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We remember William George Kidd
We remember William George Kidd
Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
Elizabeth J Kidd
Source:7946446
1873
1878
1881
location
Rennies Close, Dundee
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7946446
1881
1882
sibling
Alexander Kidd
Source:7946447
1882
1891
location
Margaret Bank, Forgan, Fife
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7946447
1891
1901
employment
Stationer Assistant
William Kidd and Sons Ltd
Dundee
United Kingdom
Source:7946449
1901
1901
location
Tay Street, Forgan, Fife
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7946449
1901
1905
service
British Army
Private
806
Fife and Forfar Imperial Yeomanry
Source:7946442
14th April 1905 - 21st April 1908
1906
employment
Patner
William Kidd and Sons Ltd
Dundee
United Kingdom
Source:7946432
1906
1908
service
British Army
Private
806
Fife and Forfar Yeomanry
(Territorial Force)
Source:7946442
22nd April 1908 - 10th June 1910
1908
location
Whitehall Villa, Newport, Fife
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7946442
22nd April 1908
1910
service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
806
Fife and Forfar Yeomanry
(Territorial Force)
Source:7946442
11th June 1910 - 24th June 1911
1911
service
British Army
Serjeant
806
Fife and Forfar Yeomanry
(Territorial Force)
Source:7946442
17th June 1911 - 1st July 1911
1911
service
British Army
806
Fife and Forfar Yeomanry
(Territorial Force)
Source:7946442
2nd July 1911 - 1st September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Squadron Quarter Master Serjeant
806
Fife and Forfar Yeomanry
1/1st Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:7946442
2nd September 1915 - 1st January 1916
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:2249213
26th September 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Evacuated from Gallipoli with Jaundice
Hospital/Institution
Source:7946442
15th December 1915
1916
discharge
Source:7946442
1st May 1916
1954
location
Bay Road, Wormit, Fife
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7946432
1954
1954
death
Not War Related
Wormit, Fife
United Kingdom
Source:7946432
19th January 1954
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Kidd |
| Source | 7946442 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Road, Wormit, Fife | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1954 | |
| Margaret Bank, Forgan, Fife | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Rennies Close, Dundee | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Tay Street, Forgan, Fife | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Whitehall Villa, Newport, Fife | United Kingdom | their own address | known 22nd April 1908 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 806 | Fife and Forfar Yeomanry | (Territorial Force) | Private | |
| British Army | 806 | Fife and Forfar Yeomanry | (Territorial Force) | Lance Serjeant | |
| British Army | 806 | Fife and Forfar Yeomanry | (Territorial Force) | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 806 | Fife and Forfar Yeomanry | (Territorial Force) | ||
| British Army | 806 | Fife and Forfar Imperial Yeomanry | Private | ||
| British Army | 806 | Fife and Forfar Yeomanry | 1/1st Battalion (Territorial Force) | Acting Squadron Quarter Master Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Kidd | father | ||
| Margaret Kidd | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth J Kidd | sister | 1873 | |
| Alexander Kidd | brother | 1882 |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Obituary in Local Paper | Fife3190 | |
| SWB roll | Fife3190 |
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