Formed in Glasgow on 2nd September 1914 by the Lord Provost & City. A Pals Battalion, often known by its original name of " The Glasgow Tramways Battalion".
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has 626 recorded WW1 deaths for the 15th (Service) Battalion (1st Glasgow), Highland Light Infantry.
CLARKE, J. Private, 3061. 15th (Service) Battalion, Highland Light Infantry. Authuile Military Cemetery, Somme, France. 29-01-1916.
LORIMER, John. Corporal, 13162. 15th (Service) Battalion, Highland Light Infantry. Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty, Pas-de-Calais, France. 18-11-1916. Age 32. Son of William & Catherine Maikle Lorimer of Stirling. Husband of E. Lorimer of Fingal Street, Maryhill, Glasgow, UK.
Stone Inscription :- "In Thy Sacred Heart O Jesus Let My Dear Husband Rest R.I.P".
HAMILTON, James. Corporal, 15611. 15th (Service) Battalion, Highland Light Infantry. Bienvillers Military Cemetery, Pas-de-Calais, France. 03-04-1918. Age 30. Son of Peter & Elizabeth Hamilton of Abbotsford Place, Glasgow, UK.
MacFARLANE, (DSO). William MacCallum. Lieutenant Colonel. 15th (Service) Battalion, Highland Light Infantry. Maroeuil British Cemetery, Pas-de-Calais, France. 19-02-1917. Age 42. Son of John MacFarlane MVO, DL, & Marion MacCallum (his wife). Husband of Laila C. MacFarlane of Ardenore, Row, Dumbartonshire, UK.
Stone Inscription :- "Until The Day Dawn Goodnight".