Soldier Record

8/3/1918 – In news (with picture shown above)

From Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald - Private James Barrow, Scottish Rifles (Killed)

Private James Barrow, Scottish Rifles (Killed)

Mr and Mrs John Barrow, 16 Courthill Street, Dalry received word from the War Office on Monday, that their eldest son, Pte James Barrow, who was reported wounded and missing on 27th May last, is now presumed to have been killed on that date. Pte Barrow was in his 22nd year, and joined the colours in January last, being drafted to one of the fronts in April. Previous to enlisting he was in the employment of Messrs Kyle, Aitken and Gardiner as a spinner. He was a quiet and likeable disposition. The sympathy of the community is with his parents in their bereavement.

So after about 10 months the War Office informs the family that their eldest son is not missing died.

He was in the army for only 5 months and in France about two of those before dying at or near Arras. He is remembered in Arras cemetry, Bay 6.

The family did not forget as shown by the annual memorium

28/05/1920 – in memoriam

BARROW – In loving memory of our dear son and beloved brother, Pte James Barrow, Scottish Rifles, reported missing and presumed killed on 29th May 1917.

He trod the path of duty, Britian’s honour to maintain.

He died for us, our dear one, who will ne’er come home again.

We mourn the absent voice and face

That made home doubly bright,

But memory fills the vacant place

And keeps him ever near.

Inserted by his Father, Mother and Brothers.

28/05/1920 – in memoriam

BARROW – In affectionate remembrance of our beloved nephew, Pte James Barrow, S.R., reported missing and presumed killed on 29th May 1917.

We do not forget him, nor do we intend.

We think of him often, and will to the end:

Gone and forgotten by some he may be.

But dear to our memory for ever he’ll be.

Inserted by his Aunts.

27/05/1921 – in memoriam

BARROW – In loving memory of our dear son, Pte James Barrow, 3rd Cameronians (S.R.), who was reported missing on 27th May 1917, and later reported to have died on that date.

The unknown graves the saddest blow,

As none but the aching hearts doth know.

Inserted by his sorrowing Father, Mother and Brothers.

27/05/1921 in memoriam

BARROW - In loving memory of our dear nephew, Pte James Barrow, 3rd Cameronians (S.R.), who was reported wounded and missing on 27th May 1917, and later reported to have died on that date.

Though death divide fond memory clings.

Inserted by his Aunts.

26/05/1922 in memoriam

BARROW - In loving memory of our dear son, Pte James Barrow, 3rd Scottish Rifles, reported missing and later presumed killed on 27th May 1917.

No loving hand clasped yours that day,

No home voice said goodbye:

You fell in battles dread affray,

But God, Himself was nigh.

Inserted by his Father, Mother and Brothers.

26/05/1922 in memoriam

BARROW - In loving memory of our dear nephew, Pte James Barrow, 3rd Scottish Rifles, reported missing and later presumed killed on 27th May 1917.

Some day we hope to meet him,

Some day, we know not when,

To clasp his hand in that better land

Never to part again.

Inserted by his Aunts.

30/05/1924 in memoriam

BARROW - In loving memory of our dear son, James Barrow, died in France 27th May 1917.

Ever remembered

Inserted by his Father, Mother and Brothers.