Jack, Harry 59417 (1899 - 1918)

Private, 12th Bn. Royal Scots

Buried at Tyne Cot Memorial

Commemorated at Hillhead High School

Harry Jack was the third son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jack, 6 Rokeby Terrace, Hillhead. He received all his education in Hillhead High School, leaving it only at the close of 1916. He did not take an active part in any games owing to his weak eyesight, but he was interested in all the School's activities, and had a great regard for all his teachers. He was of a cheerful, contented, obliging disposition, and a great
favourite with his comrades.

On leaving School he entered the office of Messrs. Robert Ramsay &, Co., Greendyke Street, where he remained till he was called up in March, 1917. He trained with the Scottish Rifles at Kirkcaldy and Nigg, and went to France in March, 1918, where he was attached to the Royal Scots.

He visited the School shortly before going to the front, and had nothing but good things to say of his officers and comrades, and of Army life generally. This was quite characteristic of Harry. He made the best of everything and never a grumble escaped him.

In the fierce fighting of 25th April, 1918, round Mount Kemmel he was reported missing, and later came the news that he was killed. No more gallant, simple-minded soldier fell that day, and his old School will ever hold him in honour.