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We remember Robert Cecil Blackwood
We remember Robert Cecil Blackwood
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:8634995
5th April 1891
1891
location
B L Company Bank, High Street, Peebles, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8634995
5th April 1891
1898
education
Edinburgh Academy
Edinburgh, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8634975
1898 - 1907
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:8634999
31st March 1901
1901
location
Edinburgh, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8634999
31st March 1901
1907
education
Edinburgh University
Edinburgh, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8634975
1907 - 1910
1914
commission
Regular
Source:8635044
26th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Scots
3rd Battalion
Source:8635059
26th September 1914 - 1st February 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8634975
1st January 1915 - 4th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment)
3rd Battalion
Source:8635187
2nd February 1915 - 1st June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Scots
3rd Battalion
Source:8635187
1st June 1915 - 1919
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5501428
14th January 1916
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8634872
14th January 1916
1917
location
Peebles, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8634975
11th March 1917
1919
service
British Army
Major
Royal Scots
3rd Battalion
Source:8635052
12th March 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Cecil |
| Initials | RC |
| Last Name | Blackwood |
| Source | 373040 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B L Company Bank, High Street, Peebles, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Edinburgh, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Peebles, Scotland | United Kingdom | known 11th March 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Scots | 3rd Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Scots | 3rd Battalion | Major | ||
| British Army | Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment) | 3rd Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Scots | 3rd Battalion | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine W | mother | ||
| William Blackwood | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross Registers at UK National Archives | Glen107 | |
| London Gazette: Robert Cecil Blackwood | Peter6648 | |
| Edinburgh Gazette: Capt Robert Cecil Blackwood | Peter6648 | |
| The Fate of Edinburgh Academy Rugby Team | Peter6648 | |
| The Lost Generation | Peter6648 | |
| London Gazette: Robert Cecil Blackwood | Peter6648 | |
| Institute of Civil Engineers: Robert Cecil Blackwood | Peter6648 | |
| Mentioned in Despatches: Robert Cecil Blackwood | Peter6648 | |
| London Gazette: R C Blackwood | Peter6648 | |
| London Gazette: R C Blackwood | Peter6648 | |
| London Gazette: R C Blackwood | Peter6648 | |
| London Gazette: Robert C Blackwood | Peter6648 | |
| London Gazette: R C Blackwood | Peter6648 | |
| Edinburgh Roll of Honour Record of war service | Peter6648 | |
| London Gazette: Robert C Blackwood | Peter6648 |
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