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We remember James Henderson
We remember James Henderson
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1915
enlistment
Carlisle, Cumbria
United Kingdom
Source:1831903
12th November 1915
1918
hospitalisation
Injured by Shrapnel, in his left side and left leg which he subsequently had to have amputated.
Hospital/Institution
Source:7614855
1918
1919
discharge
Source:1831903
19th March 1919
1921
marriage
Jessie Fleming
Source:1831903
28th October 1921
service
British Army
Private
2659
Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry
Source:1831903
service
British Army
Private
260426
Border Regiment
Source:1831903
service
British Army
Source:7614858
1958
death
War Related Sickness
Died from Uraemia, Nephrosclerosis and Hypertension - linked to amputation of leg. Injured from shrapnel in War and subsequently Honourably discharged.
Canonbie, county of Dumfries
United Kingdom
Source:8633274
14th May 1958
burial
Canonbie, county of Dumfries
United Kingdom
Source:8633274
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Henderson |
| Source | 1831903 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2659 | Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry | Private | ||
| British Army | 260426 | Border Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Grieve | mother | ||
| John Henderson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Fleming | wife | 28th October 1921 |
Media
Media
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cumberland news article 1918injured sustained in France 1918 - injury to left side and right leg which had to be amputated at the kneeContributed by:
Moira30026 -
shrapnelcopy of shrapnel removed from my grandfathers leg. Original piece is with my uncle in Australia.Contributed by:
Moira30026 -
James Henderson marriage to Jessie Fleming 1921copy of entry in Marriage Register from Scotlandspeople.gov.ukContributed by:
Moira52573 -
First World War MedalsPhotocopies of James Henderson 260426 War Medals. Currently they are with his Great Great Grandson Scot Tweddle in Edinburgh.Contributed by:
Moira52573 -
James Henderson at Erskine HospitalGrandfather James Henderson with a group of men convalescing at Erskine HospitalContributed by:
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Discharge CertificateOriginal Discharge certificate - Honourable DischargeContributed by:
Moira52573 -
Silver War Badge B238986Silver War Badge awarded to James Henderson in 1919Contributed by:
Moira52573
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| JAMES HENDERSON birth certificate 9.11.1894 | Moira30026 | |
| james henderson | Moira30026 | |
| cumberland news article 1918 | Moira30026 | |
| shrapnel | Moira30026 | |
| James Henderson marriage to Jessie Fleming 1921 | Moira52573 | |
| First World War Medals | Moira52573 | |
| James Henderson at Erskine Hospital | Moira52573 | |
| James Henderson | Moira52573 | |
| Discharge Certificate | Moira52573 | |
| Silver War Badge B238986 | Moira52573 |
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