McKinlay, Robert Galloway ( - 1915)

Second Lieutenant, 10th Bn. Highland Light Infantry

Buried at Loos Memorial

Commemorated at Hillhead High School

Robert Galloway McKinlay was deeply attached to his old School. He lived beside it, he obtained all his education in it, and after he formally severed connection with it he was still frequently to be found as a welcome visitor within its walls.

He was an ardent member of the School Officers' Training Corps, and when war broke out he at once joined Lochiel's Camerons as a private. After some months' training he was granted a commission in the 12th Battalion H.L.I. Subsequently he was transferred to the 10th Battalion, and left for France in July, 1915.

Like so many more of his comrades and friends, he fell at Loos, 26th September, 1915, while gallantly leading on his men. He was a bright and cheerful spirit, full of happiness himself, and spreading happiness all around.

Now he sleeps in the fields of France, one of the great army who have acquitted themselves like men, and have left the memory of duty nobly done.