Anderson W Pte 22705 7th Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders

ANDERSON, WILLIAM, Private, No. 22705, 7th (Territorial) Battn. Princess Louise’s (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders), eldest s. of William Anderson, of Scarlan, Longformacus, Duns, by his wife, Isabella, dau. of Thomas Ramage; b. Dunside Cottage, Duns, 4 Sept. 1898; educ. Longformacus Public School; joined the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 7 Nov. 1917; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from 17 April, 1918, and was killed in action near Greenland Hill, east of Arras, 2 Sept. following. Buried east-north-east of Arras and north of Rœux. An officer wrote: “He was one of our company runners, and right well did he perform his arduous task. Nothing ever daunted him, and his cheerfulness, no matter how dangerous the situation, was unfailing. In him we have lost a sterling soldier, a faithful and willing worker, and a lovable lad.” Unm.

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5