James and the Battalion arrived at Le Havre on the 15/08/1914 and were part of the 13th Brigade, 5th Division. James originally joined the 4th Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) on the 14/09/1906. His Service Number was 6016. James was Killed in Action at the Battle of Messines, 12th October - 2nd November 1914. The Battles of La Bassée, Armentières and Messines, 10th October - 2nd November 1914 : The whole British Expeditionary Force is moved to Flanders from the Aisne, as part of an effort to outflank the Germans in France. On arrival it encounters German forces moving to outflank the Allies. These battles form part of a phase often, but incorrectly, referred to as the "Race to the Sea". The battle extends northwards as further forces arrive, with the First Battle of Ypres and the Battle of the Yser taking place at the same time. SEE PHOTOS x 13 FOR THE BATTALION WAR DIARY 1st OCTOBER - 1st NOVEMBER 1914. James is listed as CARTLE on the Memorial. James is also remembered on the St. Augustine's (Cartie) and Stewarts and Lloyds Rolls of Honour (see photos). See photos for James' Medal Index Card, his CWGC Grave Registration, his name on the Le Touret Memorial Panel List, his Army Register of Soldiers Effects, his Service Medal and Award Rolls, his name on the Le Touret Memorial, his listing in the De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour, the King's Own Scottish Borderers Cap Badge, the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Cap Badge and James' Attestation Papers with the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) in 1906 x 4. Finally, see photos for the Stewarts and Lloyds Roll of Honour plaque, James' name on the British Tube Works panel on the Stewarts and Lloyds Roll of Honour plaque x 2, a Newspaper clipping from the Coatbridge Express, PHOTOS x 60 FOR THE 5th DIVISION BOOK 5th AUGUST - 1st NOVEMBER and the 5th Division Order of Battle x 12 (the Division James was with when he died) and photos x 4 of a Poppy placed at James' name on the Le Touret Memorial by myself in July 2023. An article mentioning the 2nd Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers at Cuinchy in 1914 is available to read
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