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We remember James Birrell
We remember James Birrell
Timeline
Timeline
1868
1914
1914
1914
1916
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Birrell |
| Source | 356059 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127 High Street, Newburgh, Fife | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st October 1914 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2945 | 7th Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | Private | ||
| British Army | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 6th Volunteer Battalion | |||
| British Army | 2945 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 2/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force) | Private |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Robertson | wife |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-31 | 5'9" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 |
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