| Surname: | Irvine |
| Initials: | A |
| Rank: | Private |
| Army Number: | 3050003 |
| Notes: | CMP. He enlisted in to the Royal Scots transferred to CMP. Extracts from Army Record:- He was born 28/4/04 at Newington, Edinburgh, Midlothian, He enlisted 5/8/24 at Edinburgh, He resided at 26 S Richmond Street, Edinburgh, He married Annie Alexander Skellett 15/9/33 at Edinburgh, Occupation Grocer. 21/3/42 transferred to CMP (VP) Scottish Command, 20/6/42 to 357 Coy (VP), 6/11/42 to 177 Coy (Ports), 25/9/45 to class Z (T) reserve. Trade Apprentice Grocer formerly GPO Messenger, Military conduct exemplary, Testimonial: A conscientious, hard working and reliable soldier who has performed various duties including cooking, to my complete satisfaction. Glasgow, 30/7/45, Signed OC 177 Pro Coy, CMP, Address:0136 Dumbiedykes Road, Edinburgh. He served Home 5/8/24 to 29/1/26, Egypt 30/1/26 to 30/9/28, Tiensin, China, 1/10/28 to 16/11/30, India 17/11/30 to 22/3/32, Home 23/3/32 to 5/4/32, Army Reserve 7/4/32 to 1/1/39, Home 2/9/39 to 24/9/45, class Z (T) reserve 29/5/42. Medal card not found. Alexander Irvine |