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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Logie Pert War Memorial

Logie Pert War Memorial, on the A937, North Craigo, Angus

TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THE PARISH OF LOGIE PERT WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919

ANDREW BEATTIE

Private 126444, "B" Company, 87th Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment)

Killed in action during the attack on Regina Trench between 21st October and 22nd October 1916. Age 36.

Son of David and Jane Beattie, of Craigo;

husband of Agnes Beattie, of 41 Verney Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

 

ERNEST CLARK

Private 351388, 9th Battalion, Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment)

Killed in action on 24th March 1918.

 

GEORGE CLARK

 Lance Corporal S/43027, 8th (Service) Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)

Died of wounds on 21st October 1916.  Age 27.

Son of William Clark and Jane Clark (nee Towns), of Craigo.

 

DAVID COOPER

 

JAMES DORWARD Military Medal

Sergeant 14703, 1st Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade

Killed in action on 24th March 1918.  Age 28.

Son of William and E. Dorward, of 8 Annfield Street, Dundee.

 

ADAM FORBES

 Private 20447, 12th Battalion, Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment)

Killed in action on 25th September 1915. Age 39.

Husband of Agnes Russell (formerly Forbes), of Logie Village.

 

THOMAS FOREMAN

Private 293070, 7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)

Died on 20th November 1917. Age 25.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Foreman, of Logie Pert.

 

GEORGE GREIG

Able Seaman CZ/7395, Hawke Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve

Died of wounds on 25th December 1916.  Age 29.

Son of the late William Greig.

 

DAVID GUTHRIE

Private 457, 4/5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion (Territorial Force), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)

Killed in action by shellfire during the capture of the Schwaben Redoubt on 14th October 1916. Age 29.

Son of Joseph and Isabella Guthrie, of Craigo Forge.

 

GEORGE HOSIE

Sergeant 240145, 4/5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion (Territorial Force), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)

Died on 3rd May 1918. Age 23.

Son of Mrs. Jane Hosie, of Craigo Works Farm.

 

DAVID KIDD

 Sergeant 240147, 6th (Perthshire) Battalion (Territorial Force), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)

Killed in action on 27th July 1918. Age 27.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Kidd, of Denside Cottage, Craigo.

 

DAVID CARMICHAEL LOW

Second Lieutenant, 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders

Killed in action at Delville Wood on 18th July 1916. Age 19.

Son of William Low and Isabella Low (nee Cole), of Balmakewan, Marykirk, Kincardineshire.

 

FRANCIS B. MCFARLANE

Private 76261, 9th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment)

Died of wounds on 11th June 1917. Age 26.

Husband of Robina S. McFarlane (nee Young), of Station Cottages, Bridge of Dun.

 

JAMES MATHERS

Private 240306, 9th (Service) Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)

Died of wounds on 2nd August 1917.

 

PETER MATHERS

Private 790, 7th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders

Died of wounds on 22nd July 1916. Age 20.

Son of Peter and the late Mrs. Mathers.

 

WILLIAM MELVILLE

 

WILLIAM MIDDLETON

 Private 15395, 4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade

Died on 7th February 1917. Age 27.

Son of William and Jemima Middleton, of Duncan Croft, Craigo.

 

FRANK G. POTTER

  Sergeant 3641, 7th Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers

Died of wounds on 29th April 1916. Age 33.

Son of Mrs S. Potter, of Station Cottages, Craigo, and husband of the late Margaret Potter (nee Strachan).

 

JAMES D. SHERIDAN

 Private 1353, No.2 Company, 5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion (Territorial Force), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)

Killed in action on 23rd July 1915.  Age 29.

Son of Edward Sheridan, of Craigo Works, and elder brother of John Sheridan, Private 815, 7th (Deeside Highland) Battalion, Gordon Highlanders.

 

JAMES STEWART

 Private 2691, 4/5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion (Territorial Force), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)

Killed in action on 3rd September 1916. Age 17.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Stewart, of Dryley's Cottages, Montrose.

 

WILLIAM STEWART

 

HENRY BURNESS STEPHEN

  Sergeant S/27418, 6th Battalion, Cameron Highlanders (Queen's Own)

Killed in action on 11th April 1917.  Age 27.

Son of the late Andrew Stephen and Elizabeth Stephen (nee Webster), of Kirkton, Logie Pert, and brother of the late John Stephen, 12th Battalion, Royal Scots.

 

JOHN STEPHEN

 Private 26139, 12th Battalion, Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment)

Killed in action on 4th February 1916.  Age 24.

Son of the late Andrew Stephen and Elizabeth Stephen (nee Webster), of Kirkton, Logie Pert, and brother of Henry Burness Stephen, 6th Battalion, Cameron Highlanders.

 

WILLIAM THOMPSON

 

JAMES WILL

Private 200177, 4th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders

Died on 5th August 1917. Age 22.

Son of John Morgan Will, of Craigo Station.

 

DAVID WILKIE.

 
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