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We remember Thomas Orr
We remember Thomas Orr
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1914
enlistment
Stirling
United Kingdom
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21st January 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
3/6877
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
3rd Battalion
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25th January 1914 - 28th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
3/6877
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
3rd Battalion
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28th September 1914 - 7th December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
3/6877
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
1st Battalion
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7th December 1914 - 4th April 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
3/6877
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
1st Battalion
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9th October 1918
employment
Machine Assistant
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theatres
Balkans :2
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theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1918
death
War Related Sickness
Died of Pneumonia while returning from Salonika to the United Kingdom.
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9th October 1918
burial
Italy
III. E. 8.
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sibling
Annie Orr
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sibling
Agnes Orr
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sibling
Marjorie Orr
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location
36 Norman Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow
United Kingdom
parents address
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Orr |
| Source | 3338595 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Norman Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3/6877 | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | 1st Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 3/6877 | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 3/6877 | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 3/6877 | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | 3rd Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosana Orr | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Orr | sister | ||
| Agnes Orr | sister | ||
| Marjorie Orr | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-01-22 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-01-22 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Cap BadgeArgyll and Sutherland Highlanders Cap Badge , similar to the one which would have been worn by Thomas Orr.
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Taranto Town Cemetery Extension, Italy - 1Taranto Town Cemetery Extension, Italy, where Thomas Orr is buried.Contributed by:
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Taranto Town Cemetery Extension, Italy - 2Taranto Town Cemetery Extension, Italy, where Thomas Orr is buried.Contributed by:
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Taranto Town Cemetery Extension, Italy - 3Taranto Town Cemetery Extension, Italy, where Thomas Orr is buried.Contributed by:
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Taranto Town Cemetery Extension, Italy - 4Taranto Town Cemetery Extension, Italy, where Thomas Orr is buried.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - 3rd BattalionMore about Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - 3rd Battalion
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Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - 1st BattalionMore about Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - 1st Battalion
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Taranto Town Cemetery Extension, ItalyMore about Taranto Town Cemetery Extension, Italy
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC - Site for Thomas Orr | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Taranto Town Cemetery Extension, Italy - 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Taranto Town Cemetery Extension, Italy - 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Taranto Town Cemetery Extension, Italy - 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Taranto Town Cemetery Extension, Italy - 4 | Vincent96527 |
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