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We remember James Young Fenwick
We remember James Young Fenwick
Timeline
Timeline
1868
1887
dates
Age 19
Source:9167938
3rd January 1887
1887
employment
Groom
Couper Angus Perthshire Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9167938
3rd January 1887
1887
enlistment
Perth Perthshire Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9167938
3rd January 1887
1887
service
British Army
Private
3140
Black Watch ( Royal Highlanders )
3rd Bn
Source:9167962
3rd January 1887
1895
marriage
Mary Ann Smart
Source:9167938
28th June 1895
1897
children
Isabella Fenwick
Source:9167938
11th June 1897
1899
children
Robert Fenwick
Source:9167938
26th June 1899
1901
children
James Young Fenwick
Source:9167938
6th February 1901
1903
children
Mary Fenwick
Source:9167938
11th September 1903
1905
children
Elizabeth Fenwick
Source:9167938
24th December 1905
1912
dates
Age 44
Source:9167938
4th January 1912
1912
discharge
Source:9167938
4th January 1912
1912
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
3140
Black Watch ( Royal Highlanders )
3rd bn
Source:9167962
4th January 1912
1914
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
265673
Royal Highlanders
6th Bn
Source:9167962
23rd April 1914 - 19th April 1919
1914
dates
Age 47
Source:9167962
23rd September 1914
1919
dates
Age 51
Source:9167938
19th April 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9167938
19th April 1919
marriage
Margaret Fenwick
Source:9167962
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
2387
Royal Highlanders
Source:1221857
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Young |
| Initials | JY |
| Last Name | Fenwick |
| Source | 9167938 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2387 | Royal Highlanders | Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | 3140 | Black Watch ( Royal Highlanders ) | 3rd Bn | Private | |
| British Army | 3140 | Black Watch ( Royal Highlanders ) | 3rd bn | Warrant Officer Class 2 | |
| British Army | 265673 | Royal Highlanders | 6th Bn | Warrant Officer Class 2 |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Fenwick | daughter | 11th June 1897 | |
| Robert Fenwick | son | 26th June 1899 | |
| James Young Fenwick | son | 6th February 1901 | |
| Mary Fenwick | daughter | 11th September 1903 | |
| Elizabeth Fenwick | daughter | 24th December 1905 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Fenwick | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Smart | wife | 28th June 1895 | |
| Margaret Fenwick | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-23 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1887-01-03 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Black Watch ( Royal Highlanders )More about Black Watch ( Royal Highlanders )
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3rd Bn Black Watch Royal HighlandersMore about 3rd Bn Black Watch Royal Highlanders
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6th (Perthshire) Bn Black Watch ( Royal Highlanders )More about 6th (Perthshire) Bn Black Watch ( Royal Highlanders )
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 |
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