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We remember John W Potter
We remember John W Potter
Timeline
Timeline
1900
1914
1914
1917
1917
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John W |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Potter |
| Source | 3564437 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C/O East Gorton Cottage, Rosewell, Midlothian | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 13th November 1914 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/15516 | Cameron Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | S/15516 | Cameron Highlanders | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | 15516 | Cameron Highlanders | 7th Battalion | Corporal |
| 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 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Potter | mother | ||
| John Potter | father |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-09 | 5'7" |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Rosewell War Memorial Hall, MidlothianMore about Rosewell War Memorial Hall, Midlothian
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | James137766 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | James137766 |
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