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King, David Melville

David Melville King

Rhodesian Regiment

2nd Rhodesian Regiment
He is remembered with honour on the Larchfield School memorial and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 4 Line 6.

The family home was at Auchengower, Cove, Loch Long.
The son of John and Isabella McFarlane-Colville King.
Siblings: David had two brothers, John was in a reserved occupation and Douglas, who died in France in 1917.

Douglas King was born at Auchengower, Cove, on Loch Long. His father was an accountant with Glasgow University.
He attended Colquhoun Villa School and Larchfield School before going to Glasgow University to study Medicine. He graduated with M.B ChB in August, 1914. During his study time he was a member of the University Training Corps and the Officer’s Reserve.
Douglas enlisted in the Royal Army Medical Corps attached to the 74th Field Ambulance. He was mentioned in despatches in 1915 and was awarded the Military Cross on the 1st June, 1917, only 6 days before his death. He was killed in action aged 27 years.

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King, Douglas Reid

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.

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Kidston, William Hamilton Campbell

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.

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Kerr, William

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.

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Keith, Harold James Macrae

Harold James Macrae Keith

Australian Imperial Force

4th Batt. Australian Imperial Force
He is remembered with honour on, Lone Pine Memorial, the St. Columba Church Roll of Honour and the Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 1 Line 21.

The family home was 27, Robertson Street, Greenock. The son of Frederick Macrae and Margaret Bryson Keith. Siblings: Unknown.

 

William Bryson, Provost 1884-90Harold Keith was born in Helensburgh where his maternal Grandfather was the Provost of the town. He attended Hermitage Higher Grade School.
He was employed by steel manufacturers Stewart and Lloyds, 4 Oswald St., Glasgow for 4 years before being promoted and sent to the office in Sydney, Australia.
He returned at the outbreak of war with the Australian Imperial Force.
Harold died, killed in action, aged 26. His remains were not recovered.
The Image was taken when Harold was a signaller in the Glasgow Highlanders.

The Grandson of the late, ex William Bryson, Provost 1884-90. Painted by
James Duncan ©Argyll and Bute Council.

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Jenkinson. James

James Jenkinson

Royal Marines

Royal Marine Land Company (Royal Navy).
He is remembered with honour on the Scottish National War Memorial, the Old Parish Church Roll of Honour and the Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 4 Line 3.

The The family home was 27 Maitland Street, Helensburgh where he lived with his wife, Mary and 4 grown up children. Margaret, Archibald, James and Catherine. The son of John Jenkinson (commercial traveller) and Margaret Jenkinson (nee Hunter).

 

James Jenkinson was born in Leith, Midlothian where his father was a commercial traveller. He married Mary and lived at 27 Maitland Street and worked in Helensburgh as a licenced porter.
He had four children, Archibald, Margaret, James and Catherine.
He enlisted shortly after the outbreak of war and served 4 years in France. He died in hospital at Rue de Phalsbourg Section, 2 General Hospital, Le Havre. It having been reported that he had been in poor health for some time. He was aged 56.
His son Archibald also served and survived the war.

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Loan, Hugh

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.

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Jones, John

John Jones

royal scots fusiliers

2nd Batt. Royal Scots Fusiliers
He is remembered with honour on the Park Church Roll of Honour and the Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 4 Line 4.

The family home was 67, East Princes Street, Helensburgh. The son of William Jones (mason) and Helen Jones (nee Haston).

John Jones was born in Helensburgh and brought up by his aunt, Mrs MacLachlan, in Grant Street in the town.
He was a painter by trade before joining the army, being a member of the local Volunteer Force and enlisting under the Derby Scheme at the outbreak of war.
John died, killed in action by a shell explosion, leaving behind a wife, Mary and three small children. He was age 26.

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Kelly, James

James Kelly

Argylls

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
He is remembered with honour on the Arras Memorial, Scottish National War Memorial, St. Joseph's Church Roll of Honour and the Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 4 Line 5.

The family home was at Alma Place, Helensburgh. The son of Richard Kelly (labourer) and Jane Kelly (nee Dolan).

James Kelly was born in Row (Rhu) and moved to Alma Place, Helensburgh, where his father was a labourer.
He was employed by A and R Spy coal merchants as a general labourer before enlisting. He married Margaret McPherson and moved to 36, East King Street. At the time of his death, they were bringing up a young family of five, Mary, James, Bessie, Margaret and Jane. Sharing their accommodation with 3 boarders.
James died at Arras, killed in action. There is no known grave. He was 36 years of age.

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Lowrie, Kenneth Campbell

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'.

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