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We remember James Paterson
We remember James Paterson
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Lizzie Paterson
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1878
1879
sibling
William Paterson
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1879
1881
sibling
Maggie Paterson
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1881
1883
1885
sibling
Elspeth G Paterson
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1885
1887
sibling
Mary G Paterson
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1887
1888
sibling
Jessie Paterson
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1888
1891
dates
Age 8
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5th April 1891
1891
location
Laight New Cunmock Ayrshire Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
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5th April 1891
1909
children
William Paterson
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18th March 1909
1910
children
James Paterson
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15th December 1910
1913
children
Mary Paterson
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11th July 1913
1914
children
Gavin John Paterson
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2nd April 1914
1915
dates
Age 32
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29th November 1915
1915
enlistment
Ayr Ayrshire Scotland
United Kingdom
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29th November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
6475
Black Watch ( Royal Highlanders )
6th Bn
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29th November 1915
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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3rd January 1917 - 5th March 1917
1917
dates
Age 34
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11th September 1917
1917
discharge
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11th September 1917
1917
employment
Drainage Contractor
Ayrshire Scotland
United Kingdom
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11th September 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
268240
Black Watch ( Royal Highlanders )
6th Bn
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11th September 1917
1917
location
Netherhall Muirkirk Ayrshire Scotland
United Kingdom
their own address
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11th September 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Paterson |
| Source | 3420978 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laight New Cunmock Ayrshire Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Netherhall Muirkirk Ayrshire Scotland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th September 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6475 | Black Watch ( Royal Highlanders ) | 6th Bn | Private | |
| British Army | 268240 | Black Watch ( Royal Highlanders ) | 6th Bn | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Paterson | son | 18th March 1909 | |
| James Paterson | son | 15th December 1910 | |
| Mary Paterson | daughter | 11th July 1913 | |
| Gavin John Paterson | son | 2nd April 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret | mother | ||
| William Paterson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lizzie Paterson | sister | 1878 | |
| William Paterson | brother | 1879 | |
| Maggie Paterson | sister | 1881 | |
| Elspeth G paterson | sister | 1885 | |
| Mary G Paterson | sister | 1887 | |
| Jessie Paterson | sister | 1888 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-29 | 5'11" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | david37172 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 |
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