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We remember John Macpherson
We remember John Macpherson
Timeline
Timeline
1895
sibling
Sophia Macpherson
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1895
1897
birth
United Kingdom
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1897
1901
sibling
Alexander Macpherson
Source:9277166
1901
1902
sibling
Peter Macpherson
Source:9277166
1902
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2863875
13th December 1915
service
British Army
Private
11214
Gordon Highlanders
Source:2863875
service
British Army
Private
265791
Gordon Highlanders
6th Battalion
Source:7501152
location
Burnside Deskie, Glenlivet, Ballindalloch, Banffshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7501152
1917
death
Source:7501152
23rd September 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Panel 135 to 136.
Source:7501152
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Macpherson |
| Source | 9277166 |
| Last Name | Mcpherson |
| Source | 9277166 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnside Deskie, Glenlivet, Ballindalloch, Banffshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11214 | Gordon Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | 265791 | Gordon Highlanders | 6th 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 |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Stuart or MacPherson | mother | ||
| John MacPherson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia MacPherson | sister | 1895 | |
| Alexander MacPherson | brother | 1901 | |
| Peter MacPherson | brother | 1902 |
Media
Media
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Gordon Highlanders Cap BadgeGordon Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by John MacPherson.
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Family grave of John MacPherson at Downan CemeteryFamily grave of John MacPherson at Downan Cemetery, Glenlivet, Ballindalloch.
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Family grave of John MacPherson at Downan CemeteryFamily grave of John MacPherson at Downan Cemetery, Glenlivet, Ballindalloch.Contributed by:
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Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 1Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where John MacPherson is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 2Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where John MacPherson is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 3Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where John MacPherson is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 4Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where John MacPherson is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John MacPherson.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John MacPherson.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John MacPherson.Contributed by:
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Tomnavoulin War Memorial, Glenlivet, Banffshire 1Tomnavoulin War Memorial, Glenlivet, Banffshire where John MacPherson is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Tomnavoulin War Memorial, Glenlivet, Banffshire 2Tomnavoulin War Memorial, Glenlivet, Banffshire where John MacPherson is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Tomnavoulin War Memorial, Glenlivet, Banffshire 3Tomnavoulin War Memorial, Glenlivet, Banffshire where John MacPherson is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Gordon Highlanders - 6th BattalionMore about Gordon Highlanders - 6th Battalion
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Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, BelgiumMore about Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
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Tomnavoulin War Memorial, Glenlivet, Moray.More about Tomnavoulin War Memorial, Glenlivet, Moray.
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CWGC Headstones Possibly Requiring Amendments.More about CWGC Headstones Possibly Requiring Amendments.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Family grave of John MacPherson at Downan Cemetery | Vincent96527 | |
| Family grave of John MacPherson at Downan Cemetery | Vincent96527 | |
| Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Tomnavoulin War Memorial, Glenlivet, Banffshire 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Tomnavoulin War Memorial, Glenlivet, Banffshire 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Tomnavoulin War Memorial, Glenlivet, Banffshire 3 | Vincent96527 |
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