1890 Born at Galston, Ayr.
1915 Nov 12. Enlisted in HLI . His service record exists . He is living at 8 Howat St, Govan and gives his trade as "piper". His next of kin is his sister Lily Campbell at this address.
1916 Apr 24. Posted to 3rd battalion HLI
1916 May 29. Discharged "unlikely to become an efficient soldier". His SWB entry gives "sickness"
Married Jeannie Maddock
1919 Jan 13. Died age 29.Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Nisbet; husband of Jeannie Nisbet, of 25, Balfour St., Newtownards. The Irish GRO shows he died in Newtownards. He does not appear to have been a serving soldier, but has a CWGC grave.
Buried Newtownards Movilla Cemetery