Participant Info
- Photograph
- Last Name
- Speedie
- First Names
- John G.
- Conflict
- WW1
- Memorial
- St Michael's
- Date of Death
- 14th June 1917
- Unit
- Royal Scots
- Rank
- Second Lieutenant
- Link
- Link to CWGC Record
- Biographical information
John Gibson Speedie was awarded the Medaille Militaire (France). He was the son of John and Janet Speedie, 32 Polwarth Gardens.
He died at the age of 25 and his name is on the WW1 memorial of St Michael’s Church.
As yet, we do not have a photograph of John but show a photo of the family gravestone in North Merchiston Cemetery where he is commemorated.
The text on the stone is: “In Loving Memory of Janet Speedie … … John Speedie … … and of their sons, both killed in action JOHN GIBSON SPEEDIE The Royal Scots at Arras 14.6.1917 and JAMES HODGE SPEEDIE The (Q.O.) Cameron Highlanders at Loos 25.9.1915.”