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We remember John Fairweather
We remember John Fairweather
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Norman Fairweather
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1888
1894
sibling
Edmond Hutchison Fairweather
Source:9263257
1894
1896
sibling
Agnes Fairweather
Source:9263257
1896
1907
enlistment
Arbroath
United Kingdom
Source:9263257
12th January 1907
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1189334
19th December 1914
1915
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound - Head at Ypres, Belgium.
Hospital/Institution
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11th May 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Shrapnel Wound - Right Ankle at Hooge, Belgium.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9263257
25th September 1915
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9263257
11th May 1917
employment
Labourer
Source:9263257
service
British Army
Private
9951
1st Royal Scots
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service
British Army
Serjeant
9951
Royal Scots
11th Battalion
Source:9263252
1917
death
Died of wounds
30 Casualty Clearing Station, Aubigny
France
Source:9263257
14th April 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
II. E. 36.
Source:9263252
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Fairweather, |
| Source | 9263257 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9951 | 1st Royal Scots | Private | ||
| British Army | 9951 | Royal Scots | 11th Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Darlyample Fairweather | mother | ||
| John Fairweather | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmond Hutchison Fairweather | brother | 1894 | |
| Norman Fairweather | brother | 1888 | |
| Agnes Fairweather | sister | 1896 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1907-01-12 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1907-01-12 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Royal Scots Cap BadgeRoyal Scots Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by John Fairweather.
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Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension 1Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France where John Fairweather is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension 2Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France where John Fairweather is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension 3Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France where John Fairweather is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension 4Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France where John Fairweather is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Fairweather.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Fairweather.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Fairweather.Contributed by:
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Military MedalMilitary Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Fairweather.Contributed by:
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John FairweatherJohn Fairweather - Photo taken from the arbroath and District Roll of Honour.
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Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military MedalMore about Recipients of the Military Medal
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Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, FranceMore about Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France
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Arbroath and District Roll of HonourMore about Arbroath and District Roll of Honour
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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 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Roll of Honour - Arbroath & District 1914 - 1919 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ancestry - Register of Soldiers Effects. | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Scots Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Military Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| John Fairweather | Vincent96527 |
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