Thomson, Hugh

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Category: 1915-16

Hugh Thomson

Canadian Expeditionary Force

Canadian Expeditionary Force
He is remembered with honour on the Canadian War Memorial, Belgium, and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 1 Line 44.

The family home was Not Known. The son of Mr Fred Thomson of Montreal.

Hugh Thomson was born in Glasgow and moved to Helensburgh, where his father had a dairy at 61a West Princes Street. It is reported that he emigrated to Canada with his father, Fred, around 1910.
He was employed as a plumber in Montreal, before joining the 24th Batt. Quebec Regt. Canadian Infantry. Hugh was married with one child, after his death his widow and child were residing at 21, Ashgrove Street, Bridgeton.
Hugh died of wounds received in battle at the age of 22 years. 

Steven, William Harvey

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Category: 1915-16

William Harvey Steven

Queens Own Glasgow Yeomanry

Queen’s Own Glasgow Yeomanry
He is remembered with honour on the Scottish National War Memorial, St Columba’s Church Roll of Honour and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 1 Line 43.

The family home was Woodend Farm, 40, Queen Street, Helensburgh The son of William and Janet Steven.
Siblings: William had four brothers, Allan, James, Robert and John and one sister, Agnes.

William Steven was born and brought up in Helensburgh, where his father was a farmer. He was educated at Hermitage Higher Grade School and then Glasgow Technical College where he was a student of architecture / land surveying. He trained in the offices of Messrs Sturrock and Wilson, Architects, Glasgow. He was fond of outdoor sports and a keen member of the swimming club. He also bred poultry.

William died in a tragic accident whilst fishing at Cupar, Fife, when he was shot by another off-duty soldier who was out shooting rabbits.

He was buried at Helensburgh Cemetery with full military honours.

Stewart, James

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Category: 1915-16

James Stewart

Canadian Expeditionary Force

Canadian Expeditionary Force
He is remembered with honour on the Canadian National War Memorial, the Menin Gate Memorial and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 1 Line 45.

The family home was not known. The son of Robert H. Stewart and the late Jeannie

James Stewart was born in Dumbarton. Although little is known about his early life, it is known that he had two years of previous military experience in the 60th Batt. Rifles. The family moved to Canada where James had been working as a clerk. He joined the 5th Batt. Canadian Infantry, Saskatchewan Regt. at the outbreak of war.
His family home at the time was at Ross Street, E. Moose Jaw, Canada. James was living at home and unmarried.
James died of wounds while a prisoner of war, at the age of 28.
His gravestone is inscribed: ‘He was just and feared not he wore the white flower of a blameless life’.

Stewart, James Robert

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Category: 1915-16

James Robert Stewart

14th London Scottish

14th Batt. London (Scottish) Regiment
He is remembered with honour on the Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 1 Line 44.

The family home was Beulah Lodge, Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh. The son of the late James Stewart (saddler) and Margaret Stewart (nee Scott).
Siblings: James had one brother, Alexander, and two sisters, Margaret and Sarah.

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James Stewart was born and brought up in Helensburgh, where his father was a saddler. He attended Hermitage Higher Grade School.

His brother Alexander, a bank clerk, also served and was wounded.

James died of wounds received in battle at the Sandgate Military Hospital, Kent and was buried at Tonbridge Cemetery. He was 29 years old. He was reported as living at Crouch End at the time of his death.

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