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Alexander (Alister) Henderson Soutar M.C. |
Alexander (Alister) Henderson Soutar M.C.
Brother of Lieutenant David H. Soutar, Cameron Highlanders (P.O.W. 22nd March 1918 – 10th December 1918)
Brother of Second Lieutenant Frank Henderson Soutar, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
CWGC: (Alexander Henderson Soutar)
Rank: Major
Regiment: Royal Engineers, 98th Field Company
Date of Death: 28th May 1918
Age: 30
Award: Military Cross
Commemorated: Soissons Memorial
Additional Information: Son of Rev. Alexander Soutar, M.A., and Mary Ann Henderson Soutar, 20 Cluny Drive, Edinburgh.
SNWM: Not Listed
SDGW: (Alexander Henderson Soutar)
Rank: Lieutenant (Acting Major)
Regiment: Royal Engineers, 98th Field Battalion
Date of Death: 28th May 1918
Cause of Death: Died of Wounds
Decoration: Military Cross
MIC:
Alastair H. Soutar, Lieutenant/Major, Royal Engineers.
Medal Entitlement: 1915 Star, British War & Victory Medals
Sister D. H. Soutar, 20 Cluny Drive, Edinburgh applied for medals 20th September 1921
Soldiers’ Effects:
Lieutenant A. H. Soutar, M.C., Royal Engineers. Wounded & Missing 28th May 1918
London Gazette, 12th October 1917, Supplement 30334, Page 10570
Corps of Royal Engineers. The undermentioned to be Acting Captains:
Temporary Lieutenant A. H. Soutar, 28th July 1917.
London Gazette, 21st May 1918, Supplement 30699, Page 6070
Corps of Royal Engineers. The undermentioned to be Acting Majors. 8th November 1917:
Temporary Lieutenant (Acting Captain) A. H. Soutar, M.C., 3rd April 191828/07.
Scotsman, 8th June 1918. ‘Biographical Notes – Missing’
Major Alastair H. Soutar, M.C., Royal Engineers (wounded and missing), is the eldest son of the rev. Alex. Soutar, First United Free Church, Thurson. He joined the Army shortly after the outbreak of war and has been about three years on service at the front. Mr. Soutar’s second son, Lieutenant Frank Soutar was killed in action and his third son, Lieutenant David Soutar is a prisoner of war in Germany.
Aberdeen Weekly Journal, 14th June 1918. ‘Wounded and Missing’
The Rev. Alexander Soutar, First United Free Church, Thurso, has received intimation that his eldest son, Major Alastair H. Soutar, M.C., Royal Engineers, has been posted wounded and missing. He joined up shortly after the outbreak of war and has been about three years on service in France. Mr. Soutar’s family has given most patriotic service since the war began. He has himself given lengthened service with the troops at home and overseas, while his second son Lieutenant Frank Soutar was killed in action in Mesopotamia and his third son, Lieutenant David Soutar is a prisoner of war in Germany.
1919 England & Wales National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations):
Soutar, Alexander Henderson of Castlegreen, Thurso, presumed to have died 28th May 1918 in France. Confirmation of the Rev. Alexander Soutar. Sealed London 27th August.
Listed on Thurso Civic Memorial: Alastair Henderson Soutar, M.C., Royal Engineers
Listed on Caithness Roll of Honour (Caithness Archives): Soutar Alistair Henderson,. A/ Maj. MC. 98th Field Coy. Royal Engineers. Home Thurso. Died of wounds 28/05/18 France & Flanders. Parents; Rev Alex Soutar, Thurso.
Listed on Glasgow Royal Technical College Roll of Honour (Strathclyde University) Major Alastair H. Soutar, M.C., 98th Field Company, Royal Engineers.
1891 Census, Living at Roseville, Balgray Brae Road, Dennistoun
Father Alexander Soutar, age 35, Minister of Springburn Free Church, born Brechin
Mother Mary A. Soutar, age 29, born Dundee
Children: Alexander H. Soutar, age 3, born Cullen, Banffshire
Frank H. Soutar, age 2, born Glasgow
1901 Census, Living at Princes Street, Thurso, Caithness
Father Alexander Soutar, age 45, Minister of United Free Church, born Brechin
Mother Mary A. Soutar, age 39, born Dundee
Children: Alexander H. Soutar, age 13, Scholar, born Cullen, Banffshire
Frank H. Soutar, age 12, Scholar, born Glasgow
Constance M. Soutar, age 9, Scholar, born Glasgow
David H. Soutar, age 6, Scholar, born Glasgow
Dorothy L. Soutar, age 7 months, born Thurso