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We remember John Pirie
We remember John Pirie
Timeline
Timeline
1893
birth
United Kingdom
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1893
1915
dates
Age 22
Source:6627128
7th July 1915
service
British Army
Private
2597
Highland Light Infantry
Source:3527955
service
British Army
Private
2597
Highland Light Infantry
9th (Glasgow Hd) Bn
Source:6627128
1915
death
France
Source:7134295
Source:6627128
7th July 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7134295
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Pirie |
| Source | 3527955 |
| First Names | Jack |
| Initials | J |
| Source | 6627128 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2597 | Highland Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 2597 | Highland Light Infantry | 9th (Glasgow Hd) Bn | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne | mother | ||
| John Pirie | father |
Media
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John Pirie's wooden grave marker1915 grave at Guards Cemetery at Windy Corner, Cuinchy in the Pas de Calais, France
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Marilyn37156 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Pirie's wooden grave marker | Marilyn37156 |
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