In Vermelles British Cemetery, France is the Commonwealth War Grave of 11037 Guardsman Christopher Hay serving with the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards who died 28/09/1915.

The son of the late Christopher and Sarah Hannah Hay, of 9, Exchange Buildings, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne. He served his apprenticeship as a turner at Donkin’s, Walkergate.

Christopher Hay was born on the 29th August 1888 at Newcastle upon Tyne, son of Christopher Hay, Striker, and his wife Sarah Hannah, daughter of Joseph Bell.

He was educated at the Royal Jubilee School at Newcastle upon Tyne, and was a Turner. He served his apprenticeship with Donkins at Walkergate.

He volunteered and enlisted on the 7th September 1914 and served with the British Expeditionary Force in France from February 1915. He was wounded in the great attack by the Guards at the Battle of Loos, he died of his wounds at the Dressing Station based at Vermelles on the 25th September 1915. He was not married.

Source:  De Ruvigny Roll of Honour

Christopher Hay is not remembered on a local War Memorial.