James McMurchy Moir

After leaving school he entered the University of Glasgow, where he graduated in Arts in 1908. In the same year he entered the service of the Scottish Amicable Life Assurance Society, and in 1912 gained the degree of FFA.He had rapid promotion, and in 1914 was appointed inspector of the Manchester Branch of the Society.

On the outbreak of war he enlisted as a private in the Glasgow Highlanders, and went with the battalion to France at the beginning of November 1914. He served there until June 1915, when he was given a commission in the 1st Black Watch. He was twenty-five years of age when he fell leading his men into attack on the German positions on the 25th September 1915.

In his obituary it is written:

Lieutenant Moir was clearly marked out for a high place in his profession, and he was greatly beloved by all who knew him.