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James Speedie

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17 November 1893

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25 September 1915

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Born at Edinburgh on 17th November 1893. He was by profession an Insurance Clerk with one of the largest concerns of its kind in the City. He clung to his amateur status, and was a great player in his day. Like the generality of our men he was modest, un-assuming, and kindly. When  ready, willing and anxious to serve the cause of right. Joining the Cameron Highlanders, he was early in France. Jimmy, as he was familiarly known, came through several severe battles, and ultimately fell fighting at Loos, 25th September 1915. His only brother, Lieut. John, also fell in action. The parents of these two lads lived at Polwarth Gardens.