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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.