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We remember John Mclean Murdoch
We remember John Mclean Murdoch
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Isobel Murdoch
Source:7648007
1875
1879
sibling
Finlay Murdoch
Source:7648007
1879
1882
sibling
George Edward Murdoch
Source:7648007
4th September 1882
1884
sibling
William John Murdoch
Source:7648007
1884
1886
sibling
Thomas Murdoch
Source:7648007
1886
1889
1891
dates
Age 2
Source:7648007
5th April 1891
1891
location
Rodney Place St Saviours Southwark London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7648007
5th April 1891
1899
education
Army Training
Newport Market Refuges Army Training School
Westminster London
United Kingdom
Source:7648036
1899 - 1902
1899
location
Westminster London
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:7648036
1899 - 1902
1902
dates
Age 14
Source:7648036
21st November 1902
1902
employment
Musician
London
United Kingdom
Source:7648036
21st November 1902
1902
enlistment
Aldershot
United Kingdom
Source:7648036
22nd November 1902
1909
awards
Silver Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7648036
19th August 1909
1911
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
20851
Cavalry of the Line 2nd Dragoons
Source:7648036
December 1911 - 5th February 1913
1913
service
British Army
Corporal
20851
Cavalry of the Line 2nd Dragoons
Source:7648036
6th February 1913 - 30th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Sergeant
20851
2nd Dragoon
Source:7648036
31st August 1914 - 24th March 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7648036
23rd March 1916 - 22nd March 1917
1916
service
British Army
Private (In the Field)
20851
2nd Dragoon
Source:7648036
25th March 1916 - 19th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
20851
2nd Dragoon
Source:7648036
20th June 1916 - 23rd March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:7648036
26th September 1917
1918
marriage
Jean Herriot Ovens Stevens
Source:9638958
4th February 1918
1920
children
Mary Elizabeth Murdoch
Source:7647995
1920
1922
location
169 Normandy Road Handworth Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7648016
1922
1927
children
Isobel Margaret Jane Murdoch
Source:9638958
25th June 1927
1939
employment
Police Constable
Birmingham CP
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9638958
29th September 1939
1939
location
169 Normandy Road Birmingham Warwickshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9638958
29th September 1939
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
5751
Dragoons
Source:3174137
1971
death
Unknown
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:7647995
13th January 1971
burial
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:7647995
1971
dates
Age 81
Source:7647995
13th January 1971
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Mclean |
| Initials | JM |
| Last Name | Murdoch |
| Source | 3174137 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 169 Normandy Road Birmingham Warwickshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 169 Normandy Road Handworth Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | 1922 | |
| Rodney Place St Saviours Southwark London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Westminster London | United Kingdom | school/college address | 1899 - 1902 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5751 | Dragoons | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | 20851 | Cavalry of the Line 2nd Dragoons | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 20851 | Cavalry of the Line 2nd Dragoons | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 20851 | 2nd Dragoon | Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 20851 | 2nd Dragoon | Private (In the Field) | ||
| British Army | 20851 | 2nd Dragoon | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | Lancashire Fusiliers | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Medal | Other War Service Award |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Murdoch | daughter | 1920 | |
| Isobel Margaret Jane Murdoch | daughter | 25th June 1927 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Dwyer | mother | ||
| James Murdoch | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isobel Murdoch | sister | 1875 | |
| Finlay Murdoch | brother | 1879 | |
| George Edward Murdoch | brother | 4th September 1882 | |
| William John Murdoch | brother | 1884 | |
| Thomas Murdoch | brother | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Herriot Ovens Stevens | wife | 4th February 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1902-11-22 | 4'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1902-11-21 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Communities
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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 | Hazel9140 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| BDM Birth Index | Hazel9140 | |
| Corshorphine Hill Cemetery Edinburgh | Hazel9140 | |
| Electoral Rolls Handworth Birmingham | Hazel9140 | |
| 1939 Register | Hazel9140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire Fusiliers | Peter34996 | |
| Poppy | Hazel9140 |
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