Thomas B. Craik, Private, Federated Malay States Volunteer Force, was the son of the late Mr. Thomas Craik and of Mrs. Craik, 64 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh. Born on 3rd April 1909, he attended Watson's from 1923 to 1926, when he became apprenticed to the firm of Messrs. A. T. Niven & Co., Chartered Accountants, Edinburgh, subsequently joining the firm of Messrs. Cumberbatch & Co., Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, F.M.S. Captured when serving with the F.M.S.V.F. he died in a prisoner of war camp in Thailand on 21st August 1945
A son of Mr. W. Cranston, Musselburgh, received his early education locally, and entering G.W.C. in 1905 remained until 1910. After attending special classes for some time, he commenced his apprenticeship as a C.A. Joining the 9th R.S. as a Pte. in 1915, he was sent to France in Nov. of that year. He served for seventeen months, and was killed on Apr. 9, 1917.
ROCQUIGNY-EQUANCOURT ROAD BRITISH CEMETERY, MANANCOURT
Born in 1899, was the son of Mr. D. Crawford, Leith. After receiving his early education at Leith Academy, he entered G.W.C. in 1901. A capable scholar, he was also a member of the O.T.C. He joined the A. and S. H. in 1915 when considerably under military age, and was discharged on that account a year later. In the spring of 1918 he enlisted in the 2nd Bn. of the same regiment and was sent to France, where he was mortally wounded on Oct. 10, and died two days later.
The sixth son of the late Dr. John Crerar, was born at Maryport, Cumberland, in 1884. He was at G.W.C. from 1891-95. He became a mining engineer, and went to Calcutta in 1910. Returning in 1915 he joined the East Lancs. Bde. of the R.F.A. as 2/Lt. He received his Lieutenancy in June 1916, and proceeded to Salonika. Returning to France in Aug. 1917, he was attached to the 254th Tunnelling Coy., R.E., on special 'sapping' duty. He was killed in action near Villers-Bretonneux, Apr. 24, 1918.
Born in Tranent in 1870, received his early education at Tranent Public School. He entered G.W.C. in 1884. After training in a shipping office in Leith, he emigrated to S. Africa, where he saw service in the Boer War. He had spent some years in America and Australia before returning home in 1914, shortly after the outbreak of war. Immediately enlisting in the 1st R.H., as a Pte., he was sent to France, but later was transferred with the 14th Bn. to Palestine. After taking part in the fighting at Gaza, and in the capture of Jerusalem, he fell in action near Beitania, Dec. 27, 1917.
Born in 1894, came to GWC in 1907. At the outbreak of war was studying for the Medical Prelim but enlisted in the 16th R.S. and crossed to France. He proved to be an excellent marksman and was detailed for duty as a sniper. He was killed in an observation post at La Boiselle, by shell fire on May 31st 1916
A son of Mr. T. A. Croal, Edin., was born in 1875, and entered G.W.C. in 1884. He afterwards emigrated to Canada. Joining the C.E.F., he is reported to have fallen in action.
The son of Mr. W. Crocket, Headmaster, Edin., was born in 1886, and attended G.W.C. 1896-1903. He graduated M.B. Ch.B. at Edin. Univ. in 1908, and M.D. in 1914. After studying at Marburg, and filling with distinction posts in Edin. Hospitals, he joined.the R.A.M.C. in 1913, and served as M.O. to the 1st Cameron Hrs. in Edin. Castle. Proceeding to France with that Bn. in 1914, he was killed during the battle of the Aisne, Sept. 14, 1914.
Born in 1888, was the son of Mr. G. B. Crombie, Edin. He attended G.W.C. 1900-4 when he joined the staff of the Bank of Scotland. Mobilised in the Bankers' Coy., 4th R.S., he served in Gallipoli as a sniper till invalided home in 1915. In June 1916 he was sent to France as 2/Lt. in R.S., and on July 1 was killed at La Boiselle.
The eldest son of Mr. Robt. Cullen, solicitor and banker, was born at Bridgend, Islay, in 1895. He attended G.W.C. 1912-14. Adopting the legal profession, he served in a Glasgow office, proceeding thence to the University, where he joined the O.T.C. On obtaining his commission in the 13th A. and S. H., in Aug. 1915, he put in good work with his regiment during the following winter. In June 1916 he was ordered to France, and three months later, on 15th Sept., fell at Martinpuich.
