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Robert Bishop |
Riddrie Park Cemetery:
Erected by James & Isabella Bishop
in memory of their son, wee David, who was accidentally killed 9th November 19?? aged 14 years & 10 months
Their son Robert, Signalman, 7/8th Batt. King’s Own Scottish Borderers (Pte.)
Killed in action near Martinpuich, Picardy, France 15th September 1916 aged 24 years
Their daughter Catherne died 2nd March 1926 aged 36? years
The above James Bishop died 28th March 1934 aged 65 years
Their sons James died 1st November 1944 and John died 20th April 1947
CWGC:
Rank: Private
Regiment: King’s Own Scottish Borderers, ‘D’ Company, 7th/8th Battalion
No: 15683
Date of Death: 15th September 1916
Age: 24
Commemorated: Thiepval Memorial
Additional Information: Son of James and Isabella Bishop, 80 Garthland Drive, Dennistoun
SNWM:
Rank: Private
Regiment: King’s Own Scottish Borderers, 7th/8th Battalion
No: 15683
Place of Birth: Stirling
Date of Death: 15th September 1916
Place of Death: France & Flanders
Case of Death: Killed in Action
SDGW:
Rank: Private
Regiment: King’s Own Scottish Borderers, 7th/8th Battalion
No: 15683
Place of Birth: Stirling
Place of Residence: Glasgow
Place of Enlistment: Glasgow
Date of Death: 15th September 1916
Place of Death: France & Flanders
Case of Death: Killed in Action
MIC:
Robert Bishop, Private, 7th Battalion, King’s Own Scottish Borderers, No. 15683. Killed in Action 15th September 1916
Medal Entitlement: 1915 Star, British War & Victory Medals.
Soldiers’ Effects:
Robert Bishop, Private, 7th/8th Battalion, King’s Own Scottish Borderers, No. 15683. Killed in Action 15th September 1916.
Father James
Listed on Glasgow Roll of Honour:
R. Bishop, Signaller, King’s Own Scottish Borderers, 80 Garthland Drive, Dennistoun
1901 Census, Living at 57 Fisher Street, Dennistoun
Father James Bishop, age 32, Gas Meter Inspector, born Falkirk
Mother Isabella Bishop, age 38, born Arbroath
Children: Catherine Bishop, age 10, Scholar, born Stirling
Robert Bishop, age 8, Scholar, born Stirling
James Bishop, age 6, Scholar, born Stirling
John Bishop, age 3, born Glasgow
David Bishop, age 2 months, born Glasgow
1911 Census, Living at 80 Garthland Drive, Dennistoun
Father James Bishop, age 42, Clerk, Municipal Gas Depot, born Falkirk
Mother Isabella Bishop, age 48, born Arbroath (Married 21 years, 6 children born, 5 still living)
Children: Catherine Bishop, age 20, Drapery Saleswoman, born Stirling
Robert Bishop, age 18, Confectioner’s Clerk, born Stirling
James Bishop, age 16, Haberdasher’s Warehouseman, born Stirling
John Bishop, age 13, Scholar, born Glasgow
William Bishop, age 6, Scholar, born Glasgow
