Thomas Mcintosh of Peterhead information request

[ryan37]

Hi folks I’m looking for more information on Thomas Mcintosh born in Peterhead

His parents were Robert McIntosh and Isabella (allardyce )

Reg no 43335 Gordon highlanders

Died June 17th 1917

Looking for any additional info if
Possible Or a description of how he died ? Is their a war diary that tells how he died ?

Thanks in advance for any contributions

Ryan

[Kloumann]

I assume you already have this information.

His death is commemorated at the Arras Memorial for servicemen who were killed in the Battle of Arras & who have no known grave. The main battle lasted until 16th May.

https://www.ww1cemeteries.com/arras-memorial.html

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/124738213/thomas-mcintosh

[rosie17]

Hi Ryan have you checked the service returns on his death on Scotland's People

Rosie

[philipsearching]

Is their a war diary that tells how he died ?

War diaries rarely mention the names of soldiers below officer rank.  At best you may find a brief account of battalion activities and casualty totals.

The War Diary for the 1st Battalion, The Gordon Highlanders for 1917 is in the National Archive:
Reference:    WO 95/1435/2
Description:    76 Infantry Brigade: 1 Battalion Gordon Highlanders.
Date:    1917 Jan 1 - 1917 Dec 31
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C14053015

Philip

[ryan37]

Thanks very much for all the suggestions and detailed information provided

I had a look at his will on Scotland’s people but it didn’t contain anything out of ordinary , presumably he was un married and had no children

Thanks

Ryan

[rosie17]

Ryan you could maybe try the Gordon Highlanders Museum in Aberdeen to see if they can help

Rosie