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We remember John Blackwood
We remember John Blackwood
Timeline
Timeline
1916
enlistment
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1st March 1916
1917
discharge
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7th January 1917
service
British Army
Private
27057
Highland Light Infantry
16th Battalion
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service
British Army
Private
43772
Royal Scots
16th Battalion
Source:9149750
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Blackwood |
| Source | 372937 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 27057 | Highland Light Infantry | 16th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 43772 | Royal Scots | 16th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to he one which would have been awarded to John Blackwood.
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Royal Scots Cap BadgeRoyal Scots Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by John Blackwood.Contributed by:
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Highland Light Infantry Cap BadgeHighland Light Infantry Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by John Blackwood.
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Communities
Communities
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Highland Light Infantry - 16th BattalionMore about Highland Light Infantry - 16th Battalion
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry - Medal Roll - Royal Scots - Victory and British War Medals | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Royal Scots Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Highland Light Infantry Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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