Murray, Ronald Gordon 4921 (1897 - 1916)

Private, 9th Bn. Higland Light Infantry

Buried at Dartmoor Cemetery, Becordel-Becourt

Commemorated at Hillhead High School

Ronald Gordon Murray, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Murray, 21 Penrith Avenue, Giffnock, is the second of his family to lay down his life in the sacred cause. His brother, the eldest son, was killed in Gallipoli in June, 1915.

Ronald attended Hillhead High School from 1903 till 1910, and his teachers have still a vivid recollection of the high promise of his school days. He was of a bright and sanguine disposition, full of happiness himself, and spreading happiness all round.

He was fond of all outdoor sports, being a strong swimmer and good cricketer. He inherited his father's love of music, and was an accomplished pianist.

On leaving School he was apprenticed to Messrs. H. & D. Barclay, architects, Glasgow. He was too young for service in 1914, but as soon as he was of age he joined the Glasgow Highlanders as a private in October, 1915, and six months later was in the trenches in France.

On the morning of 15th July, 1916, his battalion took part in the great advance of that day, and early in the attack he was seen to fall fatally wounded by shrapnel.

The heartfelt sympathy of the School goes out to the bereaved parents, who have been thus for the second time stricken.