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We remember David Strachan
We remember David Strachan
Timeline
Timeline
1886
birth
United Kingdom
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1886
1888
sibling
William Stewart
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1888
1892
sibling
Betsy Stewart
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1892
service
British Army
Private
12983
Scots Guards
1st Bn.
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1915
death
Unknown
France
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27th September 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panel 8 and 9.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Strachan |
| Source | 4294898 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12983 | Scots Guards | 1st Bn. | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Strachan | father | ||
| Betsy W Stewart | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Stewart | brother | 1888 | |
| Betsy Stewart | sister | 1892 |
Media
Media
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Roll of honour, Arbroath and district. 1914-1919Roll of honour, Arbroath and district. 1914-1919 Second ed. Published 1921 in Arbroath Page 234
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Family GravestoneThe family gravestone in Brechin Cemetery on which his name is recorded.
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Family GravestoneInscription on the family gravestone in Brechin Cemetery where his name is recorded.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Carmyllie and District War MemorialMore about Carmyllie and District War Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Chris22953 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Chris22953 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Roll of honour, Arbroath and district. 1914-1919 | Chris22953 | |
| Carmyllie and District War Memorial | Chris22953 | |
| Family Gravestone | Grant34272 | |
| Family Gravestone | Grant34272 |
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