(I have a particular interest in him since his grandmother is Elizabeth McMeekin, making him a half first cousin once removed of my husband)
Supplement to London Gazette 23 Jul 1919, Establishes that John McKay 240110 was from Cumnock.
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| Cumnock Chronicle Jan 1919 |
His service record does not survive but his medal roll card strangely does not mention MM.
But Ancestry assures me he was awarded it!
| John McKay | |
| Regimental Number | 240110 |
|---|---|
| Regiment | Royal Scots Fusiliers |
| Battalion | 1/5th Battalion |
| Rank | Private |
| Medals | Military Medal |
| Other Records | John McKay - RoyalScotsFusiliers 240110 |
John married Jeanie Agnew Wilson in 1921 and died in Cumnock in 1980
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