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We remember James Adamson
We remember James Adamson
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1895
sibling
Joseph Morris Adamson
Source:7144087
2nd December 1895
service
British Army
Private
5591
Cameron Highlanders
Source:195441
service
British Army
Private
S/40847
Cameron Highlanders
Source:195441
1918
death
Died of wounds
Wounded during Battle of St Quentin, 21 – 23 March 1918, possibly during rearguard action fought in the area between Equancourt and Etricourt-Manancourt. Treated at Stationary Hospital #41 at Gailly.
Gailly, Somme
France
Source:7144087
Source:8742069
26th March 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:7144087
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Adamson |
| Source | 195441 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5591 | Cameron Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | S/40847 | Cameron Highlanders | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolina Gunn | mother | ||
| Alexander Adamson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Morris Adamson | brother | 2nd December 1895 |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Commemoration Certificate | David12082 |
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