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We remember Matthew Mcphee
We remember Matthew Mcphee
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1914
enlistment
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:8960617
3rd September 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2862716
11th July 1915
1919
discharge
Source:8960637
11th April 1919
employment
Tireman
Source:8960617
service
British Army
Private
17856
Highland Light Infantry
1st Battalion
Source:8960638
service
British Army
Private
17856
Highland Light Infantry
12th Battalion
Source:8960638
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Matthew |
| Initials | M |
| Last Name | Mcphee |
| Source | 2862716 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17856 | Highland Light Infantry | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 17856 | Highland Light Infantry | 12th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-12 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Highland Light Infantry Cap BadgeHighland Light Infantry Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Matthew McPhee.
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1914 - 15 Star1914 - 15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Matthew McPhee.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Highland Light Infantry - 12th BattalionMore about Highland Light Infantry - 12th Battalion
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Highland Light Infantry - 1st BattalionMore about Highland Light Infantry - 1st Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army, deserters and absentees in Police Gazette 1914-1919 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry - 12th H.L.I. Medal Roll - 14-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Ancestry - 12th H.L.I. Medal Roll - BWM and Victory Medals | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Light Infantry Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914 - 15 Star | Vincent96527 |
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