The Four new research pages this week in WW1 Lives have very much a Scottish feel. They are, a Burghead born Seaforth Pioneer, a Canadian soldier of the 27th Infantry from Cummingston, a Midlothian born, former Police Officer in the Scots Guards and a Dingwall born, Professional Soldier in the 2nd Seaforths. Click on the Description Headings to discover more on their lives.
Gueudecourt
George Wilson was born at Loanhead, Midlothian c.1892. A former police officer, he joined the Scots Guards at the outbreak of the war. To find out more of his story click the above heading.
A Highland Pioneer
John Ralph, was born at Burghead, Morayshire in 1891. A fisherman to trade, he enlisted into the 9th Seaforth Highlanders at the start of the war. To find out more about his story click on the above heading.
A Life Cut Short
George Edgar, was born at Birnie, Morayshire in 1885. In 1906, he emigrated to Canada to start a new life. At the outbreak of the war he was to join the Canadian Infantry. To find out more about his story, click the above heading.
Award Winner
Lachlan Bain was born at Dingwall, Ross-Shire in 1887. A professional soldier to trade, he entered the French theatre of war from the start. To find out more about his story click on the above heading.
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