Fletcher, Malcolm (1892 - 1917)

Second Lieutenant, 9th Bn. Higland Light Infantry

Buried at Zuydcoote Military Cemetery

Commemorated at Bellahouston Academy Roll of Honour

After leaving Bellahouston Academy, Malcolm was employed in the office of William Graham & Co., Cathedral Street, Glasgow.

In August 1914, Malcolm, being a Territorial was called up, subsequently serving in Egypt and Gallipoli, Turkey. He was discharged owing to sickness and wounds received there but after a few months he rejoined and obtained his commission in the 9th Highland Light Infantry and was attached to the 17th Highland Light Infantry and sent to France. On 8 September 1917 he died of wounds received on the previous day. He was buried in France.

Memorial: Malcolm Fletcher's Grave; Bellahouston Academy Roll of Honour 1914-1918 and the Scottish National War Memorial.