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Buchanan J C Pte 782459 128th Canadian Expeditionary Force

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BUCHANAN, JOHN CAMPBELL, Private, No. 782459. 123th Battn. (Moose Jaw’s Own) Canadian Expeditionary Force. 4th s. of the late Donald Buchanan, of Lichentuim, Glencoe, by his wife, Margaret (Khedive, Saskatchewan. Canada). dan. of M. MeDougall, of Kilmuir. Skye b. Glencoe, co. Argyle, 31 Jan. 1895; edue. Ballachulish Public School, and Oban High School; joined the Canadian Forces in June, 1916: came to England with the 123th Battn. the following Aug.; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from May, 1917: was reported wounded and missing after the fighting at Passchendaele 26 Oct, following, and is now assumed to have been killed in action on that date.

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5

 

Buchanan A Pte 16834 Scots Guards

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BUCHANAN, ALEXANDER, Private, No. 16834, Scots Guards, eldest s. of the late John Buchanan, by his wife, Margaret (Tarlum. Benbecula), dau. of Donald M’Rury; b. Tarlum, Benbecula, South Uist. co. Inverness, 9 July, 1884: edue. Public School there; enlisted in the Special Reserve Cameron Highlanders in April, 1904; served several years with the Colours, and joined the Reserve: was called up on mobilization 4 Aug. 1914; was transferred to the Scots Guards in May, 1916; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from Dec. 1917, and was killed in action at St. Quentin 12 Oct. 1918. Buried in St. Quentin Cemetery. The Chaplain wrote: He was acting as Stretcher-Bearer, and while helping to carry one of our men from the field was struck by a sniper’s bullet and killed immediately. Two of our officers were wounded at the same time. both of whom spoke to me of your son’s devotion and gallantry.” Unm.

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5

Bryson J Pte 16676 Royal Dublin Fusiliers

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BRYSON, JOHN, Private, No. 16676. The Royal Dublin Fusiliers, yst, s. of John Bryson, of 218, Dalling Road, Hammersmith. W., by his wife, Caroline (-): b. Hammersmith, W. educ. there: enlisted 7 Nov. 1914; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders was reported missing after the fighting 24 May, 1915, and later reported killed in action on that date; unm.

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5

Bryson J H 2nd Lt Royal Field Artillery

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BRYSON, JAMES HARVEY, 2nd Lieut., Royal Field Artillery, only s. of Robert Bryson, of Antigua, by his wife, Isobel Elliot, eldest dau. of the late W. H. Leared, of Cahirciveen, co. Kerry. He was born in Antigua 12 May, 1899; educ. at Kenley School, co. Surrey, and Aldenham School, where he took an active part in football (playing back) and athletics. He was a senior cadet in the O.T.C.; gazetted 2nd Lieut. R.F.A. in June, 1918; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from the following Aug., and was killed in action near Cambrai 20 Oct. of the same year. Buried in the British Cemetery, east of Cambrai. A brother officer wrote: He and I worked in the line together for quite a while, and he was the best of boys, always happy and brave, and I shall miss him very much indeed.” Unm.

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5

Bryant H 2nd Lt MC 4th Hampshire Regiment

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BRYANT, HARVEY, M.C., 2nd Lieut., 4th (Territorial) Battn. The Hampshire Regt., only s. of Wilfred Bryant, of Vina Villa, Ashwell, co. Hertford. by his wife, Martha Jane, dau. of Joseph William Eversden; b. Ashwell, 12 March, 1890; educ. Merchant Taylors’ School there was a Farmer joined the Bedfordshire Regt. 7 Sept. 1914; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from the following Ang. returned to England in May, 1917, and after a period of training at Trinity College, Oxford, was gazetted 2nd Lieut. The Hampshire Regt. in Oct. 1917; served with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in Egypt and Palestine from Jan. 1918; proceeded to France the following May, and was killed in action at Havrincourt 12 Sept. 1918. Buried there. His Commanding Officer wrote: “We looked upon him as one of our finest officers.” He was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry in action on 26 Aug. 1918; unm.

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5

Bryant G Pte R/15878 11th King’s Royal Rifle Corps

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BRYANT, GEORGE, Private. The King’s Royal Rifle Corps, s. of George Bryant, of 14, Brentwood Street, Scacombe, Hydraulic Attendant; and brother-in-law to Private Harry Jones and Private James Jones (q.p.); b. Seacombe, 16 Dec. 1892; educ. Somerville Council School there; was employed as a Miller at Ranks Flour Mills; enlisted in Feb. 1915; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders, and was killed in action at Guillemont 3 Sept. 1916; unm.

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5

Bryant C F Pte 30043 Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment

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BRYANT, CHARLES FREDERICK Private. No. 30043. The Queen’s Own (Royal West Kent Regt.), s. of the late James Harvey Bryant. by his wife (–) (5, Westminster Road. Edmonton, N.). dau. of the late James William Morley Howe; b. Islington, London N.; educ. Eldon Road School there; enlisted 9 Nov. 1915; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders, and was killed in action 23 Oct. 1918. A letter stated:Your son was taking part in the attack on the enemy position when he was killed by a shell bursting close to him.. We buried him at Le Cateau, in the British Cemetery.” Hem. at St. Peter’s. Lower Edmonton. N., in 1916, Dorothy, dau. of Arthur Green.

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5

Bryant A M Cpl 23241 Machine Gun Corps

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Bryant A M Cpl 23241 Machine Gun Corps

BRYANT, ALFRED MILES, Corpl., No. 23241, 140th Machine Gun Corps, only 8. of the late Job Bryant, by his wife, Catherine (52 Croyland Road, Lower Edmonton, London, N.); b. Edmonton, N., in 1888; educ. Croyland Road School there was a Clerk enlisted 3 Sept. 1914; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from 17 March, 1915, and was killed in action at Thiépval 16 Sept. 1916. An officer wrote: “He set a splendid example by his coolness and cheerfulness; he is a great loss to this company.” Unm.

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5

Brunger R Captain DSO 9th Norfolk Regiment

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BRUNGER, ROBERT, D.S.O.. Capt., 9th (Service) Battn. The Norfolk Regt.. elder s. of William Thomas Brunger, of Framlingham College. Secretary, by his wife. Lydia Edwards, dau, of Robert Corner: b. Framlingham, co. Suffolk. 25 May. 1893: edue. Framlingham College, where he was Senior Prefect, and a Sergt. in the O.T.C.: gazetted 2nd Lieut. 4th Suffolk Regt. in Sept. 1911: promoted Lieut. July. 1913. and Capt. Jan. 1915 went to New Zealand in 1913, where he engaged in sheep farming, and was attached to the 3rd Auckland Battn.: was recalled to England on the outbreak of war: joined his regiment at Colchester: served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from Jan. 1915, taking part in many engagements, including that of Neuve Chapelle: was wounded at Givenchy in May. 1916, and was invalided home; returned to France in May. 1918, transferring to the 9th Norfolk Regt. in Oct. 1917, and was killed in action at the Battle of Cambrai 8 Oct. 1918. Buried at Remicourt. He was mentioned in Despatches | London Gazette. 15 June, 1916] by General (now F.M.) Sir Douglas Haig, and was awarded the Distinguished Service Order: For very capable service rendered when in charge of a raiding party which attacked the enemy’s trenches he so managed the operation, which was one of great difficulty, as to affect the maximum of damage with the minimum of loss. getting his men back with few casualties.” Unm.

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5

Bruce G M Lt 4th Attd 8th Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders

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Bruce G M Lt 4th Attd 8th Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders

BRUCE, GEORGE MACDONALD, Lieut., 4th (Extra Reserve), attd. 8th (Territorial), Battn. Princess Louise’s (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders), elder s. of the Rev. George Bruce, M.A., of Lochlinchart, co. Ross, J.P., Minister of Kincocklinchart, by his wife, Margaret Christina, dau. of the late Thomas Learmonth; b. Subatha, Punjab, India, 18 Nov. 1897; educ. George Watson’s College, Edinburgh, where he was a member of the O.T.C.; volunteered for active service, and was gazetted 2nd Lieut. 4th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 24 March, 1915; promoted Lieut. July, 1917; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from Sept. 1916, and was attached to the Cameron Highlanders, with whom he took part in the fighting on the Some; rejoined his regiment in July, 1917, and was appointed Bombing Instructor at Rouen; proceeded to Ireland in Jan. 1018, and was recalled to France in the following May after the Armistice he volunteered for the new Army of Occupation, and died at Hal 17 Feb. 1919, of Influenza and pneumonia, contracted while on active service. Burled at Hal.

His Major (Acting Officer Command Ing) wrote: Your son was in my company for some time, and I can safely say that I never wish to have a better officer under me, in or out of the line. His unfailing cheeriness when conditions were bad his gallantry in action, and his coolness and level-headednes were all remarkable in themselves, and the combination of them very unusual. Had the opportunity presented itself, I am convinced he would have proved himself worthy of the highest honour that could be won,” and the Captain and Adjutant: ” I have known your son since he joined the 11th, and when we became the 8th, I heard that Bruce was at the base waiting for a posting. We immediately wired for him. He was a tremendous asset to a battalion, both in the field and in billets, He had a wonderful way with the men which was heartily appreciated by them. Latterly, I got him to understudy me as Adjutant to the battalion, and I cannot say how much his persistent cheerfulness and good sense helped me. He would have made an excellent Adjutant, with all his efficiency and his abundant fund of humour: a most important thing in the war, which has cheered many a weary soul.” His Captain also wrote: “We went into the front line, and I found a volunteer in Bruce for any work that had to be done. Where he really proved his metal was on patrol. Orders came. that the Lewis gun had to be recovered. When Bruce heard the order, he insisted on going out for the gun, and would not let anyone take his place. He did not find it at that time, but went out in the early morning with his men, determined not to come in without it, and, sure enough, this time he found it. It was really fine work, and we knew then that Bruce was as good In the line as he was out of it.” Unm

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5