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We remember James Thomson
We remember James Thomson
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1898
location
4 Hermand Terrace, Edinburgh
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7383591
1898 - December 1915
1914
enlistment
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:7647370
6th October 1914
employment
Apprentice Architect
John Carfrae - Architects
Queen Street, Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:7725097
service
British Army
Private
2629
Royal Scots
Source:4427033
service
British Army
Private
73027
Machine Gun Corps
Source:4427033
service
British Army
Private
73027
Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
Source:7383591
service
British Army
Private
Royal Scots
5th Battalion
Source:7626923
service
British Army
Machine Gun Corps
Source:7626923
1917
death
Killed in Action
Saint-Quentin
France
Source:7383591
Source:7627193
16th April 1917
burial
Somme
France
Source:7383591
sibling
Eda Thomson
Source:7383591
sibling
David Thomson
Source:7383591
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Thomson |
| Source | 4427033 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Hermand Terrace, Edinburgh | United Kingdom | parents address | 1898 - December 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2629 | Royal Scots | Private | ||
| British Army | 73027 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 73027 | Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) | Private | ||
| British Army | Royal Scots | 5th Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | Machine Gun Corps |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Thomson | mother | ||
| William Thomson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eda Thomson | sister | ||
| David Thomson | brother |
Media
Media
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S.S. TransylvaniaJim sailed from Devonport UK to Alexandria, Egypt on S.S. Transylvania, 21st January 1916 to 1st February 1916Contributed by:
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Pte James Thomson Attestation PaperOfficial military document - Attestation paperContributed by:
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Jim's letter to the church magazineJim's letter to the church magazine October 1916Contributed by:
Euan51505 -
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The Missionary Record UFSThe Missionary Record of the United Free Church of Scotland Gorgie Church Slateford Road October 1916Contributed by:
Euan51505 -
The Thomson Family in 1909Portrait of Jim's family in 1909 Left to right: Ellen Irvine Thomson (MS Welsh) - Mother b. 26/04/1876 d. 04/09/1958 David Welsh Thomson - Brother b. 24/06/1909 d. 29/05/1970 William Thomson - Father b. 16/09/1867 d. 10/02/1927 Davida Annie Thomson - Sister b. 15/06/1903 d. 15/10/1991 James Thomson b. 19/05/1897 d. 16/04/1917 (KIA)Contributed by:
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Private James Thomson - In uniformPrivate Jim Thomson RS in uniform with rifle and military bicycle. Note clips on bicycle for carrying rifle.Contributed by:
Leslie56437
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Register of Birth | Leslie56437 | |
| Military Service - Units | Leslie56437 | |
| 14 Infantry Brigade: Headquarters War Diary | Leslie56437 | |
| Pte James Thomson Attestation Paper - 6 October 1914 | Leslie56437 | |
| Gorgie and Beyond - Edinburgh's War | Leslie56437 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Jim | Euan51505 | |
| Castle Hill School - billet 31/12/15 | Euan51505 | |
| Jim in Uniform | Euan51505 | |
| S.S. Transylvania | Euan51505 | |
| S.S. Alaunia | Euan51505 | |
| Jim in uniform | Leslie56437 | |
| Pte James Thomson medal card | Leslie56437 | |
| Pte James Thomson Attestation Paper | Leslie56437 | |
| Jim's letter to the church magazine | Euan51505 | |
| Letter from home | Euan51505 | |
| The Missionary Record UFS | Euan51505 | |
| The Thomson Family in 1909 | Leslie56437 | |
| Private James Thomson - In uniform | Leslie56437 |
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