Memorials : Inverclyde's Great War

Remembering those who fought in the Great War.

Name: William McIntosh
Rank: Private
View William McIntosh's Honour Roll Page

John Anderson Laing

Resided Port Glasgow. 18 year old Rivet Boy, 7 Ardgowan Street, Port Glasgow. Brother of Robert Laing.

Enlisted Stirling. Posted missing presumed killed

Attested 2nd October 1914 with Highland Howitzers where he was a Driver. Discharged 25th June 1915 with fractured humerus when crushed by lorry at Greenock depot - nerve damage as result. He apparently then signed up with 10th Scottish Rifles on 1st September 1916.

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Born In: Port Glasgow
Died: 20th May, 1917
Rank: Private
Service No: 202337
Regiment: Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Unit: 5/6th Battalion
Cemetery: Arras Memorial, France
Memorials: Port Glasgow War Memorial