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We remember James Thomson
We remember James Thomson
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
George Thomson
Source:9399538
1881
1882
sibling
John Thomson
Source:9399569
1882
1884
sibling
Alexander Thomson
Source:9399538
1884
1886
sibling
David Thomson
Source:9399538
1886
1888
location
26 Castlefield, Cupar, Fife
United Kingdom
Source:9399546
1888 - 1900
1891
sibling
Stewart Thomson
Source:9399538
1891
1897
education
Kirkgate School, Cupar, Fife
Cupar, Fife
United Kingdom
Source:9399546
1897
1898
education
Castlefield Primary School, Cupar
Cupar, Fife
United Kingdom
Source:9399546
1898
1901
location
Provost Wynd, Cupar, Fife
United Kingdom
Source:9399538
April 1901
service
British Army
Private
13817
Royal Scots Fusiliers
6/7th Battalion
Source:6977547
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:7383557
Source:6977547
12th August 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7383557
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Thomson |
| Source | 4427080 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Castlefield, Cupar, Fife | United Kingdom | 1888 - 1900 | ||
| Provost Wynd, Cupar, Fife | United Kingdom | known April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13817 | Royal Scots Fusiliers | 6/7th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Thomson | mother | ||
| David Thomson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Thomson | brother | 1881 | |
| Alexander Thomson | brother | 1884 | |
| David Thomson | brother | 1886 | |
| Stewart Thomson | brother | 1891 | |
| John Thomson | brother | 1882 |
Media
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Medals & Memorial Plaque of James Thomson R.S.F.The recipient's medals and memorial plaque as issued to his next of kin
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Memorial PlaqueThe memorial plaque issued to the next of kin of Private James ThomsonContributed by:
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Great War Campaign MedalsThe campaign medals issued to the recipient's next of kin, in respect of Private James ThomsonContributed by:
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1914-15 Star Named to Private James ThomsonThe naming from the reverse of the 1914-15 Star issued to the next of kin of Private James ThomsonContributed by:
Mark144731
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish National War Memorial Entry | Fife3190 | |
| 1891 Scotland Census | Mark144731 | |
| Fife School Registers, Fife Library and Archives Services, Fife, Scotland | Mark144731 | |
| British Army Service Records WO 96 & WO 97 | Mark144731 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medals & Memorial Plaque of James Thomson R.S.F. | Mark144731 | |
| Memorial Plaque | Mark144731 | |
| Great War Campaign Medals | Mark144731 | |
| 1914-15 Star Named to Private James Thomson | Mark144731 |
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