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We remember George Fisher
We remember George Fisher
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1906
service
British Army
Private
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
6th (Fifeshire) Volunteer Battalion
Source:8499601
30th November 1906 - 5th March 1908
1909
service
British Army
Private
881
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8499601
1st March 1909
1909
employment
Miner
Fife Coal Co
Source:8499601
18th March 1909
1909
enlistment
Source:8499602
18th March 1909
1909
location
45 Arthurs Place, Cowdenbeath, Fife
United Kingdom
Source:8499601
18th March 1909
1915
service
British Army
Private
881
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
1/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8499601
2nd May 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8499601
2nd May 1915 - 27th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
881
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
1/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8499621
17th June 1915
1916
discharge
Source:1243359
1st February 1916
1916
dates
Age 26
Source:8499601
1st March 1916
1916
location
44 Arthur Street, Cowdenbeath, Fife
United Kingdom
Source:8499601
2nd March 1916
hospitalisation
Wounded - War Diary says 1st August, Pension says 17th
Hospital/Institution
Source:8499601
marriage
M
Source:8499601
service
British Army
Private
881
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
3/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8499601
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Fisher |
| Source | 1243359 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Arthur Street, Cowdenbeath, Fife | United Kingdom | 2nd March 1916 | ||
| 45 Arthurs Place, Cowdenbeath, Fife | United Kingdom | known 18th March 1909 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 6th (Fifeshire) Volunteer Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | 881 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force) | Private | |
| British Army | 881 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 1/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force) | Private | |
| British Army | 881 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 3/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force) | Private | |
| British Army | 881 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 1/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force) | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Fisher | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| M | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddy | Grey | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-01 | 5'10" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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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 | Fife3190 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Diary of the 1/7th Royal Highlanders | Fife3190 |
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