The Battalion arrived at Le Havre as Army Troops on the 14/08/1914. On the 05/09/1914 they joined the 1st Brigade, 1st Division. Hugh fell near Maissemy at the Battle of Epehy on the 18/09/1918. SEE PHOTOS x 8 FOR THE BATTALION WAR DIARY SEPTEMBER 1918 and PHOTOS x 12 FOR PAGES FROM THE HISTORY OF THE CAMERON HIGHLANDERS BOOK (1st BATTALION) 30th AUGUST - 23rd SEPTEMBER 1918. This battle was part of the Battles of the Hindenburg Line : 12th of September - 12th of 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. Hugh served in the South Africa campaign (1899-1902) and had 18 years service. His Will dated 20/09/1914 left all his effects to his son William. Main grave photo kindly donated by Mick McCann at the British War Graves website who supply photos FREE OF CHARGE
here. Hugh is also remembered in the St. Augustine's Parish (book) Roll of Honour. See photos for Hugh's Medal Index Card, his Service Medal and Award Rolls, his CWGC Grave Registration x 2, his Headstone Report x 2 (his brother David is mentioned on 2nd Report), his Army Register of Soldiers Effects, his South African campaign Service Medals Lists x 2, Bellicourt British Cemetery, the Cameron Highlanders Cap Badge, Hugh's Pension Records x 3 and his Attestation Papers (19/04/1900) x 3. Hugh's grave inscription reads "THE LAST CALL WE MUST OBEY". Finally, see photos for a Newspaper clipping (Coatbridge Express x 1), the 1st Division Order of Battle x 12 (the Division he was with when he died) and 2 more grave photos kindly donated by my friend in France, Thierry Dericbourg.
