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We remember James Eccles
We remember James Eccles
Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
William Scott
Source:9196043
1873
1874
sibling
John Eccles
Source:9196043
1874
1878
sibling
Thomas Eccles
Source:9196043
1878
1879
sibling
Henery Scott
Source:9196043
1879
1880
sibling
Maggie Eccles
Source:9196043
1880
1881
sibling
Robert Scott
Source:9196043
1881
1882
sibling
Robert Eccles
Source:9196043
1882
1883
sibling
Joseph Scott
Source:9196043
1883
1885
1888
sibling
Elizabeth Scott
Source:9196043
1888
1891
dates
Age 7
Source:9196043
5th April 1891
1891
location
Douglas Park Bellshill Lanarkshire Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9196043
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 17
Source:9196069
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Coal Miner
Bothwell Lanarkshire Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9196069
31st March 1901
1901
location
Douglas Park Old Orbiston Road Bothwell Lanarkshire Scotland
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9196069
31st March 1901
1914
dates
Age 30
Source:9196031
5th September 1914
1914
employment
Miner
Bellshill Lanarkshire Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9196031
5th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9196031
5th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
S/4800
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
9th Bn
Source:9196031
5th September 1914
1914
location
38 Douglas Park Bellshill Lanarkshire Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9196031
5th September 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9196031
14th January 1915 - 1st September 1916
1917
dates
Age 32
Source:9196031
11th January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Acting Serjeant
S/4800
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
9th Bn
Source:9196031
11th January 1917
1917
location
38 Douglas Park Bellshill Lanarkshire Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9196031
11th January 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Eccles |
| Source | 1719256 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Douglas Park Bellshill Lanarkshire Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th September 1914 | |
| 38 Douglas Park Bellshill Lanarkshire Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 11th January 1917 | |
| Douglas Park Bellshill Lanarkshire Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Douglas Park Old Orbiston Road Bothwell Lanarkshire Scotland | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/4800 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 9th Bn | Private | |
| British Army | S/4800 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 9th Bn | Acting Serjeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Eccles | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Scott | step-brother | 1873 | |
| Henery Scott | step-brother | 1879 | |
| Robert Scott | step-brother | 1881 | |
| Joseph Scott | step-brother | 1883 | |
| Elizabeth Scott | step-sister | 1888 | |
| John Eccles | brother | 1874 | |
| Thomas Eccles | brother | 1878 | |
| Maggie Eccles | sister | 1880 | |
| Robert Eccles | brother | 1882 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-01-11 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Black Watch ( Royal Highlanders )More about Black Watch ( Royal Highlanders )
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9th Bn Black Watch ( Royal Highlanders )More about 9th Bn Black Watch ( Royal Highlanders )
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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 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 |
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