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We remember Douglas James Ewing
We remember Douglas James Ewing
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1901
sibling
George Edward Ewing
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11th June 1901
1911
education
Boarder
Ockbrook School
Derby
United Kingdom
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2nd April 1911
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
2nd / 6th
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18th December 1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
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service
British Army
Private
S/6281
Royal Highlanders
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service
British Army
Corporal
S/6281
Royal Highlanders
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1918
death
Killed in Action
France
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24th June 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
8
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Douglas James |
| Initials | DJ |
| Last Name | Ewing |
| Source | 9464236 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/6281 | Royal Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | S/6281 | Royal Highlanders | Corporal | ||
| British Army | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 2nd / 6th | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Muir Ewing | father | ||
| Eleanor Blakeney Ewing ms Roberton | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Edward Ewing | brother | 11th June 1901 |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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2nd Battalion Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about 2nd Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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4th Battalion Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about 4th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pollokshields Church of Scotland Book of Remembrance | TheirName75010 |
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