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We remember David Robertson Dormer
We remember David Robertson Dormer
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1914
enlistment
Dunblane
United Kingdom
Source:5485412
17th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
7028
Kings Own Scottish Borderers
3rd Battallion
Source:5485412
17th August 1914 - 15th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
7028
Kings Own Scottish Borderers
2nd Battallion
Source:5485412
16th March 1915 - 31st May 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5485412
16th March 1915 - 31st May 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded Left Thigh
Hospital/Institution
Source:5485412
20th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
7028
Kings Own Scottish Borderers
3rd Battallion
Source:5485412
1st June 1915 - 3rd February 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
7028
Kings Own Scottish Borderers
6th Battallion
Source:5485412
4th February 1916 - 31st January 1919
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5485412
4th February 1916 - 18th February 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5485412
6th March 1918 - 2nd January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:5485412
31st January 1919
employment
Miner
Source:5485412
service
British Army
Private
7028
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Source:1675932
1952
death
Not War Related
Coronary Thrombosis
Stirling
United Kingdom
Source:5485406
5th January 1952
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David Robertson |
| Initials | DR |
| Last Name | Dormer |
| Source | 5485402 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7028 | King's Own Scottish Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 7028 | Kings Own Scottish Borderers | 3rd Battallion | Private | |
| British Army | 7028 | Kings Own Scottish Borderers | 2nd Battallion | Private | |
| British Army | 7028 | Kings Own Scottish Borderers | 3rd Battallion | Private | |
| British Army | 7028 | Kings Own Scottish Borderers | 6th Battallion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-17 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-17 | Church of England |
Media
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David Robertson Dormer, KOSB, Western FrontDavid Robertson Dormer on the Western Front. He enlisted on 17th August 1914 when he was just over 17 years old and was still only 17 when he was sent overseas to fight in France, however claimed he was 19 years old (18 years old min age enlistment, 19 years min age fighting overseas in World War 1).
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David Robertson Dormer, KOSBDavid Robertson Dormer in Uniform, location unknown. Good conduct stripes on his lower sleeve.
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David Robertson Dormer, KOSB, Back LeftDavid Robertson Dormer in uniform on the Western Front.Contributed by:
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David Robertson Dormer, KOSB, Western FrontDavid Robertson Dormer (back row, right) in uniform, location unknown. David Robertson Dormer volunteered with the KOSB on 17th August 1914. His father William John Dormer volunteered with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on 24th August 1914.Contributed by:
Peter2382
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1790 US Census Transcription | Peter2382 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Peter2382 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| David Robertson Dormer, KOSB, Western Front | Peter2382 | |
| David Robertson Dormer, KOSB | Peter2382 | |
| David Robertson Dormer, KOSB, Back Left | Peter2382 | |
| David Robertson Dormer, KOSB, Western Front | Peter2382 |
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