Memorials : Inverclyde's Great War

Remembering those who fought in the Great War.

Name: David Merrylees
Rank: Private
Age: 20
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Hugh Ritchie (RND)

Fitters helper with Russells. Born 1/1/1891. Next of Kin - wife, Hannah, 232 Bouverie, Port Glasgow

Enlisted 5/1/15; Draft for Dardanelles MEF 25/10/15. Joined Howe Bn 1/12/15-21/10/16 DD Marseilles 12/5/16 Accidently killed by British Medium Trench Mortar falling short. Howe Bn diaries states 21/10/16 Our MTMs fired short and damaged Long Sap and Bedford

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Born In: Port Glasgow
Died: 21st October, 1916
Rank: Able Seaman
Service No: Clyde Z/2948
Regiment: Royal Naval Division
Unit: Howe Battalion RND
Cemetery: Knightsbridge Cemetery, Mesnil-martinsart
Memorials: Port Glasgow War Memorial