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We remember Donald Cameron Kempton
We remember Donald Cameron Kempton
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Jane Cameron Kempton
Source:5486085
18th May 1878
1880
sibling
Sarah Jackson Kempton
Source:5486085
January 1880
1883
sibling
John Kempton
Source:5486085
1883
1888
sibling
William Chapman Kempton
Source:5486085
1888
1889
1891
sibling
Robert Kempton
Source:5486085
1891
1894
sibling
Caroline Cameron Kempton
Source:5486085
1894
1897
sibling
Margaret Cameron Kempton
Source:5486085
1897
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:5486085
1st April 1901
1901
location
Helenslee Electrician's House, Dumbarton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5486085
1st April 1901
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:5486093
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Machinist
United Kingdom
Source:5486093
2nd April 1911
1911
location
15 Leven Street, Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5486093
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 25
Source:5486098
10th April 1915
1915
employment
Iron Turner
United Kingdom
Source:5486098
10th April 1915
1915
marriage
Mary Grant Liddell
Source:5486098
10th April 1915 - 3rd March 1916
1915
location
89 Glasgow Road, Dumbarton
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5486098
10th April 1915
1916
children
John Kempton
Source:5486071
16th February 1916
1916
employment
Engineer's Machininst
United Kingdom
Source:5486071
1st November 1916
1916
enlistment
Stirling Castle
United Kingdom
Source:5486071
1st November 1916
1916
location
64 Glasgow Road, Dumbarton
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:5486071
1st November 1916
1919
discharge
Source:5486071
11th February 1919
1919
marriage
Margaret Laing Marshall
Source:5486134
31st December 1919
1957
employment
Night Watchman
United Kingdom
Source:5488551
1957
service
British Army
Private
202002
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Source:2226868
location
17 Crawley Crescent, Springfield, Fife, Scotland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5488551
1957
death
Not War Related
Bronchial carcinoma
Springfield, Fife, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:5488551
3rd June 1957
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Donald Cameron |
| Initials | DC |
| Last Name | Kempton |
| Source | 5486079 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Leven Street, Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 17 Crawley Crescent, Springfield, Fife, Scotland | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 64 Glasgow Road, Dumbarton | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1st November 1916 | |
| 89 Glasgow Road, Dumbarton | United Kingdom | their own address | known 10th April 1915 | |
| Helenslee Electrician's House, Dumbarton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 202002 | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Kempton | son | 16th February 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Cameron | mother | ||
| John Kempton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Cameron Kempton | sister | 18th May 1878 | |
| Sarah Jackson Kempton | sister | January 1880 | |
| John Kempton | brother | 1883 | |
| William Chapman Kempton | brother | 1888 | |
| Robert Kempton | brother | 1891 | |
| Caroline Cameron Kempton | sister | 1894 | |
| Margaret Cameron Kempton | sister | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Grant Liddell | wife | 10th April 1915 | |
| Margaret Laing Marshall | wife | 31st December 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-11-01 | 0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-11-01 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Records | Joyce2603 | |
| Copy of Birth Entry | Joyce2603 | |
| 1901 Census | Joyce2603 | |
| 1911 Census | Joyce2603 | |
| Copy of Marriage Certificate | Joyce2603 | |
| Copy of Marriage Certificate | Joyce2603 | |
| Death Certificate | Joyce2603 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Donald Cameron Kempton | Joyce2603 |
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