300913 Cpl Archibald Morrison, 1/8th Bn, A&S Highlanders

300913 Corporal Archibald Morrison of the 1/8th Battalion, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, was killed in action on the 16th May 1917. He was born in Taynuilt, Argyllshire, and was the son of Mrs Mary Campbell of Pass of Brander, Taynuilt. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial.

Archibald's age at death is recorded as 18. His number - original number 2768 - dates to January 1915 which means that at best he was 17 when he joined up, or younger still. This may have been discovered by the authorities as he certainly did not proceed overseas until 1916 at the earliest.

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

Sources:

Ancestry (MIC, WO 363)
Soldiers Died in The Great War
Army Service Numbers
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission