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We remember Joseph Duncan
We remember Joseph Duncan
Timeline
Timeline
1862
sibling
John Duncan
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1862
1864
sibling
James Duncan
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1864
1866
sibling
George Duncan
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1866
1873
sibling
Elizabeth Duncan
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1873
1875
sibling
Robert Duncan
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1875
1876
sibling
Thomas Duncan
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1876
1878
sibling
Alexander Duncan
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1878
1881
sibling
Adam Duncan
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1881
1883
sibling
William Duncan
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1883
1886
sibling
Jane Cargill Duncan
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1886
1887
1915
enlistment
Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland.
United Kingdom
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15th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
S/9512
Gordon Highlanders
3rd Battalion
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15th March 1915 - 31st May 1915
1915
location
7 Roseberry Cottages, Tay Street, Carnousie, Scotland
United Kingdom
their own address
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15th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
S/9512
Gordon Highlanders
2nd Battalion
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1st June 1915 - 18th June 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1st June 1915 - 17th June 1915
employment
Pastry Baker
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1915
death
Killed in Action
Shot by sniper.
France
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17th June 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Duncan |
| Source | 2393507 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Roseberry Cottages, Tay Street, Carnousie, Scotland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 15th March 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/9512 | Gordon Highlanders | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | S/9512 | Gordon Highlanders | 2nd Battalion | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Duncan | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Duncan | step-brother | 1862 | |
| James Duncan | step-brother | 1864 | |
| George Duncan | step-brother | 1866 | |
| Robert Duncan | brother | 1875 | |
| Thomas Duncan | brother | 1876 | |
| Alexander Duncan | brother | 1878 | |
| Adam Duncan | brother | 1881 | |
| William Duncan | brother | 1883 | |
| Elizabeth Duncan | sister | 1873 | |
| Jane Cargill Duncan | sister | 1886 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-15 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Le Touret Memorial to The Missing.Joseph Duncan is commemorated by name on the Le Touret Memorial to The Missing.
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Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 1Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France where Joseph Duncan is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 2Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France where Joseph Duncan is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 3Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France where Joseph Duncan is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 4Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France where Joseph Duncan is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Gordon Highlanders Cap BadgeGordon Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Joseph Duncan.Contributed by:
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Joseph Duncan.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Joseph Duncan.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Joseph Duncan.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The 2nd Gordons at Rue d'Ouvert, 18 June 1915.More about The 2nd Gordons at Rue d'Ouvert, 18 June 1915.
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Arbroath and District Roll of HonourMore about Arbroath and District Roll of Honour
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Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, FranceMore about Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France
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Gordon Highlanders - 3rd BattalionMore about Gordon Highlanders - 3rd Battalion
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Gordon Highlanders - 2nd BattalionMore about Gordon Highlanders - 2nd Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-19: Part 65. The Gordon Highlanders. | Raymond31754 | |
| Book - Arbroath and District Roll of Honour - Archive.org | Vincent96527 | |
| Ancestry - Register of Soldiers Effects | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Le Touret Memorial to The Missing. | Raymond31754 | |
| Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Gordon Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Joseph Duncan from the Arbroath Roll of Honour. | Vincent96527 |
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