Law, James Kidston

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.

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Published in 1917-18
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