T H E C O V E N A N T E R
Mr Joseph R. Gorman of general information about his regiment’s
21 Ashford Avenue involvement in the Boer War and the battle
Castle Hill of Neuve Chappelle.
NSW In order to complete my research, I am
Australia 2154 trying to obtain as much information
Fax: 61 2 9620 9900 including the source of any photographs
that record any involvement by the
Sir, Cameronians in the Boer War and on the
Western Front up to an including the battle
Re: Lance Corporal Joseph
of Neuve Chappelle.
Gorman
I thank you in anticipation and look
forward to any advice you may be able to
(no. 6672) 2nd battalion
provide. I may be contacted by email at
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
jgorman@bigpond.com.au if this is more
convenient.
I am researching the life of my Grandfather,
Yours etc.
Lance Corporal Joseph Gorman who was
Joseph R Gorman
killed on The Western Front on 10th March
1915 in the Battle of Neuve Chappelle. His
wife Julia predeceased him in the October
of 1914. This left their children Annette
and John (my father) orphaned and in the
care of his sister, Mrs C. Strickley.
Medal Mounting &
Joseph married Julia Caughtry on 2nd
February 1907 at St Anne’s Church, Alcester
Displaying Service
St Birmingham. Their daughter Annette
(Nancy) was born on 13th September 1907
For further details contact:
and their son John *my father) was born
Hugh Macpherson Ltd
on 28th August 1911. Both of the above are
17 West Maitland Street
now deceased.
Edinburgh EH12 5EA
At about the time he rejoined his
Tel: 0131-225 4008
regiment, his wife Julia, became seriously
ill and passed away on 25th October 1914.
or
Joseph was still in camp in England prior
to his departure for The Western Front in
Mrs Alison Ross
November 1914. I understand that he could
32 Deanswood Park
not get leave to visit her during the time
Deans
of her illness, as his unit was in training
Livingston EH54 8NX
ready to ship out. It is thought that he was
Tel: 01506 460 077
allowed home for her funeral.
When Lance Corporal Joseph Gorman
Cleaning, mounting and re-mounting
was killed, my father was 3 years old, so
medal service. Replacement ribbons and
there is little information about him or his
medals. Full size or miniature medals and
service with the Cameronians that has been
ribbon bars.
passed down to my generation.
Made to order - Medal framing service.
Lance Corporal Joseph Gorman also
Can be mounted in a frame, personalised
served with the Cameronians (Scottish
and tailored to your requirements. Medals
Rifles) in South Africa during the Boar
can be removed for wearing and easily
War 1899-1902. I am interested in any
placed in frame after use.
information that may shed some light on
Popular style includes a photograph,
his service record and where he served.
unit badge, display of medals and printed
I have also written to the Public Records
details. Very stylish and unique. Made to
Office in Kew in the hope that some
order and can be ideal for presentations.
information may be available through
them.
I have been in touch with the
Cameronian Museum through the South
Lanarkshire Council who have been most
helpful and supplied me with a great deal
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