John Colquhoun killed 1st WW

[HOUSE2000]

My Grandfather's cousin John Colquhoun was killed in the 1st WW in 1917. John was a Private in the Royal Scots Fusiliers and he is buried at Arras, France. His home address was Drumfad Farm, Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire which I believe is/was in the Parish of Row/Rhu at the time. I've searched online for images of the Rhu War Memorial but I can't see his name. The images for the Helensburgh Memorial aren't very clear so I'm unable to see if his name is there or not. As I don't live in the area could I ask if anyone could check if his name is on one of the memorials. Thank you.

[rosie17]

Will have a look for you this week
Rosie

[HOUSE2000]

Thank you Rosie! This is only part of a very sad family story which you may have heard before. Apart from John who was killed in 1917, his father, three brothers and his sister all died from 'flu in 1919. They died within the space of eight days - two on the same day. Almost the whole family wiped out with only three sisters left. Thank you for your offer of help Rosie.

[rosie17]

That's so sad his army records are on Ancestry and where he is buried on www.findagrave ..My husband has a book Roll of Honour .will have a look and see if he is in it ..lots of Helensburgh people in it ...The only problem now Cathy is the gates are closed at the memorial most of the time will check anyhow
Rosie

[HOUSE2000]

Yes I found the records on Ancestry thanks Rosie. I thought I'd then try to find his name on the War Memorial but no luck. On the death certificates for the family members who died from 'flu, Drumfad comes under the Parish of Row. I thought his name should be on the Row memorial. I remember my Mum speaking about the Drumfad Colquhoun's who died of the 'flu but it's only after doing some research for my family tree that I've uncovered the whole story - well almost! One brother who died lived at Tamnavoulin and he was married and left a widow and four sons under the age of six. Very sad story indeed.

[rosie17]

Is the memorial at Rhu on the corner before you head for Shandon ? Or in the Church Yard
Rosie

[HOUSE2000]

I've just googled it and it says it's on Church Road. Hope that helps.

[HOUSE2000]

Just found that it stands in front of the church

[rosie17]

I've just googled it and it says it's on Church Road. Hope that helps.

Snap just googled it myself    hubby out there on Friday so will get him to look
Rosie