277 Private
10/11th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry, 46th Infantry Brigade, 15th (Scottish) Division
Age: 30
Date of Death: 28.8.17
Buried: Tyne Cot Memorial Panel 131 to 132
Family history: He was married to Mary and they lived at 26 Middle Street, Grangemouth, with their two children Mary and Elizabeth. Before he enlisted Daniel worked in a wood yard
The action leading to his death
On the 26 August the 10/11th HLI relieved the 9th Black Watch and the 8/10th Gordons in the front line. On the 27 August the general offensive, Third Ypres, continued with the HLI attempting to take Gallipoli Farm. The attack was made by 120 men however, they were repelled by heavy enemy machine gun fire. The casualties were 1 officer and 74 other ranks. On the 28 August the weather intervened and further offensive activity was cancelled. The Battalion was at Pommern Castle and inter company reliefs took place in the line. German shelling was concentrated on Square Farm were the Battalion HQ was located.
Medals Awarded
1915 Star, Victory Medal, British War Medal
