Burial service for Private David Gemmell, 3/3800, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) and an unknown Scottish soldier

A burial service for Private David Gemmell, 3/3800, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) and an unknown Scottish soldier will be held at 10.30am (local time) on 15 May 2024 at CWGC’s Woburn Abbey Cemetery, Cuinchy, France.

Private Gemmell served with the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) and was killed in action on 25 January 1915. He was previously commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial. He is being buried alongside an unknown Scottish soldier who was recovered at the same time by CWGC staff.

Both graves will be marked by Commission headstones, bearing as many details as have been established for each casualty. Private Gemmell’s will bear his name and a personal inscription chosen by his family. CWGC will care for the graves in perpetuity.

The ceremony has been organised by the British Ministry of Defence’s Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre and will be attended by family members, Defence Staff, Regimental representatives, CWGC staff and local dignitaries.