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We remember George Oliphant Lister
We remember George Oliphant Lister
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
James Lister
Source:8480874
1892
1894
birth
Milton of Balgonie, Markinch, Fife
United Kingdom
Source:8480873
Source:8480874
8th January 1894
1897
sibling
Agnes Lister
Source:8480874
1897
1899
sibling
Betsy Lister
Source:8480874
1899
1901
location
Parish of Cupar, Fife
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8480874
1901
1911
employment
Mechanic
Smith Laing and Co
United Kingdom
Source:8480853
8th February 1911
1911
service
British Army
Private
1418
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8480853
8th February 1911
1911
location
Springfield, Fife
United Kingdom
Source:8480853
8th February 1911
1915
service
British Army
Private
1418
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
1//7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8480869
2nd May 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8480853
2nd May 1915 - 8th June 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:8480869
5th June 1915
1916
discharge
Source:2673985
18th February 1916
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 3rd Class
196655
Royal Air Force
Source:8480873
13th June 1918
1918
marriage
Maggie
Source:8480873
18th December 1918
employment
Apprentice Mechanic
Russell Mill
United Kingdom
Source:8490410
service
British Army
Private
1418
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
3/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8480853
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Oliphant |
| Initials | GO |
| Last Name | Lister |
| Source | 8480873 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parish of Cupar, Fife | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Springfield, Fife | United Kingdom | known 8th February 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1418 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force) | Private | |
| British Army | 1418 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 3/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force) | Private | |
| British Army | 1418 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 1//7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force) | Private | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 196655 | Royal Air Force | Air Mechanic 3rd Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret | mother | ||
| James Lister | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Lister | brother | 1892 | |
| Agnes Lister | sister | 1897 | |
| Betsy Lister | sister | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie | wife | 18th December 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-02-08 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-06-13 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Diary of the 1/7th Royal Highlanders | Fife3190 | |
| Article "Fife Soldier Wounded while writing Home" | Fife3190 |
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