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We remember Hugh Kerr Crawford
We remember Hugh Kerr Crawford
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:8775449
1901
1901
employment
Scholar
Source:8775449
1901
1917
enlistment
Ayr, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8775434
23rd April 1917
1917
location
46 Dalry Road, Kilwinning, Ayrshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8775434
23rd April 1917
1917
dates
Age 26
Source:8775434
27th April 1917
1917
employment
Butcher
Source:8775434
27th April 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
158646
Royal Garrison Artillery
440 Siege Battery
Source:8775434
22nd May 1917 - 1st February 1919
1917
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:8775434
24th September 1917 - 1st February 1919
1918
events
Qualified gun layer
Training
Source:8775434
1st October 1918
1919
events
Overstayed leave
Military Discipline
Fort Brockhurst, Gosport, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Deducted a day's pay
Source:8775434
19th September 1919 - 21st September 1919
1919
dates
Age 28
Source:8775434
25th November 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8775434
25th November 1919
sibling
William Crawford
Source:8775443
sibling
Annie Crawford
Source:8775449
sibling
Jean Crawford
Source:8775449
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Hugh Kerr |
| Initials | HK |
| Last Name | Crawford |
| Source | 8775434 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Dalry Road, Kilwinning, Ayrshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 23rd April 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 158646 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 440 Siege Battery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Crawford | father | ||
| Ann Crawford | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Crawford | brother | ||
| Annie Crawford | sister | ||
| Jean Crawford | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-04-23 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-04-23 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UBIQUE | Deborah102878 |
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