Roll of Honour
2nd Lieutenant
Robert Galloway MacKinlay
Robert Galloway Mackinlay was born to Jessie and lived in Glasgow where he attended Hillhead High School and was known as a popular pupil said to "spread happiness all around".
During his time at school he was a member of its Officer Training Corps. In 1914 he joined the University of Glasgow Officer Training Corps. During the war Robert obtained his commission for the Highland Light Infantry, first in the 12th battalion before being transferred to the 10th. In July 1915 he left for France and only a few months later died at the Battle of Loos on the 25th September 1915 whilst leading his men.