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We remember Andrew Adamson
We remember Andrew Adamson
Timeline
Timeline
1891
birth
United Kingdom
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1891
1916
dates
Age 25
Source:6969198
17th October 1916
enlistment
Enlisted in Leven
United Kingdom
Source:6969198
marriage
Helen S. Williamson
Source:6969198
service
British Army
Gunner
6428
Royal Field Artillery
Source:194962
service
British Army
Bombardier
6428
Royal Field Artillery
Source:7118426
service
British Army
Bombardier
6428
Royal Field Artillery
256th Brigade, Territorial Force
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location
Lived in East Wemyss, Fife.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6969198
1916
death
Died of wounds
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Source:6969198
7th October 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
He is buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Grave reference VIII. D.128.
France
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Source:6969198
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Andrew |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Adamson |
| Source | 194962 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lived in East Wemyss, Fife. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6428 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 6428 | Royal Field Artillery | Bombardier | ||
| British Army | 6428 | Royal Field Artillery | 256th Brigade, Territorial Force | Bombardier |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Fairfull Adamson | mother | ||
| James Adamson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen S. Williamson | wife |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Obituary of Andrew Adamson | History33673 |
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