Leitholm Section A – row – 15 – 5 -Lorimer/Smart
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In loving memory of ALEXANDER LORIMER beloved husband of REBECCA SMART died 7th July 1953.
Also their elder son ARTHUR killed at Dardanelles 12th July 1915.
Also the above REBECCA SMART died 19th September 1962 in her 88th year
Military record
Private Arthur Alexander Lorimer, 1/4th ( Border ) Kings Own Scottish Borderers. He was killed in action on Gallipoli on 12th July 1915 during the " Charge " on the Turkish trenches at Achi Baba Nullah, aged 20 and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Alex Lorimer of Bogend and before enlisting he was employed by the Middle District Committee of the County Council. He is also on the Duns Memorial