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We remember Hugh Mciver
We remember Hugh Mciver
Duplicate of H Mciver
Also remembered by 7 people
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Maggie
Source:8509410
1886
1889
sibling
John
Source:8509410
1889
1890
1891
location
Napier Street, Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8509410
1891
1893
sibling
Patrick
Source:8509414
1893
1895
sibling
Mary
Source:8509414
1895
1897
sibling
Kate
Source:8509414
1897
1898
sibling
Bridget
Source:8509414
1898
1900
sibling
Jane
Source:8509414
1900
1901
location
Dunlop Street, Cambuslang, Lanarkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8509414
1901
1914
employment
Miner
Source:8509386
1914
1914
enlistment
Glencorse
United Kingdom
Source:8509386
18th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
12311
Royal Scots
2nd Battalion
Source:8509386
18th August 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8509386
11th May 1915 - 19th October 1917
1916
hospitalisation
Rhuem & Myalgia
Hospital/Institution
Source:8509386
17th March 1916 - 23rd March 1916
1917
hospitalisation
shrapnel wounds to his leg/buttock
Hospital/Institution
Source:8509386
12th October 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8509386
12th February 1918
1918
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8509377
23rd August 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
near Courcelles
France
Source:7261821
Source:8509377
2nd September 1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7261821
burial
Pas de Calais
France
I. A. 19
Source:7261821
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Hugh |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Mciver |
| Source | 8509377 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunlop Street, Cambuslang, Lanarkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Napier Street, Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12311 | Royal Scots | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | mother | ||
| Hugh McIver | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie | sister | 1886 | |
| John | brother | 1889 | |
| Patrick | brother | 1893 | |
| Mary | sister | 1895 | |
| Kate | sister | 1897 | |
| Bridget | sister | 1898 | |
| Jane | sister | 1900 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Hugh's gravePhoto of war grave in France taken by Fred Killick / David MilborrowContributed by:
Selena49658
Communities
Communities
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The Royal Scots, V.C. Recipients and BattalionsMore about The Royal Scots, V.C. Recipients and Battalions
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| portrait | olivier56465 | |
| Hugh | Selena49658 | |
| Hugh's grave | Selena49658 |
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We remember Hugh Mciver
Also remembered by 7 people
