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We remember James Robertson
We remember James Robertson
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1914
enlistment
Elgin Morayshire
United Kingdom
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August 1914
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
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employment
foreman in Chemical and Manure Works
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service
British Army
Serjeant
1499
Seaforth Highlanders
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service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
265303
Seaforth Highlanders
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theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1918
death
Killed in Action
Near Arras
France
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27th March 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Robertson |
| Source | 3777606 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1499 | Seaforth Highlanders | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 265303 | Seaforth Highlanders | Company Serjeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Robertson | mother | ||
| Donald Robertson | father |
Media
Media
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Beaulencourt British Military CemeteryLigny-thilloy, Pas de Calais, France, Grave ref I D 4
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fiona2104 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Morayshire Roll of Honour | Fiona2104 | |
| CWGC record | Fiona2104 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Beaulencourt British Military Cemetery | Fiona2104 |
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