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We remember John Roy Dryden
We remember John Roy Dryden
Timeline
Timeline
1869
sibling
James Dryden
Source:9169499
1869
1871
sibling
Peter Dryden
Source:9169499
1871
1875
sibling
Elspeth Dryden
Source:9169499
1875
1876
sibling
William Dryden
Source:9169499
1876
1877
sibling
Mary C Dryden
Source:9169499
1877
1880
1881
dates
Age 2
Source:9169499
3rd April 1881
1881
location
16 Victoria Street Dundee Forfarshire Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9169499
3rd April 1881
1886
sibling
Jessie J Dryden
Source:9169538
1886
1891
dates
Age 11
Source:9169538
5th April 1891
1891
location
Camperdown Street Dundee Forfarshire Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9169538
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 21
Source:9169561
2nd April 1901
1901
location
Camperdown Street Dundee Forfarshire Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9169561
2nd April 1901
1908
dates
Age 28
Source:9169456
6th April 1908
1908
employment
Cashier
Gray Robertson and Smith
North Abertay Street Hawkhill Dundee
United Kingdom
Source:9169456
6th April 1908
1908
enlistment
Dundee Forfarshire Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9169456
6th April 1908
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9169456
24th February 1915 - 24th March 1916
1916
discharge
Source:9169456
31st March 1916
1916
location
Abertay Street Barnhill Dundee Scotland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9169456
31st March 1916
service
British Army
Quarter Master Serjeant
226
Royal Highlanders
Source:1701292
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
226
Black Watch ( Royal Highlanders )
Source:9169456
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Roy |
| Initials | JR |
| Last Name | Dryden |
| Source | 1701292 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Victoria Street Dundee Forfarshire Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Abertay Street Barnhill Dundee Scotland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1916 | |
| Camperdown Street Dundee Forfarshire Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Camperdown Street Dundee Forfarshire Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 226 | Royal Highlanders | Quarter Master Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 226 | Black Watch ( Royal Highlanders ) | Warrant Officer Class 2 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Territorial Force War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elspeth | mother | ||
| James Dryden | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Dryden | brother | 1869 | |
| Peter Dryden | brother | 1871 | |
| Elspeth Dryden | sister | 1875 | |
| William Dryden | brother | 1876 | |
| Mary C Dryden | sister | 1877 | |
| Jessie J Dryden | sister | 1886 |
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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 | david37172 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CENSUS 1901 | Carol67733 | |
| Census 1901 | Carol67733 |
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