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We remember David Farquhar
We remember David Farquhar
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
Douglas Farquhar
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1894
1895
1898
sibling
Catherine D Farquhar
Source:9612732
1898
1901
location
171 Montrose Street, Brechin, Fofarshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9612732
1901
1902
sibling
Gladys Gartley Farquhar
Source:9402556
1902
enlistment
Brechin, Fofarshire
United Kingdom
Source:9612768
service
British Army
Private
574
1/5th Royal Highlanders
Source:1198100
service
British Army
Private
6178
1/6th Royal Highlanders
Source:1198100
service
British Army
Private
6178
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Source:7015142
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9612768
1916
death
Died of wounds
Died of wounds received on 13th November 1915 at Beaumont Hamel
France
Source:7015142
Source:9402556
24th November 1916
burial
Somme
France
VII. A. 19.
Source:7015142
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Farquhar |
| Source | 1198100 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171 Montrose Street, Brechin, Fofarshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 574 | 1/5th Royal Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | 6178 | 1/6th Royal Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | 6178 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Farquhar | father | ||
| Jane Ann Gartley | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Gartley Farquhar | sister | 1902 | |
| Douglas Farquhar | brother | 1894 | |
| Catherine D Farquhar | sister | 1898 |
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Family GravestoneThe family gravestone in Brechin Cemetery on which his name is recorded.
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The family gravestone in Brechin Cemetery on whichInscription on the family gravestone in Brechin Cemetery where his name is recorded.Contributed by:
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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 | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Family Gravestone | Grant34272 | |
| The family gravestone in Brechin Cemetery on which | Grant34272 |
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