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We remember George Hunter
We remember George Hunter
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Timeline
Timeline
1883
1914
enlistment
Berwick
United Kingdom
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12th August 1914
1915
events
Absent
Military Discipline
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:9177003
16th June 1915
1915
events
Offence
Military Discipline
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Awarded 6 months detention
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17th September 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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24th December 1915 - 22nd July 1918
1917
events
Drunk and Escaping
Military Discipline
awarded 28 days Field Punishment Number 1
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12th March 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Gunshot Wound Back and Head
Hospital/Institution
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22nd March 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Gunshot Wound Left Thigh
Hospital/Institution
Source:9177003
22nd August 1917 - 24th August 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Gunshot Wound Left Thigh
Hospital/Institution
Source:9177003
24th August 1917 - 10th September 1917
1917
events
Absent
Military Discipline
Confined to Barracks 14 days and forfeits 5 days pay and 11 days pay.
Source:9177003
13th October 1917 - 23rd October 1917
1917
events
Ansent
Military Discipline
7 days Field Punishment No.2 and forfeits 8 days pay.
Source:9177003
29th November 1917 - 6th December 1917
1918
service
British Army
Private
12155
King's Own Scottish Borderers
6th Battalion
Source:9177003
25th April 1918
1918
location
Liddles Buildings, Main Street, Bainsford, Falkirk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9177003
25th April 1918
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9177003
27th June 1918
1918
internment
pow
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23rd July 1918
1918
internment
pow
Wittenberge, Saxony-Anhalt
Germany
Source:9177003
25th December 1918 - 27th December 1918
employment
Moulder
Source:9177003
events
Absent
Military Discipline
Awarded 28 days Field Punishment No.1 and forfeits 3 days pay.
Source:9177003
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Hunter, |
| Source | 9177003 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liddles Buildings, Main Street, Bainsford, Falkirk | United Kingdom | their own address | known 25th April 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12155 | King's Own Scottish Borderers | 6th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathia Hunter | mother | ||
| James Hunter | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-14 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-14 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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King’s Own Scottish Borderers Cap BadgeKing’s Own Scottish Borderers Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by George Hunter.
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Military MedalMilitary Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to George Hunter.Contributed by:
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to George Hunter.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to George Hunter.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to George Hunter.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military MedalMore about Recipients of the Military Medal
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King's Own Scottish Borderers - 6th BattalionMore about King's Own Scottish Borderers - 6th Battalion
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Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - 9th BattalionMore about Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - 9th Battalion
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King's Own Scottish Borderers - 7th BattalionMore about King's Own Scottish Borderers - 7th Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry - Medal Roll - Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - Victory and British War | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| King’s Own Scottish Borderers Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Military Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 |
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We remember George Hunter
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