Hawick and the Great War 1914-1919

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Could you look and see if Leo Robertson appears in the book? He served in the Royal Scots Fusiliers.
thanks

[mcstrings]

Hi ,
(wondering if you still doing look ups , Your post has been fascinating.)

I wonder if there is any Norman's / Read's  in your book?

David Norman 1890--1960/1
James , George , John , Robert  Norman

George or Philip Read.

Just started this line of family so not got much .
Thanks
McStrings

[angusg]

Whast a great job and service you are doing.

When you get a chance can you look for

DICKEY

GRAHAM inaddition to  the ones you alrerady posted
                                   PRIVATE JAMES HALDANE GRAHAM
                                   Thomas Graham
                                   John Graham
                                   James Graham. Sons of Mr T Graham
ANDERSON

MICHELL

Yours Aye,
Angus

[RMP]

Hi Bougie,

I've heard of the book 'Hawick and the Great War', and I'm hoping that you can help me out.

My grandfather Robert Porter fought with the KOSB's during the war, was invalided at Gallipoli and subsequently was made a POW in 1917 in France. He survived, and died in 1947. Is he in your copy of the book?

Also, he had three cousins from Hawick, all killed. Three of them (Robert Porter, John Porter and David Porter were brothers, the sons of Robert Porter).

The other cousin was John Porter, son of John Porter. I'd be surprised if the brothers at least aren't in the book, I think it was the only example from Hawick of three brothers killed.

If there are pics, I'd be particularly grateful!

Sending you thanks, Robbie

[ChristineS]

Hi
I found this thread whilst searching for information on my husband's grandfather, who was in the KOSBs and lived in Hawick, altho came originally from Edinburgh.  I wonder if you could have a look for any information on him - he may not be in your book.  Bit tricky though, as his birth name was GARDEN but like a lot of young men changed his name to sign up whilst underge, so may also be under SMITH ..

James GARDEN aka SMITH, born 1882, Edinburgh, KOSBs, wounded and returned home about 1916, married a Hawick girl Jeanie RODDAN and lived in Hawick from then on.  KOSB number is 9837

I would appreciate any information you can provide, and thank you
Christine, Australia

(I tried looking in the internet archive to see if this bok has been uploaded, but it doesn't appear there.  An amazing site http://www.archive.org/ )

[minto77]

Hi
I would be grateful for any information on an Arthur Bell who was in KOSB. His last address was 6 Buccleuch Street Hawick.

[caledonhills]

Do you have any information on an Andrew Elder (born in Hawick in 1890)? He was wounded in WWI and lost a leg. He returned home to Hawick. He was with the 1st Cameron Highlanders.

[terianne]

Just a point regarding the book - I too have a copy - although it is a very good book - but it doesn't have every person from Hawick and Surrounding districts who fought in WW1 and survived and returned home in it.

My Grandfather James Turnbull MM (Engineer - co.former of Turnbull & Scott )is not in it - even though he was born bred and died in Hawick and fought at the France/Belgium for both the Cameron Highlanders and the 250th Brigade RFA. from 1914.

[robsharp1977]

Hello, do you still have this book and are you still looking for peoples relatives in it?
Many thanks,
Rob.