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We remember James Brown Thomson
We remember James Brown Thomson
Duplicate of James B Thomson
Duplicate of J B Thomson
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Timeline
Timeline
1884
1886
sibling
Elizabeth Thomson
Source:8544021
1886
1888
sibling
Christian T Thomson
Source:8544021
1888
1888
sibling
Jane T Thomson
Source:8544021
1888
1890
sibling
Mina Thomson
Source:8544021
1890
1891
location
North Street, St Andrews, Fife
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8544021
1891
1895
sibling
William Thomson
Source:8544067
1895
1899
service
British Army
Private
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
6th Volunteer Battalion
Source:8543981
15th November 1899
1901
employment
Apprentice Joiner
St Andrews, Fife
United Kingdom
Source:8544067
1901
1901
location
North Street, St Andrews, Fife
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8544067
1901
1904
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
6th Volunteer Battalion
Source:8543981
2nd March 1904
1908
employment
Joiner
Andrew Thom
Source:8543981
8th April 1908
1908
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
144
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8543981
8th April 1908
1908
location
104 North Street, St Andrews, Fife
United Kingdom
Source:8543981
8th April 1908
1910
service
British Army
Serjeant
144
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8543981
14th June 1910
1914
service
British Army
Colour-Serjeant
144
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
1/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8543981
31st October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Pay-Serjeant
144
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
1/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8543981
3rd November 1914
1915
service
British Army
Company Quarter-Master Serjeant
144
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
1/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8543981
30th January 1915 - 24th April 1916
1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
144
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
1/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8543981
2nd May 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4427459
2nd May 1915
1916
discharge
Source:8543981
24th April 1916
1916
location
11 Southfield, St Andrews, Fife
United Kingdom
Source:8543981
24th April 1916
1920
location
54 Market Street, St Andrews, Fife
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8543981
23rd August 1920
1921
location
72 North Street, St Andrews, Fife
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8543981
21st February 1921
marriage
Alice Stark
Source:8543981
service
British Army
Serjeant
144
1/7th Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Source:8543981
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Brown |
| Initials | JB |
| Last Name | Thomson |
| Source | 8543981 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 North Street, St Andrews, Fife | United Kingdom | known 8th April 1908 | ||
| 11 Southfield, St Andrews, Fife | United Kingdom | 24th April 1916 | ||
| 54 Market Street, St Andrews, Fife | United Kingdom | their own address | known 23rd August 1920 | |
| 72 North Street, St Andrews, Fife | United Kingdom | their own address | known 21st February 1921 | |
| North Street, St Andrews, Fife | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| North Street, St Andrews, Fife | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 144 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 1/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force) | Company Quarter-Master Serjeant | |
| British Army | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 6th Volunteer Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 6th Volunteer Battalion | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 144 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force) | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 144 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 1/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force) | Colour-Serjeant | |
| British Army | 144 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 1/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force) | Pay-Serjeant | |
| British Army | 144 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force) | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 144 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 1/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force) | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 144 | 1/7th Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | Serjeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| George Thomson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Thomson | sister | 1886 | |
| Christian T Thomson | sister | 1888 | |
| Jane T Thomson | sister | 1888 | |
| Mina Thomson | sister | 1890 | |
| William Thomson | brother | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Stark | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-04-24 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 |
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