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We remember Stuart Ramsay
We remember Stuart Ramsay
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Nathaniel Ramsay
Source:7000385
1881
1883
sibling
Margaret Ramsay
Source:7000385
1883
1885
sibling
Marjory Ramsay
Source:7000385
1885
1886
1888
sibling
William Ramsay Jr. Ramsay
Source:7000385
1888
1895
sibling
Muriel Janet Ramsay
Source:7607442
1895
1911
location
68 Fordwych Road, Hampstead NW
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7604347
1911
1911
location
64 West Smithfield, London EC
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7604283
8th May 1911
1915
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:7607411
10th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:7607411
10th May 1915 - October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:7607411
October 1915 - June 1916
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7607411
1st January 1916
1916
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7607411
1916
1916
service
British Army
Captain
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:7607411
June 1916 - 2nd June 1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:3652595
service
British Army
Temporary Captain
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:3652595
1917
death
Died of wounds
Messines Ridge, Flanders
Belgium
Source:6996208
Source:7604310
2nd June 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7604310
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Stuart |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Ramsay, |
| Source | 7604310 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 West Smithfield, London EC | United Kingdom | their own address | known 8th May 1911 | |
| 68 Fordwych Road, Hampstead NW | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Temporary Captain | |||
| British Army | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 8th Battalion | 2nd Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 8th Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 8th Battalion | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Ramsay Ramsay | father | ||
| Helen Wilkie Ramsay nee Peters | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Ramsay | brother | 1881 | |
| Margaret Ramsay | sister | 1883 | |
| Marjory Ramsay | sister | 1885 | |
| William Ramsay Jr. Ramsay | brother | 1888 | |
| Muriel Janet Ramsay | sister | 1895 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-05 | 5'10" |
Media
Media
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Gravestone at the Rhu Churchyard in DunbartonshireEngraved with the name of Captain Stuart Ramsay DSO, killed in action in France 2nd June 1917.
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Captain Stuart Ramsay DSOIn uniform, taken with fellow officers, date unknown but after his enlistment in May 1915.Contributed by:
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Captain Stuart Ramsay DSOIn uniform taken with fellow officers - date unknown.
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Stuart Ramsay in training with the HACBlue arrow denotes Stuart Ramsay in 1912 in training with the Honourable Artillery Company. Inscription on postcard states 'R.A.C. Fargo'.Contributed by:
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Outgoing Passenger ListsThis is a document showing Stuart Ramsay's departure for Wellington, New Zealand on 6th March 1914.Contributed by:
James20561
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | James20561 | |
| HAC admission registers 1848-1914 Transcription | James20561 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | James20561 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | James20561 | |
| De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | James20561 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | James20561 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gravestone at the Rhu Churchyard in Dunbartonshire | James20561 | |
| Captain Stuart Ramsay DSO | James20561 | |
| Captain Stuart Ramsay DSO | James20561 | |
| Stuart Ramsay in training with the HAC | James20561 | |
| Capt. Stuart Ramsay, centre front row | James20561 | |
| Outgoing Passenger Lists | James20561 |
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