John S McLaren

265997

Scottish National War Memorial

Pte John McLAREN, 265997, of Unknown Unit attached to THE BLACK WATCH ROYAL HIGHLANDERS, was born in Auchterarder Perthshire. He died on 23 April 1917 F&F. He is listed on the roll of THE BLACK WATCH (ROYAL HIGHLANDERS). The cause of death is given as Killed in action. Other information given: 6th Bn.

Soldiers' Wills

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Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Private JOHN McLAREN, 265997, served in the 6th Bn. of the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). He died on 23 April 1917 in France and is buried in ARRAS MEMORIAL and is commemorated on Bay 6.

War Memorial

Private John S McLaren, 1/6th, Black Watch, is commemorated on the War Memorial at Auchterarder.

Distinguished Conduct Medal

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De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour

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British Army Pension Records

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British Army Service Records

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Soldiers Died in the Great War

Private John McLaren, 265997, 6th (Perthshire) Battalion (Territorial), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), was killed in action on 23 Apr 1917 in France and Flanders. He enlisted at Perth.

Auchterarder Roll of Honour

Private John S MCLAREN lived at 18 Garth Terrace, Auchterarder. He enlisted 23rd March 1915 in the 6th battalion of the Black Watch. Home service at Inverkeithing, Bridge of Earn, Blairgowrie, Grangemouth and Norwich. Served France from December 1916. Missing 23rd April 1917 and presumed killed on that date. He died 23rd April 1917.

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