The Four new research pages this week in WW1 Lives are, a Kirkintilloch born Royal Scot, a Wigan born mill worker in the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, an Eccles, Salford born rugby player in the Lancashire Fusiliers and an Arbroath born soldier in the Royal Highlanders. Click on the Description Headings to discover more on their lives.
Gaza
Robert Davidson McAndrew Craig was born at Kirkintilloch, Dumbartonshire in 1897. His family later moved to Edinburgh where he was an apprentice gas-fitter. He later joined his local regiment, The Royal Scots and as part of the 7th Battalion was to serve in Palestine. To find out more of his story click the above heading.
A Hornet
John Bolton, was born at Eccles, Greater Manchester in 1887. In his formative years he was a renowned rugby player in the Lancashire area. Following his enlistment in Manchester he went to France in 1917 with his county regiment. To find out more about his story click on the above heading.
A Blackpool Accident
Harold Butterworth, was born at Abram, Wigan, Greater Manchester c.1886. Joining the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment in 1914, he was posted to Blackpool, Lancashire as a Corporal after his initial training. To find out more about his story, click the above heading.
Battle of Loos
Peter Carrie was born at Arbroath to a father who was a Chimney Sweep. Before the war he served as a Professional Soldier, Railway Porter and Miner before re-enlisting with the colours. On the outbreak of war he joined the 8th Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). To find out more about his story click on the above heading.
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