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We remember Robert Connal Morton
We remember Robert Connal Morton
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1891
location
2 Clifton Street,Kelvin,Glasgow,Scotland.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:3147311
1891
1892
education
Glasgow Academy
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:3147311
1892 - 1903
1901
location
25 Ashton Terrace,Partick,Glasgow
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:3147311
1901
1908
enlistment
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:3147311
1908
1908
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
97
Highland Light Infantry (Glasgow Highlanders)
9th Battalion
Source:3147311
1908 - 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3147311
5th November 1914 - 1915
1924
location
24 West End Park St.Hillhead,Glasgow
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:3147311
1924
1924
marriage
Margaret Catherine Hunter Haig
Source:3147311
4th December 1924
1925
location
82 Clifford St.Plantation,Glasgow
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:3147311
1925
1925
children
Marjorie Haig Morton
Source:3147311
2nd July 1925
1937
location
12 Ruthven St.Partick,Glasgow
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:3147311
1937
1938
death
Not War Related
Myocarditis
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:3147311
3rd March 1938
burial
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:3147311
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Ruthven St.Partick,Glasgow | United Kingdom | their own address | 1937 | |
| 2 Clifton Street,Kelvin,Glasgow,Scotland. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 | |
| 24 West End Park St.Hillhead,Glasgow | United Kingdom | their own address | 1924 | |
| 25 Ashton Terrace,Partick,Glasgow | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 | |
| 82 Clifford St.Plantation,Glasgow | United Kingdom | their own address | 1925 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 97 | Highland Light Infantry (Glasgow Highlanders) | 9th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Haig Morton | daughter | 2nd July 1925 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Jane Morton | mother | ||
| Hugh Morton | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Catherine Hunter Haig | wife | 4th December 1924 |
Media
Media
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L/C ROBERT C MORTON 1/9 HLI GLASGOW HIGHLANDERSLance Corporal Robt C Morton, 1/9 Glasgow Highlanders.INVALIDED HOME. Son of Col. Hugh Morton, V.D. of Sherwood,Kilmacolm,Renfrews.
Contributed by:
MARY2719 -
Highland Light Infantry Cap BadgeHighland Light Infantry Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Robert Morton.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Distant Relatives & Glasgow Academy Cadets 1902More about Distant Relatives & Glasgow Academy Cadets 1902
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Highland Light Infantry - 9th BattalionMore about Highland Light Infantry - 9th Battalion
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| L/C ROBERT C MORTON 1/9 HLI GLASGOW HIGHLANDERS | MARY2719 | |
| Highland Light Infantry Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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