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We remember George Mcrae
We remember George Mcrae
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1895
sibling
Marjory Mcrae
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30th August 1895
1914
enlistment
Peterhead
United Kingdom
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6th September 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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3rd May 1915 - 2nd March 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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12th July 1916 - 6th December 1916
service
British Army
Private
494428
Labour Corps
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service
British Army
Private
2196
Gordon Highlanders
5th Battalion
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location
Station House, Spey Bay, Fochabers
United Kingdom
parents address
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location
Station House, Spey Bay, Fochabers
United Kingdom
their own address
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Mcrae |
| Source | 2866850 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station House, Spey Bay, Fochabers | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Station House, Spey Bay, Fochabers | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 494428 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 2196 | Gordon Highlanders | 5th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Taylor or McRae | mother | ||
| George Alexander McRae | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjory McRae | sister | 30th August 1895 |
Media
Media
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Gordon Highlanders Cap BadgeGordon Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by George McRae.
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to George McRae.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to George McRae.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to George McRae.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Gordon Highlanders - 5th BattalionMore about Gordon Highlanders - 5th Battalion
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Morayshire Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 | |
| Lives - Marjory McRae - Sister | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 |
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