Local Soldier Killed

"Official notice has been received that Pte Charles Gray, of the 15th Royal Scots, a grandson of the late George Gray, Burnhouse, West Calder, was killed in action on the 1st July. He enlisted at Newton, Winchburgh, in October, 1914, and had taken part in many severe engagements."

Midlothian Advertiser, August 14, 1916

In Memory of
CHARLES GRAY
Private
17642
15th Bn., Royal Scots
who died on
Saturday, 1st July 1916.


Commemorative Information

Memorial:  THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France
Grave Reference/
Panel Number:  Pier and Face 6 D and 7 D

Location:  The Thiepval Memorial will be found on the D73, off the main Bapaume to Albert road (D929).

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