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We remember John Alexander Macrae
We remember John Alexander Macrae
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
location
7 Wilton Gardens, Krlvin, Glasgow
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9500796
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Donald Macrae
Source:9500796
1893
1894
sibling
William F Macrae
Source:9500796
1894
1897
sibling
Catherine F Macrae
Source:9500796
1897
1901
location
19 Regent Park Square, Glasgow
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9500796
31st March 1901 - 2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Clerk
Stockbroker
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:9500796
2nd April 1911
education
Pupil
High School of Glasgow
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:9500796
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Highlanders
Source:2867034
1916
death
Somme
France
Source:9500796
18th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 10 A
Source:9500796
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Alexander |
| Initials | JA |
| Last Name | Macrae |
| Source | 2867034 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Regent Park Square, Glasgow | United Kingdom | parents address | 31st March 1901 - 2nd April 1911 | |
| 7 Wilton Gardens, Krlvin, Glasgow | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Highlanders | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine MacRae ms McMillan | mother | ||
| John Cameron MacRae | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald MacRae | brother | 1893 | |
| William F MacRae | brother | 1894 | |
| Catherine F MacRae | sister | 1897 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pollokshields Church of Scotland Book of Remembrance | TheirName75010 |
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