The Death of Private Colin Downie
Item
Title
The Death of Private Colin Downie
Who?
Colin Downie
Item(s)
Included in the collection is a note of condolence from Buckingham Palace, signed by the King, and a memorial card remembering Private Colin Downie with a poem inserted by his sisters, Mary and Jean Downie.
There is also a letter from the Assistant Financial Secretary concerning the payment of compensation to Private Colin Downie’s siblings following his death.
There is also a letter from the Assistant Financial Secretary concerning the payment of compensation to Private Colin Downie’s siblings following his death.
Story
Private Colin Downie served with the 1st battalion of the Highland Light Infantry, and was killed in action at La Bassee in France on December 20th, 1914.
When?
December, 1914
Where?
La Bassee, France; Glasgow.
Contributor
Moira Jean Barnes; great niece of Colin Downie.
Collection Day
10/04/2019, Glasgow City Archives, Mitchell Library, Glasgow.
This item was submitted on May 29, 2019