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2nd Lt. · 11 attd. 1 Gordon Highlanders

John Cook MacPherson

† 25/09/1915 · aged 30 · Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, panel 38

Personal data

NameMacPherson
InitialsJ.C.
Christian nameJohn Cook
FamilySon of the Rev. Robert Macpherson, D.D., V.D., late Senior Collegiate Minister of Elgin, and Catherine Duff Macpherson.

Extra information

Information 1
M.A., LL.B., Aberdeen University. Gladstone Memorial Prize. Hunter Gold Medal in Roman Law. Took prominent part in the literary life of the University.For a period was Editor of The University Magazine "Alma Mater."
Information 2
Assistant in Solicitors Dept. of the North British Railway Co.

Military data

Rank2nd Lt.
Regiment / Unit11 attd. 1 Gordon Highlanders
Date of death
Age30
Cemetery / MemorialYpres (Menin Gate) Memorial, panel 38

Other information

Information
Killed in action

Sources

Source
Liber Vitae 1923
Source 2
Liber Vitae 1928