Soldier Record
Henry Ormiston
Contributed by: John Ormiston, on 2008-11-07
| Rank | |
|---|---|
| First Name | Henry |
| Surname | Ormiston |
| Year of Birth | 1881 |
| Year of Death | 1967 |
| Regiment | Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) |
| Place of Wartime Residence | Bothwell, Lanarkshire |
Henry's Story
Quiet, unassuming man who served with the 6th Battalion Cameronian (Scottish Rifles) as part of the British Expeditionary Force (France) 20/03/1915 to 18/04/1916. While he never spoke about his experience, the records show the Battalion were in action at Aubers Ridge and Festubert. Discharged 29/04/1916. Military Conduct - Exemplary. Returned to the Mining Industry and retired in 195.
No additional memories have been submitted