John Stephen Shaw
 

Born September 1899, died in 1st World War as a Gordon Highlander 27 July 1918 (private 22046). He is buried in a churchyard near Rance.

His parents were: Alexander Stephen and Helen Will.

He had 3 siblings: Alexander (Sandy), Nell and Daniel.

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His Commonwealth War Graves Commission debt of honour register is here
 

The information held by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission is given below:
 
 

                                                     In Memory of

                                  Private JOHN STEPHEN SHAW

                                     "C" Coy. 7th Bn., Gordon Highlanders
                               who died aged 18 on Saturday, 27th July 1918.

   Private SHAW was the son of Mrs. Helen Shaw, of 8, Seaforth Rd., Aberdeen, and the late
                                                   Alexander Shaw.

                                             Remembered with honour
                                 ST. IMOGES CHURCHYARD, Marne, France.
 
 

                                              In the perpetual care of
                                 the Commonwealth War Graves Commission
 

In Memory of

                                    JOHN STEPHEN SHAW

                                                 Private
                                                  22046
                                 "C" Coy. 7th Bn., Gordon Highlanders
                                              who died on
                                  Saturday, 27th July 1918. Age 18.

 Additional Information:
                           Son of Mrs. Helen Shaw, of 8, Seaforth Rd., Aberdeen, and the late Alexander Shaw.
 

                                     Commemorative Information

 Cemetery:
                           ST. IMOGES CHURCHYARD, Marne, France
 Grave Reference/
 Panel Number:
                           D. 3.
 Location:
                           The churchyard cemetery of the village of St Imoges is situated 16 kilometres south of the
                           town of Reims, and 7 kilometres north of the town of Epernay, Northern France. From Reims,
                           exit along the Avenue de Champagne which leads onto the N51 towards Epernay, passing
                           through the villages of Champflieury and Montchenot. After 13 kilometres turn right at the
                           crossroads onto the D71, signposted to St Imoges. After a further 500 metres you will enter
                           the perimeter of the village of St Imoges, and a further 250 metres will bring you to the
                           crossroads at the centre of the village (a total journey of about 13.5 kilometres). Facing you
                           at this junction is the church of St Imoges and on entering the churchyard you will find the
                           Commonwealth War Graves Plot to the left (north-west) of the church.

 Historical Information:
                           The Commonwealth War graves were made by the 51st (Highland) and 62nd (West Riding)
                           Divisions in July and August, 1918. There are now nearly 80, 1914-18 war casualties
                           commemorated in this site.

Page last updated 11-11-2002