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206741 Pte. John McCaig British Army 1st/5th Btn. Royal Scots Fusiliers from:Ardrossan, Ayrshire (d.19th Sept 1915) John McCaig enlisted in Troon Ayrshire and after initial training was sent to Gallipoli. Unfortunately, my grandfather`s brother was one of those destined to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. He was killed in action 19th September 1915. His body was never found, he is mentioned on the Helles Memorial to the Missing overlooking the Dardenelles. I try to imagine a young Scotsman from a rural area, probably hardly having travelled anywhere before enlisting in the Army and then finding himself on board a troopship heading across the Mediterranean bound for Turkey. Foreign travel was the preserve of the rich in those times,it must have been the greatest adventure of his life! 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 the 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.**