John McLaren

20980

Scottish National War Memorial

Pte John McLAREN, 20980, of Unknown Unit attached to THE ROYAL SCOTS LOTHIAN REGIMENT, was born in Auchterarder Perthshire. He died on 01 October 1918 F&F. He is listed on the roll of THE ROYAL SCOTS (LOTHIAN REGIMENT). The cause of death is given as Killed in action. Other information given: 12th Bn.

Soldiers' Wills

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Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Private J McLAREN, 20980, served in the 11th Bn. of the Royal Scots. He died on 01 October 1918 in Belgium at the age of 29 and is buried in DADIZEELE NEW BRITISH CEMETERY and is commemorated on V. D. 10. Additional information given: SON OF MARGARET MCLAREN, OF NEWTON FENS, AUCHTERARDER, PERTHSHIRE, AND THE LATE DAVID MCLAREN.

War Memorial

Private John McLaren, 12th, Royal Scots, 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

John McLaren was born abt 1889. He lived at Newton Fer?? Auchterarder. He enlisted in 1915 at the age of 26. He joined the The Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment). He was allocated regimental number 20980. The following records survive: Short Service Attestation.

Soldiers Died in the Great War

Private John McLaren, 20980, 12th Battalion, The Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment), was killed in action on 1 Oct 1918 in France and Flanders. He lived in Auchterarder. He enlisted at Dunblane, Perthshire.

Auchterarder Roll of Honour

Private John McLAREN lived at Newton Feus, Auchterarder. He enlisted 19th March 1915 in the 12th battalion of the Royal Scots. Home service 3 months. Served France 3 years 3 Months. Wounded 4 Times. Killed. He died 1st October 1918 at Ledeghem.

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