DALKEITH - SCOTLAND
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Panel Photos: Nikonbob - The Scottish Military Research Group
Panel Photos: Nikonbob - The Scottish Military Research Group
Private William Bruce DUNCAN 4275
Born: Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland Enlisted: 30-9-1915, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia 2nd Cyclist Battalion, Australian Cycle Corps Died of Wounds: 21-11-1917, Belgium Resting: Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Lijssenthoek, Flanders, Belgium Son of Jean Bruce Duncan and the late Thomas J. Duncan, of 16, West Savile Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland. Also Honoured Dalkeith High School & Dalkeith New Cemetery Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 185 |
Dalkeith Advertiser 29-11-1917
The death is announced as having occurred on 21st November, from wounds received in action, of Pte. Wm.
Bruce Duncan, Australians. The deceased, who emigrated to Australia some six or seven years ago, was the second son of the late Mr Thomas Duncan, bootmaker, Dalkeith, and of Mrs Duncan, 16 Saville Terrace, Edinburgh. (Midlothian Roll of Honour 1914-1918)
The death is announced as having occurred on 21st November, from wounds received in action, of Pte. Wm.
Bruce Duncan, Australians. The deceased, who emigrated to Australia some six or seven years ago, was the second son of the late Mr Thomas Duncan, bootmaker, Dalkeith, and of Mrs Duncan, 16 Saville Terrace, Edinburgh. (Midlothian Roll of Honour 1914-1918)
Lieutenant George Thomas Smail HAIG
Born: Dalkeith, Edinburgh, Scotland Enlisted: 11-7-1915, Liverpool, New South Wales 30th Battalion Australian Infantry Killed in Action: 8-8-1918, France Resting: Aubigny British Cemetery, Aubigny, Picardie, France Son of Margaret Haigh, Campview, Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland Also honoured Lodge Dalkeith Kilwinning No. 10 Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 117 |
Dalkeith Advertiser 22-8-1918
The third son of the late Mr John Haig, fish merchant, and of Mrs Haig, 42 High Street, Dalkeith, Lieut. Haig served his apprenticeship as a plumber with Mr Alex. Hart, South Street, and was subsequently employed as a plumber and engineer to the Lothian Coal Company at Newtongrange. About five years ago he emigrated to Sydney, N.S.W., and soon after the outbreak of the war he responded to the call of the
homeland, joining the Australian Expeditionary Force as a private ... A young man of high spirit, the profession of arms appealed to his nature, and he rose rapidly through all the non-commissioned ranks till he attained the position of Sergeant-Major. He was afterwards induced to take his Commission, and had risen to the rank of First Lieutenant, with high prospects of still further advancement ... The deceased officer was a keen sportsman and before leaving Dalkeith was a prominent member of the Newbattle Cricket Club, while he also played regularly for some of the local football clubs.
The third son of the late Mr John Haig, fish merchant, and of Mrs Haig, 42 High Street, Dalkeith, Lieut. Haig served his apprenticeship as a plumber with Mr Alex. Hart, South Street, and was subsequently employed as a plumber and engineer to the Lothian Coal Company at Newtongrange. About five years ago he emigrated to Sydney, N.S.W., and soon after the outbreak of the war he responded to the call of the
homeland, joining the Australian Expeditionary Force as a private ... A young man of high spirit, the profession of arms appealed to his nature, and he rose rapidly through all the non-commissioned ranks till he attained the position of Sergeant-Major. He was afterwards induced to take his Commission, and had risen to the rank of First Lieutenant, with high prospects of still further advancement ... The deceased officer was a keen sportsman and before leaving Dalkeith was a prominent member of the Newbattle Cricket Club, while he also played regularly for some of the local football clubs.
Corporal Thomas McLEAN 4642
Born: Dalkeith, Scotland Enlisted: 28-8-1915, Brisbane, Queensland 47th Battalion Australian Infantry Killed in Action: 17-1-1918, France aged 32years Resting: Spoilbank Cemetery, Ypres, Flanders, Belgium Son of Robert & Margaret Naysmith McLean Husband of Jeanette Robertson McLean, Berry Street, Spring Hill, Brisbane, Qld. Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 144 |
Dalkeith Advertiser 21-2-1918
Intimation has been received by Mr R McLean, 19 Muirpark, that his son, Corporal Tom McLean, Australian Regiment, has been killed on active service in France. The deceased, who was a native of Dalkeith, was well known in the district, having been employed by Dalkeith Town Council before emigrating to Australia 7 years ago. On the outbreak of war Corporal McLean joined the Australian Forces and was drafted to Egypt. Later he was sent to France, where he had served for about two years and had seen a great deal of hard fighting. A letter has been received from a chum, in which he says: 'Corporal McLean was still asleep in a dug-out when a stray shell burst and the dug-out fell in. He was still breathing when rescued but beyond all possible aid.' A sad circumstance is that he was home at Christmas on 14 days leave and met his death shortly
after his return to duty. Corporal McLean has many friends in Dalkeith and was highly respected by all. (Midlothian Roll of Honour 1914-1918)
Intimation has been received by Mr R McLean, 19 Muirpark, that his son, Corporal Tom McLean, Australian Regiment, has been killed on active service in France. The deceased, who was a native of Dalkeith, was well known in the district, having been employed by Dalkeith Town Council before emigrating to Australia 7 years ago. On the outbreak of war Corporal McLean joined the Australian Forces and was drafted to Egypt. Later he was sent to France, where he had served for about two years and had seen a great deal of hard fighting. A letter has been received from a chum, in which he says: 'Corporal McLean was still asleep in a dug-out when a stray shell burst and the dug-out fell in. He was still breathing when rescued but beyond all possible aid.' A sad circumstance is that he was home at Christmas on 14 days leave and met his death shortly
after his return to duty. Corporal McLean has many friends in Dalkeith and was highly respected by all. (Midlothian Roll of Honour 1914-1918)