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We remember John Fraser Renwick
We remember John Fraser Renwick
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1914
dates
Age 21
Source:9635478
24th November 1914
1914
employment
Engineer
Lothian Coal Company
Rosewell, Midlothian
United Kingdom
Source:9635478
24th November 1914
1914
enlistment
Hamilton
United Kingdom
Source:9635478
24th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
S/15827
Cameron Highlanders
7th Battalion
Source:9635478
24th November 1914
1914
location
Midfield Cottages, Rosewell, Midlothian
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9635478
24th November 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9635478
9th July 1915 - May 1919
1915
hospitalisation
GSW to leg
Hospital/Institution
Source:9635478
25th September 1915
1916
discharge
Source:9635478
2nd May 1916
1917
hospitalisation
GSW shoulder
Hospital/Institution
Source:9635478
3rd July 1917
1918
service
British Army
Private
557859
Royal Engineers
Source:9635478
9th January 1918 - May 1919
1918
hospitalisation
GSW right hand
Hospital/Institution
Source:9635478
6th November 1918
1922
location
18 Arniston Place, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9635478
5th April 1922
1923
marriage
Ellen Drysdale Brown
Source:9635507
1st January 1923 - 1932
1924
children
Catherine Pringle Renwick
Source:9635507
1924
sibling
Archibald Renwick
Source:9635490
sibling
William Renwick
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sibling
Alexander Renwick
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sibling
Thomas Renwick
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sibling
Malcolm Renwick
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sibling
Anne Renwick
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sibling
Douglas Haig Renwick
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1975
death
Not War Related
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:9635490
May 1975
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Fraser |
| Initials | JF |
| Last Name | Renwick |
| Source | 9635490 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Arniston Place, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1922 | |
| Midfield Cottages, Rosewell, Midlothian | United Kingdom | parents address | known 24th November 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/15827 | Cameron Highlanders | 7th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 557859 | Royal Engineers | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Pringle Renwick | daughter | 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Fraser | mother | ||
| John Renwick | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archibald Renwick | brother | ||
| William Renwick | brother | ||
| Alexander Renwick | brother | ||
| Thomas Renwick | brother | ||
| Malcolm Renwick | brother | ||
| Anne Renwick | sister | ||
| Douglas Haig Renwick | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Drysdale Brown | wife | 1st January 1923 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-24 | 5'5" |
Media
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Renwick Family circa 1916Family photo taken at home. All 4 boys standing at back would fight in France 1914-1918Contributed by:
James137766
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | James137766 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory Birth Record | James137766 | |
| Stautory Marriage Record | James137766 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Fraser Renwick | James137766 | |
| Renwick Family circa 1916 | James137766 |
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