Lodge Montrose Kilwinning No.15

No War Memorial

This information is from the Minute Books

Information during 1914-1920

In 1914 the First World War began. During the Great War, the Lodge assisted the War Effort in many ways. For example, the Lodge supported the War Relief Fund (Belgium) and invested in War loan stock as well as donating funds to the Scottish Hospital for Limbless Sailors and Soldiers. The Lodge even donated field glasses to the Scottish Horse.

On 23rd May 1919 a dinner was held for brethren who had served in the forces during the Great War. The evening offered an opportunity to honour those who had served with distinction and to also remember those who had made the supreme sacrifice.

On the 15th May 1921, a special meeting and Funeral Lodge was held within the Guild Hall, Montrose. The occasion marked the unveiling of a Roll of Honour for members of the Lodge who had fallen in the Great War.

Additional bits of info from the Lodge minutes:

  • 260 members of the Lodge served during the Great War.
  • During the period the Lodge spent most of its time putting candidates through the various degrees. Generally, 7 at a time!
  • Demand was so great that meetings were held twice a week during busy periods.
  • There is very little reference to World events during the Great War period.
  • No new initiates during 1917 for some reason???

    • Further Researched Information on the above World War 1 Names

    Some of those listed have no further information

    Aitken Edward ? ? ? ? ?
    Black. M.C. David S. Captain, Somersets Poziers Died, 27th March 1918 3rd Batt att to 7th Batt Age 27. Initiated 14th June 1916.
    Burleigh John Private, South African Regiment London Cemetery and Extension, Longuevile Died 15th July 1916, aged 27. Serv No.184, 4th Regt. Brother of Mary Burleigh of 11 Queen Street, Montrose Angus
    Clark Ernest Private. Royal Svcots Poziers Memorial Died 24th March 1918 351388, 9th Bn., Royal Scots. Mentioned in Scottish War Memorial as being from Dun, Forfarshire Age 25. Water Bailiff. Initiated 2nd March 1915.
    Grewer Alexander Private, Australian Infantry Hooge Crater Cemetery Died 16th September 1917, Aged 34 22nd Battalion A.I.F., Age 27. Cabinet Maker. 13 Patons Lane. Montrose. Initiated 22nd September 1910. Son of John Low Grewar and Mary Grewar of Broomfield, Montrose
    Hogg Thomas ? ? ? ? Age 32. Joiner. Initiated 7th March 1911.
    Johnston William ? ? ? ? Aged 28, Mechanical Engineer, Initiated 3rd December 1912
    Mathieson James A. ? ? ? ? Aged 21, Grocer, Initiated 2nd March 1915
    Milne. M.C., D.C.M and Bar Edward Captain, Canadians Galway (Bohemore) New CEmetery Died 10th October 1918, aged 30 10th Batt Canadian Infantry Age 25. Journalist. Initiated 20th December 1912. Also recorded in Canadian War Records
    Morgan Albert Sydney 2nd Lieutenant, Royal Flying Corps Hermes British Cemetery, Pas de Calais Died 22nd April 1917, Aged 29 Also served with South African Div, Signal Coy, in German South Africa Aged 27, Corporal, R.F.C, Initiated 22nd March 1916. Son of Mr & Mrs A.M. Morgan, 8 Coppice Road, Moseley, Birmingham.
    Oliphant David Private, Gordon Highlanders Arras Memorial Died 11th April 1917 S/3565, 1st Batt Gordon Higlanders Age 23. Policeman. Initiated 17th March 1913
    Pert Alexander Bombadier, Royal Garrison Artillery Hedauville Communal Cemetery Extension Died 5th April 1918 366011. 67th Siege Battery R.G.A. Son of John and Margaret Pert of 15 Beacon Terrace, Ferryden, Montrose
    Richie Frank Private, Scots Guards Ypres (Menin Gate) Died 17th June 1916 on Scottish War Memorial records as being from Brechin? Age 23, Hospital Attendant, Initiated 23rd June 1912
    Spence James Sergeant, Royal Garrison Artillery Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery Died th July 1917, aged 25 132373, 301st Siege Battery, RGA Son of Ann High Spence of 37 Bridge Street, Montrose and the late John Spence
    Stephens George Albert Private, Honorable Artillery Company Thiepval Memorial Died 13th November 1916, aged 27 No. 4696, 1st Battalion Son of Henry and Emily Stephens 14 Berkeley Road, Crouch end, London. Organist of St Luke’s Church, Montrose
    Watt David J. ? ? ? ? ?

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