Rankin, James 301467 (1875 - 1917)

Corporal, 1st/8th Bn. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

Buried at Dozinghem Military Cemetery

Commemorated at Hillhead High School

Corporal James Rankin, son of Mr. James Rankin, Wakefield, Pollokshields, was one of a family who were connected with the School from the beginning, two at least of them spending twelve or thirteen years within its walls. James joined the School on the opening day, but after three years he went to George Watson's, Edinburgh. Subsequently he returned, and began business in Glasgow.

Though his time with us was short, he always retained his interest in his old School, and on the occasion of his last leave home paid a visit to Mr. Walker. He took a keen interest in games, especially football and golf.

In March, 1916, he joined the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, and went overseas to France in August of the same year, being attached to the 1/8th A. & S.H. As member of a famous fighting regiment he saw much hard service, but accepted everything with high courage and unfailing cheerfulness.

During the heavy fighting that marked the summer of 1917 he was severely wounded, and died at a casualty clearing station on the 3rd of August.