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223073 Pte. Matthew Kirkwood British Army 14th (London Scottish) Battalion, G Coy. London Regiment from:Parsons Green, London (d.25th Jan 1915) Matthew Kirkwood was a former resident of Nitshill. He was born in 1878 in Neilston to Allan and Margaret Kirkwood who have a longstanding connection to Nitshill through ownership of Wardhill Farm and also the Arden Lime Works. Mr Allan has made a substantial contribution to the life of Nitshill and is a well-respected businessman. Matthew left Nitshill to live and work in Parsons Green, London. At the outbreak of war and the initial call to arms he visited a recruitment meeting in London. He was signed up to serve in the 1st 14th (County of London) Battalion (London Scottish). He leaves behind his parents and two sisters Jane and Frances. Allan Kirkwood made a financial contribution to the Nitshill fund to provide a token gift to those soldiers from Nitshill who received a decoration or commendation during the war years. Matthew is remembered with honour at Le Touret Memorial. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**