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Allan Hugh
Canadian
Flight Sub-Lieutenant
N°3 Squadron , Royal Naval Air Service
20
26 october 1896 , Montreal , Canada
6 july 1917
Only son of Lt. Col. Sir Hugh Montagu Allan and Lady Allan, of "Ravenscrag," Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Single
Educated at Lennoxville Preparatory School , Eton College and McGill University

Coxyde Military Cemetery
Plot I, Row C , Stone 41

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9 august 1915

June 1916
May 1917
6 july 1917

Appointed Lieutenant in the 42nd Bn. CEF ( Royal Highlanders of Canada)
Transferred to the 30th Reserve Battalion
Took a machine gun course at Hythe and became an instructor
Transferred as Flight Sub Lieutenant to the Royal Naval Air Service
Proceeded to the Front
Killed in action while flying over German lines

When the Lusitania went down off the coast of Ireland he lost two of
his three daughters (Anna Marjory and Gwendolyn Evelyn) and his wife was injured.

Prominent in Montréal society, Marguerite was sailing on the Lusitania with Anna, 16, and Gwen, 15, to be reunited with family. Also traveling with them were maids Emily Davis and Annie Walker, 30. During the voyage, Lady Allan was seen playing cards in the smoking room with Sir Hugh Lane and Dr. Fred Pearson.Aboard the Lusitania‘s last voyage, the Allans traveled on the same ticket, 12933. Lady Allan and her daughters stayed in regal suite B-47, 49. B-47 was Lady Allan’s own room. Annie Walker and Emily Davis stayed in a separate cabin, B-79.
For their meals, Lady Allan and her daughters shared a table in the dining room with Frederick Orr-Lewis, Frances Stephens, Dorothy Braithwaite, and William Robert Grattan Holt.
Frederick Orr-Lewis’ valet, George Slingsby, often entertained the Allan girls.
On the day of the disaster, 7 May 1915, the group had finished lunch and was in the lounge drinking coffee and smoking cigarettes when the torpedo struck the ship. According to Orr-Lewis, they “rushed out on deck at once”. Orr-Lewis made sure the group stayed together and had lifebelts on. George Slingsby met up with them, as did Lady Allan’s maids, one of them bringing two lifebelts. Slingsby gave Lady Allan his lifebelt, even though he did not know how to swim. They did not know what to do as the port side lifeboats were not lowered successfully, so they waited on the port side of the boat deck, until the ship suddenly plunged and sank from beneath them.
Marguerite jumped into the water with her daughters and Sir Frederick after “saying that they would die together” (Hoehling/Hoehling, 210). When the water enveloped them, Orr-Lewis was holding Gwen’s hand, Lady Allan was holding Anna’s, Lady Allan’s maids Annie Walker and Emily Davis were with them, and Frances Stephens was holding onto her grandson John. Dorothy Braithwaite was last seen around lifeboat #14 and somehow separated from them.
Lady Allan’s collarbone was broken and her back was injured in the disaster. It was previously suggested that a falling mast had broken her collarbone, but this is unlikely presuming that Lady Allan was on the portside of the ship, whereas the mast fell to starboard. Preston mentions, however, that the force of the second explosion had thrown Lady Allan against a rail and that might have caused the fracture.
Lady Allan was picked up by the Katrina (the SS Westborough in disguise). Fireman John O'Connell helped her aboard the rescue vessel. She said to him, “I like you. What for, I don’t know.”
While on board Katrina, she was given restoratives by Dr. Silvio de Vescovi.

She was later taken to a hospital in Dublin, Ireland.
Lady Allan and her maids survived, but both of her daughters died. Initially she had receive erroneous information that her daughters had survived, as reported in The New York Times on 10 May 1915:
“I am much too upset to talk,” she said. “It is a most terrible thing to look back on those scenes. How we escaped at all in the short time we had is amazing. I don’t know yet how I happened to find myself in a boat. After being pulled from the water my first thought was of my daughters, who were picked up by other boats. I was nearly distracted until I found them at Queenstown all safe.
“The Germans must have intended to drown us all.”
Unfortunately for Lady Allan, news that her daughters were safe was wrong.
Gwen’s body, #218, was recovered by May 16 and sent back to Canada and buried in Montréal’s Mount Royal Cemetery.
Anna’s body was never found.

The surving daughter , Miss Marguerite Martha Allan , who went to
England in the fall of 1914, and his since been engaged in nursing
there and in France.

The Allan children , 1901
(Hugh second from the left)

Lady Marguerite Allan (mother) with her two youngest daughters, 1906

Lt. Col. Sir Hugh Montagu Allan

Lennoxville Preparatory School

Eton College

McGill University

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Anderson George
Scottish
Private
17th Bn. Highland Light Infantry
35

11 july 1917
Son of David Anderson
Husband of Nellie Menmuir Anderson, of Anderson Place, Inverkeilor, Montrose
He left one son and one daughter

Carter on Ethie Estate
Coxyde Military Cemetery
Plot I, Row G , Stone 8

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June 1916
11 july 1917

Joined the Highland Light Infantry
Killed in action through concussion caused by a shell which passed through the roof of his dug out.

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Ayrton Harry
British
Corporal
"B" Bty. 331st Bde. Royal Field Artillery
19
18 july 1898 , Manchester
6 august 1917
Son of John and Ada Ayrton, of 17, Alstone Rd., Heaton Chapel, Stockport
Single
Educated at Heaton Moor College , Stockport and Heidelberg College , Germany

Coxyde Military Cemetery
Plot II, Row E , Stone 3

Military footsteps

July 1915
6 august 1917

Enlisted
Killed in action at Nieuwpoort

Major E.A.Crossland wrote :
' I have nothing but praise for the way in which your son always did his duty.
His bright and cheery disposition called forth the admiration of everybody he came in contact with.
The loss to the battery is irreparable, the only consolation being the fact that his death was instantaneous.
We shall all mourn with you, and on behalf of the officers, NCO's and men I tender you our most sincere sympathy in the great loss we have all suffered."

Heidelberg College

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Clarke Alfred
British
Private
1st/5th Bn. Duke of Wellington's
(West Riding Regiment)
26

12 august 1917
Son of Mary A. Clarke, of New St.,
Barrow-on-Soar, Loughborough.
Single

Coxyde Military Cemetery
Plot II, Row G , Stone 10

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Forth Charles
British
Second Lieutenant
2nd / 10th Bn. Manchester Regiment
20
7 january 1897 Stoke Lacy , Marple , Cheshire
30 july 1917
Son of the late Henry and Annabella Forth (nee Gow).
Single
Educated at Manchester University where he was in the O.T.C.
Student
Coxyde Military Cemetery
Plot II, Row C , Stone 1

Military footsteps

23 november 1916
30 july 1917

Commissioned Second Lieutenant
Killed in action during operations on the Flanders coast

His Company Commander wrote:
"I wish to say that Charles was held in the highest esteem by all. His men were devoted to him and he was always to be found amongst them. We have lost a gallant officer and a brother in his death."

Lieut.-Colonel G. P. Morton wrote:
"He was a splendid officer and liked by all, and he will be a great loss to the regiment."

Manchester University

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Greene John Edmund
Canadian
Captain
213th Squadron. Royal Air Force
27

14 october 1918
Son of Loftus John and Frances Jane Greene, of 9926, 112th St., Edmonton. Alberta, Canada

Distinguished Flying Cross
Coxyde Military Cemetery
Plot II , Row K ,Stone 9

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Hickey Charles Robert Reeves
Canadian
Captain
204th Sqdn. 61st Wing . Royal Air Force
21
Nanaimo, British Columbia
3 october 1918
Son of Maj. Robert H. F. Hickey (11th C.M.R.) and Charlotte E. Hickey, of Parksville, British Columbia, Canada

Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar
Coxyde Military Cemetery
Plot II , Row K ,Stone 12

DFC and Bar

DFC citation, London Gazette, 3 August 1918
A very determined air fighter who has destroyed seven enemy machines and brought down nine completely out of control during the past three months.
His skill and initiative as a flight commander have made his flight very successful.
Last month he destroyed two machines and brought down two more out of control in one day, and the remainder of his flight, at the same time succeeded in dispersing several more enemy aircraft without sustaining any casualties."

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Loggie Keith William Thomas
Irish
Corporal
"H" Special Coy. Royal Engineers
19
27 october 1897 , Dublin
23 july 1917
Son of William and Millicent Loggie, of 4, Glendalough Rd., Drumcondra, Dublin

Educated at Kildare Street College and
Junior Assistant to Professor Gilbert Morgan, Royal College of Science, Dublin.

Coxyde Military Cemetery
Plot I , Row K ,Stone 34

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7 july 1915

22 july 1917
23 july 1917

Enlisted and was sent immediately to France where he took part in the actions at Loos , Hohenzollern , Arras and on the Somme.
Gassed at Nieuwpoort
Died of wounds at La Panne Hospital

His Commanding Officer wrote :
' He was a good soldier, and carried out his work in a most praiseworthy manner.
He did his duty at all times cheerfully and well, and was adored by all his comrades.
All the officers of the company tender their most heartfelt sympathy in your extreme loss"

Another officer wrote:
' I wish to express my sincere sympathy with you all in your loss.
Your son was one of the finest young men in our company.
He was one of our most capable NCO's and a great favourite with all.
Unfortunately I was not with him the night he was wounded, and the officer in charge of the work that night has been too unwell to write.
Everything possible was done for your son, the officer accomanied him to the dressing station.
We visited the hospital the folowing evening.
His foot had been so injured that amputation was necessary ; the operation was successful.
He seemed to be pulling round when he suddenly succumbed to shock."

Royal College of Science , Dublin

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Mack Robert
British
Private
17th Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers
24
24 june 1893 , Reston , Berwick
2 october 1917
Eldest son of David and Christina Mack, of Waterside House, Alnwick.
Single
Educated at Rennington and Embleton , Northumberland
Clerk at the North Eastern Railway Company
Coxyde Military Cemetery
Plot IV , Row D ,Stone 19

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28 september 1914
from 21 november 1915
2 october 1917

Enlisted
Served in France and Flanders
Killed in action near Furnes

His Commanding Officer wrote:
' He is a great loss to the company and also to this battalion,a nd as one of the old hands, the original members of the battalion, one had come to rely on him and trust him in any emergency of difficult work that had to be done'

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Mackenzie Thomas Graham
Scottish
Lieutenant
13th Bn. attd. 5th/6th Bn. Royal Scots
21
22 january 1896
31 august 1917
Son of Donald and Isabella Mackenzie, of Dunninald, Montrose
Single
Educated at St. Andrews University
* Student in Arts , Martinmas 1914
Coxyde Military Cemetery
Plot III , Row D ,Stone 18

St. Andrews University

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McRither David George Davidson
Scottish
Private
216th Coy. Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
19
1898
17 july 1917
Son of Alexander B. and Jessie Stewart McRither, of 16, Forbes Rd., Edinburgh.
Single
Educated at George Watson's College (1908-16)
He was one of the most public-spirited boys of his year, being Secretary. of the Literary Club, a prominent member of the O.T.C., and a College Bursar.
He was in the XI. of 1916, and intended qualifying for work in the Foreign Mission field.

Coxyde Military Cemetery
Plot I , Row J ,Stone 53

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March 1917

17 july 1917

Enlisting in the 5th Royal Scots on leaving School, he was transferred to the Machine Gun Corps, in which he rose to be Lance Corporal.
He crossed to Flanders
His papers fora commission having come through, he had been brought out of the firing line.
A big attack was impending, and at his own request he was allowed to go back to his gun team.
He was mortally wounded, and died in Ambulance Ocean Hospital, La Panne, Belgium

George Watson's College

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Michie John
Scottish
Second Lieutenant
"D" Coy. 15th Bn. Highland Light Infantry
29
28 august 1887 , Danzig Shiel , Balmoral
15 july 1917
Son of John and Helen Michie, of Kincairn, Blairs, Aberdeenshire
Single
Educated privately and at Crathie Public School
Chief teller in the Market Branch of the North of Scotland & Town & County Bank, Aberdeen.
Had passed with honours the Member's Examination of the Banker's Institute.
Coxyde Military Cemetery
Plot I , Row A ,Stone 3

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8 february 1915
5 march 1915
from 22 november 1915
8 december 1915
3 july 1916
13 july 1917
15 july 1917

Joined the Highland Light Infantry
Gazetted Second Lieutenant
Served in France and Flanders
Wounded in action
Wounded
Slightly wounded but remained at duty in order to lead his platoon in the attack near Nieuwpoort
Killed in action by machine gun fire

Captain Owen Mclean wrote:
' I knew your boy very well and liked him.
We were great 'pals'. Many a confidential chat we have had together.
We had no more popular officer in the battalion.
He was so keen , so unselfish , and so plucky , and so modest too.
I saw him a day or two before the push. He was in his usual good spirits.
I wish I could do something to help.
Many a time I heard him say : ' This is a righteous cause, Padre !'
He heard the voice of duty, which is the call of God. He heard and obeyed.
Brave big hearted Jack Michie!.'

Crathie Public School

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O'Beirne Arthur James Lewis
British
Lieutenant
57th Sqdn. Royal Flying Corps and
Queen's Own Oxfordshire Hussars
29

28 july 1917
Son of Major O'Beirne (Royal Warwickshire Regt.), and Mrs. O'Beirne, of 95, Eaton Terrace, London, S.W.1.

Educated at Radley College

Coxyde Military Cemetery
Plot III , Row L , Stone 1

Radley College

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Stewart Thomas
Scottish
Major
8th Bn. attd. 5th/6th Bn. Royal Scots
25
1891
12 september 1917
Son of Emelia Stewart, of 1, West Maitland St., Edinburgh, and the late John Stewart.

Educated at George Heriot's School and the University of Edinburgh
* Student of Arts 1915-16
Military Cross and Bar
Coxyde Military Cemetery
Plot III , Row G ,Stone 12

M.C. and Bar

George Heriot's School

University of Edinburgh

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Uzielli Valentine Leslie Douglas
British
Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
28
25 september 1888
21 july 1917
Son of Douglas Uzielli; husband of Catherine Uzielli, of 34, Warwick Gardens, West Kensington, London.

Educated at Marlborough College (Preshute) January 1903 - Easter 1906
He was engaged as a mining engineer in South Africa when war broke out
Coxyde Military Cemetery
Plot I , Row A ,Stone 6

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Spring 1915

March 1917
21 july 1917

Came home and obtained a commission in the Royal Field Artillery
Proceeded to France and participated in the Battle of Loos in which he was badly wounded and lost the sight of one eye.
Returned to active duty
Killed in action at Nieuwpoort while laying out a telephone wire

Marlborough College

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Walker Robert Coates
British
Private
16th Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers
19

14 september 1917
Son of Charles and Mary Elizabeth Walker, of Beech Mount, Cononley, Keighley, Yorks
Single
Coxyde Military Cemetery
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Wheeler Frederick Augustus
British
Private
9th Bn. Manchester Regiment
19
4 june 1898 , Forest Hill , London S.E.
31 july 1917
Son of Frederick George and Mary Jane Wheeler, of 12, Kemble Rd., Forest Hill, London
Single
Educated at Clark's College
Was a Clerk at the Prudential Assurance Company.
Coxyde Military Cemetery
Plot III , Row A ,Stone 7

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7 april 1916

February 1917
1 june 1917

31 july 1917

Went to France as a Despatch Rider with the British Red Cross, and later was an orderly in a Belgian Hospital at Etaples.
He returned to England , when he joined the Army Service Corps (Motor Transport).
Served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from 1 june , being attached to the Durham Light Infantry
Transferred to the 2/9th Bn. Manchester Regiment and was killed in action at Nieuwpoort, during the Flanders Coast Campaign.

Clark's College , Brixton

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Weeding Thomas
British
Major
1st Bn. The Queen's
(Royal West Surrey Regiment)
38
7 july 1879,Malden , Surrey
26 august 1917
Son of Thomas and Alice Weeding, of Kingthorpe, Addlestone, Surrey
His brother also fell :
John Richard Baggallay Weeding
22 december 1914
Brown's Road Military Cemetery , Festubert , France

Educated at Marlborough College from April 191 to Easter 1897
He passed into Sandhurst in December 1897.
Career soldier
Coxyde Military Cemetery
Plot III , Row C ,Stone 1

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April 1899
June 1901
January 1908
3 october 1914
31 october 1914
September 1915
30 september 1915
26 august 1917

Gazetted into the Queens as Second Lieutenant
Promoted Lieutenant
Promoted Captain
He landed at Zeebrugge with the 7th Division
Severely wounded at Geluveld
Promoted Major
Again wounded at Hohenzollern Redoubt
Killed in action at Nieuwpoort

Marlborough College

RMC Sandhurst

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Withers John Henry
Welsh
Sergeant
Siege Guns (Dunkerque) ,
Royal Marine Artillery
30
19 january 1887
28 december 1917
Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Withers, of 17 Bromfield St., Cardiff.
Husband of Nellie Gwendoline ("Gwennie") Tucker on 5th November, 1917
Educated at Grangetown Boys School
Worked for a couple of years as a van boy with Great Western Railway until leaving in 1904 to join the Royal Marines
Croix de Guerre - France
Coxyde Military Cemetery
Plot IV , Row O ,Stone 1

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August 1916
28 december 1917

He volunteered for the front and had served 13 years with the Royal Marines
Killed in action just over a month after his marriage

He received the Croix de Guerre for devotion to duty.
"He was mentioned in dispatches of the Jutland Battle when serving on HMS Warrior, which put up so gallant a fight."
He was presented with the award, along with 30 other men, on 20th June by Colonel Barbier of the French Artillery, "pinning it on our breasts and shaking hands with us".
The next day he was also given a certificate and his commanding officer wrote a copy in English for him, and both were to be framed.

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Young Alexander
Scottish
Lance Corporal
16th Bn. Highland Light Infantry

28 september 1917

Coxyde Military Cemetery
Plot IV , Row C ,Stone 13