DORNOCH
ROLL OF HONOUR
Three
sons of George and Jessie Herd of Achvandra Skelbo were killed between
September 1917 and November 1918
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Family
headstone Dornoch East Cemetery
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Three
brothers inscription family headstone
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HERD,
James Alexander
Rank: Lance Sergeant
Number: 238068
Unit: 1/4th (Ross-shire) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders T.F
Born: Cromarty, Ross-shire 1893
Parents: George and Jessie Margaret Elizabeth (Bain) Herd of 'Achvandra',
Skelbo
Died: Killed in action 9.4.18 aged 25
Buried: Commemorated: Loos Memorial, France Panel 112 to 115
Memorials:
Dornoch War Memorial with his brothers John and William
Congregation Roll of Honour, Dornoch Cathedral
Congregation Memorial Window, Dornoch Cathedral
HERD,
John Bain
Rank: 2nd Lieutenant
Unit: 1st/4th Battalion Gordon Highlanders
Enlisted: 8.2.15 1st Lovat Scouts (Number 2698)
Machine Gun Corps Jul - Dec 1916
Commissioned: 19.12.16 in 4th Gordons
On 13.9.17 was accepted for service with the Indian Army
Born: Invergordon 25.10.1895
Educated Glasgow Technical College
Occupation: Analytic Chemist
Parents: George and Jessie Margaret Elizabeth (Bain) Herd of 'Achvandra',
Skelbo
Died: Died of wounds 23.9.17 aged 22
Buried: Mendingham Military Cemetery, Belgium VII. D. 20.
Memorials:
Dornoch War Memorial as Lieut. with his brothers James and William
Congregation Roll of Honour, Dornoch Cathedral
Congregation Memorial Window, Dornoch Cathedral
Glasgow Sutherland Association Plaque, Dornoch Cathedral
HERD,
William
Rank: Private Number: 351522
Unit: 9th (Service) Battalion, Royal Highlanders (Black Watch)
Formerly 1055 Seaforth Highlanders
Born: Dalwhinnie, 1900
Enlisted: Joined His Majesty's Forces at age 15 years at Skibo January
1915
Parents: George and Jessie Margaret Elizabeth (Bain) Herd of 'Achvandra',
Skelbo
Died: Died of wounds 3.11.18 aged 19
Buried: Terlincthun British Cemetery, France IX. C. 20
Memorials:
Dornoch War Memorial with his brothers James and John
Congregation Roll of Honour, Dornoch Cathedral
Congregation Memorial Window, Dornoch Cathedral
Last
updated:
10 March, 2011
