Hawick News – Death of Veteran Hawick Soldier

1 August 1919

Mr. George Douglas who has served with the colours since 1882 and recipient of the Egyptian Medal and Star and the Queens South African Medal died on Sunday 27 July 1919. At the outbreak of war he rejoined and served with the Stobs Garrison Company. He was buried with full military honours with the piper from the Black Watch at Stobs Camp.