The Linklater Brothers from Upper Braebuster

Attached are photographs of the 5 Linklater brothers from Upper Braebuster in Deerness.

 

David Linklater

David was killed in Salonika on 18 January 1918 [exactly 100 years ago this week]. His 4 brothers survived World War1.

Robert Linklater

Robert emigrated to Canada pre-1914 and served with the Canadian Army.

James Linklater

James served in the British Army and subsequently emigrated to Canada.

Alfie Linklater

Jock and Alfie remained in Orkney and

Jock Linklater

Jock's family still farm Upper Braebuster in Deerness.

We will be remembering David and his brothers later this year, in early April, in St Ninian's Kirk, when we also remember John Wick, another Deerness boy killed during WW1.

In the meantime we're looking for any photographs, documents, information relating to the Linklater boys and their service in World War 1 and we'll be glad to hear from anyone who can add anything to their stories.

Email on info@deernessorkney.co.uk or PM on Faceook 

The Linklater Brothers from Upper Braebuster

Attached are photographs of the 5 Linklater brothers from Upper Braebuster in Deerness.

 

David Linklater

David was killed in Salonika on 18 January 1918 [exactly 100 years ago this week]. His 4 brothers survived World War1.

Robert Linklater

Robert emigrated to Canada pre-1914 and served with the Canadian Army.

James Linklater

James served in the British Army and subsequently emigrated to Canada.

Alfie Linklater

Jock and Alfie remained in Orkney and

Jock Linklater

Jock's family still farm Upper Braebuster in Deerness.

We will be remembering David and his brothers later this year, in early April, in St Ninian's Kirk, when we also remember John Wick, another Deerness boy killed during WW1.

In the meantime we're looking for any photographs, documents, information relating to the Linklater boys and their service in World War 1 and we'll be glad to hear from anyone who can add anything to their stories.

Email on info@deernessorkney.co.uk or PM on Faceook 

David Cormack

David Cormack, 9th Royal Scots, killed at Passchendaele 20 September 1917

Can anyone help us remember David?

Over the weekend of 23 to 25 September 2017, Deerness will be remembering 3 Deerness boys who were killed at Passchendaele, David Cormack, Robert Foubister and James Scott. We are in contact with family of both Robert Foubister and James Scott. We would like to be in touch with anyone related to David.

David was born in Deerness, Orkney on 22 November 1893, the son of John Cormack of Delday, and Wilhelmina Annal of Mossater, South Ronaldsay.

In July 1915, David was with his parents, living at 353 Easter Road, Leith, Edinburgh when he enlisted in the 9TH Royal Scots.

At the time of his death his parents had returned to Orkney and were living at Hilldale Cottage, Melsetter, Longhope.

David had one brother, John, and 7 sisters. David was unmarried when he died.

David’s surviving sisters were:

Jane Elizabeth Skea Cormack, who married Peter Curley from Kingussie. They had a son, Alister John Curley. Jane died on 24 July 1946.

Margaret Ann Spence Cormack, who married John Skea from Burray. They had 2 sons, being Edwin and John.

Elizabeth Cormack, who married Eric Sutherland of Ferrier St, Leith in 1903.

Mina Robertson Cormack, who married James Robertson in Leith on 20 December 1907.

Jemima May Turnbull Cormack, who married Harry Lawrence, a Royal Navy stoker in Leith on 28 July 1916.

Mary Ellen Kennedy Cormack, who married James Matches Anderson of Pools, Walls on 31 January 1923.

We only have a poor quality newspaper photo of David as a young man.

If you have any information about connections, information, photographs of David, please Messenger or email info@deernesorkney.co.uk

Many thanks.

War memorial

Tower of London Commemorative Poppies

Poppy

As part of the WW1 commemorations FOSN has been the recipient of one of the Tower of London poppies, bought specifically to remember James and William Craigie by their grandneice, Johanna Geddes, and framed by the further generous gift of Edna Panton.