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We remember Henry David Cook Craig
We remember Henry David Cook Craig
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Robert Meldrum Craig
Source:9070930
1883
1886
sibling
James Manson Craig
Source:9070930
1886
1888
1888
sibling
John Douglas Craig
Source:9070930
1888
1891
sibling
Constance Craig
Source:9070930
1891
1891
location
Manse, Kilmun
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9070930
1891
1893
sibling
Falconer Craig
Source:9070931
1893
1894
sibling
Joseph Craig
Source:9070931
1894
1896
sibling
Jean Craig
Source:9070931
1896
1898
sibling
Archibald Craig
Source:9070931
1898
1901
sibling
Andrew Craig
Source:9070931
1901
1901
location
Kilmun
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9070931
1901
1919
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9070944
3rd June 1919
education
St. Andrews University
St. Andrews
United Kingdom
Source:7248166
service
British Army
Major
Highland Light Infantry
4th highland Battalion
Source:1000957
service
British Army
Major
Highland Light Infantry
Source:7248166
1920
death
Source:7248166
13th February 1920
awards
Order of St Stanislaus second Class with Swords
Other War Service Award
Source:7248166
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant Senior Reserve
Highland Light Infantry
2nd Battalion
Source:1000957
service
British Army
Captain
Highland Light Infantry
3rd highland Battalion
Source:1000957
burial
Estonia
Source:7248166
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry David Cook |
| Initials | HDC |
| Last Name | Craig, |
| Source | 9070944 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilmun | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Manse, Kilmun | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | 2nd Battalion | Second Lieutenant Senior Reserve | ||
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | 3rd highland Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | 4th highland Battalion | Major | ||
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Order of St Stanislaus second Class with Swords | Other War Service Award |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan | mother | ||
| Rev. Robert Craig | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Meldrum Craig | brother | 1883 | |
| James Manson Craig | brother | 1886 | |
| John Douglas Craig | brother | 1888 | |
| Constance Craig | sister | 1891 | |
| Falconer Craig | brother | 1893 | |
| Joseph Craig | brother | 1894 | |
| Jean Craig | sister | 1896 | |
| Archibald Craig | brother | 1898 | |
| Andrew Craig | brother | 1901 |
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Major Henry David Cook CraigMajor Henry David Cook Craig. Unit: Highland Light Infantry; Deputy Assistant Quartermaster-General (DAQMG) with Military Mission in the Baltic. British Military Mission. Death: 3 February 1920 | CWGC information: Order of St. Stanislaus 2nd Class with Swords (Russia). Son of Susan Craig, of 3, Dempster Terrace, St. Andrews, Fife, and the late Rev. Robert Craig. Born at Ardentinny, Argyllshire. Educated at St. Andrews University (M.A.). Also served in France, 1915-1919. | Full length portrait
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| MAJOR HENRY DAVID COOK CRAIG | Fife3190 | |
| THE LATE MAJOR H. D. C. CRAIG. His Heroic End. | Fife3190 | |
| MC - London Gazette | Fife3190 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Major Henry David Cook Craig | James201 |
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