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We remember James Cunison Drysdale
We remember James Cunison Drysdale
Timeline
Timeline
1869
sibling
John Drysdale
Source:9559412
15th March 1869
1871
sibling
Agnes Begbie Drysdale
Source:9559412
18th September 1871
1875
1877
sibling
William Drysdale
Source:9547534
4th November 1877
1881
location
North Pitteadie House, Kinghorn, Fifeshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9547534
1881
1891
education
Loretto School
Musselburgh, Midlothian
United Kingdom
Source:9546222
1891
1925
location
Kilrie House, Kinghorn, Fifeshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9556337
1925
1928
employment
Farmer
Source:9556316
1928
1928
children
John Drysdale
Source:9559426
6th February 1928
1928
marriage
Alma Vivian May Cowes
Source:9556316
16th April 1928
1930
children
William Arthur Drysdale
Source:9559426
17th April 1930
1931
children
Almina Anne Begbie Drysdale
Source:9559426
21st October 1931
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Fife and Forfar Yeomanry
Source:1701726
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Highlanders
Source:1701726
1931
death
Not War Related
Kilrie House, Kinghorn, Fifeshire
United Kingdom
Source:9559422
30th April 1931
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Cunison |
| Initials | JC |
| Last Name | Drysdale |
| Source | 1701726 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilrie House, Kinghorn, Fifeshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1925 | |
| North Pitteadie House, Kinghorn, Fifeshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Fife and Forfar Yeomanry | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Highlanders | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Drysdale | son | 6th February 1928 | |
| William Arthur Drysdale | son | 17th April 1930 | |
| Almina Anne Begbie Drysdale | daughter | 21st October 1931 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgina Begbie Gibson | mother | ||
| William Drysdale | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Drysdale | brother | 4th November 1877 | |
| Agnes Begbie Drysdale | sister | 18th September 1871 | |
| John Drysdale | brother | 15th March 1869 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Vivian May Cowes | wife | 16th April 1928 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Officers of the 14th (Fife and Forfar Yeomanry) Battalion Royal HighlandersMore about Officers of the 14th (Fife and Forfar Yeomanry) Battalion Royal Highlanders
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Badge | Lesley142409 |
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