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Proudfoot, Thomas G.

Thomas G. Proudfoot

royal scots fusiliers

2nd Batt. Royal Scots Fusiliers
He is remembered with honour on the Arras Memorial, St. Bride’s Church Roll of Honour and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 3 Line 26.

The family home was 36, John Street, Helensburgh.The son of the late R.S.M. James and Agnes Proudfoot of Moniaive, Dumfriesshire.
Siblings: Thomas had a brother serving as a sergeant, also with the Royal Scots Fusiliers.
Thomas Proudfoot was brought up in a military family where his father was a Regimental Sergeant Major. He was employed with Messrs Saunders, fishmonger before enlisting. He married Jean Murdoch Proudfoot in Helensburgh Thomas was first reported missing in action, later confirmed killed in action. He was 36 years old. His remains were not recovered.
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Pirret, Edward

Edward Pirret(Norman McLeod Pirret)

Royal Army Medical Corps

1st Field Corps, Royal Army Medical Corps. (11th General Hospital)
He is remembered with honour on Helensburgh Baptist Church Roll of Honour, Helensburgh Post Office Memorial and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 3 Line 25.

The family home was 36 Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh The son of James (foreman mason) and Isabella Pirret
Norman's daughter, May, married the Rev. James Taylor in Georgetown, Ontario - her death notice showed that Norman had two grandsons and a granddaughter and four great grandchildren. His widow died in Canada in 1966.
Norman McLeod Pirret (also known as Edward as seen on the War Memorial) was born in Edinburgh, later moving to Helensburgh where his father was a foreman mason.
He was employed as a postman before mobilising. Norman was a member of the local Territorials and was posted to France in August 1914.
Norman married Christina Henderson Pirret (nee Scott), of 35, Kildonan Street, Coatbridge, in 1912 and they had a daughter, May.
Norman received the Military Medal for bravery in 1916. He died of wounds received in battle. His inscription reads: 'Dearly Beloved Husband of Tina Scott, Coatbridge, till he come'.
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Paton, John Glen

John Glen Paton

royal scots fusiliers

2nd Batt. Royal Scots Fusiliers
He is remembered with honour on the Thiepval Memorial, the St. Columba’s Church Roll of Honour, Helensburgh and Gareloch Unionist Association Roll of Honour and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 1 Line 4.

The family home was 27, Sinclair Street, Helensburgh The son of Lilias Paton
Siblings: John had two sisters, Lilias and Jeannie and two brothers James and Adam. Adam also served and survived.
John Paton was born in Row (Rhu) and was brought up by his widowed mother. After serving his apprenticeship in the stationery trade with Macneur and Brydon, he attained a senior position with William Lyon, Stationers, Glasgow.
John, first trained with the King's Own Scottish Borderers before being transferred to the Royal Scots Fusiliers.
John died, killed in action, at the age of 33 years. His remains were not recovered.
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Paterson, Roy

Roy Paterson

Argylls

14th Batt. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
He is remembered with honour on the Old Parish Church Roll of Honour and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 3 Line 24.

The family home was 57, West King Street, Helensburgh The son of John Paterson (draper’s assistant and Elizabeth Ann Paterson (nee Crighton).
Siblings: Roy had a brother, Fred who fought with the Scots Guards.
Roy Paterson was born in Aberdeen where his father was a draper’s assistant.
There is no definite connection to Helensburgh, but as both of his parents were deceased at the time of his death, relations in the area were, perhaps, next of kin.
Roy died as the result of an accident at the age of 22 years.
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Paterson, Joseph

Joseph Paterson

Gordon highlanders

1st Batt. Gordon Highlanders
He is remembered with honour on the Menin Gate Memorial, the West United Free Church Roll of Honour and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 1 Line 4.

The family home was 75, Sinclair Street, Helensburgh The son of the late Joseph and Mary Paterson (nee McDonald).
Siblings: Joseph had one younger brother, James and two sisters, Hannah and Euphemia.

Joseph Paterson was born in Helensburgh, where his father was a mason journeyman.

On leaving school, he joined the Gordon Highlanders at the age of 16 and trained as a piper.

Initially reported missing on 28th August 1914, it was later confirmed on 1st January 1915 that he was killed in action on that date. He was 20 years old. His remains were not recovered.

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MacLachlan, Donald

Donald MacLachlan

Royal Scots

1st Batt. Royal Scots Fusiliers
He is remembered with honour on the Menin Gate, Ypres, Park Church memorial and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 11.

The family home was 47, Grant Street, Helensburgh The son of Donald and Jane McLachlan.
Donald MacLachlan was brought up by his parents at 47, Grant Street in the town.
He served with the Royal Scots Fusiliers and was killed at Ypres, aged 31.
His remains were not recovered.
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Robertson, William Archibald

William Archibald Robertson

Black Watch

2nd Batt. Black Watch
He is remembered with honour on the Le Touret Memorial, St. Bride’s Church Roll of Honour and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 1 Line 36.

The family home was Hopewell Cottage, Helensburgh The son of William Robertson, (widower) and Jane Robertson.
Siblings: William had one brother, Samuel, serving with the Seaforth Highlanders who died at Loos in September, 1915. He also had another brother, Malcolm and four sisters, Isabella, Chrissie, Winifred and Catherine. 
William Robertson was born in Fife and brought up in Helensburgh where his father was an engineer with the North British Boats.
William was a professional soldier, joining the Scots Greys in 1910 and served in India, then transferring to the Black Watch.
William died at Loos, only a few months after being promoted to Corporal.
He was killed in action in what was described as a 'gallant but unsuccessful attack at the front'. He was 27 years of age.
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Nicholson, Peter G

Peter G. Nicholson

Argylls

1/7th Batt. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
He is remembered with honour on Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 3 Line 23.

The family home was 73, East Clyde Street, Helensburgh The son of Jessie Nicholson Shanks
Peter Nicholson was born in Leith and came to Helensburgh to work as a ticket collector on Craigendoran Pier.
He married Cissie Wyllie in 1914 in St Joseph's Church and was at that time living with his in-laws in East Clyde Street.
Having previously been wounded in 1915, Peter died, killed in action, at Arras in 1917. He was 30 years of age.
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Nicholl, Alan Hope Smith

Alan Hope Smith Nicholl

Artillery

Royal Field Artillery
He is remembered with honour on the Arras Memorial, Larchfield School memorial, Sebergh School Cloisters, at the Old Parish Church and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 4 Line 25.

The family home was 15, Havelock Street, Helensburgh The son of Charles and Christina Nicholl (nee Morrison).
Siblings: Alan had two older brothers, Charles and John, and two sisters, Noel and Mary.
 Alan Nicholl was born at 15, Havelock Street in Helensburgh where his father was a Clerk (mercantile). He was educated at Larchfield School Memorial and Sedbergh School in Cumbria and entered the Royal Field Artillery as a gunner.
He was promoted to Second Lieutenant in the 24th Batt.
Alan died, killed in action, at Arras. He was 19 years old. His remains were not recovered.
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Neish, Alexander

Alexander Neish(Neill)

Artillery

Royal Garrison Artillery
He is remembered with honour on the Arras Memorial and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 3 Line 22.

The family home was Elderslie Cottage, 135, East Clyde Street, Helensburgh The son of Mr & Mrs Alexander Neish of Huntly.
Siblings: Alexander had one sister, Jessie. 
Alexander Neish was born at Huntly, Aberdeenshire and later came to Helensburgh to live with his sister. He was employed by J.B. Watson & Co., Gents Outfitters, Union Street, Glasgow as a hosiery salesman before enlisting.
In 1911, he married Lizzie Laird Beattie from Huntly, and went to live at Danes Drive, Scotstoun.
Alexander died, killed in action at the age of 31 years leaving a wife and two children. His remains were not recovered.
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