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We remember Thomas Paterson
We remember Thomas Paterson
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1914
enlistment
Source:8480114
7th August 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
2057
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
1/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8480170
3rd May 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3422082
3rd May 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded - gunshot wound left shoulder
Hospital/Institution
Source:8497074
3rd June 1915
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 3rd Class
408269
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8480116
15th February 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private 2nd Class
408269
Royal Air Force
Source:8480116
1st April 1918
employment
Miner
Wemyss Coal Company
Methil, Fife
United Kingdom
Source:8480114
location
MacGregor's Buildings, Greig Street, Methil, Fife
United Kingdom
Source:8497074
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Paterson |
| Source | 8480114 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacGregor's Buildings, Greig Street, Methil, Fife | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2057 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 1/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force) | Private | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 408269 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 3rd Class | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 408269 | Royal Air Force | Private 2nd Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeannie Paterson | mother |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Fife's Own - The 1/7th (Fife) Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)More about Fife's Own - The 1/7th (Fife) Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Diary of the 1/7th Royal Highlanders | Fife3190 | |
| Article "Methil Territorial Dies of Wounds" | Fife3190 | |
| Article "7th Black Watch Wounded" | Fife3190 |
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