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We remember Lewis Robertson Cumming
We remember Lewis Robertson Cumming
Timeline
Timeline
1892
birth
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5th October 1892
1912
appointments
2nd Lieutenant
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14th February 1912 - May 1914
1914
appointments
Lieutanant
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May 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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14th August 1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Highlanders
1st Battalion
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location
The Dowans, Aberlour, Banffshire
United Kingdom
their own address
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1914
death
Killed in Action
Killed at the Battle of Aisne
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Source:9209212
14th September 1914
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Lewis Robertson |
| Initials | LR |
| Last Name | Cumming |
| Source | 8571636 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dowans, Aberlour, Banffshire | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Highlanders | 1st Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Fleetwood Cumming | father |
Media
Media
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The Bond of Sacrifice: Lewis Robertson CummingIn uniform, as featured in "The Bond of Sacrifice"
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Aberlour War Memorial, Speyside, BanffshireAberlour War Memorial, Speyside, Banffshire where Lewis Cumming is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Cap BadgeRoyal Highlanders (Black Watch) Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Lewis Cumming.Contributed by:
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La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, Seine-et-Marne 1La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, Seine-et-Marne, France where Lewis Cumming is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, Seine-et-Marne 2La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, Seine-et-Marne, France where Lewis Cumming is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, Seine-et-Marne 3La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, Seine-et-Marne, France where Lewis Cumming is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, Seine-et-Marne 4La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, Seine-et-Marne, France where Lewis Cumming is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, Seine-et-Marne 5La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, Seine-et-Marne, France where Lewis Cumming is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Lewis Cumming.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Lewis Cumming.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Lewis Cumming.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]More about The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]
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Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) - 1st BattalionMore about Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) - 1st Battalion
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La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, Seine-et-Marne, FranceMore about La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, Seine-et-Marne, France
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Aberlour War Memorial, Speyside, Banffshire, Scotland.More about Aberlour War Memorial, Speyside, Banffshire, Scotland.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| British Army, Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| British Army, De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Lewis Robertson Cumming | Hannah21187 | |
| Ancestry - Registry of Soldiers Effects | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Lewis Robertson Cumming | Hannah21187 | |
| Aberlour War Memorial, Speyside, Banffshire | Vincent96527 | |
| Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, Seine-et-Marne 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, Seine-et-Marne 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, Seine-et-Marne 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, Seine-et-Marne 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, Seine-et-Marne 5 | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 |
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