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We remember James Reid
Timeline
Timeline
1872
1874
sibling
Elizabeth Reid Or Jenkins
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1874
1876
sibling
Alex Reid
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1876
1878
sibling
Isabella Reid Or Russell
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1878
1882
sibling
John C. Reid
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1882
1884
sibling
Jane Reid Or Birdsall
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1884
1886
sibling
Margaret Reid Or Lawrence
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1886
1890
sibling
William Reid
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1890
1892
sibling
Gordon Reid
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1892
1894
sibling
Helen Reid Or Mchattie
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1894
1897
marriage
Elizabeth D. Birnie or Reid
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24th December 1897
1914
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
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5th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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22nd August 1914 - 14th November 1917
1914
service
British Army
Private
MS/2072
Army Service Corps
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1st September 1914
1917
theatres
Italy :1b
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15th November 1917 - 7th February 1919
employment
Motor Fitter
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service
British Army
Private
MS/2072
Royal Army Service Corps
Motor Transport
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location
12 Garden Street, MacDuff
United Kingdom
parents address
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1921
death
Not War Related
Died of disease - not war related.
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25th January 1921
burial
Aberdeenshire
United Kingdom
C. 92.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Reid |
| Source | 3696279 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Garden Street, MacDuff | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | MS/2072 | Army Service Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | MS/2072 | Royal Army Service Corps | Motor Transport | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Park or Reid | mother | ||
| John Crombie Reid | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Reid | brother | 1876 | |
| John C. Reid | brother | 1882 | |
| William Reid | brother | 1890 | |
| Gordon Reid | brother | 1892 | |
| Elizabeth Reid or Jenkins | sister | 1874 | |
| Isabella Reid or Russell | sister | 1878 | |
| Jane Reid or Birdsall | sister | 1884 | |
| Margaret Reid or Lawrence | sister | 1886 | |
| Helen Reid or McHattie | sister | 1894 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth D. Birnie or Reid | wife | 24th December 1897 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-05 | 5'6" |
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Grave of James Reid at Newhills Old ChurchyardGrave of James Reid at Newhills Old Churchyard, Aberdeenshire.
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave of James Reid at Newhills Old Churchyard | Vincent96527 |
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