STANLEY LADS | |
This page has been compiled by Willie Wann who was researching for information about his Great Great Grandfather Willie (Pop) Wann who was the Stanley Postie from 1919 to1951. Prior to World War 1 he was the postie at Meikleour and there are photos of him on the website. (Thanks Willie for your great efforts in compiling this very informative page and sharing it with us). Quite appropriately this page was uploaded to the Stanley website in November 2011. |
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In Flanders Fields
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Stewart Brodie (no photo)
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Cemetery |
Couin British Cemetery |
Country | France |
Area |
Pas
de Calas |
Rank | Lance Corporal |
Number: |
3489 |
Unit | 6th Bn Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) |
Force | Army |
Nationality | British |
Lance Corporal Brodie, aged 34 died of wounds in France 19th November 1916. He was the son of the late Mr David Brodie, Plasterer, Stanley. |
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John Thomas Bryson | |
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Rank | Chief Stoker |
Number: |
289361 |
Unit | HMS Queen Mary |
Force | Royal Navy |
Nationality | British |
Killed in action in the Battle of Jutland 31st May 1916. |
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Donald Campbell | |
Another gallant Stanley lad Leading Seaman Donald Campbell Royal Navy Division has given his life for his Country. He was previously reported missing and now official information has been received of his death in action Donald was a fine specimen of manhood Joined RND after the outbreak of war. He was 26 years of age and in civil life was employed as a foreman twistee in Stanley Mills where he resided with his Grandmother Mrs Gairns, Store Street, Stanley. |
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William S Carmichael |
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Cemetery |
Queant Road Cemetery Buissy |
Country | France |
Area |
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Rank | Private |
Number: | 13959 |
Unit | XV11 Corps Cyclist Bn Army Cyclist Corps |
Force | Army |
Nationality | British |
Killed
4th September 1918 - age 22. Son
of Mr and Mrs William Carmichael, 12 Store Street Stanley. |
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James Christie |
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Cemetery |
Vimy Memorial |
Country | France |
Area |
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Rank | Private |
Number: | 907054 |
Unit | 5th Bn Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan |
Force | Army |
Nationality | Canadian |
Killed
28th
April 1917 - age 41. Son of Mr and
Mrs James Christie of Stanley, husband of Elizabeth McPherson Sinclair (nee
Christie of Chamberlain Sask). |
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George Craigie |
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Cemetery |
Vimy Memorial |
Country | France |
Area |
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Rank | Private |
Number: | 760079 |
Unit | 75th Bn Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment ) |
Force | Army |
Nationality | Canadian |
Killed
31st
March
1917 - age 29. |
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John Craigie |
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Cemetery |
Vimy Memorial |
Country | France |
Area |
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Rank | Private |
Number: | 760080 |
Unit | 75th Bn Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment ) |
Force | Army |
Nationality | Canadian |
Killed
31st
March
1917 - age 21. Information
was received by cablegram that two Stanley brothers Private George Craigie
and Private John Craigie of the Canadian Contingent had been Killed in
Action, both the lads were sons of the late Arthur Craigie and Grandsons of
Mr John Carmichael Slater, Stanley.
Their widowed mother Mary Craigie resides in Vancouver. Both spent a
short furlough at Stanley before going to the front. |
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William Cuthbert (no photo) |
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Cemetery |
Nieppe-Bois (Rue-du-Bois) British Vieux-Berquin |
Country | France |
Area |
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Rank | Private |
Number: | 47431 |
Unit | 13th Bn Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers |
Force | Army |
Nationality | British |
Killed
in Action 27th August 1918 - age 40. Son
of James Cuthbert, 35 Store Street, Stanley.
Husband of Isabelle Cuthbert of Smithy Cottage, Cults, Aberdeen. |
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Robert Duff |
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Cemetery |
Rifle House Cemetery |
Country | Belgium |
Area |
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Rank | Private |
Number: | 23144 |
Unit | 11th Bn Royal Scots |
Force | Army |
Nationality | British |
Killed
13th May 1916 - age 25. Son
of Mr & Mrs Charles Duff, 11 Store Street, Stanley.
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Douglas
Heggie |
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Cemetery |
Thiepval Memorial |
Country | France |
Area |
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Rank | Corporal |
Number: | 2119 |
Unit | 6th Bn Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) |
Force | Army |
Nationality | British |
Killed
in Action 13th November 1916 - age 21. Mr
Duncan and Mrs Catherine Heggie, Atholl Cottage, Strathord, Stanley. were
informed on Tuesday that their son Corporal Douglas Heggie had been killed
in action. In a sympathetic letter, the Commanding Officer stated that
he was killed while gallantly advancing in the front ranks.
He was an engineer at Luncarty before joining the colours in 1914 and
was a young man held in high esteem by all who knew him.
An elder brother has been at the front in the A.S.C for about two
years. |
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John Henderson |
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Information
has been received this week of the death of Private John Henderson 1st
Battalion Royal Highlanders a Prisoner of war in Germany.
Private Henderson has been missing since the battle of Mons and this
is the first intimation his relatives have had of him. Private Henderson
enlisted in the Black Watch three years ago prior to which he was employed
at Stanley Mills. His father and mother died while he was young and
Henderson was brought up by his grandmother Mrs Stewart, Whites Cottage,
Stanley, for whom much sympathy is expressed in the loss of her gallant
soldier grandson. |
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John N Lindsay |
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Cemetery |
Thiepval Memorial |
Country | France |
Area |
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Rank | Private |
Number: | 1838 |
Unit | 6th Bn Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) |
Force | Army |
Nationality | British |
Killed
in Action 13th November 1916 - age 22. Pte
John Lindsay Black Watch son of Mr and Mrs J Lindsay, Brougham Street,
Stanley has been killed in action.
The sad news came in a letter from Colonel Booth to his parents, in
the course of his letter the Colonel said he died a hero’s death in the
forefront of the battle and the bravery of himself and the men of his
company contributed greatly to the victory we gained.
Pte Lindsay was 22 years of age and enlisted in the Black Watch in
August 1914 he had been twice previously wounded the first time severely.
He was a young man of great promise and was educated at Stanley and
Perth Academy. |
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William Logan |
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No further information. |
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Duncan McGregor |
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Cemetery |
Hunters Cemetery |
Country | France |
Area |
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Rank | Corporal |
Number: | 2801 |
Unit | 6th Bn Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) |
Force | Army |
Nationality | British |
Killed
13th November 1916 - age 30 years. Mrs McGregor, King
Street, Stanley has been the recipient of sad news her husband Cpl Duncan
McGregor Black Watch having fallen in the great assault. The gallant
soldier had been two years at the front. In civil life he was employed
at Luncarty where his parents reside. Much sympathy is expressed for
his young widow and two children who are 5 and 2 years respectively. |
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Fraser McIntosh |
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Cemetery |
Fampoux British Cemetery |
Country | France |
Area |
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Rank | Private |
Number: | 266513 |
Unit | 1st/6th Bn Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) |
Force | Army |
Nationality | British |
Killed
in action 23rd April 1917 - age 22.
Son of Donald and Jane McIntosh of Cleikim Inn, Stanley. He was a
Joiner to trade and was employed with Mr J Mitchell, Murthly Station. |
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Alexander McKendrick | |
Cemetery |
Houplines Community Cemetery Extension |
Country | France |
Area |
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Rank | Private |
Number: | 345662 |
Unit | 14th Bn Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) |
Force | Army |
Nationality | British |
Died
of wounds 16th October 1918 - age 24. Wounded
in 1916. Pte Alex McKendrick Black Watch, only surviving son of Mr and Mrs
John McKendrick, King Street, Stanley
has been seriously wounded. In a letter received by his parents
on Saturday the Chaplain says the wound which was in the back of the
shoulder was serious but it was impossible for the doctor in the trenches to
find out how far the fragment of shell had penetrated Alex. In civil life he
was employed at Luncarty Bleachfield. He had been a private in the
Black Watch for some years before the outbreak of war and was home on
furlough in the early summer this year. |
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James McLauchlan | |
Cemetery |
Bunyons Cemetery Tilloy-Les-Mofflaines |
Country | France |
Area |
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Rank | Driver |
Number: | 104475 |
Unit | 12th Div Ammunition Col. Royal Field Artillery |
Force | Army |
Nationality | British |
Died
from wounds 3rd June 1917 - age 22.
Driver James McLaughlan
Army Service Corps, second son of Mr James McLauchlan, Burnmouth,
Stanley has died from wounds received serving with the Mediterranean
Expeditionary Force. The sad news was received by his parents last week.
Driver McLauchlan enlisted last March. |
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Peter McLauchlan | |
Cemetery |
Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial |
Country | Belgium |
Area |
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Rank | Private |
Number: | 63720 |
Unit | 45th Coy. Machine Gun Corps |
Force | Army |
Nationality | British |
Killed
31st July 1917 - age 26.
Husband of Elizabeth J McLauchlan, King Street, Stanley. |
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William
Menzies |
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Cemetery |
Soissons Memorial |
Country | France |
Area |
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Rank | Private |
Number: | 201577 |
Unit | 6th Bn Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) |
Force | Army |
Nationality | British |
Killed
20th July 1918.
Private William Menzies, son of Mr James Menzies, Store Street,
Stanley.
He was formerly employed at Luncarty Bleachfield. |
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D Stevenson | |
Mrs
R Smith, Percy Street, Stanley was officially informed yesterday that her
son Private David Stevenson, Black Watch was Killed in Action in France on
30th July.
Private Stevenson was formerly in the army. |
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Ebeneezer G McKay | |
Cemetery |
Salonika (Lambet Road) Military Cemetery |
Country | Greece |
Area |
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Rank | |
Number: | S/17629 |
Unit | 10th Bn Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) |
Force | Army |
Nationality | British |
Died 7th November 1916. |
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William Sinclair McKenzie (no photo) | |
Cemetery |
Arras Memorial |
Country | France |
Area |
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Rank | Second Lieutenant |
Number: | |
Unit | 4th Bn Royal Scots |
Force | Army |
Nationality | British |
Killed
28th April 1917. |
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Also there are other Stanley lads not on the War Memorial. | |
Alexander McEwan | |
Mrs
Duncan Phillips, Gladstone Terrace, Stanley has received word from the war
office that her brother Corporal Alexander McEwan, Canadian Mounted Rifles
has been killed
in France on the 16th September.
He was 30 years of age and was formerly employed with Messrs Pullar
& Sons, Dyers, Perth. |
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Military Medal - Stanley Soldier's Gallantry 1917 | |
William Fenton MM | |
Private
William Fenton has been awarded the Military Medal for services rendered.
Private Fenton is a native of Stanley, where he was born 25 years
ago.
He is the younger son of Mr and Mrs David Fenton, North Street,
Burrchan.
He served his apprenticeship with Mr Fraiser, Engineer, Rattray and
in October 1914 joined the A.S.C Motor Transport.
He has been with the Tanks since they went out to France. The
fact that a Stanley born lad has won this distinction has given much
satisfaction in his native place. |
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Michael Garrigan - MM 1917 | |
Michael
Garrigan, Royal Scots Fusiliers has been awarded the Military Medal for
Gallantry in Action.
He is 21 years of age and prior to the outbreak of the war was
employed in Stanley Mills.
His widowed mother resides in Store Street, Stanley.
Private Garrigan is at present in Hospital in England having been
wounded for the second time. |
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Thomas Clinton MM | |
L/Cpl
Thomas Clinton, Gordon Highlanders
has been awarded the Military Medal. When a lad he was employed at
Luncarty.
His widowed Mother resides at King Street, Stanley. |
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William Sinclair Mackenzie DSO | |
Lieutenant William Sinclair Mackenzie, Seaforth Highlanders has been awarded the Distinguished Service Order for Conspicuous Gallantry in the field. Lieutenant Mackenzie is the youngest of Mr and Mrs Angus Mackenzie, Well Brae Cottage, Stanley. He has risen from the ranks having joined the Seaforths as a Private, he has seen much active service and hard fighting and his commission was recently conferred on him for service in the field. He holds the Delhi and other medals. His brother Captain Angus Mackenzie of the Manchester Regiment also joined the ranks as a Private in the Seaforths. |
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William Smith Croix de Guerre 1916 | |
A gratifying episode is honour that fell to one of the boys. For seven hours Sergeant (then Corporal) William Smith lay beside Lord Sempill the Colonel of his regiment who was severely wounded at the Battle of Loos. Lord Sempill was unable to move and the devotion of his orderly saved his life. Under cover of nightfall Willie Smith crawled back to the British Lines secured a rescue party and had his master and superior officer carried to safety. For this brave act of devotion he has been given the Croix de Guerre for gallantry at Loos. |
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Stanley widow gives five sons to the Forces | |
They are - L to R: Thomas Bryson ASC, Alex Bryson RFA Canadian Expeditionary Force, Petty Officer Stoker John Bryson, Andrew Bryson, 3rd Royal Scots and Sergeant Charles Bryson ASC. |
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Stanley
district has done exceedingly well in recruiting. And perhaps the best-known
record is that of Mrs Bryson widow of St Helens Cottage, Stanley who has
five sons presently doing duty in the service of their country. Alex Bryson
joined the Royal Field Artillery when in Canada and came across with the
first Expeditionary Force. He is now serving in France. Petty Officer Stoker
John Bryson who has been in the Navy for 16 years is presently serving on
board HMS Queen Mary. Charles Bryson is a Sergeant Wheeler in the Army
Service Corps, while Thomas Bryson is attached to the Mechanical Transport
of the Army Service Corps. Andrew Bryson is in the 3rd Royal
Scots. |
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Stanley brothers meet at the Front 11th November 1916 and wish for home made scones. | |
Two
Stanley brothers had a glad meeting the other day Private Tom Bryson, of the
Mechanical Transport. And his brother Private Andrew Bryson, of the Royal
Scots have been at the front for some time but were unaware of the
whereabouts of each other till they met almost accidentally in a certain
village. And had a happy though brief time together. Tom in a letter to his
mother Mrs Bryson, St Helens Cottage, Stanley, tells how he and his chums
got into the village on the Thursday evening and how to his great surprise
and delight, his brother’s battalion arrived next morning.
He lost no time in making inquiry for his brother, but was
disappointed to find he had not arrived. Andrew however, turned up later in
the day and learning Tom was in the village hastened to find him. The
reunion was a happy one and the two, who had been without their knowledge
been close to each other for some time, had much to say in the all too brief
time at their disposal for a “home crack” as Andrew had to move off
“back to the line” next morning. They celebrated their unlooked-for
meeting by spending the afternoon and evening and having a good tea
together.
Both though the fraternal meal would have been much better had they
had some of their mothers home-baked scones and home-made jam. Nothing like
the home made article in a far country. Andrew and his battalion went in the
morning and Tom was there to bid him good-bye.
Quite a simple little scene a glimpse of home a passing episode in
the lives of two brave lads fighting
for their King and Country.
Both are fit and well “alive and kicking” to use Tom’s phrase
and in the best spirits.
Mrs Bryson who is a widow, has another
two sons in the Army- Ned, a Wheeler with the A.S.C.
in Africa and Alex, who is a member of the first Canadian Contingent.
John the eldest son, a chief stoker, went down in the Queen Mary. |
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A fighting Stanley family | |
Four
Stanley Brothers who have given their service to the country along with
their nephew Sergeant Findlay, the proud possessor of the Victoria Cross.
(1) Sergeant Findlay Scottish Horse, went through the Boer War, and is now
at the Dardanelles. (2) Private James Findlay, South African Light Horse,
went through the Boer War and is serving under Botha during the present
campaign. (3) Private Robert Findlay went through the Boer War, is a member
of the 3/4th Black Watch and is a prisoner in Germany. (4)
Private Alexander Findlay, Canadian Highlanders, now in England-all brothers
are residents of Stanley. (5) Lance-Corporal David Findlay of the 2nd
Black Watch, who won the V.C at Rue du bois, where he led a bombing party, a
nephew of the first four men, George Findlay, being a brother of theirs. |
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Patriotic Stanley family's good example | |
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L to R:
Private James Panton, Scottish Horse, Private William Panton, RAMC,
Alexander Panton, 6th Black Watch, Private William Carr, Royal
Scots. |
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Three Stanley brothers James, William and Alexander Panton and their brother-in-law, William Carr, are serving their King and Country with the forces, All have enlisted since the outbreak of the war, of the brothers, William is a private in the Royal Army Medical Corps; James is a private in the Scottish Horse, and Alex ,a very young soldier, is a private in the 6th Black Watch, Private Carr is in the Royal Scots. William and Alex Panton were previously employed at Luncarty, Bleachfield and James was a weaver at Stanley Mills. Private Carr was also a weaver at Stanley Mills, but latterly was a miner at Dysart. The three brothers are sons of Mr and Mrs William Panton, Duchess Street, Stanley. William Carr is their daughter’s husband. |
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William Stewart | |
James Bisset of Edinburgh sent this on 1st July 2016. Today being the 100th anniversary of the Somme, it's appropriate I share what little I know of William Stewart, my great-uncle. Born 1st October 1898 (at number unknown), Brick Buildings, Store Street. The only son, and second youngest, among nine daughters of my great-grand parents, Willie and Annie Stewart. He enlisted, under age, only fifteen, on 13th August 1914. Army number 265502, regimental number 1945, 6th Black Watch Royal Highlanders. He landed in France 2nd May 1915 and was killed at the Somme 31st July 1916. He was 17 years old. My great grandfather never talked about him, only my mother ever mentioned him. I was given his medals, Pip, Squeak and Wilfred. The 1914/18 Star, the British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. Also the "Death Penny". Over the years I've moved house so many times I've lost the Star and Victory Medals. His name is on the memorial at Thievpal as he was one of the "Missing".
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Second Lieutenant John Dow 12th Kings Royal Rifle Corps | |
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Thanks to Bruce Thomson for providing the above information on his Great Uncle John Dow. |
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THE AULD BRAE WELL |
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We
a' hae fond remembrances That
stir the heart for aye And
O! what memories gather round The
wee well on the brae. The
loved, the lost, the wandered far We
still can feel their spell As
they played as bonny bairnies Roon
the Auld Brae Well.
The
trees that rustle ower our heids The
Auld Kirk on the Knowe The
rowin' river king o' a' The
rivers that may row. Wi'
music and wi'melodie In
Nature's voices tell O'
the frien's that played as bairnies Roond
the Auld Brae Well. They've
wandered monie a weary road They've
sailed ower monie a sea An'
followed round the rowin' earth The
footsteps o' the free. They've
crossed the wide Atlantic's wave An'
the Pacific's swell Wha'
hae played as bairnies Roond
the Auld Brae Well. But
aye whaure'er they bare their broos An'
swell their hymn o' praise Their
beatin' hearts are ever here 'Mang
Stanley's bonnie braes. An'
a' the winds frae oot the West Sweet
messages can tell O'
the frien's that played as bairnies Roond
the Auld Brae Well. An'
see them lift their buirdly breasts Upon
the battle plain When
shot an' shell flew thick and fast An'
bluid fell like the rain. Among
the best an' bravest there They
bauldly fightin' fell Wha'
hae played as bonny bairnies Roond
the Auld Brae Well. Their
hearts were ever staunch an' true Their
hearts were ever leal To
foes they were as dour as death To
frien's as true as steel. An'
dauntless ever were they a' Whatever
ills befell Wha'
hae played as bonny bairnies Roond
the Auld Brae Well. An'
they wha' ne'er gaed frae hame Oor
dearest an' oor best Oor
faithers an' oor mithers a' Hae'
wandered to their rest. They
lie in bonnie Auchterga'en Kinclaven
or Kirkhill Wha'
hae played as bonny bairnies Roond
the Auld Brae Well. While
life is lingerin' in my heart An'
memory in my brain I'll
hear the crystal water rin Reca'in
joy and pain. I'll
hear the voices o' the past In
tender accents, tell O
the freends' wha' played as bairnies Roond
the Auld Brae Well. |
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James Ferguson (Nisbet Noble) The Stanley Poet |
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