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We remember John Spence Grant
We remember John Spence Grant
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1914
employment
Assistant Minister
Broughty Ferry, near Dundee
United Kingdom
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1914
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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12th January 1916
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8700893
22nd September 1916
education
University Divinity Hall
Aberdeen University
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Source:8702495
education
Gordon's College
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Source:8702495
service
British Army
Private
3390
Gordon Highlanders
Source:1420478
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Gordon Highlanders
6th gordon highland Battalion
Source:1420478
service
British Army
Captain
Gordon Highlanders
6th gordon highland Battalion
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location
Hillbrae Culsalmond, Insch, Aberdeenshire. Native of Leslie, Insch.
United Kingdom
parents address
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1917
death
Killed in Action
Killed in action at Arras.
Arras
France
Source:8700893
9th April 1917
burial
Roclincourt
France
I. A. 47.
Source:8702495
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Spence |
| Initials | JS |
| Last Name | Grant |
| Source | 1420478 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillbrae Culsalmond, Insch, Aberdeenshire. Native of Leslie, Insch. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3390 | Gordon Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | Gordon Highlanders | 6th gordon highland Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Gordon Highlanders | 6th gordon highland Battalion | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Grant | father | ||
| Mary Grant | mother |
Media
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headstonecaptain Captain John Spence Grant gordon highlanders kia 9/04/1917 buried highland cemetery roclincourt france
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John Spence Grantpicture from book Aberdeen University roll of service
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Highland Cemetery, Roclincourt - 1Highland Cemetery, Roclincourt, where John Grant is buried.Contributed by:
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Highland Cemetery, Roclincourt - 2Highland Cemetery, Roclincourt, where John Grant is buried.Contributed by:
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Gordon Highlanders Cap BadgeGordon Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the type which would have been worn by John Grant.Contributed by:
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Military CrossMilitary Cross, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Grant.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military CrossMore about Recipients of the Military Cross
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Aberdeen University Roll of ServiceMore about Aberdeen University Roll of Service
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Gordon Highlanders - 6th BattalionMore about Gordon Highlanders - 6th Battalion
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Highland Cemetery, Roclincourt, Pas de Calais, FranceMore about Highland Cemetery, Roclincourt, Pas de Calais, France
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Aberdeen University Roll of Service | Vincent96527 | |
| CWGC site of John Spence Grant | Vincent96527 | |
| The London Gazette Website Dated 19 April 1915 | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| headstone | olivier56465 | |
| John Spence Grant | Vincent96527 | |
| Highland Cemetery, Roclincourt - 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Highland Cemetery, Roclincourt - 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Gordon Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Military Cross | Vincent96527 |
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