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We remember James G Pirie
We remember James G Pirie
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Robert William Pirie
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13th January 1871
1872
sibling
James Alexander Pirie
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26th November 1872
1874
sibling
Jane Pirie
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24th March 1874
1876
sibling
Elizabeth Ann Pirie
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23rd July 1876
1878
sibling
Willam Pirie
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26th August 1878
1880
sibling
Peter Garioch Pirie
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17th November 1880
1881
sibling
Harriet Henderson Grant Pirie
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19th September 1881
1884
1886
sibling
Alexander Pirie
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20th June 1886
1907
dates
Age 23
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4th October 1907
1907
marriage
Ann Barron Pirie nee Watson
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4th October 1907
1909
children
James Alexander Pirie
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11th February 1909
1909
location
71 Charlotte Street, Aberdeen
United Kingdom
their own address
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11th February 1909
1912
location
3 Crown Terrace, Aberdeen
United Kingdom
their own address
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14th September 1912
1914
children
Mary Taylor Gerrie Pirie
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14th September 1914
1915
enlistment
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
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3rd May 1915
1919
discharge
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9th May 1919
1920
children
Alexander Watson Pirie
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18th March 1920
1951
location
2 Wilkie Avenue, Aberdeen
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6640753
1st December 1951
1951
location
7 Portland Street, Aberdeen
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6640753
1st December 1951
employment
Harbour Meter
Aberdeen Harbour Board
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Driver
919
Royal Engineers
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service
British Army
Driver
402422
Royal Engineers
Source:3527980
service
British Army
Driver
WR/175892
Royal Engineers
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1964
death
Not War Related
Died peacefully at home 2 Wilkie Avenue, Aberdeen, Scotland.
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Source:3527980
13th November 1964
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Wilkie Avenue, Aberdeen | United Kingdom | their own address | 1st December 1951 | |
| 3 Crown Terrace, Aberdeen | United Kingdom | their own address | known 14th September 1912 | |
| 7 Portland Street, Aberdeen | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st December 1951 | |
| 71 Charlotte Street, Aberdeen | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th February 1909 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 919 | Royal Engineers | Driver | ||
| British Army | 402422 | Royal Engineers | Driver | ||
| British Army | WR/175892 | Royal Engineers | Driver |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Alexander Pirie | son | 11th February 1909 | |
| Mary Taylor Gerrie Pirie | daughter | 14th September 1914 | |
| Alexander Watson Pirie | son | 18th March 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Rennie | mother | ||
| Robert Pirie | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert William Pirie | brother | 13th January 1871 | |
| James Alexander Pirie | brother | 26th November 1872 | |
| Jane Pirie | sister | 24th March 1874 | |
| Elizabeth Ann Pirie | sister | 23rd July 1876 | |
| Willam Pirie | brother | 26th August 1878 | |
| Peter Garioch Pirie | brother | 17th November 1880 | |
| Harriet Henderson Grant Pirie | sister | 19th September 1881 | |
| Alexander Pirie | brother | 20th June 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Barron Pirie nee Watson | wife | 4th October 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
Media
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Wedding DayMy Grandfather James Grant Pirie and my Grandmother Ann Barron Watson on their wedding day 4 October 1907
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Silk Postcard WW1Silk postcard sent by my Grandfather to my Grandmother from FranceContributed by:
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Certificate of Identity.This is a Protection Certificate of Identity for James Grant Pirie.Contributed by:
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Message on Silk PostcardThis is the message written on the back of a silk postcard sent by my Grandfather James G Pirie to my Grandmother from France WW!.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sheila10588 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Day | Sheila10588 | |
| James Grant Pirie | Sheila10588 | |
| Silk Postcard WW1 | Sheila10588 | |
| Medal card | Sheila10588 | |
| Certificate of Identity. | Sheila10588 | |
| Message on Silk Postcard | Sheila10588 | |
| Birth Certificate | Sheila10588 |
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