Number: 2723
Regiment: Highland Light Infantry.
Rank: Private.
Born: 17 October 1892 Gorbals, Glasgow.
Died: 1 July 1916 Killed in action Age 23
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, France. No known grave.
Battle: The Somme, First Day of the Battle, 1 July 1916.
Son of William and Mary Montgomery, 'Aldebaran',
2 Alexandra Avenue, Stepps.
1901 Census: 'Ashlea', 119 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps.
1911 Census: 'Ashlea', 119 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps.
CWGC site: Yes.
SNWM site: Yes.
Kirkintilloch Herald mention No.
Andrew had been employed as an apprentice in the office of a chartered accountant.
Lanarkshire Men Who Died at The Somme
by J O'Raw page 148.
The Story of Stepps by F Bunyan and N Kidd.
