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1917-18 (63)

These are the stories behind those who fell between 1917-18

William Dickson

Royal field artillery

Royal Navy (Mercantile Marine Reserve)
He is remembered with honour on the Scottish National War Memorial, the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Helensburgh Old Parish Church memorial and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 36.

The family home was at 142 Waddell Street, Glasgow
The eldest son of William Dickson (police constable) and Elizabeth Wallace Dickson.
Siblings: Wilhelmina, John, Margaret and Alice

William Dickson was born in Helensburgh, son of a police constable, but moved with his family to Glasgow. He had been employed by J & A McLean, grocers, before emigrating to Canada around 1912.

William returned to join the Royal Navy, Mercantile Marine Reserve and served on HM Yacht Kethailes initially patrolling the North Sea and then transferred to the Irish Sea. There, whilst on a local patrol, she collided with the Bibby Line steamer ‘Leicestershire’ about 11 miles north-east of the Blackwater Light Vessel and sank. Seventeen men were lost. Bodies that washed ashore were buried near Barmouth, mid-Wales.

William was remembered by his aunt, Miss Wallace of 37, East King Street. He was 33 years of age.

John Gilchrist Don

Royal field artillery

 

7th Batt. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
He is remembered with honour on the Scottish National War Memorial and the Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 3 Line 46.

The family home was at Millerslea Terrace, 6, William Street, Helensburgh
The son of John Gilchrist Don and Helen Don (nee Laing)
Siblings: John had two sisters, Helen and Jessie and three brothers who all fought in the war. Charles and David survived but James died in 1918.
John Don was born at 29, West King Street, Helensburgh, where his father owned a gardening business. John was employed as a gardener in his father's business before he enlisted.
He joined the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in early 1916 and went to France in July of that year. All four brothers served. Charles and David surviving the war but James was killed in action the year after John.
John married Isabella Gove, a domestic servant on the 27th June, 1916, before leaving for France.
John was reported at wounded on the 4th of September 1917, dying on the 15th of that month, aged 32 years.

William Stirling Donald

Canadian Expeditionary Force

Canadian Expeditionary Force
He is remembered with honour on the St. Columba’s Church Roll of Honour, Helensburgh and Gareloch Unionist Association Roll of Honour and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 37.

The family home was at 2, Prince Albert Terrace, Helensburgh. The son of Archibald Donald, master blacksmith, (deceased) and Eleanor Jemima Donald (nee Stirling).
Siblings: William came from a large family, Archibald, Margaret, Jean, Christina, Eleanor, Molly, Georgina and Agnes.

William Donald was born in Helensburgh and brought up in the town. After leaving school, he worked his way up to being manager of the Ironmongery Shop in Sinclair Street, Helensburgh. He was a member of the St. Columba Church where he sang in the choir. He was also a keen football player and angler.
Later, having married Jeanie Burns Donald, he emigrated to Canada where he worked as a druggist with the Edmonton Drug Co.. William returned in 1916 with the Canadian Expeditionary Force.
William died at Vimy Ridge leaving his wife and two small children, who were then living at Kilmalcolm.
The Battle of Vimy Ridge was fought in April 1917. Four divisions of the Canadian Corps captured it from the German army. It was the largest territorial advance of any Allied force at that point in the war.

James Moor Gilmour Drummond

Highland Light Infantry

16th Batt. Highland Light Infantry He is remembered with honour on the Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 39.

The family home was at 7, East Clyde Street, Helensburgh The son of George Drummond (plumber) and Mary Drummond (nee Gilmour).

James Drummond was born at 73, East Clyde Street in Helensburgh where his father was a plumber journeyman.

He later resided in Lanark.

He was killed in action, fighting in the Aisne, France, at the age of 31.

Harold Forrester Duncan

Royal Flying corps

Royal Flying Corps
He is remembered with honour on the St. Michael’s Church Roll of Honour, Larchfield School Memorial, Sedbergh School Cloisters, the Scottish National War Memorial and the Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 40.

The family home was at Polkemmet, 6, Upper Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh
The son of Major John Forrester and Mrs Stella Sinclair Duncan (nee Mellish), who owned a tobacconists locally. His father was later to become Provost of Helensburgh.
Siblings: Lieutenant Alan M. Duncan served with the Highland Light Infantry in France.
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Harold Duncan was born in Helensburgh, where his family owned Mellish Tobacconists. His father had a military background and was later to be Provost of the town. Harold attended Miss Johnston's school, Larchfield and Sedbergh School in Cumbria. Training as an accountant, he was employed by Messrs Bannatyne and Guthrie C.A., Glasgow.

He joined the Highland Light Infantry (3rd/5th Batt), then transferred to the Royal Flying Corps (70 Squadron). He was badly wounded in a dog fight over the Somme, dying a few days later. He had just been awarded the Military Cross for ‘Conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an aerial combat.’

Only a short time before his death, whilst on leave, he had become engaged to Miss Young of Dunalwyn, 2, West Abercromby Street.

His gravestone reads: ‘Love than death itself more strong’.

 

John Joseph Elliot (Elliott)

Argylls

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
He is remembered with honour on St Joseph's Church Roll of Honour and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 41.

The family home was at 20, James Street, Helensburgh.
The son of Mary Elliot.
Siblings: John had four younger brothers, Robert, Hugh, Joseph and Thomas, all serving in the colours. His brother Thomas, died, killed in action, only two months before John. John had one sister, Hannah.
John Elliot was born in Helensburgh and was employed as a slater before enlisting. He was living with his siblings and widowed mother.
He died at Ypres, killed in action, whilst attached to the Seaforth Highlanders. He was 41 years old.

Thomas Elliot (Elliot

Argylls

1/8th Batt. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
He is remembered with honour on Arras Memorial, the St Joseph's Church Roll of Honour and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 42.

The family home was at 20, James Street, Helensburgh The son of Mary Elliot
Siblings: There were five brothers, John, Robert, Hugh and Joseph, all serving in the colours. His brother John, died, killed in action, only two months after Thomas.
Thomas Elliot was born in Helensburgh and was employed as a gardener before enlisting. He was living with his siblings and widowed mother.
He died at Arras, killed in action, whilst attached to the Seaforth Highlanders. He was 25 years of age. His remains were not recovered.

James Gibson

Argylls

9th Batt. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
He is remembered with honour on Tyne Cot Memorial, the Scottish National War Memorial, St Columba’s Church Roll of Honour, Helensburgh and Gareloch Unionist Association Roll of Honour and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 43.

The family home was at Bank of Scotland Buildings, 36 West Clyde Street, Helensburgh. The son of James Gibson (Bank Manager) and his wife, Margaret. Siblings: James had one younger sister, Margaret.
James Gibson was born in Lanarkshire, and moved to Helensburgh where his father was the Manager of the Bank of Scotland. He was educated at Hermitage Higher School and worked for a short time at the office of Donaldson Shipping line before joining up at the outbreak of war. James died at Ypres, at the age of 22 years. The location of his grave is unknown.

Murdoch Gillies

Kosb

6st Batt. King's Own Scottish Borderers.
He is remembered with honour on the Arras Memorial, the Scottish National War Memorial, the Helensburgh Post Office Memorial and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 44.

The family home was at Iona Cottage, Helensburgh. The son of John Gillies, Waterstem, Glendale, Isle of Skye.
Murdoch Gillies was born near Inverness. He may have lived in Iona Cottage in Helensburgh for some time.
He married Jessie Neish who was reportedly living in North Berwick at the time of his death.
Murdoch died at Arras in May, 1917, originally posted as missing and later confirmed that he had been killed in action. The location of his grave is unknown.

David Gilmour

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King's Own Scottish Borderers
He is remembered with honour on the Old Parish Church Roll of Honour and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 45.

The family home was at 52a, Sinclair Street, and later 66, East Clyde Street, Helensburgh. The son of James and Catherine Keith Gilmour.

David Gilmour was born at Old Street, Blackford, Perthshire, and moved to Helensburgh as a child, where his father was a brewery carter. He trained as a mason with A. Trail and Sons, builders. He was also a member of the local fire brigade.
He was married, and he and his wife Winnie and had two children, a daughter, Annie, and a son, James.
David was killed in action at the Somme. He was aged 39.

James Graham

Argylls

11th Batt. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
He is remembered with honour on the Arras Memorial and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 46.

The family home was at 40 East Clyde Street, Helensburgh The son of James Graham (railway porter) and Susan Graham (nee Nealus).

James Graham was born at 40, East Clyde Street in Helensburgh where his father was employed as a railway porter. He attended St Michael's Church of England Preparatory School in Glasgow before being employed by John Brown, General Merchant, West Princes Street, Helensburgh.
James joined up in 1914 at the outbreak of war.
James was reported missing during the Battle of Arras on the 23rd April, 1917. In August 1918, it is recorded that he was killed in action on that date. His remains were not recovered. He was 24 years old.

John Gunning

camerons

8th Batt. Black Watch
He is remembered with honour on the Scottish National War Memorial and the Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 47.

The family home was at Alma Place in Helensburgh before the family moved to Glasgow.
The son of James Gunning (labourer) and Mary Gunning (nee Johnstone).
Siblings: Two sisters, one older, Nellie and one younger, Mary.

John Gunning was born at Alma Place, Helensburgh. His father James, who was born in Ireland, worked as a labourer.

By the time John was fourteen, his mother had died and his sister Nellie was keeping house. John worked as a message boy for a butcher before enlisting.

John was killed in action during the Battle of Arras. He was 21 years old

David Sydney Hall. M.C.

Argylls

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and Royal Flying Corps
He is remembered with honour on the Scottish National War Memorial, the Congregational Church Memorial, Helensburgh and Gareloch Unionist Association Roll of Honour and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 48.

The family home was at Birkfell, 30 Charlotte Street, Helensburgh. The son of William and Annie Fleming Hall.
Siblings: David was the youngest of four children, Jeanie, Harry, and William.

military medalDavid Sydney Hall was born in Grangemouth and brought up in Helensburgh, where his father was a grocer and laundry proprietor. He was educated at Dunoon Grammar School, Hermitage School, and Hillhead High School. On leaving school David worked for Paterson and Benzie Chartered Accountants.

David enlisted in September 1914, firstly in the 17th Glasgow Commercials Batt. (Highland Light Infantry) and was then commissioned into the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. In December 1916, he was seconded as a Lieutenant to the Royal Flying Corps, later appointed a flight commander in June 1917. He flew De Havilland 4 bombers with 55 Squadron.

David was awarded the Military Cross for actions on 2nd October 1917: 'For conspicuous Gallantry and Devotion to duty. While leading back his formation of five machines from a bombing raid he was attacked on eight different occasions by numerous enemy scouts'. On 20th November 1917, David flew on a weather reconnaissance mission. The conditions were poor, and the plane crashed, killing David and his observer. He was 25 years old.

Charles William Hewer

Argylls

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
He is remembered with honour on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Scottish National War Memorial, Larchfield School memorial, Merchiston Castle School memorial, St Bride’s Church Roll of Honour, Helensburgh and Gareloch Unionist Association Roll of Honour and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 49.

The family home was at Bowling and also with his aunt, Miss Freebairn, at 5 Glennan Gardens, Helensburgh.
The son of Captain W.C Hewer and Mrs Jessie Hewer..

 

Charles Hewer was born in Bowling and educated at Larchfield and Merchiston Castle, Edinburgh. He worked at the Glasgow Office of the General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Co., before joining up. Charles joined as a private service No. 2559 at the outbreak of war, then gazetted as Lieutenant to the London Scottish Battalion in July, 1916.

Charles died, killed in action at Passchendaele aged 22. His remains were not recovered. 

William Hosie

Camerons

5/6th Batt. Scottish Rifles (Cameronians)
He is remembered with honour on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Scottish National War Memorial, St Bride’s Church Roll of Honour, and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 50.

William Hosie was born at 11, John Street, Helensburgh where his father was a coachman.
He was employed as a van driver with Western District of the County Council before joining up.

 


William joined the Scottish Rifles in 1914 at the outbreak of war. He was reported missing at Passchendaele in September of 1917 and confirmed killed in action at that date in July 1918. There is no known grave. He was 36 years old.

His younger brother David also served and survived the war.

William Kerr

Royal Artillery

Royal Horse and Field Artillery
He is remembered with honour on the Scottish National War Memorial, St. Columba’s Church Roll of Honour and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 51.

The family home was at Fountain Bank, 87, Sinclair Street, Helensburgh.
The son of Robert Reside and Jeanie Galloway Kerr.
Siblings: William had two brothers, Robert served in the Clyde R.G.A. and reported as seriously wounded but survived the war. Brother Daniel was too young to fight.

William Kerr was born at 67, East King Street in Helensburgh where his father was a joiner.
He was employed by Waldie and Co., coachmen and carters, before enlisting.
William was killed in action at Ypres. He had only just turned 21 years of age.

William Hamilton Campbell Kidston

Argylls

9th Batt. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
He is remembered with honour on the Scottish National War Memorial, West United Free Church Roll of Honour, Larchfield School Memorial, Helensburgh and Gareloch Unionist Association Roll of Honour and the Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 52.

The family home was at Rosebank, 150, West Princes Street, Helensburgh. The son of William Hamilton Campbell Kidston and Celia Brownlie Kidston (nee Little)
The inscription on his headstone reads; 'Of soul sincere in action faithful and in honour clear'
Siblings: William had one brother, Malcolm and two sisters, Anne and Cecilia.

William Kidston was born at Easterton, Helensburgh where his father was chairman of A.G. Kidston, iron and steel merchant. He was educated at Miss Johnston's School, Larchfield School and the Leys School in Cambridge.
He entered his father's office in 1899, eventually became a partner and was working in the London Branch at the outbreak of war.
William was in his 38th year and unmarried when he died in the military hospital in Le Touguet from wounds received in battle.

Dougla Reid King

Rhodesian Regiment

Royal Army Medical Corps.
He is remembered with honour on the Scottish National War Memorial, Larchfield School memorial, the Glasgow University Roll of Honour and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 3 Line 1.

The family home was at Auchengower, Helensburgh and Cove, Loch Long.
The son of John and Isabella McFarlane-Colville King.
Siblings: Douglas had two brothers, John was in a reserved occupation and David served with the Rhodesian Regiment and died in Rhodesia in 1918.

Douglas King was born at Auchengower, Cove, on Loch Long. His father was an accountant with the University of Glasgow. He attended Colquhoun Villa School and Larchfield School before going to University of Glasgow to study Medicine. He was a member of the University Training Corps and the Officer’s Reserve. He graduated with M.B ChB in August 1914.

Douglas enlisted in the Royal Army Medical Corps attached to the 74th Field Ambulance. He was mentioned in despatches and promoted to Captain in July 1915. He was awarded the Military Cross on the 1st June 1917, only 6 days before his death. He was killed in action at the age of 27.

Charles John Law

kings Own Scottish Borderers

3rd Bn. attd. 1st/5th Bn. King's Own Scottish Borderers. He is remembered with honour on the Scottish National War Memorial and the Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 3, Line 2.

The family home was at Kintillo, 18, Stafford Street, Helensburgh. The son of Andrew Bonar Law (Chancellor of the Exchequer) and Annie Pitcairn Law (nee Robley)
Siblings: His brother, Capt. James Law, served in the Royal Fusiliers and died a few months after Charles. He also had two other brothers, Harrington and Richard and two sisters, Isabella and Catherine. 

Charles Law was born in Helensburgh. His father was a politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and future Prime Minister. His mother Annie was the daughter of a Dumbarton shipbroker. Charles was educated at Miss Johnston's School before going to Eton College. He later studied German at Weimar returning just hours before war was declared.

He joined the army straight from school aged just 17.

Charles was first sent to Egypt and then to Palestine to fight. He was reported wounded and missing, possibly a prisoner of the Turkish forces, before being confirmed killed in action. He was 20 years old.

James Kidston Law

Royal Flying Corp

60th Squadron, Royal Flying Corps
He is remembered with honour on the Arras Flying Services Memorial, the Scottish National War Memorial and the Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 3, Line 3.

The family home was at Kintillo, 18, Stafford Street, Helensburgh
The son of Andrew Bonar Law (Chancellor of the Exchequer) and Annie Pitcairn Law (nee Robley)
Siblings: His brother, Lt. Charles Law, served in the Kings Own Scottish Borderers and died a few months before James. He also had two other brothers, Harrington and Richard and two sisters, Isabella and Catherine.

James Law, known as Jim, was born in Helensburgh. His father was a politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and future Prime Minister. His mother Annie was the daughter of a Dumbarton shipbroker. James was educated at Miss Johnston's School before going to Eton College.

James joined the Royal Fusiliers at the outbreak of war, transferring to the Royal Flying Corps in 1915. He had a major crash in 1916, suffering serious concussion, and recuperated in England before returning to France.

Just a week after returning to a fighter squadron he was shot down. At first reported missing and then confirmed killed in action. He was 24 years old.

John Duncan Leitch

Highland Light Infantry

15th Batt. Highland Light Infantry
He is remembered with honour on the Nieuport Memorial, St Bride’s Church Memorial and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 53.

The family home was at 14, West Clyde Street, Helensburgh.The son of John Leitch.
Siblings: Not Known
christina leitchJohn Leitch was born and brought up in Helensburgh, where his father was a potato merchant.
John married Christina Catherine Murray, a domestic servant in Portobello, in 1906. He was employed as a painter/journeyman before enlisting in 1914. Both his parents were deceased before that date.
John was firstly reported as missing in action on the 27th August 1917 before being confirmed as killed in action on 28th June 1918. John died on the Belgian Coast. He was 35 years of age.
Forces War Records show his next of kin as living at Inversnaid but the Commonwealth War Graves Commission have an address for his wife as 1, Culloden Cres, Arbroath.

Hugh Loan

HLI

10/11th Batt. Highland Light Infantry. He is remembered with honour on the Scottish National War Memorial, St. Josephs Church Roll of Honour and the Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 3 Line 4.

The family home was at 86, East Princes Street, Helensburgh. The son of Hugh Loan (iron works labourer) and Maria Loan.
Siblings: One brother Francis Loan served with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. He survived the war. 

Hugh Loan was born at Colt Terrace, Coatbridge, where his father was an iron works labourer. It is believed moved to Helensburgh after the death of his father.
He was employed at Craigendoran Pier before enlisting.
Hugh joined the Highland Light Infantry at the outbreak of war and served as a stretcher bearer. He died of wounds in March 1917, having been wounded on three previous occasions. He was 24 years of age.

Kenneth Campbell Lowrie

Royal Scots Fusiliers

1/4th Batt.Royal Scots Fusiliers. He is remembered with honour on the Scottish National War Memorial, St. Brides Church Roll of Honour and the Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 3, Line 5.

The family home was at 46, Portland Place, John Street, Helensburgh. The son of John and Catherine Lowrie.
Siblings: Kenneth had two brothers, Sergeant Thomas Lowrie who served in the Royal Garrison Artillery and Private Alexander Lowrie who erved with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Both brothers survived the war.

 Kenneth Lowrie was born in Helensburgh, were his father was a local builder.
On leaving school he was an apprentice joiner in a munitions factory before joining the Highland Light Infantry, later transferred to the Royal Scots Fusiliers.
Kenneth died in Palestine, killed in action. He was 19 years old.
His headstone inscription reads, 'Now "Peace with Honour" unbetrayed his life for "Victory" Glady paid'.

John MacKenzie

Seaforth Highlanders

8th Batt. Seaforth Highlanders
He is remembered with honour on the Menin Gate Memorial, the Scottish National War Memorial, Park Church Memorial and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 3 Line 14.

The family home was at Andorrach Estate, Portincaple. The son of Duncan MacKenzie, (crofter and salmon fisherman) and Ann MacKenzie, Portree.
Siblings: John had two brothers, Murdo and Kenneth, and a sister, Mary.

John MacKenzie was born in Portree on the Isle of Skye where his father was a crofter and salmon fisherman. He was employed locally as the head gardener with Andorrach Estate, at Portincaple, where he was one of several gardeners, before enlisting in the Seaforth Highlanders.
John died, killed in action at the age of 36. His remains were not recovered.

Francis (Frank) McClymont

Gordons

1st Batt. Gordon Highlanders
He is remembered with honour on the Arras Memorial and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 3 Line 6.

The family home was at 33, Grant Street, and later 50 East Clyde Street, Helensburgh. The son of Peter and Agnes McClymont.
Siblings: Frank had an older brother, William and three sisters, Mary, Sarah and Isabella.

Frank McClymont was born and brought up in Helensburgh, the youngest of five children, where his father was a mason’s labourer. His parents came to the town from Stranraer.

He had previously served in the army before going to Canada. At the outbreak of war, he returned to re-enlist.

Frank died at Flanders, killed in action, having also been gassed in a previous battle. He was 31 years old.

Frank left a wife, Agnes Wardrop Hamilton, and two small children in Troon.

James McGhee (McGhie)

royal scots fusiliers

12th Batt. Royal Scots Fusiliers
He is remembered with honour on the Scottish National Memorial and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 3 Line 9.

The family home was at Lomond Terrace, Helensburgh. The son of Unknown. 
Siblings: His brother, Daniel, had returned from America to fight and served in France.
James McGhee was born in Helensburgh and after leaving school joined the Gordon Highlanders, serving for twelve years - seven with the colours and five in reserve. He had served in the Boer War and was awarded two campaign medals.
At the outbreak of war, James was employed as a gardener at Stuckgowan, near Tarbet. He was married to Elizabeth and was bringing up two young children, James and Elizabeth.
He was conscripted to the Royal Scots Fusiliers in 1917 and sent to Egypt. He died, killed in action. He was 37 years of age.
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Thomas McGinlay

Iniskilling Fusiliers

1st Batt. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
He is remembered with honour on the St Joseph’s Church Roll of Honour and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 3 Line 10.

The family home was Not known. The son of Unknown.
Siblings: His obituary mentions three brothers, Neil, Michael and Hugh..

Thomas McGinlay was born in Helensburgh and brought up in the town with his three brothers.

He was employed by Mr Turnbull at the Helensburgh Golf Course before enlisting in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. Later transferring to the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.

Thomas died from wounds received in battle at a Casualty Clearing Station in France. He was 28 years of age.

He was employed by Mr Turnbull at the Helensburgh Golf Course before enlisting in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. Later transferring to the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. 

Thomas died from wounds received in battle at a Casualty Clearing Station in France. He was 28 years of age.

Christopher Strang McGregor

Canadian medical corps

1st Canadian Army Medical Corps
He is remembered with honour on the Vimy Memorial, Larchfield School Memorial, St Bride’s Church Roll of Honour and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 3 Line 8.

The family home was Bonnyton, Sutherland Street, Helensburgh. The son of John McGregor J.P. and Elizabeth McGregor.
Siblings: Christopher was one of five sons and had one sister.
Christopher McGregor was born and brought up in Helensburgh where his father was a muslin manufacturer. He attended Larchfield School and later Glasgow Academy where he graduated with an M.A. in 1896. He was a member of the University Football Team.
He was then described as a coffee planter in Vera Cruz, Mexico before returning and residing with his married sister in Helensburgh. It is believed that he then emigrated to Canada.
He enlisted in the Canadian Army Medical Corps. He died in the Military Hospital in France of pneumonia at the age of 41.
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