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Pte. Andrew Barclay
British Army 8th Btn. Seaforth Highlanders
from:12, George St., Leith, Edinburgh
(d.23rd Apr 1917)
My great grandfather Andrew Barclay was killed in the First World War. I think 1917 was the year of his death. My granny, his daughter, now deceased asked me before she died if I would visit France as no one has been to the grave. My granny had few details only that she thinks it was Guemap Cemetry that he is buried. Is it actually in France? That's how she pronounced it not sure of the spelling. I have a beautiful canvas picture of my great grandad in his uniform. I would love to be able to find out more. Sadly, my father also passed away while still young and he was an only child so I am kind of stuck. I take my family up to Fort George every year and I would like to know more can anyone help or point me in the right direction. He enlisted in Edinburgh and my granny grew up in Newhaven, Leith.
Editors Note: Andrew was killed on the 23/04/1917 during the Battle of Arras, whilst serving with the 8th Battalion, he was 31 years old. He is buried at Guemappe British Cemetery which is about 1 kilometre north-east of the village of Wancourt near Arras, France.
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