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We remember Ramsay Duke
We remember Ramsay Duke
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
William J Duke
Source:9294755
1872
1874
sibling
Violet M Duke
Source:9294755
1874
1877
sibling
Marion Duke
Source:9294755
1877
1879
sibling
Evelyn A Duke
Source:9294755
1879
1880
sibling
Emily D K Duke
Source:9294755
1880
1883
sibling
Dora Kedie Duke
Source:9294755
1883
1883
sibling
Emma M Duke
Source:9294755
1883
1884
1888
sibling
Hilton Duke
Source:9294755
1888
1891
location
Kirkton, Burntisland, Fife
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9294755
1891
1901
employment
Clothier's Salesman
Edinburgh, Midlothian
United Kingdom
Source:9294763
1901
1901
location
173 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, Midlothian
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9294763
1901
1908
marriage
Jane Boyle
Source:9294727
23rd June 1908
1914
enlistment
Shepherd's Bush, London
United Kingdom
Source:9294747
18th September 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1712160
16th November 1915
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9294727
23rd May 1916
education
James Gillespie School
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:9294727
service
British Army
Private
G/74817
Royal Fusiliers
Source:1712160
service
British Army
Private
R/444
Royal Fusiliers
Source:1712160
1918
death
Killed in Action
near Cambrai
Source:1712160
Source:9294727
30th September 1918
burial
Nord
France
I. D. 9.
Source:9294750
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ramsay |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Duke |
| Source | 9294750 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 173 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, Midlothian | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Kirkton, Burntisland, Fife | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/74817 | Royal Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | R/444 | Royal Fusiliers | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Palmer | mother | ||
| Alexander Simpson Duke | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William J Duke | sister | 1872 | |
| Violet M Duke | sister | 1874 | |
| Marion Duke | sister | 1877 | |
| Evelyn A Duke | sister | 1879 | |
| Emily D K Duke | sister | 1880 | |
| Dora Kedie Duke | sister | 1883 | |
| Hilton Duke | brother | 1888 | |
| Emma M Duke | sister | 1883 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Boyle | wife | 23rd June 1908 |
Media
Media
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Du Ruvigny's Roll of HonourDu Ruvigny's Roll of Honour, Volume 5, page 51, containing entry for Ramsay Duke
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Simon1303 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Simon1303 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Simon1303 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Simon1303 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The London Gazette | Simon1303 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Du Ruvigny's Roll of Honour | Simon1303 |
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