Report in the Dumfriesshire and Galloway Standard 18 May 1918 regarding the death of George Parker

“Mrs Parker, Moss-side, Thornhill, has received official intimation that her husband, Private G. Parker, K.O.S.B., has been missing since 11th April; and a letter from his officer states no news has been heard of him since. He was wounded at Cambrai in November last, and was home lately on leave. Previous to enlisting he was head gardener at Dalmonach House, and some time before at Drumlanrig Gardens.”

Dumfriesshire and Galloway Standard 18 May 1918