ADDISON, ALEXANDER, A.B., Clyde Z./2256, Nelson (formerly Benbon) Battn. R.N. Division, s. of Alexander Addison, of 25, Seatown, Cullen; b. Cullen, co. Banff, 29 June, 1895; educ. Cullen Higher Grade School; was a Fisherman; volunteered and joined the R.N. in Nov. 1914; served with the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force at the Dardanelles, and died on board the Hospital Ship Rewa 16 July, 1915, of wounds received in action in Gallipoli. Buried at sea between Gallipoli and Egypt. The Chaplain of the Rewa wrote to his father: “You and all your family may well be proud of your brave boy, and his supreme sacrifice for his King and country.” Unm.
Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 2
