He was a private in the Cameron Highlanders and died at Loos, in France.
CWGC
| John Malcolm | |
| Birth Place: | Newcastle, Northumberland |
|---|---|
| Residence: | Wallsend, Northumberland |
| Death Date: | 25 Sep 1915 |
| Death Location: | France & Flanders |
| Enlistment Location: | Cumnock, Ayrshire |
| Rank: | Private |
| Regiment: | Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders |
| Battalion: | 5th Battalion |
| Number: | S/11318 |
| Type of Casualty: | Killed in action |
| Theatre of War: | Western European Theatre |
| Comments: | Formerly 11318, R.F |
Update Sep 2015
A recently published record of his effects states that he is also known as Thomas Malcolm Sheldon and his effects went to his sister Mary C Turner. Still to find what he was doing in Cumnock! - see next update!
Update October 2016
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| Cumnock Chronicle 1915 |
Birth thanks to http://northumbriaworldwarone.co.uk
England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
Name: Thomas
Malcolm Sheldon
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 27
Feb 1890
Baptism Date: 2
Apr 1890
Baptism Place: Venerable
Bede, Gateshead, Durham, England
Father: Thomas
Sheldon
Mother: Elizabeth
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