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We remember George Ernest Main
We remember George Ernest Main
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Jane Mcd Main
Source:9501023
1885
1886
sibling
Isabella P Main
Source:9501023
1886
1888
sibling
Peter C Main
Source:9501023
1888
1889
birth
2 Dalziel Drive, Pollokshields, Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:2885484
Source:9501023
16th March 1889
1890
sibling
Florence J Main
Source:9501023
1890
1891
location
Cumbrae Cottage, Kames Brae, Milport, Bute, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9501023
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
John W Main
Source:9501023
1893
1896
sibling
Jessie Mary Main
Source:9501023
1896
1901
location
Orleans, 2 Dalziel Drive, Pollokshields, Glasgow, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9501023
31st March 1901 - 2nd April 1911
1901
location
2 Dalziel Drive,Govan,Kinning Park,Lanarkshire.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9140795
1901
1911
employment
Apprentice CA
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:9501023
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Lieutenant
King's Own Scottish Borderers
6th Battalion
Source:9501023
18th December 1914
1917
death
Killed in Action
West Vlaanderen.
Belgium
Source:9140483
12th October 1917
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9501023
14th December 1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:2885484
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Panel 66 to 68.
Source:9140578
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Ernest |
| Initials | GE |
| Last Name | Main |
| Source | 2885484 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dalziel Drive,Govan,Kinning Park,Lanarkshire. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 | |
| Cumbrae Cottage, Kames Brae, Milport, Bute, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Orleans, 2 Dalziel Drive, Pollokshields, Glasgow, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | 31st March 1901 - 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | King's Own Scottish Borderers | 6th Battalion | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Flora Main ms Clark | mother | ||
| George Baillie Main | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Mcd Main | sister | 1885 | |
| Isabella P Main | sister | 1886 | |
| Peter C Main | brother | 1888 | |
| Florence J Main | sister | 1890 | |
| John W Main | brother | 1893 | |
| Jessie Mary Main | sister | 1896 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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King's Own Scottish Borderers Cap BadgeKing's Own Scottish Borderers Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by George Main.
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Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 1Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where George Main is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 2Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where George Main is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 3Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where George Main is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 4Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where George Main is honoured and remembered.
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Communities
Communities
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Distant Relatives & Glasgow Academy Cadets 1902More about Distant Relatives & Glasgow Academy Cadets 1902
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Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, BelgiumMore about Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
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King's Own Scottish Borderers - 6th BattalionMore about King's Own Scottish Borderers - 6th Battalion
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC - G.E.Main | Vincent96527 | |
| Pollokshields Church of Scotland Book of Remembrance | TheirName75010 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| King's Own Scottish Borderers Cap Badge | 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 |
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