Law, James Kidston

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Category: 1917-18

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.

Boyce, Connell

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Connell Boyce

Argylls

9th Batt. then the 10th Batt. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
He is remembered with honour on the St Joseph's Church Roll of Honour and the Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 29.

The family home was 24 John Street, Helensburgh The son of Connell Boyce (surfaceman for the Railway Company) and Janet Stevenson Harper Boyce.
Siblings: Three brothers, Patrick, Charles and James and three sisters, Agnes, Bridget and Elizabeth. His older brother, Charles, also fought with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in the war.

Connell (Conall) Boyce was born and grew up in Helensburgh, where his father was a surface man on the railways. He came from a large family of seven children and was educated at Clyde Street School. His father, also Connell, was born in Ireland and his mother came from Bannockburn, Stirlingshire.

Connell enlisted at the age of 17. Only two years later he lay injured on the Fields of Flanders. Taken to the military hospital, he had an arm amputated but died shortly after. Connell was only 19 years old.

The parents chose the inscription for his grave which read: 'In the shelter of thy sacred heart Dear Jesus may he rest'.

Black, James

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James Black

Cameron Highlanders

1st Batt. Scottish Rifles (Cameronians)
He is remembered with honour on the Tyne Cot Memorial, the Scottish National War Memorial, Old Parish Church Roll of Honour and Helensburgh War Memorial Column 2 Line 28.

The family home was firstly at 34, Colquhoun Street where James was born, and later at 19, West King Street, Helensburgh.
The son of James and Annie Duncan Black.

Siblings: James had two brothers who both served, Peter with the Canadian Contingent, having emigrated, and David with the Motor Transport Unit. Both brothers survived the war.
James was married to Katherine (nee McFarlane) and lived at 94 West Scotland Street, Glasgow where they were bringing up their four young children.
James was killed in action in Belgium in 1917 at the age of 32.

Campbell, John Fyshe

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Category: 1917-18

John Fyshe Campbell

Argylls

8th Batt. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
He is remembered with honour on the Scottish National War Memorial, St Columba’s Church memorial, the Helensburgh and Gareloch Unionist Association Roll of Honour and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 33.

The son of John and Annabella Campbell, 42 Boyd Street, Largs
Siblings: John had an older sister, Margaret, who was a milliner. He had lodgings as 28 John Street, Helensburgh

John Campbell was born and brought up in Largs, Ayrshire. After passing his banking exams he worked as a teller at the Clydesdale Bank in Helensburgh. During this time he lodged with a Mrs Catherine Combs at 28 John Street in the town.
John Campbell was a volunteer in the Territorial Army before the outbreak of war.
John died at Flanders in April, 1917 from wounds received in battle. He was 28 years of age.
His parents chose the inscription: 'He died that we might live. May we live worthy of such sacrifice'.

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