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Those known to have served withAyrshire Yeomanry during the Great War 1914-1918. - Cope John Wassell. Pte. 11th Btn. (d.19th August 1918)
- Hall Albert Edward. Pte.
- Hamilton R. J.. Signaller.
- Middleton Billy.
- Roxbourgh William .
- Shaw W. H.. Tpr.
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246313 Pte. John Wassell Cope 11th Btn. Royal Scots (d.19th August 1918) My Maternal Grandfather, John Cope entered into service first with the Ayrshire Yeomanry as a private. This unit was integrated into the 12th Royal Scots Fusiliers. Grandfather's last assignment was with the 11th Royal Scots, he was killed on the 18th or 19th of August 1918 during the Battle Hoegenacker Ridge in France. His body was recovered and is buried in Meteren Military Cemetery.
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204524 William Roxbourgh Ayrshire Yeomanry I have a question did the Ayrshire Yeomanry have a tartan that was specific to their unit? My Great grandfather William Roxbourgh was in that unit in World War 1. He lived in Ayr and was at one time the Harbourmaster in Ayr. Anything would be appreciated.
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