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We remember Gavin Mccall
We remember Gavin Mccall
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1905
enlistment
Source:8452720
27th March 1905
1916
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7960495
21st December 1916
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8452698
9th January 1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7960099
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7960099
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
8867
Scottish Rifles
Source:2749032
service
British Army
Acting Captain
Scottish Rifles
Source:2749032
service
British Army
The Scottish Rifles
Source:7960099
service
British Army
Acting Captain
8867
Scottish Rifles
2nd & 10th Battalions
Source:2749032
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7960099
28th March 1918
burial
Wanquetin, Departement du Pas-de-Calais,
France
Source:7960099
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Gavin |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Mccall |
| Source | 2749032 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8867 | Scottish Rifles | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | Scottish Rifles | Acting Captain | |||
| British Army | The Scottish Rifles | ||||
| British Army | 8867 | Scottish Rifles | 2nd & 10th Battalions | Acting Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Media
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Gavin McCallIn uniform as a Private in the 2nd Battalion The Scottish Rifles
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Gavin MCallPhoto of Gavin McCall taken during World War 1, either when he was part of the 2nd Battalion The Scottish Rifles or after he was transferred to the 10th Battalion The Scottish Rifles.
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10th Battalion Scottish Rifles War DiaryThis page of the battalion war diary details a raid on the German trenches, by 44 men which was to be led by Capt McCall.Contributed by:
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Evidence Of PromotionGavin McCall was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant on 10th April 1917Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1891 England Census | Stuart63897 | |
| Commonwealth War Grave | Stuart63897 | |
| DCM citation | Stuart63897 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gavin McCall | Stuart63897 | |
| Gavin MCall | Stuart63897 | |
| 10th Battalion Scottish Rifles War Diary | Stuart63897 | |
| London Gazette Dispatches | Stuart63897 | |
| Evidence Of Promotion | Stuart63897 | |
| Military Record | Stuart63897 | |
| The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) | Stuart63897 | |
| Gavin McCall | Stuart63897 | |
| The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) | Stuart63897 |
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