Brothers LOUIS McCUTCHEON MUIR and FRANCIS 'FRANK' MUIR

LOUIS and FRANK MUIR pictured in the 2 centre photographs

Newspaper clipping taken from The Daily Record, page 6, dated 30th December, 1916, shows the photographs of these 2 men, and reads:
"(1) <snip>
(2) Private Louis Muir (Gordons), and (3) his brother Frank Muir (R.N.D.), belonging to Motherwell - both killed;
(4) <snip".

Panel of Motherwell War Memorial showing (in error) LEWIS M. MUIR.

Panel of Motherwell War Memorial showing Able Bodied Seaman FRANK MUIR.

LOUIS McCUTCHEON MUIR and FRANCIS 'FRANK' MUIR were brothers.

LOUIS McCUTCHEON MUIR, Private S/5253, 8th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, and his brother FRANCIS MUIR, Able Seaman Clyde Z/4779, Drake Battalion, Royal Naval Division, are NOT named on the Larkhall War Memorial.

Both men are named on the Motherwell War Memorial, but LOUIS' name has been mis-spelled as LEWIS M. MUIR.

Their parents were John Muir, a Coal Miner, and Elizabeth McCutcheon, who were married at Larkhall on 2nd November, 1888.
Their paternal grandparents were Robert Muir, a Coal Miner, and Margaret Wilson.
Their maternal grandparents were John McCutcheon, a Coal Miner, and Elizabeth Wyper.

LOUIS McCUTCHEON MUIR was born at 121 Raploch Street, Larkhall, on 3rd May, 1895.
FRANCIS MUIR was born at 148 Raploch Street, Larkhall, on 6th April, 1897.

The 1901 LARKHALL Census was taken on 31st March, 1901.
The family are listed at Claremont Place, Muir Street, Larkhall, as follows:
John Muir, age 35, Head, Coal Miner, b Larkhall.
Elizabeth Muir, age 35, Wife, b Larkhall.
Elizabeth Muir, age 12, Daughter, Scholar, b Larkhall.
Robert Muir, age 10, Son, Scholar, b Larkhall.
John Muir, age 8, Son, Scholar, b Larkhall.
LOUIS MUIR, age 5, Son, Scholar, b Larkhall.
FRANK MUIR, age 3, Son, b Larkhall.
Hugh Muir, age 3 months, Son, b Larkhall.

The 1911 MOTHERWELL Census was taken on 2nd April, 1911.
The family are listed at 193a Shields Road, Motherwell, as follows:
John Muir, age 45, Head, Coal Miner, b Larkhall.
Elizabeth Muir, age 45, Wife, b Larkhall.
Robert Muir, age 20, Son, Coal Miner, b Larkhall.
John Muir, age 18, Son, Clerk, b Larkhall.
LOUIS MUIR, age 15, Son, Electrician, b Larkhall.
FRANK MUIR, age 13, Son, Scholar, b Larkhall.
Hugh Muir, age 10, Son, Scholar, b Larkhall.

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Military Information for LOUIS McCUTCHEON MUIR

LOUIS joined the 8th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders as Private S/5253, and went to France on 10th May, 1915.

LOUIS 'Died of Wounds' at No 13 General Hospital, Rouen, France, on 9th October, 1915, age 20.
 

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) entry for LOUIS shows that he is buried at BOULOGNE EASTERN CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. There are 5,777 identified casualties buried at BOULOGNE EASTERN CEMETERY.

LOUIS is commemorated at The Scottish National War Memorial (SNWM) in Edinburgh Castle.

The entry in Soldiers Died in the Great War (SDGW) shows that he was born at Dalserf, Lanarkshire and enlisted in Hamilton.

The Medal Rolls Index Card (MIC) for LOUIS shows that he was awarded The 1914-15 Star Medal, The Victory Medal and The British War Medal. The MIC is dated 10th May, 1915, and shows that he went to France on that date.

The "Soldier's Effects" record shows that his father John received his Outstanding Pay of £3/1/2, and a War Gratuity of £4/-/-. This record shows that he died at No 13 General Hospital, Rouen, France.

LOUIS is listed in the Service Returns of the 8th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders. He is shown as having Died of Wounds on 9th October, 1915, at Boulogne, France.

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Military Information for FRANCIS 'FRANK' MUIR

FRANK MUIR joined the Royal Naval Division, Drake Battalion, Royal Navy Volunteer Reserves as Able seaman Clyde Z/4779.

FRANK was Killed-In-Action on 13th November, 1916, age 19.

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) entry for FRANK MUIR shows that he is commemorated at THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. There are 72,338 identified casualties listed on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL.

FRANK is commemorated at The Scottish National War Memorial (SNWM) in Edinburgh Castle.

His Service Record has survived and it shows that he enlisted on 31st May, 1915. His address at that time was 22 Grange Street, Flemington, Motherwell. He disembarked at Marseilles on 20th May, 1916, and was Killed in Action on 13th November, 1916.

The UK Naval Medal and Award Rolls for FRANK MUIR shows that he was awarded The 1914-15 Star Medal, The Victory Medal and The British War Medal.

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Newspaper Clippings

A newspaper clipping taken from The Daily Record, page 6, dated 5th October, 1915, reads:
"MOTHERWELL MEN WOUNDED.
<snip>
Mr Muir, Grange Street, has received intimation that his son, Pte. Louis Muir, Gordon Highlanders, has been seriously wounded.
<snip>".

A newspaper clipping taken from The Motherwell Times, page 5, dated 8th October, 1915, reads:
"9th GORDON HIGHLANDERS
<snip>
Mrs Muir, Armstrong Cottage, Grange St., has been advised by wire from France that her son, Private Louis Muir, 9th Gordons, has been seriously wounded".

A newspaper clipping taken from The Scotsman, page 11, dated 16th October, 1915, reads:
"Louis Muir, 10th Gordon Highlanders, who was wounded in action, is reported to have died in hospital of his wounds. His parents reside at Armstrong Cottage, Grange Street".

A newspaper clipping taken from The Motherwell Times, page 4, dated 1st December, 1916, reads:
"MUIR - Officially reported killed in action on 13th November, A.B. Frank Muir, R.N.D., aged 19, beloved son of Mr and Mrs Muir, Armstrong Cottage, Grange Street, Motherwell".

A newspaper clipping taken from The Motherwell Times, page 5, dated 1st December, 1916, reads:
"Able Seaman Frank Muir, R.N.D., has been killed in action during the recent operatons. He was only 19 years of age, and was well known in the town. He joined the Forces about a year ago, and was killed on the 13th ult. His parents reside at Armstrong Cottage, Grange Street".

A newspaper clipping taken from The Daily Record, page 6, dated 30th December, 1916, shows the photographs of these 2 men, and reads:
"(1) <snip>
(2) Private Louis Muir (Gordons), and (3) his brother Frank Muir (R.N.D.), belonging to Motherwell - both killed;
(4) <snip".

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Lest We Forget!

Medal Rolls Index Card (MIC) of LOUIS MUIR.

UK, Naval Medal and Award Roll for FRANK MUIR.

Newspaper clipping taken from The Daily Record, page 6, dated 5th October, 1915, reads:
"MOTHERWELL MEN WOUNDED.
<snip>
Mr Muir, Grange Street, has received intimation that his son, Pte. Louis Muir, Gordon Highlanders, has been seriously wounded.
<snip>".

Newspaper clipping taken from The Motherwell Times, page 5, dated 8th October, 1915, reads:
"9th GORDON HIGHLANDERS
<snip>
Mrs Muir, Armstrong Cottage, Grange St., has been advised by wire from France that her son, Private Louis Muir, 9th Gordons, has been seriously wounded".

Newspaper clipping taken from The Scotsman, page 11, dated 16th October, 1915, reads:
"Louis Muir, 10th Gordon Highlanders, who was wounded in action, is reported to have died in hospital of his wounds. His parents reside at Armstrong Cottage, Grange Street".

Newspaper clipping taken from The Motherwell Times, page 4, dated 1st December, 1916, reads:
"MUIR - Officially reported killed in action on 13th November, A.B. Frank Muir, R.N.D., aged 19, beloved son of Mr and Mrs Muir, Armstrong Cottage, Grange Street, Motherwell".

Newspaper clipping taken from The Motherwell Times, page 5, dated 1st December, 1916, reads:
"Able Seaman Frank Muir, R.N.D., has been killed in action during the recent operatons. He was only 19 years of age, and was well known in the town. He joined the Forces about a year ago, and was killed on the 13th ult. His parents reside at Armstrong Cottage, Grange Street".