Personal Details

Born: 10 May 1892 in Saltcoats, Ayrshire, Scotland.

Family: He was the sixth child born to John Docherty, a laboratory technician & his wife Elizabeth. He married Florence May Portar on 20 May 1918 in Whitchurch, Shropshire. They had one son, Colin born 1921.

Residence: In 1901 the family was living at 5 Seabank Street, Saltcoats, Ayrshire. The address given on his demobilisation was 15 Arthur Street, Saltcoats although his wife at this time was living at 8 Park Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire. In 1939 he was living at 15 George Street, Whitchurch.

Employment: He was employed as a machineman at Auchenharvie Colliery, Stevenson, Ayrshire. In 1939 he was working as a road maker with Salop LC.

Died: In 1954 in Whitchurch, aged 58.

Military Details

Regiment: Royal Garrison Artillery

Rank: Gunner

Service Number: 182424

Date of Enlistment: 10 September 1917

Date of Discharge: 14 December 1918

Reason for Discharge: Surplus to military requirements (due to varicose veins)