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We remember James Reid
We remember James Reid
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1915
location
Nigg Camp, Ross-shire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9521120
11th June 1915
1915
marriage
Betsy Torrie
Source:9521120
14th June 1915
1915
children
James Reid
Source:9521121
28th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
S/8545
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
1st Bn.
Source:9499406
17th October 1915
1915
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:9452806
Source:9499406
17th October 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
I. C. 4.
Source:9452806
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Reid |
| Source | 3696093 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigg Camp, Ross-shire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 11th June 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/8545 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 1st Bn. | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Reid | son | 28th September 1915 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Torrie | wife | 14th June 1915 |
Media
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Family GravestoneThe family gravestone in Brechin Cemetery on which his name is recorded.
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Grant34272
Communities
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 Transcription | Grant34272 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish National War Memorial | Grant34272 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Black Watch Badge | Grant34272 | |
| Family Gravestone | Grant34272 |
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