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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Hillside War Memorial

LET THOSE WHO LOOK ON THIS CAIRN REMEMBER WITH GRATITUDE THE LADS OF THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN THE WAR.

 1914

HENRY FREDERICK THORNTON RENNY-TAILYOUR
Second Lieutenant, Royal Engineers
Killed in action on Wednesday, 11th November 1914.
YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL

 

ALAN JAMES DICKSON M.A. (Oxon)
Lieutenant, 2nd Battalion, Highland Light Infantry
Killed in action by shellfire at Polygon Wood, Belgium, on Saturday, 14th November 1914. Age 22.
Born at Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire.
Son of Patrick Dickson and Rosalie Isaline Dickson (nee Favre), of Sunnyside House, Hillside, Montrose.
YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL

 

1915

ROBERT STEWART
Private 2459, 5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion (Territorial Force), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Died of wounds on Tuesday, 4th May 1915. Age 19.
Born at Montrose and enlisted at Forfar.
Son of James and Annie Stewart, of Hillside, Montrose.
LE TROU AID POST CEMETERY

 

W. ROSS

 

1916

GEORGE MOWAT
Private 240726, "B" Company, 4/5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion (Territorial Force), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Killed in action at Beaumont Hamel, Somme, France, on 3rd September 1916. Age 19.
Born and enlisted at Montrose.
Son of James and Mary Ann Mowat, of Rowanbank, Hillside.
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

 

JAMES STEWART
Private 2691, 4/5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion (Territorial Force), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Killed in action at Beaumont Hamel, Somme, France, on 3rd September 1916. Age 17.
Born at Montrose and enlisted at Forfar.
Son of Mr & Mrs James Stewart, of Dryley's Cottages, Hillside.
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

 

ALFRED MILNE
Private 463802, 3rd Battalion, Canadian Pioneers
Died between 2nd October and 3rd October 1916. Age 24.
Born at Montrose and enlisted at Vernon, British Columbia, Canada.
Son of Mr & Mrs David Milne, of Woodfield, Charlton Links, Montrose.
BAPAUME POST MILITARY CEMETERY

 

HARRY MILNE
Private 186640, 8th Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Died on 11th November 1916. Age 22.
Born at Forfarshire and enlisted at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Son of Eliza H. Bowick Milne, of Kinnaber Water Works, Hillside.
VILLERS STATION CEMETERY

 

1917

WILLIAM JOHN GAGE
Private 8352, 4th Regiment, South African Infantry (South African Scottish)
Killed in action at Arras, France, on Monday, 9th April 1917. Age 28.
Son of John and Alexina Gage, of College Hall, Hillside, Montrose.
ROCLINCOURT VALLEY CEMETERY

 

DAVID MYLES SHIELDS
Private 266470, 6th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders
Killed in action at Arras, France, on Monday, 9th April 1917. Age 21.
Born at Benholm, Kincardineshire, and enlisted at Forres, Morayshire.
Son of David and Margaret Shields, of 1 Piccadilly, North Esk Road, Montrose.
HIGHLAND CEMETERY

 

W. M. BROWN

 

JAMES DALGETTY
Private S/12880, 10th (Service) Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Died of wounds on Monday, 2nd July 1917. Age 21.
Son of Alexander and Annie Dalgetty, of Distillery Cottages, Hillside.
Born at St. Cyrus, Kincardineshire, and enlisted at Montrose.
SALONIKA (LEMBET ROAD) MILITARY CEMETERY

 

D. MITCHELL

 

H. WRIGHT

 

1918

ROBERT CROCKET BELL
Private S/40981, 7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Died of wounds on Friday, 12th April 1918. Age 19.
Born at Montrose and enlisted at Perth.
Son of David and Jessie Bell, of Dubton Cottages, Hillside.
LILLERS COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION

 

 ALEXANDER MAY
Corporal 292390, 7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Died of wounds while a prisoner of war in Germany on Saturday, 6th April 1918. Age 21.
Born at St. Cyrus, Kincardineshire, and enlisted at Montrose.
Son of William and Jane May, of Evanston Cottage, Hillside.
COLOGNE SOUTHERN CEMETERY

 

 A. MacINTOSH

 

JOHN CRAIG MURRAY
Driver 143383, "C" Battery, 52nd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery
Died of wounds on Monday, 12th August 1918. Age 37.
Born at Montrose and enlisted at Cork, Ireland.
Son of John Murray, of Hillside;
husband of Kate Ann Murray, of Beinniobhair, Carloway, Stornoway.
AUBIGNY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION

 

 W. MILNE

 

1919

A. SHIELDS

 

E. R. MILNE

 
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