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255381 Pte. Samuel Burns British Army 1st Btn. Cameron Highlanders from:Kirkintilloch (d.22nd Dec 1914) Samuel Burns was called up as reservist in August 1914 and went with the 1st Battalion, Cameron Highlanders directly to France. D Company was allocated as guard unit for General Haig. They advanced to Mons then fell back with the retreat. Samuel continued with the battalion until his death at the Battle of Givency. He had served as a regular soldier from 1892 till 1904 with the 1st Battalion and saw action in the Sudan with General Kitchener at Khartoum. At time of his death he left a widow and 3 young children, the eldest being my father. His brother in law, Robert Kilpatrick serving with the 2nd Argylls, was killed at Ploegsteert six weeks earlier on 10th of November 1914. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**