McArthur, Kenneth 355715 (1878 - 1920)

Sergeant, 5th Bn. Highland Light Infantry

Buried at Glasgow Southern Necropolis

Commemorated at

Kenneth McArthur was a sergeant with the 5th Battalion Highland Light Infantry. He was the husband of Elizabeth McArthur, 73 Little Brown Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow.

He served 1895 - 1903 with 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, India and 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, South Africa. During this time his service number 5636. Kenneth was discharged in 1903 and joined the Highland Light Infantry, Territorial Force 1908, serving with the 5th, 7th and 21st Battalions.

He was gassed in 1917 during the First World War and was discharged. He died in Stobhill Hospital on 30 September 1920 aged 42. He is buried in Glasgow (Eastwood) Cemetery.

Credit the Roll of Honour of the Scots at War website - www.scotsatwar.co.uk