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We remember Robert Agnew Ballantyne
We remember Robert Agnew Ballantyne
Timeline
Timeline
1891
birth
75 Byres Road, Hillhead, Partick, Glasgow, Lanarkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9274310
16th January 1891
1914
dates
Age 23
Source:9274303
29th April 1914
1914
employment
Letter Press Printer (Apprentice)
Source:9274303
29th April 1914
1914
marriage
Catherine Shaw
Source:9274303
29th April 1914
1914
location
5 Wood Street, Partick, Glasgow, Lanarkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9274303
29th April 1914
1914
children
Helen Brown Ballantyne
Source:9273792
17th October 1914
1915
dates
Age 24
Source:9273792
9th December 1915
1915
employment
Printer
Source:9273792
9th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9273792
9th December 1915
1915
location
80 North Park Street, Maryhill, Glasgow, Lanarkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9273792
9th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
3945 later 325927
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
1/7th Battalion or 2/9th Battalion
Source:9273792
5th May 1916 - 5th August 1917
1916
children
James Ballantyne
Source:9273792
31st May 1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9273792
8th July 1917 - 15th January 1918
1917
service
British Army
Private
220316
Cameron Highlanders
Several: 4th, 6th, 4th, 3rd, 1st and 5th Battalions
Source:9273792
6th August 1917 - 8th June 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Illness in France
Hospital/Institution
Source:9273792
3rd January 1918 - 14th May 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9273792
10th October 1918 - 14th August 1919
1919
location
80 North Park Street, Maryhill, Glasgow, Lanarkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9273792
29th April 1919
1919
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
220316
Cameron Highlanders
5th Battalion
Source:9273792
9th June 1919 - 6th October 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9273792
6th October 1919
1922
children
Robert Agnew Ballantyne
Source:9274322
16th July 1922
1922
employment
Letter Press Printer (Journeyman)
Source:9274322
16th July 1922
1922
location
80 North Park Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9274322
16th July 1922
1951
dates
Age 60
Source:9274314
11th May 1951
1951
death
Not War Related
Carcinoma of Stomach
8 Gilhill Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9274314
11th May 1951
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Agnew |
| Initials | RA |
| Last Name | Ballantyne |
| Source | 9274310 |
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Ballantyne |
| Source | 9274310 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Wood Street, Partick, Glasgow, Lanarkshire | United Kingdom | known 29th April 1914 | ||
| 80 North Park Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 16th July 1922 | |
| 80 North Park Street, Maryhill, Glasgow, Lanarkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 9th December 1915 | |
| 80 North Park Street, Maryhill, Glasgow, Lanarkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th April 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 220316 | Cameron Highlanders | 5th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 3945 later 325927 | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | 1/7th Battalion or 2/9th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 220316 | Cameron Highlanders | Several: 4th, 6th, 4th, 3rd, 1st and 5th Battalions | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Brown Ballantyne | daughter | 17th October 1914 | |
| James Ballantyne | son | 31st May 1916 | |
| Robert Agnew Ballantyne | son | 16th July 1922 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Blair Ballantyne nee McKellar | mother | ||
| James Baird Ballantyne | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Shaw | wife | 29th April 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-09 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-09 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Barry1338 |
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