McKellar, Archibald

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Archibald McKellar

Gordon highlanders

Gordon Highlanders
He is remembered with honour on the Old Parish Church Roll of Honour and the Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 4 Line 19.

The family home was Camis Eskan Cottage, Helensburgh. The son of the late Mr McKellar and Mrs Annie McKellar
Siblings: Archibald had three brothers, Hugh, Hector and John and two sisters, Ann and Annie. Hugh also died, killed in action in September, 1918.
 Archibald McKellar was born in Helensburgh where his father worked as a shepherd at Drumfork Farm. He attended the Clyde Street School.
Archibald had enlisted only 10 days before his death from pneumonia during training at Galashiels. He was 19 years of age. After a service at the Helensburgh Parish Church he was buried at Helensburgh Cemetery.

McKellar,Hugh

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Hugh McKellar

Gordon highlanders

1st Batt. Gordon Highlanders He is remembered with honour on the Old Parish Church Roll of Honour and the Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 4 Line 19.

The family home was Camis Eskan Cottage, Helensburgh.The son of the late Hugh McKellar and Mrs Annie McKellar.
Siblings: Hugh had three brothers, Archibald, Hector and John and two sisters, Annie and Ann. Archibald was also killed in June 1918.
Hugh McKellar was born in Helensburgh where his father worked as a shepherd at Drumfork Farm. He was educated at the Clyde Street School.
Hugh followed his older brother into the Gordon Highlanders in March 1918. He was posted to France in September, 1918 and died, killed in action, only one month later.

McInnes, Gilbert

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Gilbert McInnes

South African Infantry Brigade

12th Batt. South African Infantry Brigade
He is remembered with honour on the Menin Gate Memorial, Park Church Roll of Honour and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 4 Line 15.

The family home was at 21, East Princes Street, Helensburgh The son of Robert McInnes of Helensburgh and Mary McInnes of 21, Ashbridge Avenue, Toronto. 
Siblings: It was reported that Gilbert had four brothers serving in the forces. Duncan, with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, also died. The others, James, David and Arthur survived the war. He also had a sister, Margaret. 

Gilbert McInnes was born and brought up in 92 West Clyde Street in Helensburgh. His mother later emigrated to Canada.

He was employed with Wm Dow, Grocers before moving to South Africa.

He joined the South African Infantry and returned to fight for his country.

Gilbert was first reported as missing in action on 17th April, 1918 and in  December, confirmed killed at that date. He was 25 years of age.

McInnes, Duncan

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Duncan McInnes

Argylls

11th Batt. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
He is remembered with honour on the Park Church Roll of Honour and the Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 4 Line 14.

The family home was at 21, East Princes Street, Helensburgh The son of Robert McInnes of Helensburgh and Mary McInnes of 21, Ashbridge Avenue, Toronto. 
Siblings: It was reported that Duncan had four brothers serving in the forces. Gilbert served with the South African Contingent and was also killed. The others, James, David and Arthur survived the war. He also had a sister, Margaret. 

Duncan McInnes was born and brought up in 92 West Clyde Street in Helensburgh. His mother later emigrated to Canada. He was employed with Mr Robert Murray as a fishmonger before enlisting.

He married Jean Strachan and had three children bringing them at Windsor Terrace, 21 East Princes Street at the time of his death.

Duncan died of wounds received in battle at the 63rd Clearing Station, France. He was 32 years of age.

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