Smith, George Evanston (1894 - 1915)

Lieutenant, 2nd Bn. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

Buried at Cambrin Churchyard Extension

Commemorated at Hillhead High School

George Evanston Smith was born 5th April, 1894. He was educated at Hillhead High School and the Technical College. He was passionately fond of music, and as a boy was soprano soloist at St. Mary's Cathedral. Had he lived he would have won distinction for himself both as pianist and organist.

He was an active member of the 49th Glasgow Troop of Scouts, and for some years acted as Scoutmaster. He was also a member of the Officers' Training Corps.

By profession he was an analytical chemist, and when war began was studying
at the Technical College preparing for the final examination for his degree. The tumult and the discord of battle must have been highly distasteful to his sensitive and artistic nature, but all this he put resolutely aside, and the urgent
call of King and country found him ready.

In August, 1914, he received a commission in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 2nd Battalion, and after a period of training he proceeded to France. He fell gloriously at the head of his men on the fatal 25th of September, 1915.