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We remember James Slater
We remember James Slater
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Ann Slater
Source:9231076
1875
1881
sibling
John Slater
Source:9231076
1881
1889
sibling
Josephine Slater
Source:9231076
1889
1891
sibling
John Slater
Source:9231076
17th September 1891
1891
birth
Drainie, Lossiemouth, Morayshire
United Kingdom
Source:9230967
Source:9231061
17th December 1891
1893
sibling
Maggie Jane Slater
Source:9231076
1893
1914
enlistment
Elgin, Morayshire
United Kingdom
Source:9230967
3rd November 1914
1917
service
British Army
Sapper
222670
Royal Engineers
Source:9231061
14th April 1917
employment
Fisherman
Source:9231061
employment
Marine Engineer
Source:9230967
service
British Army
Sapper
WR/308193
Royal Engineers
Source:4069128
service
British Army
Private
2204
Seaforth Highlanders
2nd/6th Battalion
Source:9231061
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9230967
location
9 Carvel Street, Lossiemouth, Morayshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9231061
location
9 Carvel Street, Lossiemouth, Morayshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9231061
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Slater |
| Source | 4069128 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Carvel Street, Lossiemouth, Morayshire | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 9 Carvel Street, Lossiemouth, Morayshire | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | WR/308193 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 222670 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 2204 | Seaforth Highlanders | 2nd/6th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Slater | father | ||
| Hellen Slater | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Slater | sister | 1875 | |
| John Slater | brother | 1881 | |
| Josephine Slater | sister | 1889 | |
| Maggie Jane Slater | sister | 1893 | |
| John Slater | brother | 17th September 1891 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-04 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Seaforth Highlanders Cap BadgeSeaforth Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by James Slater.
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Royal Engineers Cap BadgeRoyal Engineers Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by James Slater.
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Communities
Communities
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Seaforth Highlanders - 6th (Morayshire) BattalionMore about Seaforth Highlanders - 6th (Morayshire) Battalion
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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 | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Morayshire Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 | |
| Lives - John Slater - Brother | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Seaforth Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Royal Engineers Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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