Frank Morrison

Killed in Action on the 07/12/1915 near Zillebeke

Frank and the Battalion arrived at Boulogne on the 13/05/1915 and were part of the 28th Brigade, 9th (Scottish) Division. On the day of Frank's death the Division received the welcome news that they were to be relieved by the 15th (Scottish) Division before the end of the month. The tidings were greeted with unfeigned joy. This was undoubtedly the worst and most disagreeable spell of trench life the Division experienced during the war. Sadly Frank didn't make it out the trenches. The Dickebusch New Military Cemetery contains 624 First World War burials, including 8 unidentified. The Cemetery was begun in February 1915 (in succession to the Old Military Cemetery near the Church), and was used until May 1917 by neighbouring fighting units and field ambulances. Frank's grave photo was kindly donated by Mick McCann at the British War Graves website who supply photos FREE OF CHARGE here. He is also remembered on the Airdrie War Memorial (see photos). See photos for Frank's Medal Index Card, his CWGC Grave Registration x 2, his Headstone Report, Dickebusch New Military Cemetery, Frank's Pension Records x 3 and the Highland Light Infantry Cap Badge.