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We remember Peter Batchen
We remember Peter Batchen
Duplicate of P Batchen
Also remembered by 2 people
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1914
commission
Source:235584
4th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Elgin, Morayshire
United Kingdom
Source:9325366
4th August 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:235584
1st May 1915
employment
Journalist
Source:9325366
service
British Army
Private
265082
Seaforth Highlanders
1st Battalion
Source:9325356
service
British Army
Private
1052
Seaforth Highlanders
6th Battalion
Source:9325356
service
British Army
Private
1052
Royal Scots
Source:9325356
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:235584
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:235584
location
24 South Guildry Street, Elgin, Morayshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9325366
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Peter |
| Initials | P |
| Last Name | Batchen |
| Source | 235584 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 South Guildry Street, Elgin, Morayshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 265082 | Seaforth Highlanders | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 1052 | Seaforth Highlanders | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 1052 | Royal Scots | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Batchen | father | ||
| Margaret Tennant | mother |
Media
Media
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Royal Scots Cap BadgeRoyal Scots Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Peter Batchen.
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Seaforth Highlanders Cap BadgeSeaforth Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Peter Batchen.Contributed by:
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Peter Batchen.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Peter Batchen.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Peter Batchen.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Seaforth Highlanders - 6th (Morayshire) BattalionMore about Seaforth Highlanders - 6th (Morayshire) Battalion
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Seaforth Highlanders - 1st BattalionMore about Seaforth Highlanders - 1st Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry - Medal Roll - Seaforth Highlanders - Vic and BWM | Vincent96527 | |
| Morayshire Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Scots Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Seaforth Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 |
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We remember Peter Batchen
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