During the desperate fighting about Ypres in October, 1914, Piper Mackenzie greatly distinguished himself bringing up ammunition to the firing line. He was killed while doing so. Awarded a mention in despatches.
8081 Piper Charles Scott Maguire, 2nd Scots Guards.
On the 27th October, 1914, near Ypres, an advanced trench was blown to pieces by shell fire, most of its occupants being killed or wounded. Hearing calls for help, Piper Maguire went forward from the support trench to report. He crawled 15 yards on hands and knees to the wrecked trench and found several men had been buried by the explosion. Although without any protection from enemy fire he dug out a man and found he was dead; he continued his task and got out another, placing him for safety under cover of the dead body. He then crawled back to his trench. The N.C.O. in charge had been killed meantime, and no official report of his conduct was possible. Maguire himself was wounded shortly after, his back being broken; he died of paralysis some seven months later.
11002 Piper J. McMillan, 1st Royal Scots.
Was awarded the D.C.M. for conspicuous gallantry as a battalion scout.
| 10123 | Corpl. | E. Collins, | } | |
| 10754 | Piper | J. Clancy, | } | |
| 10639 | " | J. Smart, | } | 1st Royal Scots. |
| 10032 | " | P. Mallin, | } |
During the operations on the Salonika front the battalion had to capture Karadzakot Zir. The men had to advance over open country to the attack. These pipers played over three successive charges to the enemy's position, and the commanding officer considered their gallantry on this occasion was to a large extent instrumental in bringing about the success of the attack. In spite of their exposed position they all got through without being touched.
11065 Piper H. M'Leod, 2nd Royal Scots.
Was repeatedly mentioned in despatches for gallantry in attending wounded under fire, and was recommended for the D.C.M.
1235 Piper W. Sinclair, 5th Royal Scots.