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We remember John Darnley
We remember John Darnley
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Mary Ann Darnley
Source:8823179
1891
1891
sibling
Andrew Darnley
Source:8839496
23rd September 1891
1896
1898
sibling
Louis Archibald Darnley
Source:8839496
23rd April 1898
1900
sibling
William Robert Darnley
Source:8839496
17th January 1900
1914
enlistment
Forres, Morayshire
United Kingdom
Source:8822853
February 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1097360
1st May 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded in left leg at Festubert on 12 July 1915
Hospital/Institution
Source:8822853
12th July 1915
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
1655
Seaforth Highlanders
Source:8768204
16th April 1916
employment
Forester’s Apprentice
Source:8768206
location
Loanhead Dyke, Brodie, Forres, Elgin, Morayshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7007629
1916
death
Killed in Action
By a German Aerial Torpedo (Trench Mortar)
Near Maroeuil
France
Source:7007629
16th April 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
I.C.13
Source:7007629
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Darnley |
| Source | 1097360 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loanhead Dyke, Brodie, Forres, Elgin, Morayshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1655 | Seaforth Highlanders | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Darnley | mother | ||
| Andrew Darnley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Darnley | sister | 1891 | |
| Andrew Darnley | brother | 23rd September 1891 | |
| Louis Archibald Darnley | brother | 23rd April 1898 | |
| William Robert Darnley | brother | 17th January 1900 |
Media
Media
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Dyke War Memorial, Morayshire - Front ViewDyke War Memorial, Morayshire - Front View at entrance of the village cemetery.
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Dyke War Memorial, Morayshire - Name PlateDyke War Memorial, Morayshire - Name Plate for WW1 which is on the inside of the arch.Contributed by:
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Seaforth Highlanders Cap BadgeSeaforth Highlanders Cap Badge as would have been worn by John Darnley.Contributed by:
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Maroeuil British Cemetery, France - 1Maroeuil British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France where John Darnley is buried.Contributed by:
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John DarnleyJohn Darnley from the Edinkille and Dyke War Memorial Website
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Darnley.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Darnley.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Darnley.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Seaforth Highlanders - 6th (Morayshire) BattalionMore about Seaforth Highlanders - 6th (Morayshire) Battalion
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Dyke War Memorial, Morayshire - CompleteMore about Dyke War Memorial, Morayshire - Complete
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Maroeuil British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, FranceMore about Maroeuil British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish War Memorials Website | Vincent96527 | |
| Edinkille and Dyke War Memorials Website | Vincent96527 | |
| Morayshire Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 | |
| Scottish War Memorials Website - Forres | Vincent96527 | |
| Darnley Family Tree Website | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Dyke War Memorial, Morayshire - Front View | Vincent96527 | |
| Dyke War Memorial, Morayshire - Name Plate | Vincent96527 | |
| Seaforth Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Maroeuil British Cemetery, France - 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| John Darnley | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 |
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