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We remember John Guild
We remember John Guild
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Isabella Guild
Source:8487233
1878
1879
sibling
George Guild
Source:8487233
1879
1882
sibling
Marjory Guild
Source:8487233
1882
1884
sibling
Alexander Guild
Source:8487233
1884
1886
sibling
Henry Guild
Source:8487233
1886
1888
sibling
William Guild
Source:8487233
1888
1889
1890
sibling
William Guild
Source:8487230
1890
1891
location
Lumphinnans, Ballingry, Fife
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8487233
1891
1893
sibling
Margaret Guild
Source:8487230
1893
1896
sibling
James Guild
Source:8487230
1896
1898
sibling
Matthew Guild
Source:8487230
1898
1901
location
Parish of Beath, Fife
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8487230
1901
1907
service
British Army
Private
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
6th (Fifeshire) Volunteer Battalion
Source:8487197
23rd January 1907 - 3rd May 1907
1907
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
6th (Fifeshire) Volunteer Battalion
Source:8487197
4th May 1907
1908
employment
Miner
Lochgelly Iron and Coal Company
Lochgelly
United Kingdom
Source:8487197
8th April 1908
1908
service
British Army
315
Lance Corporal
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8487197
8th April 1908
1908
location
North Road, Beath, Fife
United Kingdom
Source:8487197
8th April 1908
1909
service
British Army
Corporal
315
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8487197
6th May 1909
1913
service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
315
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8487197
1st March 1913
1914
service
British Army
Serjeant
315
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8487197
13th March 1914
1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
315
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
1/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8487193
2nd May 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8487197
2nd May 1915 - 25th June 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded - Shrapnel wounds head right shoulder right arm right leg
Hospital/Institution
Source:8497353
16th June 1915
1916
dates
Age 27
Source:8487197
8th April 1916
1916
discharge
Source:1494770
8th April 1916
1916
location
269 Perth Road, Cowdenbeath, Fife
United Kingdom
Source:8487197
9th April 1916
marriage
Janet
Source:8487197
service
British Army
Serjeant
315
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
3/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8487197
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Guild |
| Source | 1494770 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 269 Perth Road, Cowdenbeath, Fife | United Kingdom | 9th April 1916 | ||
| Lumphinnans, Ballingry, Fife | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| North Road, Beath, Fife | United Kingdom | known 8th April 1908 | ||
| Parish of Beath, Fife | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 315 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 1/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force) | Serjeant | |
| British Army | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 6th (Fifeshire) Volunteer Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 6th (Fifeshire) Volunteer Battalion | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | Lance Corporal | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force) | 315 | |
| British Army | 315 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force) | Corporal | |
| British Army | 315 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force) | Lance Serjeant | |
| British Army | 315 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 3/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force) | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 315 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force) | Serjeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Guild | father | ||
| Isabella | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Guild | sister | 1878 | |
| George Guild | brother | 1879 | |
| Marjory Guild | sister | 1882 | |
| Alexander Guild | brother | 1884 | |
| Henry Guild | brother | 1886 | |
| William Guild | brother | 1888 | |
| William Guild | brother | 1890 | |
| Margaret Guild | sister | 1893 | |
| James Guild | brother | 1896 | |
| Matthew Guild | brother | 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-04-08 | 5'8" |
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 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Diary of the 1/7th Royal Highlanders | Fife3190 | |
| Article "Fife Men in Casualty List" | Fife3190 |
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