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We remember James Hamilton Speirs
We remember James Hamilton Speirs
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Margaret Speirs
Source:6160947
1874
1877
sibling
Archie Speirs
Source:6160947
1877
1879
sibling
Annie Speirs
Source:6160947
1879
1884
sibling
John Mcclean Speirs
Source:6160947
1884
1886
1888
sibling
Robert Speirs
Source:6160947
1888
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:6160947
1891
1891
location
Aitkenhead Road, Govan, Lanarkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6160947
1891
1908
children
James H Speirs
Source:6160941
1908
1911
dates
Age 25
Source:6160941
1911
1911
employment
Professional footballer
Source:6160941
1911
1911
location
302 Junction Mount, Idle Road, Eccleshill, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6160941
1911
1917
dates
Age 31
Source:6160960
20th August 1917
marriage
Bessie
Source:6160941
service
British Army
Serjeant
S/18170
Cameron Highlanders
7th Battalion
Source:6160930
1917
death
Died of wounds
Belgium
Source:7038531
Source:6160940
20th August 1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:4208236
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7038531
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302 Junction Mount, Idle Road, Eccleshill, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Aitkenhead Road, Govan, Lanarkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/18170 | Cameron Highlanders | 7th Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James H Speirs | son | 1908 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Mcclean Speirs | mother | ||
| James Hamilton Speirs | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Speirs | sister | 1874 | |
| Archie Speirs | brother | 1877 | |
| Annie Speirs | sister | 1879 | |
| John Mcclean Speirs | brother | 1884 | |
| Robert Speirs | brother | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie | wife |
Media
Media
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Portrait photo of James Hamilton 'Jimmy' SpeirsJimmy Speirs in football kit
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J H Speirs' grave, Dochy Farm CemeteryPhotograph taken by Charlotte Czyzyk, May 2017Contributed by:
Charlotte33
Communities
Communities
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Lodge St Vincent Sandyford No. 553More about Lodge St Vincent Sandyford No. 553
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Imperial1 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Imperial1 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Robin43186 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission record | Imperial1 | |
| Jimmy Speirs biography | Imperial1 | |
| Article about Jimmy Speirs | Imperial1 | |
| Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939, Mike Joyce | Will72649 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait photo of James Hamilton 'Jimmy' Speirs | Imperial1 | |
| J H Speirs' grave, Dochy Farm Cemetery | Charlotte33 |
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