James McDonald

The 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers arrived at Le Havre on the 14/08/1914 and were part of the 8th Brigade, 3rd Division when James fell. James arrived in France with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on the 21/04/1915. James enlisted at the outbreak of war and was wounded 3 times prior to his death. He was originally listed with the 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (S/3135). James fell during the Battles of the Hindenburg Line, 12th September - 12th October 1918 : A series of very large scale offensive operations that advance to and break the Hindenburg Line system. Carried out by the First, Third and Fourth Armies these victories rank among the greatest-ever British military achievements. The German Army fights on but it is increasingly clear that their ability to do so is declining fast. Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and United States Divisions all play key parts. James is also remembered on the St. Augustine's Roll of Honour (see photos). See photos for James' Medal Index Card, his Newspaper clippings x 2, his Army Register of Soldiers Effects, his Service Medal and Award Rolls, his CWGC Grave Registration, his name on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial Panel List, his name on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, his previous Regiment the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Cap Badge and the Royal Scots Fusiliers Cap Badge.