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We remember Cornelius Houston
We remember Cornelius Houston
Timeline
Timeline
1898
birth
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1898
1914
enlistment
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21st January 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
2049
Scottish Rifles
6th Battalion
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20th March 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
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20th March 1915
1917
events
Desertion
Military Discipline
Medals originally forfeited for desertion. as recorded on original entry on 14/15 Star roll. VM/BWM roll records medals re-earned
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26th November 1917
1919
dates
Age 21
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3rd March 1919
service
British Army
Private
240295
Scottish Rifles
5/6th Battalion
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Cornelius |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Houston |
| Source | 1975892 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2049 | Scottish Rifles | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 240295 | Scottish Rifles | 5/6th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry Website | Edwin2371 | |
| Ancestry Website | Edwin2371 | |
| Ancestry Website | Edwin2371 |
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