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We remember James Munro
We remember James Munro
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Timeline
Timeline
1879
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8733388
enlistment
Forres, Morayshire
United Kingdom
Source:8732961
service
British Army
Serjeant
6866
Seaforth Highlanders
2nd Battalion
Source:7006060
service
British Army
Colour Serjeant
6866
Seaforth Highlanders
2nd Battalion
Source:7006060
location
Cummingston, Morayshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7006060
1915
death
Source:7006060
7th April 1915
burial
Hainaut
Belgium
III. C. 8.
Source:7006060
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Munro |
| Source | 3171200 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cummingston, Morayshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6866 | Seaforth Highlanders | 2nd Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 6866 | Seaforth Highlanders | 2nd Battalion | Colour Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Munro | father | ||
| Elspet Munro | mother |
Media
Media
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Cummingston War Memorial - Front ViewCummingston War Memorial, Morayshire in which James Munro is honoured.
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Cummingston War Memorial - Side ViewCummingston War Memorial, Morayshire in which James Munro is honoured.Contributed by:
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Cummingston War Memorial - Close UpCummingston War Memorial, Morayshire in which James Munro is honoured.Contributed by:
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Seaforth Highlanders Memorial ElginSeaforth Highlanders Memorial, Cooper Park, Elgin, currently attached to the outside of the Public Library.Contributed by:
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Seaforth Highlanders Cap BadgeSeaforth Highlanders Cap Badge as would have been worn by James Munro.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Seaforth Highlanders - 2nd BattalionMore about Seaforth Highlanders - 2nd Battalion
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Cummingston War Memorial, Morayshire - CompleteMore about Cummingston War Memorial, Morayshire - Complete
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Berks Cemetery Extension, Hainaut, BelgiumMore about Berks Cemetery Extension, Hainaut, Belgium
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish Military Research Group - Cummingston | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cummingston War Memorial - Front View | Vincent96527 | |
| Cummingston War Memorial - Side View | Vincent96527 | |
| Cummingston War Memorial - Close Up | Vincent96527 | |
| Seaforth Highlanders Memorial Elgin | Vincent96527 | |
| Seaforth Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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We remember James Munro
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