CAMERON, HUGH, Private. No. S 41341, 7th (Service) Battn. Seaforth Highlanders (Rossshire Buffs. The Duke of Albany’s), eldest s. of Donald Cameron, of the Post Office. Acharacle, co. Argyle, Postmaster, by his wife. Annie, dau. of Donald Cameron b. Newton, Acharacle aforesaid, 25 Dec. 1888; edne. Acharacle, and at Oban: enlisted in the Scottish Horse in June, 1916: served with the Expeditionary Force in France from Oct. 1917, and was killed in action 30 Dec. following. Buried at Fins, nine miles north-east of Péronne. An officer wrote: The loss is not only a personal one to you, it is also a per-sonal one to me and every man in his platoon, for he was liked by all, and his fine spirit, even under the most trying circumstances, helped much to keep others going. I assure you he is very much missed.” Unm
Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5