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We remember John Elder
We remember John Elder
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1909
dates
Age 17
Source:8515722
15th August 1909
1911
children
G. Ferguson Elder
Source:8515723
4th April 1911
1913
marriage
Williamina McIntosh
Source:8515723
22nd October 1913
1914
children
George Elder
Source:8515723
14th March 1914
service
British Army
Private
5727
Royal Scots Fusiliers
Source:2436095
service
British Army
Serjeant
5727
Royal Scots Fusiliers
Source:2436095
sibling
Henry Elder
Source:8515723
sibling
Annie Elder
Source:8515723
sibling
Mary Elder
Source:8515723
sibling
Jeanie Elder
Source:8515723
sibling
Christina Elder
Source:8515723
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Elder |
| Source | 2436095 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5727 | Royal Scots Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 5727 | Royal Scots Fusiliers | Serjeant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Elder | son | 14th March 1914 | |
| G. Ferguson Elder | son | 4th April 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgina | mother | ||
| George Elder | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Elder | brother | ||
| Annie Elder | sister | ||
| Mary Elder | sister | ||
| Jeanie Elder | sister | ||
| Christina Elder | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamina McIntosh | wife | 22nd October 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1919-08-19 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1919-08-19 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medals | J72458 | |
| Decoration | J72458 | |
| War Badge | J72458 | |
| War Bade 2 | J72458 | |
| Attestation Paper 1 | J72458 | |
| Attestation 2 | J72458 | |
| Attestation 3 | J72458 |
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