Lives of the First World War

1897 - 6th November 1918

John Boyd Baldie was born in 1897 in Largs, Scotland and died in service with the RAF on 6th November 1918. His parents are John Baldie [1863-1947] and Elizabeth Boyd [1862-1934]. 31:03:1901 Scotland Census - living in Balbirnie Street, Markinch, Fife John 48 Elizabeth 30 Janet A 15 Lilias C 13 James 10 John B 3 02:05:1915 Date of entry into Fife and Forfar Blackwatch, Royal Highlanders 20:05:1915 Death of his brother - Private James Baldie London Scotland Regiment 14:01:1916 London Gazette [dated 19:1:1916] Private John Boyd Baldie from the Black Watch [Royal Highlanders] to be Second Lieutenant 06:11:1918 Lt John Boyd Baldie was Killed in Action during service with The RAF He is "Laid to Rest" in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney, Vosges, France The inscription on his headstone is "Thy will be done" His grave reference is I D 14 19:02:1921 "J Baldie Esq applies re late son's medals 1914/1915 Star with Black Watch [Royal Highlanders] British Medal with Royal Flying Corps Victory Medal with Royal Flying Corps RIP

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