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We remember John Colling Herd
We remember John Colling Herd
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:6638498
5th April 1891
1898
sibling
Nellie A Herd
Source:6247845
1898
1901
location
2 Menzies Road, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6247845
April 1901
1910
marriage
Mary Grant
Source:6247851
1910
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:8842469
April 1911
1911
employment
Butcher dealer
Self employed
Source:8842469
April 1911
1912
children
Jessie Herd
Source:6247851
23rd July 1912
1915
children
John Grant Herd
Source:6247851
14th November 1915
1915
dates
Age 26
Source:6247851
December 1915
1915
employment
Master Butcher
United Kingdom
Source:6247851
December 1915
1915
enlistment
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
United Kingdom
Source:6247851
December 1915
1915
location
2 Menzies Road, Torry, Aberdeen, Scotland.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6247851
December 1915
1916
hospitalisation
There are some comments about his health on a Medical History but barely readable.
Hospital/Institution
Source:6247851
1st August 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Colic
Hospital/Institution
Source:6247851
7th May 1917 - 9th May 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6247851
2nd October 1918
1919
service
British Army
Private
S/220718
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:6247851
5th April 1919
appointments
Field Butchery H. T. & S
Source:6247851
marriage
Mary E
Source:8842469
service
British Army
Private
S/220718
Army Service Corps
Source:1840336
location
parents address
Source:6247845
1994
sibling
Mary R Herd
Source:6247845
1994
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Colling |
| Initials | JC |
| Last Name | Herd |
| Source | 6247851 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Menzies Road, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| 2 Menzies Road, Torry, Aberdeen, Scotland. | United Kingdom | parents address | known December 1915 | |
| parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/220718 | Army Service Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | S/220718 | Royal Army Service Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Herd | daughter | 23rd July 1912 | |
| John Grant Herd | son | 14th November 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Herd | father | ||
| Jessie Ann Herd or Anderson | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary R Herd | sister | 1994 | |
| Nellie A Herd | sister | 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Grant | wife | 1910 | |
| Mary E | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Moira710 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Moira710 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Moira710 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 census | Moira710 |
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