Ribbeck, Ernest Hope 39712 (1899 - 1918)

Private, Labour Corps

Buried at Cadder Cemetery

Commemorated at Hillhead High School

Private Ernest Hope Ribbeck, who died of pneumonia at Gailes Military Hospital on the 2nd January, 1918, was the elder son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Ribbeck, 162 West Princes Street, Glasgow. He received all his education in Hillhead High School, and from the first took a creditable place in all his classes. Big and powerful, he was yet of a singularly gentle and courteous nature, and was a universal favourite. He was an ardent member of the Rugby section, and was a tireless worker in the pack. Cricket, too, claimed his attention, and the Photographic Club, during the last two years of his School life, owned much to his devotion and skill.

He joined the Scout movement at its inception, and continued to take an active interest in all its doings till he joined the Army. Many of the boys still at School will remember the fine lead ,given them in the First Glasgow Troop by Assistant Scoutmaster Ribbeck.

He was prevented by illness from at first joining the fighting forces, but obtained a post on the clerical staff of the Army Service Corps, and was stationed in Edinburgh. Later he was transferred to the 3rd Battalion H.L.I. at Gailes.

While training there he caught a chill, which developed into pneumonia, and he passed away on the 2nd January, 1918. He is now enrolled among the gallant and devoted band who have given their life for King and country, whether on the stricken field or in the training camp.