Docherty

Ernest Docherty was born on 18th March 1910 in Crossmichael, Kirkudbrightshire, Scotland. His mother's name was Ellen.

He married Jessie King and had one child, Eric.

Photographed in Denmead as the 1st Bttn prepared for D-Day, Ernest fought in Normandy and onwards through Europe. Awarded the Military Medal for consistent bravery and his actions during the fighting around Overloon.

As Company Sergeant Major of A Company, he also received a G.O.C.'s Commendation Card in February 1945, repeated in the April honours list. (Borderers' Chronicle, June 1945, pp.56, 59, 64)

Ernest died in 1986.