David McGillivray was born in Perth on 30th May 1891. He married Christina Graham McQue (daughter of Adam and Grace McQue) in Bannockburn on 18th April 1913.

After service with the Scottish Horse (Regimental No: 150762), and having attained the rank of Corporal, he joined the 9th Officer Cadet Battalion.

On 12th January 1918, he was appointed to a Commission as a Second Lieutenant with the Highland Light Infantry. Lieutenant McGillivray joined the 15th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry. The 15th (Glasgow Tramways) Battalion, Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment) was raised in Glasgow on 2nd September 1914 by the Lord Provost and the City, with many recruits coming form the Tramways Department.

During 1918, the 15th Battalion was part of 14th Brigade, 32nd Division and took part in The First Battle of Arras, The Battle of Amiens, The Battle of Albert, The Battle of Bapaume and The Battle of St Quentin Canal.

The Battle of St Quentin Canal, 29th September - 2nd October 1918

This was a pivotal battle of World War One against the German Hindenburg Line. The attack achieved all it’s objectives, resulting in the first full breach of the Hindenburg Line, in the face of heavy German resistance. David McGillivray died at Lhancourt, north of St Quentin, during the first day of this battle.

Perthshire Advertiser, 16th October 1918

“OUR OWN MEN - PERTHSHIRE OFFICERS"

“Lieut. David M‘Gillivray, H.L.I. (killed), was a nephew of Mr Alex. M‘Gillivray, Sherriff-Clerk Depute at Dunblane, and was headmaster of Greenloaning Public School prior to joining the colours. He was formerly in the Scottish Horse. He leaves a wife and child.”

Ardoch Trust - The Impact of WW1 on Ardoch Parish

“The death on 29th September 1918 of Greenloaning Schoolmaster Lieut. D. McGillivray of the Highland Light Infantry, who had lived with his wife and child in the southernmost house in Front Street, Braco, was duly reported and his photo appeared in the People’s Journal of 19th October 1918.”

David McGillivray is also commemorated on the Ardoch Parish War Memorial, Braco; and the 15th (Glasgow Tramways) Battalion, Highland Light Infantry War Memorial, Riverside Museum, Glasgow.