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We remember James Montague
We remember James Montague
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
John Flynn Montague
Source:5500065
23rd July 1876
1890
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:5500065
31st March 1901
1901
location
77 Lochee Road, Dundee
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5500065
31st March 1901
1908
enlistment
Brougthy Ferry
United Kingdom
Source:5500065
21st January 1908
service
British Army
Driver
1172
The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
1st Battalion
Source:3091721
service
British Army
Private
1172
The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Source:3091721
service
British Army
Driver
1172
The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Source:3091721
1915
death
Died of wounds
Unknown, search War Diary of Black Watch and no specific entry found.
Loos
France
Source:7043938
Source:5500065
11th October 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
MAZINGARBE COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Grave Reference 56
France
Source:7043938
Source:5500065
sibling
Helen Montague
Source:5500065
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Montague |
| Source | 3091721 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Lochee Road, Dundee | United Kingdom | parents address | 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1172 | The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 1st Battalion | Driver | |
| British Army | 1172 | The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | Private | ||
| British Army | 1172 | The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Flynn | mother | ||
| Thomas Montague | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Flynn Montague | brother | 23rd July 1876 | |
| Helen Montague | sister |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-31 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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1st Bt Royal Highlanders The Black Watch 1914Royal Highlanders The Black Watch On parade at Alder-shot August 1914 .
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War Memorial PlaqueLocated at St Joseph's RC in Dundee, this lists the members of the congregation who served.Contributed by:
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Commonwealth Grave ComissionCertificate for James Montague's resting place.Contributed by:
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1st Black Watch embarkedOn 13 August 1914, the 1st Black Watch embarked for Le Havre, sailing from Southampton aboard the SS Italian Prince at 21.00, with a strength of 31 officers and 1031 other ranks.Contributed by:
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J Montague Head StoneMAZINGARBE COMMUNAL CEMETERY 13-10-1915, Driver J Montague's final resting place.Contributed by:
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Black Watch August 1914Image of Black Watch in France August 1914, don't know when though of which company's. James served in D Company.Contributed by:
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James Montague's Last WillHis last will to his sister Helen ... Mrs D McDonald 77 Hilltown Dundee 23rd May 1915Contributed by:
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Roll of HonourRoll of Honour for family uncles read out at the tower of LondonContributed by:
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1911 CensusCensus for 1911 Limerick Ireland for the 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders. He is listed on the right hand page no 47.Contributed by:
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James Montague's 1st Black Watch Memorial PlaqueJames Montague's 1st Black Watch Died of Wounds on 14th Oct 1915 last day of the Battle of LoosContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Black Watch, 1st Battalion, Royal HighlandersMore about Black Watch, 1st Battalion, Royal Highlanders
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Birth Certificate | Mark14261 | |
| Medal Card | Mark14261 | |
| 1st Bt Royal Highlanders The Black Watch 1914 | Mark14261 | |
| War Memorial Plaque | Mark14261 | |
| Commonwealth Grave Comission | Mark14261 | |
| 1st Black Watch embarked | Mark14261 | |
| J Montague Head Stone | Mark14261 | |
| 1st Bt Royal Highlanders | Mark14261 | |
| Black Watch August 1914 | Mark14261 | |
| James Montague's Last Will | Mark14261 | |
| 1st Bn Aldershot 1913. | Mark14261 | |
| 1st Bn Aldershot 1913 | Mark14261 | |
| In France | Mark14261 | |
| Roll of Honour | Mark14261 | |
| 1911 Census | Mark14261 | |
| James Montague's 1st Black Watch Memorial Plaque | Mark14261 | |
| James Montague | Mark14261 |
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