Bennie, Hugh Osborne (1896 - 1917)

Lieutenant, 5th Bn. Highland Light Infantry

Buried at Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial

Commemorated at Bellahouston Academy Roll of Honour

Hugh joined the 17th Highland Light Infantry on 5 March 1915 and in the same year obtained a commission in the 5th Highland Light Infantry. On March 17, 1917 he transferred to the Machine Gun Corps and was sent to France on the 17 of June. When taking part in the great offensive which began in the Ypres neighbourhood, Belgium, on 31 July 1917 he was struck by a shell whilst leading his men through the enemy's barrage fire. His company advanced and was actively engaged for 48 hours. No trace of his body could be found on the conclusion of the engagement.

Eldest son of Mr H Osbourne Bennie who resided at 10 Knowe Terrace, Pollokshields, Glasgow. Lieutenant Bennie's disposition was quiet and his demeanour modest but he was possessed of a sense of humour, strength of character and ability which would undoubtedly have opened him up for a career of marked distinction.

Memorial: No known grave but is commemorated at Ypres (Menin Gate Memorial); Bellahouston Academy Roll of Honour 1914-1918 and the Scottish National War Memorial.