Dedicated to the men and women of Dumfries and Galloway who served their country during WW1


Portraits of Kirkcudbrightshire soldiers

5th King's Own Scottish Borderers

The local territorial battalion recruited from all around our region; including Dumfries, Moniaive, Annan, Langholm, Lockerbie, Moffat, Kirkconnel, Sanquhar, Thornhill, Maxwelltown, Dalbeattie, Castle Douglas, Gatehouse, Kirkcudbright, Newton Stewart, Wigtown, Creetown and Whithorn

Stewartry Roll of Honour

A nominal roll of all men and women native to Kirkcudbrightshire, or resident in the county on enlistment, who served their country in the First World War

Auchencairn 1914-1918

The selfless contribution made by the men and women from one small Kirkcudbrightshire village, and surrounding farms and estates

PUBLICATION: Answering the Call - Auchencairn and the First World War


How you can help

Do you have photographs of, or information about, family members who served in the First World War? Please take a look at the projects listed within Sons of Galloway and if you think you can help get in touch via the contact form.

Please note that these projects are not limited to those who died; information on all men and women who served will be very much appreciated. Thank you.