James Gray Brough was born 17th February 1891 at Caputh, Perthshire. He was the youngest son to Thomas and Catherine Brough. James was one of 5 children; 4 sons and 1 daughter. He is known to have attended both Spittalfield School and Butterstone School.

James was a Footman for the Duke of Atholl prior to enlisting.

He enlisted at Dunkeld, Perthshire circa 1916 Brough’s enlistment had him initially placed into 6th Battalion Black Watch – service number 2804. He was then issued the service number of 40456 once joined into the 8th Battalion Black Watch.

James was killed in action on 19 October 1916 aged 25 years. He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

Extract from the above publication dated 17 January 1917 :-

"CAPUTH"

"Mr and Mrs Thomas Brough, Snaigow Cottages, Caputh, have now received intimation from the War Office that their youngest son, James G. Brough, Black Watch, who was reported missing since October 1916, had been killed in action on the 19th of that month. Prior to enlisting Private Brough was employed as footman with the Duke of Atholl. He was 25 years of age, a well-set-up and kind-hearted young man. Mr Brough has three other sons on active service."