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In Memory of the Fallen
1914-1918
Holytown and New Stevenston
by
Joseph O’Raw
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Dimensions in inches (to
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Printed for the Author by New Print Workshop,
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8 inches wide x 11¾ inches tall |
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Edition |
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Length |
According to newspaper clippings loosely
inserted, the booklet was originally published in 1998 but was to be updated
as new information became available; there is no date on this copy. |
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67 pages |
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Internal condition |
Original printed card covers which are lightly
rubbed with a few creases, and slightly discoloured around the edges, but otherwise in good
condition. |
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There is a gift inscription on the inside
front cover from the Author, Joseph O’Raw. The text is clean throughout.
There are two newspaper clippings loosely inserted, referring to the
publication, both dated November 1998. |
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Other
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This labour of love is in good condition
throughout and is signed by the Author. |
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Illustrations,
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Contents |
There are a number of illustrations, some of
which are shown below. However, as the Author notes, "Apologies for the
quality of some of the photos of our local soldiers, these were taken from
old newspapers, the better quality photos were supplied by the soldier's
families." |
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The packed weight is approximately
400 grams.
Full shipping/postage information is
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at the end of this listing.
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In Memory of the Fallen
1914-1918
Holytown and New Stevenston
Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgements
John McCrae Poem (In Flanders Fields)
Master Index
Local Battle Casualties (numbers)
Photos of Local Servicemen
Holytown Memorial List (on monument)
Holytown Servicemen (Information)
New Stevenston Memorial List (on monument)
New Stevenston Memorial List (alphabetical)
New Stevenston Servicemen (Information)
Memorials and Cemeteries (Known list on
both)
Headstones of Local Fallen
Memorials (Individuals)
Servicemen Not On Memorials
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In Memory of the Fallen
1914-1918
Holytown and New Stevenston
Foreword
This has been for me a lifetime's
ambition to find out what I could about the men of New Stevenston
and Holytown who gave their lives in the service of their Country
during the Great War 1914 -1919.
I have done this by researching Regimental books, trench diaries,
casualty lists, Commonwealth War Graves registers, and local
newspapers at the time of the war. The search for information is
ongoing and I appeal to anyone who has a photo of any of the men
named on the Memorials to send me a copy, which will be added to the
booklet at regular intervals long after its initial publishing. I
don't see the booklet as an ending of research but as a beginning.
Having spent many hours as a youngster reading the names on the two
memorials I used to wonder what happened to them? What did they do
before the War? What age were they when they died? Where were they
buried or commemorated? Even then as a youth I decided to try and
find out some day.
Nearly fifty years on when I retired I finally got round to
fulfilling my ambition and through extensive research I now feel as
if I know the young men named on the Memorials. What surprised me
was that most of them did not need to join the forces, as they were
in reserved occupations, but they went to war just the same, which
surely speaks volumes for the type of men they were and the
principles they held. They should never be forgotten by those who
follow them.
There is a fair amount of genealogical information in this booklet -
where some of the men were born, who their parents were and where
they lived and worked. I should point out that where a place of
birth is given, for example as Bothwell Parish, I believe New
Stevenston and Holytown will in most cases be the birthplaces.
You may wonder why someone from Wishaw has produced a booklet about
the men of New Stevenston and Holytown who died in the Great War.
The answer is that I was brought up in the Holytown - New Stevenston
villages. I lived in Garvie's Buildings which were the last ones on
the New Stevenston side of the burn, which was the boundary and
still is between both villages.
This placed me bang in the centre of the villages. I probably spent
an equal amount of time in both, as most of my many relatives lived
in Holytown and also many school friends. I came to love the
villages and the people in them. They were the salt of the earth and
I will always remember them with great affection and to this day I
am fiercely loyal to my childhood villages.
I would be delighted to hear any comment on this booklet and
suggestions for any additional material relating to the events of
1914 -1918. Write to . . .
Joseph O'Raw
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In Memory of the Fallen
1914-1918
Holytown and New Stevenston
Excerpts:
6673 Pte Hugh ADAIR
Kings Own Scottish Borderers 6th Battalion
Hugh was killed in action on the 8th of July 1916 during the Battle
of the Somme. Hugh's unit took part in the fighting at Bernafay Wood
the day he was killed so he probably fell there. He was part of the
26th Brigade 9th Division and was previously wounded in the early
part of 1915. Hugh was in his 22nd year and enlisted in the K.O.S.B.
on the 1st of January 1915 and before the war was employed in
Anderson's Boiler Works Carfin. He was born in Coalhall, Jerviston,
Holytown District, and his wife resided at Low Biggans, Clydesdale
Road, Mossend when the report of Hugh's death was received. Hugh has
no known grave and is commemorated on the -THIEPVAL MEMORIAL -
Somme, France.
58119 Pte Archibald ALEXANDER
Black Watch 2nd Battalion
Archie was killed in action during the Battle of Loos on the 25th of
September 1915, aged 19. He was born in Bothwell village,
Lanarkshire and enlisted at Hamilton. He was the son of Archibald
and Kate Alexander of Shearer's Buildings, Holytown. Archie has no
known grave and is commemorated on the -LOOS MEMORIAL - Pas de
Calais, Panel 78 to 83.
176234 Dvr John Nelson ALLAN
Royal Field Artillery 52nd Brigade
John died of wounds in Belgium, on the 29th of July 1917, aged 33.
He was an ex pupil of Holytown Public School and was apprenticed to
the slating trade and up to the time he joined the army he was in
the employment of his uncle, Mr Robert Allan, slater and plasterer,
Main Street, Holytown. Pte Allan was the son of David and Mary
Allan, Holytown. John was an enthusiastic curler with the Woodhall
Club, was a keen carpet bowler and a loyal member of Masonic Lodge "
Robert King Stewart " New Stevenston. He was also a member of
Holytown Parish Church Choir. He left a young widow Catherine G.
Allan and children, who resided at South Road, Biggar, Lanarkshire.
John is buried at -
MENDINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY - Poperinge, West Vlaanderen. Plot 11,
Row F. Grave No.66.
3478 Pte John ANDERSON
Scottish Rifles 6th Battalion
John was killed in action on the 6th of April 1916. He was shot
through the head while on duty in the trenches in France. John was
in his 34th year and was a native of Dundee, his father having been
a compositor on the staff of the "Dundee Courier". John was born in
Dundee and enlisted in Hamilton. Previous to going on service Pte
Anderson was employed in the Summerlee Iron and Coal Company's
Flattonrigg Colliery, Bellshill. His mother received the intimation
of his death while residing with her daughter Mrs James, at 15 Duffs
Land, Holytown. John is buried at-
CAMBRIN CHURCHYARD EXTENSION - Pas de Calais France. Grave Ref J 64.
12100 L/Cpl Robert BLACK
Highland Light Infantry 2nd Battalion
Robert was killed in action at La Bassee in France on the 24th of
October 1914 when the trench he was located in was blown up by the
Germans. He was 21 years of age and had been three years in the
Army. He was previously a miner at Thankerton Colliery and was the
second member of his family to be killed in action. His brother
Lance-Sgt William Black was killed on November 14th 1914. Another
brother was home in Holytown wounded and had returned to the front.
Robert was born in Ballymena, County Antrim. He has no known grave
and is commemorated on the -YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL - Leper West
Vlaanderen Belgium. Panel 38.
11302 Sgt William BLACK
Highland Light Infantry 2nd Battalion
William was killed in action at Ypres (Non Boschen) in Belgium on
the 14th of November 1914. He was part of the 5th Brigade 2nd
Division and was a brother of Robert Black. William was born in
Kirkinriola, Ballymena, County Antrim. No further at present. He has
no known grave and is commemorated on the -YPRES (MENIN GATE)
MEMORIAL - Leper West Vlaanderen Belgium. Panel 38.
50903 Cpl Thomas Neilson BLACKWOOD
Royal Army Medical Corps
Thomas died from malaria whilst on military service in Egypt during
November -December 1919. He was 24 years old. He had served in
various campaign theatres during the war and was awaiting his
transfer to England for demobilisation. He was born in Leadhills and
until he joined up for military service he was in the employment of
Dalziel Co-Operative Society at their New Stevenston grocery branch.
His parents Archibald and Catherine Alexander nee Anderson, lived at
East End, Holytown. Thomas is also commemorated on the Leadhills
Memorial. He is buried at the -
ALEXANDRIA (HADRA) WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY Egypt. Grave Ref G27.
292727 Pte John BODEN
Black Watch 7th Battalion
John was killed in action on the 26th March 1918, almost certainly
during the German Spring Offensive of 1918 (The Kaiser's Battle). He
was part of the 153rd Brigade, 51st Division. He was born in Old
Kilpatrick son of John Boden, Faifley, Duntocher, enlisted in
Dunkeld. John Jnr. is buried at -
MOEUVRES COMMUNAL CEMETRY EXTENSION Nord France. Grave Ref Mem 2.
16489 Pte Alexander BROWN
Highland Light Infantry 16th Service Battalion
Alex was killed in Action on the Hindenburg Line, on the 4th of
November 1918, seven days before the end of the war. He had been
four years and three months on active service. He was in the Pioneer
Battalion of the 32nd Division. He was born in Bothwell Parish,
probably Holytown. He enlisted in Coatbridge and was previously
wounded in the campaign. Before enlisting he resided at Main Street,
Holytown and was in the employment of Andrew Clark, Merchant,
Holytown. Alex had two brothers with the colours. He is buried at
-ORS BRITISH CEMETERY Nord, France. Grave B 16.
S-6727 Pte Samuel ALLAN
Seaforth Highlanders 9th Battalion
Samuel was killed in action on the 25th of September 1915 on the
first day of the Battle of Loos. He was in the pioneer Battalion of
the 15th Division. He was born in Dalziel Parish and enlisted in
Hamilton and left a widow Jane and two children. His Parents were
Allan and Helen Thompson Allan. Sam was employed in the Globe Iron
and Steelworks, Motherwell. He is commemorated on the -LOOS MEMORIAL
Panel 115 -119.
S-12365 Pte John ANDERSON
Cameron Highlanders 5th Battalion
John was reported killed in action on the 20th of September 1914,
near Vailly, Northern France and was in the 26th Brigade 9th
Division. He was employed in a local colliery prior to being called
up as an army reservist. He left a wife and three children to mourn
his loss, and was stated to be the first killed in action from the
New Stevenston locality. That report from the local newspaper
conflicts with the casualty lists of the Cameron Highlanders which
have John as killed in action on the 18th of July 1916, during the
Battle of the Somme which I have since found to be correct. John is
commemorated on the -THIEPVAL MEMORIAL - Somme France. Pier and Face
15 B.
6614 L/Bombardier John BISSETT
Royal Field Artillery
John was killed in action on the 21st of March 1918, probably during
the German Spring Offensive (the Kaisers Battle). He was born in
Wishaw and enlisted in Glasgow. He was 28 years of age and the
youngest son of the late Peter and Mary Bissett, Clydesdale. He has
no known grave and is commemorated on the -POZIERES MEMORIAL - Somme
France. Panel 7 to 10.
20888 Cpl Alexander BLACKLEY
Royal Scots 13th Battalion
Alex died of wounds at home on the 24th of May, 1918. He was part of
the 45th Brigade 15th Division and enlisted in Hamilton. The local
paper gave an earlier report on Alex's being wounded as follows - "
Cpl Alex Blackley Royal Scots is presently in hospital in London. He
was dangerously wounded in France some weeks ago and his wife was
summoned to a French hospital to visit him. Mrs Martha Donaldson
Blackly undertook the journey and was able to be at his bedside at a
most critical stage of his illness. Flis wounds are to the thigh and
it was feared one of his legs would be required to be amputated, but
this course has so far been averted. " Alex was the son of Samuel
and Jeanie Gibb Blackley. Alex resided with his wife Martha at 80
Nimmo's Rows, New Stevenston. He was born at Longriggend, Airdrie.
Prior to the War Alex was employed as a miner at Nimmo's Colliery.
He is buried in -HOLYTOWN CEMETERY - Lanarkshire Lair No. B. 625.
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