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Pte. George McLachlan
British Army 9th Btn. Scottish Rifles
from:Carluke, Scotland
George McLachlan served with the 9th Btn. Scottish Rifles. He lost his left arm on 25th of October 1918.
Pte. R. McLachlan
British Army 2nd Btn. Royal Warwickshire Regiment
from:Coventry
(d.3rd March 1918)
Private McLachlan was the Son of Robert and Jessie McLachlan, of Scotland, husband of Susan McLachlan, of 41. Grove St., Coventry.
He was 37 when he died and is buried in the Villafranca Padovana Communal Cemetery in Italy.
Sgt.Mjr. C. W. McLagan
Indian Army 20th Nilgiri Malabar Btn. Indian Defence Force
(d.21st June 1919)
Serjeant Major McLagan is buried in the Ootacamund (St. Thomas) Cemetery in India, Plot F. Grave 151.
Pte. Harold Bruce McLagan
Canadian Expeditionary Forces 9th Coy. Canadian Machine Gun Corps.
from:Carluke, Ontario
(d.4th Nov 1917)
Harold McLagan died of wounds on the 4th of November 1917, aged 34 and is buried in the Etaples Military Cemetery in France. He served with the Canadian Expeditionary Force, 9th Company, Canadian Machine Gun Corps. He was wounded at Passchendaele Oct 26th 1917 and died of his wounds November 4th 1917, aged 33 (born Sep 7 1884). He was the son of James and Isabella McLagan of Carluke, Ontario.
Tragically for the generation that followed him, only the first of his optimistic projections, written from France Aug 7th, 1917 in a letter to his sister Beatrice, proved to be accurate: "… this old war cannot last forever and I think the world will be too wise to ever let another one commence."
Pte. Charles F. McLanaghan
British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Gateshead
Charles McLanaghan was discharged in 1918. He died of Gas Poisoning and is buried in Gateshead
Pte. Joseph McLane
British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
Pte. George McLaren
British Army 1/7 Battalion Black Watch
from:Lochee, Dundee
(d.13th Nov 1916)
My grandfather, George McLaren was a reservist with the 7th Battalion Black Watch. A postcard from him to his daughter (my mother) Joan, in 1912 (only two at the time) is from the training camp Monzie, near Crieff. It would appear that he probably went to France in 1915, arriving at Boulogne on 2nd of May 1915. Sadly I do not know for certain what his activities were until his death at the Battle of Acre Heights on 13th November 1916 while carrying ammunition forward towards the German front line. Mist and mud made the advance difficult and the weight of the ammunition boxes made progress slow. The original letter, written by Captain A K Watson to my Grandmother still exists and tells of how her husband died. This is a small scrap of paper dated 17th Nov 1916 and, no doubt, written in moments during combat conditions. A small number of letters from my grandmother and from his brothers were returned (which I still have). He is buried in the Y-Ravine Cemetery.
Sgt. James Davie McLaren
British Army 4th Btn. Royal Welch Fusiliers
from:Ruabon, Wrexham
(d.6th Oct 1916)
James McLaren served with the 4th Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers and died on 6th October 1916.
Pte. Thomas McLaren
Britsh Army Royal Welch Fusiliers
from:Ruabon, Wrexham
(d.24th Dec 1917)
Thomas McLaren served with the Royal Welch Fusiliers and died on 24th December 1917.
Gnr. Thomas McLaren
British Army 236th Bde. Royal Field Artillery
from:Limekilns, Fife, Scotland
(d.15th Jul 1917 )
I know very little about Thomas McLaren other than he was my grandfather's brother. He was born in Limekilns, Fife and enlisted in Inverness. He was the son of David McLaren of Halkettshall, Limekilns, Fife. He died aged 30, and is buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery in Belgium. Sadly I have never been there to visit his grave. He is commemorated on the Limekilns Village War Memorial.
Pte. Thomas McLaren
British Army 10th Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
from:Mavis Valley
(d.21st Aug 1916)
Thomas McLaren lost his life on the 21st of August 1916.
ERA. Edmund McLarney
Royal Navy HMS Raglan
(d.20th Jan 1918)
Engine Room Artificer Edmund McLarney served on board HMS Raglan and was killed in action age 31 on the 20th January 1918 when the ship was sunk by a powerful enemy force in the Dardanelles. He is remembered at Palmer Cenotaph and is buried in Lancashire Landing Cemetery.
Edmund was born in Jarrow 1886, son of Mary McLarney (nee Riley) and the late Hugh McLarney of 19 Grange Road, West Jarrow. In the 1911 census Edmund(24)single, a marine engineer fitter and his brother Joseph Septimus(29) single, an elementary school teacher are living with their widowed mother Mary(64) at that address.
Sgt. John McLarty
British Army 1st/5th Btn. Highland Light Infantry
from:Glasgow
(d.25th Dec 1915)
My Great Grandfather, John McLarty, served and died during the Galipoli campaign. He was married, my grandfather, his son was the only boy. I believe he had some sisters. John McLarty died at age 25.
Pte Charles Mclauchlan
British Army 13th Battalion Royal Scots
from:Innerleithen
(d.19th Aug 1916)
Pte. James Smith McLauchlan
British Army 44th MGC Machine Gun Corps
from:Motherwell, Scotland
(d.18th Aug 1916)
James McLauchlan served with the 10th Gordon Highlanders and 44th MGC. He was killed in action at the Battle of Pozieres in 1916, age 24. He was formerly a coal miner at Logan's Pit in Motherwell. He left all his worldly goods to his nephew and namesake, James Smith McLauchlan Blunn age 6. He was remembered in the Motherwell Times, on the 15th of September 1916 by his sister, Mrs Sophia Blunn and also remembered with honour on the Thiepval Memorial.
L/Cpl. John Hall McLauchlan
British Army 218th (Glasgow) Field Company Royal Engineers
from:Milngavie, Scotland
JohnMcLauchlan enlisted in the 218th (Glasgow) Field Company, Royal Engineers on 2 April 1915 and served the duration of the war. He entered the theatre of war in Flanders on 23rd November 1915. He participated in the conflicts at Ypres, the Somme (where he was shot in the leg), Operation Strandfest (where he was gassed), Passchendaele, and Amiens. He was a member of the Army of Occupation and finally returned home to Scotland in March 1919. he was discharged in 1920 with the rank of Lance Corporal.
L/Cpl Alexander McLaughlin
British Army 2nd Bnt. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
from:Ballymultimber, Bellarena
(d.25th September 1918)
Pte. D. McLaughlin
British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Newcastle
D McLaughlin was wounded in Ocober1916
Pte. Daniel McLaughlin
British Army 7th Btn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
from:Bellarena, Limavady
(d.7th Jun 1917)
Daniel McLaughlin was born 1898, to James and Ellen. His sister Miss M. McLaughlin lived in Ballyleighery, Bellarena, Limavady, Co. Londonderry. Daniel lost his life on the 7th of June 1917 and is buried at Bailleul Communal Cemetery.
The family wish to obtain as many records of Daniel as possible and none of the family members currently alive have any idea of where Daniel's medals are or where any documents have gone to. We would be grateful for any info or help.
Editors Note: Bailleul is several miles behind the front line and was the location of a number of Casualty Clearing Stations, it is safe to assume that Daniel was wounded in the opening attack of the Battle of Messines, evacuated via the medical routes and succumbed to his injuries whilst being treated at one of the Casualty Clearing Stations.
Pte. Edward McLaughlin
British Army 2nd Btn. Royal Scots
from:Fauldhouse, West Lothian
(d.23rd Aug 1918)
Private Edward Maclaughlin was killed in action near the village of Gomiecourt, on the 23rd August 1918, he is commemorated on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial in France. He enlisted, at Glencorse, Midlothian, on 8th August 1917, at the age of 19years, 4 months. His occupation was given as Steam Derrick Craneman. He was the eldest son of James and Mary McLaughlin of Co-operative Buildings, Fauldhouse, West Lothian.
Pte. James McLaughlin
British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Wallsend
(d.1st July 1916)
James Mclaughlin is named on the Thiepval Memorial
Pte. James William McLaughlin AM.
Canadian Army 5th Btn. Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders
from:Peretton, Ontario, Canada
Willie McLaughlin served in the First World War in the 1st/5th Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders attached to the 157th Trench Mortar Battery.
In August 1918, he was examining the fuse on a French mortar round when it ignited. James was able to save nine lives by dealing with the lit mortar and in the process lost his hand. For his selflessness, he was awarded the Albert Medal for bravery. He was tragically widowed in 1943 but not before having 3 kids with his wife, Mabel.
Pte. John Mclaughlin
British Army 11th Btn. Highland Light Infantry
from:Glasgow
Lcpl. P. McLaughlin
British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Blaydon
P Mclaughlin was discharged in 1917 due to Gunshot wounds
CSM. Patrick McLaughlin
British Army 1st Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Hebburn
(d.27th Mar 1916)
Patrick McLaughlin, Company Sergeant Major served in "X" Coy. 1st Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers and was killed in action age 33 on the 27th March 1916. He is remembered at Palmer Cenotaph, St Paul's Church and on the Ypres(Menin Gate)Memorial. His medal card records the award of the 1915 Star, War and Victory Medals.
Patrick was born and enlisted in Jarrow, son of Michael and Mary McLaughlin (nee Costella) of 32 Stanley Street Jarrow. He was married to Helena McLaughlin (nee McKenna) of 1 James Street Hebburn.
1891 census Jarrow
- 33 Stanley Street Jarrow
- Michael McLauglin age 23 born Glasgow Labourer
- Mary wife age 21 born Newcastle
- Roseanna daughter age 2 born Jarrow
- Margaret daughter age 2 months born Jarrow
1891 census Jarrow
- 30 to 36 Stanley Street Jarrow Lodging House
- Michael McLaughlin age 32 born Scotland Lodging House owner
- Mary wife age 30 born Newcastle Northumberland
- Rose Ann daughter age 11 born Jarrow Scholar
- Margaret daughter age 10 born Jarrow Scholar
- Patrick McLaughlin son age 8 born Jarrow Scholar
- Mary daughter age 4 born Blyth Northumberland
1901 census Jarrow
- 28 to 38 Stanley Street Jarrow Lodging House
- Michael McLaughlin age 42 born Scotland Lodging House owner
- Mary wife age 40 born Newcastle Northumberland
- Rose Ann daughter age 21 born Jarrow
- Margaret daughter age 20 born Jarrow
- Mary daughter age 14 born Blyth Northumberland
- Elizabeth daughter age 7 born Jarrow
- Ellen daughter age 4 born Jarrow
- Michael McLaughlin son age 8 months born Jarrow
1901 census Bradford
Patrick Mclaughlen age 19 born Jarrow Soldier
1910 ratepayers
- Michael McLaughlin occupier of 30 to 36 Stanley Street Jarrow Lodging House owner
- Michael McLaughlin owner of 26 to 36 Stanley Street Jarrow
- Patrick McLaughlin occupier of 28 Stanley Street Jarrow
Pte. Robert William McLaughlin
British Army 2nd Btn. Border Regiment
from:Carlisle
(d.2nd Nov 1914)
My grandmother, Annie McClellan, married Robert Mclaughlin in 1908 in Carlisle. They quickly had two children in two years and were living in Swansea in 1911 where Willie is recorded as a nickel worker. The family came back to Carlisle and when war broke out in 1914, Willie quickly enlisted in the 2nd Battalion, Border Regiment. He was 29 years old (born July 1885.) He died on 2nd of November 1914 and his name appears on the Menin Gate.
Sgt. Howard "Punchy" McLaughlinn
British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Seaham
Rflmn. A. McLean
British Army 11th Btn. Royal Irish Rifles
(d.29th May 1917)
Rifleman McLean was the son of Hugh and Ann McLean, Bracknamuckly, Portglenone, Ballymena, Co. Antrim.
He was 19 when he died and is buried in Pond Farm Cemetery, Grave O17.
Pte. David Aitken McLean
British Army 1st Battalion Royal Scots
from:Springburn, Glasgow
(d.12th May 1915)
David McLean age 33, died of wounds sustained during fighting at Sanctuary Wood, Zillebeke. He was the son of Peter and Isabella McLean and husband of E. Taphouse (formerly McLean) of 175 Wellfield Street, Springburn, Glasgow. David is remembered in Ypres on the Menin Gate.
Cpl. Donald Mclean
British Army 2nd Btn. Argyll & Sutherland Highlander Regiment
from:Lochend, Edinburgh
(d.21st Oct 1914)
Donald McLean served with the 2nd Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders during WW1 and was killed in action on the 21st October 1914, aged 34. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial to the Missing in Belgium. He was the son of John and Jane McLean, of Kelvinhaugh St., Glasgow; Husband of Nellie McLean, of 31, Sleigh Drive, Lochend, Edinburgh.
The Buteman & West Coast Chronicle reported: Corporal Donald McLean [8380] 2nd Btn Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, of Rothesay, Isle of Bute officially notified as missing. Shortly after entering the fighting line in France he was promoted from Lance-Corporal to Corporal for an act of bravery in going to the assistance of Lieut. Stirling in the retirement from Le Cateau, and thereby saving the officer’s life. McLean performed the gallant act at considerable risk to himself. It is hoped that McLean, who has been 12 years in the army and took part in the South African war, is still unharmed and may have become separated for a time from his regiment. He was killed on the 21/10/1914, the day after his 34th birthday. He left his pregnant wife and 3 children.
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