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We remember George Donaldson
We remember George Donaldson
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1916
dates
Age 22
Source:9588360
7th April 1916
1916
employment
Carter
Govan, Glasgow, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9588360
7th April 1916
1916
marriage
Mary Arthur
Source:9588360
7th April 1916
service
British Army
Private
33164
Highland Light Infantry
Source:1666811
1918
death
Source:7188011
29th August 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:7188011
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Donaldson |
| Source | 1666811 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 33164 | Highland Light Infantry | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Fraser | mother | ||
| John Donaldson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Arthur | wife | 7th April 1916 |
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Birth entry GRO Scotland 1893Birth entry, son of John Donaldson (carter) and Catherine Donaldson (maiden name Fraser), 88 Harmony Row, Govan, Glasgow
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth entry GRO Scotland 1893 | AUDREY2423 |
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