battalion on 2 November 1914. He was officially listed as wounded and missing in action while with 4/5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion during the capture of Schwaben Redoubt, Thiepval, Somme, France, on 14 October 1916 - age 29. His body was later found on the battlefield and buried close to where he fell.

Alexander also enlisted in August 1914 in the same company as his brother and later fought in France. On 6 September 1916 he was transfered to the 6th (Perthshire) Battalion (Territorial Force), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), for the remainder of the war. Alexander was an active member of the Black Watch Territorials for the rest of his life and died in Arbroath on 26 March 1941 - age 44.

Son of John Davidson, of 40 Dishland Street, Arbroath.

Youngest son of Alexander and Maria Edwards of 30 High Street, Montrose, and younger brother of David Lindsay Edwards.

Albert enlisted with "C" (Montrose) Company, 5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion in October 1913 and arrived in France with the Battalion on 2 November 1914. He was wounded in action by the explosion of a shell while with 4/5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion during the capture of Schwaben Redoubt, Thiepval, Somme, France, on 14 October 1916.

Albert volunteered for transfer to the Machine Gun Corps, and later transferred again to the 23rd (Service) Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. He was wounded and gassed during the Advance To Victory in early September 1918.

The last veteran of "C" (Montrose) Company, my grandfather Albert died in his sleep at Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the early hours of 17 October 1990 - age 93.

Eldest son of Alexander and Maria Edwards, of 30 High Street, Montrose, and elder brother of Albert Edwards.

David enlisted with 3/5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion in May 1915 and arrived in France on 3 October 1915. He was killed in action by the explosion of a shell while with "B" Company, 4/5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion, in front line trenches at Fampoux Sector, near Arras, France, on 22 May 1918 - age 21.

Only son of James and Margaret Ann Fowler, of 11 Montrose Street, Brechin; husband of Mary Ann Fowler, of 13 Damacre Road, Brechin, and father of Mary Ann Barclay Fowler.

Walter enlisted with 3/5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion in October 1915 and was later transferred to the 7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). He was killed in action at Roeux, Pas de Calais, France, during the Battle of Arras, on 23 April 1917 - age 28.

Son of William and Constance Gordon, of 38 The Latch, Brechin.

James was privately educated in Brechin before attending Aldenham School , Elstree, Hertfordshire, where he was a Corporal in the Officers Training Corps, Junior Division.

On 13 July 1913 he was Commissioned as Second Lieutenant with 5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion (Territorial Force), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), and went to France with the battalion on 2 November 1914.

James was shot dead by a sniper while supervising a night time working party from No.1 Company engaged in constructing a redoubt to the rear of the firing line near Neuve Chapelle, France, on 22 February 1915 - age 20.

Son of William and Annie Grewar, of Tillyloss, Brechin Road, Kirriemuir.

Stewart enlisted with 5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion, in April 1915 and arrived in France in October 1915. He was killed in action while with 4/5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion, Black Watch, during the attack at Beaumont Hamel, France, on 3 September 1916 - age 21.

Stewart was the third son killed during the war

Son of William and Elizabeth Hood of 63 River Street, Brechin.

Sidney enlisted with 5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion, in September 1914 and arrived in France on 17 December 1914. He was killed in action while with 4/5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion at the capture of the Schwaben Redoubt, Somme, France, on 14 October 1916 - age 22.

Youngest son of John and Eleanora Leitham, of St. Madoes, Perthshire.

Herbert studied Science at St. Andrews University from 1916 to 1917 when he was Commissioned, aged 18, as a Second Lieutenant with 5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion. On 15 May 1918 he was transferred to the 8th (Service) Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) and was wounded in action while leading the men of "D" Company, 8th (Service) Battalion, during the Advance to Victory at the capture of St. Eloi, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, on 14 October 1918. He died of his wounds at Alveringem, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, on 17 October 1918 - age 19.

Son of John and Mary Ann McConnell, of "St. Ruth's", 29 Hamilton Green, Arbroath.

John enlisted with the 5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion in 1909 and arrived in France with the Battalion on 2 November 1914. As a Battalion Signaller he was twice gassed and was Gazetted for the Military Medal on 2 November 1917 for conspicuous gallantry in repairing telephones under heavy barrage fire during the 3rd Battle of Ypres earlier that year. In March 1918 he was transferred to the 6th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders, and was killed in action during the Battle of Valenciennes, Nord, France, on 25 October 1918 - age 26.

Son of Doctor A. King Mill, of Newton Villa, Kirriemuir, and grandson of the late Colonel Robert Cowper, Indian Army.

Robert was educated at Webster's Seminary, Kirriemuir, and Edinburgh Academy before joining the 5th (Queen's Edinburgh Rifles) Battalion (Territorial Force), Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment) as Private not long after the outbreak of war. He was Commissioned as Second Lieutenant with the 5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion (Territorial Force), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) in March 1915 and promoted Lieutenant on 17 September 1915.

In January 1916 he arrived in France and on amalgamation of the 4th & 5th Battalions was posted to "D" Company, 4/5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion (Territorial Force), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders).

Robert was killed in action while directing his men in the defence of captured front line German trenches during the attack at Beaumont Hamel, France, on 3 September 1916 - age 20.

A fellow Officer wrote, "He was leading his men splendidly, and was right among the Bosches".

Son of Alexander and Elizabeth Miller, of 8 Carnegie Street, Arbroath.

George studied Science at St. Andrews University from 1907 to 1911 and was an assistant teacher at Inverbrothock School, Arbroath. He enlisted with the 5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion, in September 1914, and arrived in France with the Battalion on 2 November 1914. He was killed in action at Fleurbaix, Pas de Calais, France, during the Battle of Aubers Ridge, on 9 May 1915 - age 26.

Son of James and Mary Ann Mowat, of Rowanbank, Hillside, Montrose.

George enlisted with 5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion, in December 1914 and arrived in France during 1916. He was killed in action while with "B" Company, 4/5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion, Black Watch, during the attack at Beaumont Hamel, France, on 3 September 1916 - age 19.

Youngest son of Robert Scott Paterson, of Kinalty, Airlie, Kirriemuir.

Educated at Trinity College, Glenalmond, Isla was Commissioned on 14 January 1915 as Second Lieutenant with the 5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion, Black Watch. He arrived in France in July 1915 and was badly wounded on 14 October 1916 while with "C" Company, 4/5th Battalion, Black Watch, during the capture of the Schwaben Redoubt. He was awarded the Military Cross for his gallant conduct on 14 October and was later promoted in the field to Lieutenant. Isla was killed by a snipers bullet through the heart while Acting Captain in command of "B" Company, 4/5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion, Black Watch, in front line trenches in the Polderhoek Section, Belgium, on 1 November 1917 - age 28. The official history of the battalion in the war, written in 1926, states, "This Officer was one of the finest in the Battalion". His elder brother, Graham Forest Paterson, also served as a Commissoned Officer with the battalion during the war.

Son of the late George Watt, of Dundee.

Alexander graduated from St. Andrew's University in 1902 with a Law degree and was later Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant with 2nd (Angus) Volunteer Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). He was appointed as Captain with 5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion on 1 April 1908 and on the outbreak of war was attending to family business in New Zealand. Captain Watt immediately returned to the United Kingdom to rejoin the battalion and arrived in France early in 1915. He was shot through the throat and died instantly while leading the men of No.2 Company, 5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion, on the left of the village, at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle, France, on 10 March 1915 - age 32.

Son of James Wilkie, of Platten, Kirriemuir.

David was educated at Webster's Seminary, Kirriemuir, Clifton Bank, St. Andrews, and studied engineering at Leeds Technical College. He was Commissioned as Second Lieutenant in the 2nd (Angus) Volunteer Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders).

At the outbreak of war, he was en route to the United States and immediately returned to the United Kingdom on the same ship.

On 10 July 1915 he was promoted to Temporary Major with 2/5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion (Territorial Force), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders).

David was attached to the Royal Naval Reserve and arrived in France sometime after, and was killed in action at the Capture of Gavrelle during the Second Battle of the Scapre while attached to 63rd (Royal Naval) Divison, on 24 April 1917 - age 36.

His brothers also served - Doctor James B. Wilkie with the Royal Army Medical Corps, H. S. Wilkie as an Officer with the Royal Field Artillery, and George Wilkie, killed while an Officer with the 5th Black Watch.

Only son of Archibald and Margaret Whyte, of Inverquharity, Kirriemuir.

William enlisted as a Private with the Scots Guards and was promoted to Corporal before being Commissioned on 9 July 1915 as Second Lieutenant with the 5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion, Black Watch. He arrived in France on 23 November 1916 and was later promoted in the field to Lieutenant. On 16 November 1917 he was wounded in action while with the 4/5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), at front line trenches in the Polderhoek Section, Belgium. On 22 July 1918, William was transferred to the 1st Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) and was killed in action near Ste. Helene, Somme, France, during the Advance to Victory, on 28 September 1918 - age 25.