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We remember James Bain
We remember James Bain
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1915
enlistment
Elgin, Morayshire
United Kingdom
Source:8874534
3rd July 1915
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8874534
31st July 1917
employment
Saw-Miller
Source:8874534
service
British Army
Private
3202
Seaforth Highlanders
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service
British Army
Private
266215
Seaforth Highlanders
6th Battalion
Source:8874534
location
Wick, Caithness
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8874534
1917
death
Source:7450448
31st July 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7450448
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Bain |
| Source | 133528 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wick, Caithness | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3202 | Seaforth Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | 266215 | Seaforth Highlanders | 6th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Bain | mother | ||
| Alexander Bain | father |
Media
Media
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Garmouth War Memorial, MorayshireGarmouth War Memorial, Morayshire, front view where James Bain is honoured and remembered.
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Garmouth War Memorial, MorayshireGarmouth War Memorial, Morayshire, front panel where James Bain is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Garmouth War Memorial, MorayshireGarmouth War Memorial, Morayshire, side panel where James Bain is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Seaforth Highlanders Memorial, ElginSeaforth Highlanders Memorial, Cooper Park, Elgin, currently positioned on the outside of the public library.Contributed by:
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Seaforth Highlanders Cap BadgeSeaforth Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by James Bain.Contributed by:
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium - 1Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium, where James Bain is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium - 2Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium, where James Bain is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium - 3Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium, where James Bain is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium - 4Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium, where James Bain is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium - 5Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium, where James Bain is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Seaforth Highlanders - 6th (Morayshire) BattalionMore about Seaforth Highlanders - 6th (Morayshire) Battalion
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, BelgiumMore about Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
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Garmouth War Memorial, MorayshireMore about Garmouth War Memorial, Morayshire
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Kerry14220 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish War Memorials Website - Garmouth, Moray | Vincent96527 | |
| Morayshire Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 | |
| Scottish War Memorials Website - Elgin | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Garmouth War Memorial, Morayshire | Vincent96527 | |
| Garmouth War Memorial, Morayshire | Vincent96527 | |
| Garmouth War Memorial, Morayshire | Vincent96527 | |
| Seaforth Highlanders Memorial, Elgin | Vincent96527 | |
| Seaforth Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium - 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium - 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium - 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium - 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium - 5 | Vincent96527 |
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