Past Times July 20 1916: Nephew of JM Barrie reported missing in action By Kirsty McIntosh July 20 2016, 5:30am July 20 2016, 5:30am Share July 20 1916: Nephew of JM Barrie reported missing in action Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/past-times/214686/july-20-1916-nephew-jm-barrie-missing-action/ Copy Link Sir JM Barrie maintained ties to Kirriemuir throughout his life. His family remained living in the Angus town and in 1916 his nephew was reported missing after being wounded in the head. Barrie was famously attached to the Llewelyn Davies boys, the oldest of whom – George – was killed in 1915.