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We remember Robert Mcglinchey
We remember Robert Mcglinchey
Timeline
Timeline
1917
enlistment
Edinburgh, Midlothian
United Kingdom
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14th May 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Scabies
Hospital/Institution
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16th May 1917 - 18th May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
30430
Training Reserve
79th Battalion
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3rd December 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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2nd April 1918 - 26th May 1919
1919
location
15 North Richmond Street, Edinburgh
United Kingdom
their own address
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April 1919
employment
Monotype Caster
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service
British Army
Private
44016
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
10th Battalion
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service
British Army
Private
Highland Light Infantry
4th Battalion
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service
British Army
Private
53084
Highland Light Infantry
12th Battalion
Source:9266510
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Mcglinchey |
| Source | 2797506 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 North Richmond Street, Edinburgh | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 44016 | Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) | 10th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | 4th Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | 53084 | Highland Light Infantry | 12th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 30430 | Training Reserve | 79th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-12-03 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Cap BadgeCameronians (Scottish Rifles) Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Robert McGlinchey.
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Highland Light Infantry Cap BadgeHighland Light Infantry Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Robert McGlinchey.
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Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Highland Light Infantry - 12th BattalionMore about Highland Light Infantry - 12th Battalion
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Highland Light Infantry - 4th BattalionMore about Highland Light Infantry - 4th Battalion
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Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) - 10th BattalionMore about Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) - 10th Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Highland Light Infantry Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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